With mainstream interest in a vegetarian lifestyle increasing through prominent programs like MeatlessMonday.ca linking the environmental benefits of vegetarian eating to climate change, we thought it was time to take the organization to a higher level.
A new group of volunteers has stepped up to the challenge of making the organization active at a sustained new level and there is still room at the table.
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Recently, VIVA held the following event:
VIVA General Meeting with Speaker Panel
June 26th, 4pm – 6pm,
Garry Oak Room, 1335 Thurlow Road
The team presented a new vision and plan for revitalizing the organization, followed by input from prominent community members plus an opportunity for questions and answers.
Speaker Panel included:
- Elizabeth May (Leader, Green Party) – Environment
- Lana Popham (Agriculture critic, BC NDP & local organic farmer) – Farming
- Sarah Kramer (Bestselling author) – Food and Compassion
- Marianne Trevorrow (Naturopath) – Health
Desserts was provided by Wildfire Bakery and baked goods were available for sale.
