Summit for the Animals

History of the Summit for Animals

The National Council for Animal Protection has its roots in the Summit for the Animals, founded in 1985 by Belton Mouras of what was then called the United Animal Nations. Every year the Summit brings together the leaders of key animal protection groups from across in the United States to share information, experience, and lay the groundwork for future collaboration. The Grassroots Leadership Award is also presented during the Summit.

The 2016 Summit for the Animals

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When: Thursday, June 16, 2016

(One day before the HSUS Taking Action for Animals Conference)

Where: Hyatt Regency Crystal City


2799 Jefferson Davis Hwy


Arlington, Virginia 22202

Agenda

11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Members Meeting and Workshops
Open to current NCAP members and first-time prospective members only.

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Members Meeting
12:30 – 1:00: Complementary Lunch
1:00 – 3:30: Workshops
3:30-4:00: Special Session with Janice Cox of World Animal Net on the U.S.’ impact on animal welfare in international policy
4:00 – 5:00: Brainstorming Session: World Animal Day

6:00 – 8:00: Belton Mouras Grassroots Leadership Award Presentation and Reception
Open to all.

2016 Workshops

Changing Public Opinion on Farmed Animals
David Coman-Hidy, Executive Director, The Humane League

Advocating for Fur-Free Fashion
PJ Smith, Corporate Engagement Manager, The Humane Society of the United States

Advocating for an End to Government-Funded Research on Chimpanzees
Laura Bonar, Chief Program & Policy Officer, Animal Protection of New Mexico

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Past Summits for the Animals

2015 – New Orleans, LA, March 29

2014 – Washington, DC, June 27

2012 – Washington, DC, July 26 – 27

2011 – Orlando, FL, May 5 – 7

2010 – Alexandria, VA, April 22 – 24

2009 – Santa Monica, CA, March 26 – 28

2008 – Philadelphia, PA, April 3 – 5

2007 – Boston, MA, March 8 – 10

2006 – Los Angeles, CA, March 16 – 18

2005 – Chicago, IL, April 28 – 30

2004 – Los Angeles, CA, March 18 – 20

2003 – New Orleans, LA, May 8 – 10

2002 – Los Angeles, CA, March 14 – 16

2001 – Baltimore, MD, May 3 – 5

2000 – Los Angeles, CA, March 16 – 18

1986 – 1999 – Locations throughout the United States

1985 – First Summit for the Animals