Attorney Brian Posewitz & ARCPDX Virtual Community Meeting - Feb. 2023

With the Oregon legislature entering its long session this is an important time to learn how we can best lobby our elected officials to pass and retain laws that promote and support the humane treatment of animals. Join us for our 1st community meeting of 2023 with special guest Brian Posewitz, attorney and founding board member, and director of Humane Voters Oregon. Brian will be updating us on current state bills and how we can best advocate for animals during the 2023 Oregon legislature. Don’t live in Oregon? That’s okay! This presentation will offer valuable insight into how to effectively get active in legislation regardless of your location. Come with your questions! Learn more about Humane Oregon and look up your local representative's voting records at https://www.humanevotersoregon.org/ SCHEDULE 6:30pm Welcome to Animal Rights Collective Portland (ARCPDX) 6:33pm Introductions (breakout in small virtual groups to socialize - 1 min/person) 6:45pm PRESENTATION: Representing Animals in Oregon’s Political Process with Brian Posewitz, attorney and founding board member and director of Humane Voters Oregon. 7:15pm Open forum & brainstorming for upcoming online and in-person events, actions, rallies & campaigns including the Vegan Earth Day March on 4/22/23. 7:45 Upcoming and ongoing volunteer opportunities: Help with ARCPDX social media, lead the monthly letter writing (in partnership with NARN), become a Challenge 22 mentor, others? 7:55pm Wrap up Please contact Chelsea V Davis with agenda ideas or if your group would like to "co-host". The meeting will take place over Zoom and have closed captioning. If you haven't used Zoom before, no worries! It is simple and free. Just download the app on your computer or mobile device and click on the zoom link at 6:30pm PST on Wednesday, February 1st. Reach out with any questions.