Join Us in Washington, DC
Tuesday, March 27th thru Thursday, March 29th, 2007
for the 1st annual BioREALITY Conference!

The BioREALITY Conference is the first annual event designed to bring activists and concerned citizens together to learn, lobby and strategize about GMOs and genetically engineered foods.

The first BioREALITY conference will be held at the wonderful Josephine Butler Parks Center, a delightful Renaissance-revival style mansion, located across from Meridian Hill Park and in the vicinity of the the popular Dupont Circle area of Washington, DC.

The one limitation of this delightful facility is that we will only be able to accommodate about 200 people. So register today to be a part of this historic inaugural BioREALITY Conference.

The BioREALITY Conference will be in three segments - education, lobbying and strategic planning.

Tuesday, March 27th will be education day. This will provide an excellent opportunity to learn the latest developments in the world of genetic engineered foods. You will hear from some of the top experts in the field share their expertise in their unique areas of scientific study and political activism.

Wednesday, March 28th will be lobbying day. Concerned citizens and experts in their fields (science, agriculture, religion, etc.) visiting the Washington, DC offices of members of Congress can be a key factor in passing legislation through the House of Representatives and the Senate. House Representatives and Senators are regularly visited by lobbyists representing the biotech industry and large biotech companies. These special interest lobbyists tell members of Congress and their legislative aides that citizens and activists are misinformed and that if we really understood the facts we would be in favor of biotech foods. This is your chance to team up with others to let our elected officials know that we do understand the issues, we are well informed, and we know the problems GMOs (genetically modified organisms) pose to human health and the global environment. And we know without a doubt that biotech crops are contaminating organic crops thereby threatening the purity of organic agriculture. This is your opportunity to let your voice be heard to the people who represent you and your neighbors in our nation's capitol.

Thursday, March 29th will be strategic planning day. After two days of networking, learning and lobbying, the energy will be flowing as we come together and engage in strategic planning. Learn from experts about how to organize to pass legislation on the local, state and national level. And discover what you can do to make the labeling of genetically engineered foods a topic for presidential candidates as the race heats up for the highly contested 2008 election. Besides legislative and presidential activities, learn how to get involved in the effort to pressure food companies to remove genetically engineered ingredients from their product lines. The statement that "one person can make a difference is true." But the synergist effort of working with others with mutual goals can multiply the results dramatically. Strategic planning day at the BioREALITY Conference is a wonderful opportunity to come together with like-minded associates from throughout the United States and abroad to share your experiences and learn from others .

Late March is the ideal time to hold the BioREALITY Conference in Washington, DC. In 1912, the city of Tokyo gave 3,000 cherry trees to the people of Washington, DC. These cherry trees start to bloom at the end of March and it is truly a special time of the year in our nation's capitol. As a matter of fact, the 2007 National Cherry Blossom Festival begins just two days after the BioREALITY Conference.

If you have never visited Washington, DC, you may wish to come early or stay over a few days since there is so much to see in this exciting city. From the Smithsonian Museums, to the National Zoo, to the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC is packed with wonderful exhibits and historical landmarks.

The last week in March is also just before Congress goes on their spring break. We will be distributing copies of the popular documentary The Future of Food and Jeffrey Smith's new book, Genetic Roulette, to members of Congress and/or their legislative aides. This will give these decision makers something to watch and read over their spring break!

Register today to be a part of the BioREALITY Conference!

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We look forward to seeing you in Washington, DC!