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Dateline 5/16/99
Genetic Engineering Conference in San Francisco, June 2nd
FORGING A NEW ALLIANCE TO SAFEGUARD AMERICA'S FOOD SUPPLY:
THE HAZARDS OF GENETIC ENGINEERING FOR OUR HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND AN UPDATE ON THE U.S. GE FOOD SAFETY MOVEMENT
Wednesday, June 2; $55
Fort Mason Conference Center, San Francisco Marina
News Conference: 11:00 a.m.
Luncheon Meeting (Catered by Green's): 12:15 p.m.
Workshop: 2:30 p.m.
You are cordially invited to join this gathering of eminent scientists, public policy advocates, religious and spiritual leaders, farmers, leaders of the natural foods industry, and environmental and consumer groups to discuss the urgent need to safeguard our food supply from the hazards of genetic engineering. The meetings will be held at the Fort Mason Conference Center (adjacent to Green's Restaurant) at the south end of the San Francisco Marina. The fee for the event is $55 and will include an all-organic gourmet luncheon catered by Green's. Space is limited, so please RSVP by Friday, May 28, by calling 1-800-332-0000, ext. 119.
11:00 AM News Conference Panelists (Marina Room)
Richard Strohman, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Molecular and Cell Biology, U.C. Berkeley
John Hagelin, Ph.D., Presidential Candidate of the Natural Law Party
Laura Ticciati, Founder, Mothers for Natural Law, and Conference Host
Rabbi Michael Lerner, Editor, Tikkun, Rabbi at Beyt Tikkun Synagogue
Steve Druker, Director, Alliance for Bio-integrity
John Robbins, Founder, EarthSave International
Michael Funk, President, United Natural Foods
Phil LaRocca, President, California Certified Organic Farmers12:15 PM Luncheon Speakers (Golden Gate Room)
Richard Strohman, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Molecular and Cell Biology, U.C. Berkeley "The Dangers of Genetically Engineering Our Food Supply Based on an Incomplete Science of Life"
John Hagelin, Ph.D., Harvard-trained Quantum Physicist and Presidential Candidate of the Natural Law Party "The Emergence of a New Political Power to Safeguard America's Food Supply"
Rabbi Michael Lerner, Editor, Tikkun, Rabbi at Beyt Tikkun Synagogue "A New Bottom Line for American Society"
Laura Ticciati, Founder of Mothers for Natural Law "Mobilizing the U.S. GE Food Safety Movement"
2:30 PM Discussion Panel Workshop (Golden Gate Room)
Following the luncheon meeting, you are invited to attend this important one-hour workshop with panel members to discuss actions steps to support the Consumer Right to Know--Safety First Alliance in California.
RSVP by May 28: 1-800-332-0000, ext. 119
Sponsored by Mothers for Natural Law of the Natural Law Party Visit the Natural Law Party website at www.natural-law.org Participation by panel members does not necessarily imply support for the Natural Law Party
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