[accmemberdiscussion] MoFed's Lobby Day (& HSUS)
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- Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2011 09:08:56 EST
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To: Anne Edwards <_vp@xxxxxxxxxx (mailto:vp@xxxxxxxxx) >
Sent: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 23:40:02 -0600
Subject: Lobby Day January 12th Went Well!!
Wednesday, January 12th
Dear MoFed Members & Supporters,
We had a great lobby day at the capitol today! We heard that Wayne Pacelle
of HSUS was coming to town to visit the capitol, so we put out the word
that
breeders needed to come out in force, and that they did! The crowd was
about 40
strong early in the day but by about noon had swelled to about 75 strong!
It was
great to see that many professional breeders there to visit with
legislators to
tell their story.
Several Senators and Representatives took time from their busy schedules
to
visit with the breeders as they gathered in the Third Floor Rotunda.
Representatives Tom Loehner, Darrell Pollack and Ed Schieffer addressed
the
crowd and answered questions. We met with Representatives Rodney Schad and
Jason
Smith outside their offices.
Senator Mike Parson greeted the crowd to talk about his bill that would be
filed today or tomorrow that virtually guts Prop B. Senator Stouffer
invited
everyone into his office where he talked to the crowd and answered
questions.
Smaller groups broke away and visited with their own legislators as well
as
others as opportunities arose. Several of us met with Representative
Barney
Fisher and Senator Brian Munzlinger who had just been appointed Chairman
of the
Senate Agriculture Committee.
It was a great day of lobbying and meeting with elected officials. It was
great seeing so many professional breeders gathered at the state capitol
to tell
their story of how Prop B would affect them. Everyone looked good in their
business attire and conducted themselves very professionally. We're quite
proud
of everyone who was there! Thank you for taking time from your busy
schedules to
join us!
Wayne Pacelle of HSUS met with several Senators and Representatives, and
from what we hear, did not get the exact answers he was wanting! A Senate
Chief
of Staff laughingly served ham sandwiches to the Senators in the meeting
but
Pacelle declined....Pacelle declined....<WBR>..... he's a vegan. The
staffer s
were just trying to be accommodating.were just twe
Animal rights activists are swarming the hallways and HSUS has definitely
invaded our capitol with their agenda. It will be a hard fought battle
ahead but
we will stand united to protect agriculture and our industry.
We need each of you to get your impact statements to us if you have not
already. We need you to locate your best pictures of your puppies, copies
of
letters and pictures from satisfied customers, and anything else you would
be
willing to share with your legislators. If you visit the capitol, bring
them
along to give to your Senator and Representative. If you can't come to the
capitol, please mail them in a letter to your elected officials. Also
include a
letter that says all this will be lost if Prop B stays as it is. It is
important
that you tell your story about how important your dogs and livelihood are
to
you. Our side must tell our story!
Again, today was a great day for breeders. Thank you to everyone who
participated!
MoFed
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