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Seventh Annual Banquet a Success

On April 7, Compassionate Action for Animals celebrated another year of advocating for animals at our 7th Annual Banquet. The fundraiser raised support for our outreach, education, and community building on behalf of farmed animals.

Over sixty five guests attended this year's event, which included a silent auction and reception, a gourmet four-course vegan meal, and a presentation about CAA's work.

The fantastic all-vegan, four-course meal prepared once again by Ciree Linsenman included Granny Tomatillo & White Balsamic Napoleon Skewers Sculpture, a choice of Hot Pink Beet Borscht with Fresh Dill or Tomato Saffron Burgundy Bisque for soup, and a choice of Sweet and Sour Meetballs with Garlic Almond Green Beans or Southern Greens and Leeks Quiche with Cranberry Lemon Sauce for the entree.

Following the meal, Shannon Kimball talked about CAA's Bridges of Respect program, as well as CAA's food giveaways and other outreach work. Sofia Huerter spoke about her passion for volunteering with the organization.

We'd like to thank those businesses and individuals who donated to the event:

• At Sara's Table
• Betsy Born
• Boneshaker Books
• Paul Busch
• Laurel Clift
• Marly Cornell
• Evergreen Chinese Restaurant
• Ali Glad
• Josie Hamlen
• Rachel Keranen
• Shannon Kimball
• Laurel Street Flowers
• Justin Leaf
• Cali Mastny
• New French Bakery
• Savithry Nambudiripad
• Pangea Vegan Store
• Jared Rolsky
• Joan Rolsky
• Joel Schneider
• Seward Co-op
• Suzy Sorensen
• Chelsea Strate
• Mike Tavernier
• John Thompson
• Triple Rock Social Club
• Vegan Essentials
• Wedge Community Co-op
• Whole Foods Saint Paul

And last, but certainly not least, dozens of dedicated volunteers helped the event to progress smoothly by preparing food, setting up, serving guests, taking pictures, and cleaning. Thank you to everyone who helped to make this year's banquet a huge success!

If you weren't able to attend but would still like to support CAA, you can donate online.

Bill would ban video of farming operations

By Bob Von Sternberg of the Star Tribune
April 8, 2011

Animal rights advocates say it is an attempt to clamp down on whistle-blowers; sponsors say it's an effort to stop harassment.

It would become illegal in Minnesota to produce or distribute information about animal mistreatment or agricultural pollution under a bill introduced this week at the Legislature.

Animal rights advocates say the bill -- which resembles measures being pushed by legislators in other states, including Iowa -- amounts to an unconstitutional infringement on free speech that would have a chilling effect on whistle-blowers trying to bring attention to cases of animal cruelty.

Read the full article in the Star Tribune.

Minnesotan residents only, please write to Governor Mark Dayton and your senators and representatives. To find officials representing your area, visit Who Represents Me?

More info at Minnesota Voters for Animal Protection.