The Constitution Times

FYI.

Dear Supporters,

ACRES will be holding 2 roadshows to raise awareness on the illegal wildlife trade in Singapore, bear farming and other animal protection issues. Volunteers are needed to help with these events. If you are interested to volunteer for one or both, please contact me at charlene@acres.org.sg and I’ll provide you more details to the event/s. Just let me know what time you’ll arrive and leave on your preferred day.

Event #1: NUS Green Carnival 2007
This event, organised by NUS S.A.V.E, promotes conscious consumerism and environmental protection. ACRES will be having a booth with our exhibits and raise awareness on the global “Animals Matter to Me” campaign in support of a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW) to be endorsed by governments of the world.

Location: NUS Central Library Forum
Date: 22nd to 24th October 2007 (Monday to Wednesday)
Time: 10am – 6pm

Event #2: Singapore Wildlife Stampede
The Singapore Wildlife Stampede is a wildlife parade that is part of the Roots & Shoots programme from the Jane Goodall Insitute. The event aims to educate youths and the general public on the endangered animal species, and promote a sense of stewardship towards nature. ACRES will participate in the parade as well as hold our roadshow. Please let me know if you would like to be in the parade or help with the roadshow. The parade begins from 5pm to 7pm, but we’ll need help to setup and tear down.

Location: Singapore Botanics Gardens
Date: 2nd November 2007 (Friday)
Time: 3pm – 9.30pm

Animals Matter to Me
We are also looking for anyone who might be able to help obtain petition signatures for the Animals Matter to Me campaign. If you have any ideas who may be able to help (especially people who can help us to get lots of signatures!) please email Amy at amy@acres.org.sg This campaign is a call to everyone, worldwide, to recognise all animals as sentient beings, that they can feel pain and can suffer and that we have a responsibility to put an end to cruelty around the world.

Warmest Regards,
Charlene Tan
Director of Community Outreach
Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES)
www.acres.org.sg