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Congratulations to UNC SALDF's Board for 2013-2014

UNC SALDF would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest board members and to those who will continue to serve on the board from this past year.

• President: Veronika Sykorova
• Vice President: Joseph Strader
• Treasurer: Siobhan Mukerji
• Pro Bono Chair: Stella Kreilkamp
• Publicity Chair: John Miller
• Symposium Chair: Nate Creger

We are grateful to have the support and efforts of these individuals in serving the causes of animal rights and welfare in our local community and as part of the broader SALDF coalition. There remain innumerable ways to become involved with UNC SALDF in this coming year; anyone interested in more information about the group should feel free to e-mail any member of the board or to check out the UNC SALDF Facebook Page

We are looking forward to a great year ahead, and we grateful for the hard work of all members this past year and to all attendees at our Animal Law Symposium and other events.

Summer Update: Lobbying in Raleigh

I attended the annual "Humane Lobbying Day" last month in Raleigh, where 75+ animal supporters gathered to be briefed on pending legislation and speak about animal issues with their representatives. Our contingent went into the gallery of the State Senate to be recognized and show lawmakers how many voters turned out on behalf of animal issues. I was very unprepared to see lawmakers wearing both lime green and pink seersucker suits.

Congrats to the new 2012-2013 UNC SALDF Board!

Next year's SALDF Board is:

• President: Zach Ferguson
• Vice President: Stephanie Mellini
• Treasurer: Siobhan Mukerj
• Undergrad Liaisons: James Carbia and Tracy Blauweiss
• Pro Bono Chair: Reine Duffy

We're really excited to see what they do next! Meanwhile, good luck to everyone with papers and exams.

SALDF Board Elections are Tues, April 3rd! (Apply for positions by Sun, April 1st!)

Reminder that SALDF Board Elections are this Tuesday, April 3rd at noon in Room 5052. To apply for a position, email Fallon Speaker at speaker@email.unc.edu by Sunday, April 1st at midnight!

The positions we are looking for are:

• President
• Vice-President
• Treasurer
• Pro Bono Coordinator
• Publicity Chair
• Symposium Manager

Feel free to contact any of the current Board members for more information. :)

Symposium Coverage from Chapel Hill News and Durham Animal Advocacy Examiner

We had an amazing first Animal Law Symposium last Saturday! Thanks so much to everyone who attended, and to all our wonderful speakers. We'll have audio and materials from the Symposium posted soon. Meanwhile, some press coverage:

The Chapel Hill News wrote an article about how our SALDF organization was formed (just last year by 3L Elizabeth Overcash!) and some background on the Symposium speakers. Read it at http://www.chapelhillnews.com/2012/03/10/70522/legal-eagles-aid-animals.html.

Elizabeth Wilson at the Durham Animal Advocacy Examiner reviewed our Symposium, covering our various panels and speakers, and declared it a resounding success. Read it at http://www.examiner.com/animal-advocacy-in-durham/unc-saldf-s-animal-law-symposium-ruled-an-overwhelming-success-review.

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Recipe: Carrot Mint Soup

Recipe: Colcannon (Mashed Potatoes and Kale)

Recipe: Kale Chips

Adoptable Clovis

This is Clovis. He is a male, yellow and white, Labrador Retriever mix who is estimated to be 3 years old. He has been at the Orange County Animal Shelter since December 8, 2011, and he is available for adoption.

If you passed through the Lower Rotunda yesterday between 12-1, you may have met Clovis in-person.

To learn more about adopting or fostering him, contact the Orange County Animal Shelter: http://www.petharbor.com/pet.asp?uaid=ORNC.A133427