NAVS MISSION STATEMENT

Founded in 1974, The North American Vegetarian Society is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the vegetarian way of life. Since its inception, NAVS has been affiliated with the International Vegetarian Union. During this time we have organized and sponsored annual vegetarian conferences including two world events. NAVS works year-round to provide information to its members, the public, local groups, interested organizations and the media. Our educational efforts include: publishing "Vegetarian Voice", our quarterly news-magazine; sponsoring both regional and national conferences; distributing books and other educational materials by mail and at local and national events; and responding to inquiries from all sectors of society. NAVS has established Independent Affiliate and Local Contact programs to further broaden vegetarian outreach. As originator and organizer of the annual celebration of World Vegetarian Day (October 1), NAVS seeks to promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism.

Membership in NAVS includes a four-issue subscription to Vegetarian Voice, discounts on books and merchandise, as well as reduced registrations at annual conferences. Regular members are vegetarians - fully and consistently abstaining from flesh, fish and fowl. Associate members are nonvegetarians.

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