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Registration is now open for Taking Action for Animals 2009 -- the largest national conference for the animal protection movement. Join us for the best TAFA conference to date, where you'll find more of our renowned educational workshops and networking opportunities. The fifth annual Taking Action for Animals conference will be held July 24-27, 2009, in Arlington, Virginia.

At just $140, TAFA is the best value of any national conference in the field of animal protection. Unlike other conferences that charge you extra for every meal, the TAFA registration cost includes two lunches, a banquet dinner, food and drinks at a welcome reception, and other snacks between workshops. In these trying economic times, you won't find a better value for your money than TAFA.

Plan now to join advocates from around the globe for this unparalleled opportunity to brush up on the basics, learn about the latest cutting-edge campaigns, and attend dynamic workshops that will help you improve your work for animals. Get more bang for your buck by registering now and taking advantage of lower early registration rates. Registration includes:

* Plenary sessions
* Training workshops
* A Lobby Day on Capitol Hill
* An exciting exhibit hall featuring vendors and non-profit organizations
* A banquet dinner
* Two lunches
* A welcome reception
* Invaluable opportunities for networking with colleagues, mentors, and fellow advocates

More than 1,000 people attended the 2008 conference. Don't miss this chance to get more involved -- join us in July! Visit www.takingactionforanimals.org often for program updates and registration information.

Location: Hyatt Regency Crystal City (map). Low group room rates are available for conference attendees. For reservations call the hotel's reservation department at 703-418-1234 or Hyatt Central Reservations at 800-233-1234 and mention Taking Action for Animals (group code TAFA).

Transportation: Hyatt Regency Crystal City offers complimentary shuttle service to/from both Reagan National Airport and the Crystal City metro station.

I look forward to seeing you in July at the 2009 Taking Action for Animals conference.

Sincerely,

Mike Markarian
Executive Vice President, The Humane Society of the United States
President, Humane Society Legislative Fund