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What they're saying...the 6th year...

Hi, Lin! I know the major contributions you and Robert have given to the Eugene community and to the Veg community at large. I've seen some great speakers come through your newsletters. Thank you for all that you do.... I got my start when EVEN gave me a chance to share my experiences with an audience. Thanks for all your outstanding work!
- Robert Cheeke, Author, Vegan Bodybuilder, Advocate

OH, Lin!! You are such a profound inspiration to me! ...People like you and Robert around the country work so tirelessly for compassion, kindness, health, and being conscious, creating grassroots groups and efforts that are, to me, the heart and soul of our movement! Truly unsung heroes and heroines!! Thanks so much for the inspiration.
- Love, Will Tuttle, PhD, The World Peace Diet

Dear Lin and Robert, Wish I was in town to celebrate with you. Congratulations! You are people making a good difference. Hard work. Be proud.
- Best wishes and love, Ann C. aka Pittsburgh Annie

Dear Lin and Robert, I have never known anyone to donate so much time and energy to a cause and ask for nothing in return. What you two have accomplished in earnest the past 6 years is awe-inspiring! ....We thank you for the light you so generously bring to the rest of us.
- Carlotta B. in Chicago sending you Congratulations on EVEN's 6th year!

Kudos, Lin and Robert! With your tireless efforts, EVEN has continually accomplished amazing feats. Your ability to gently and lovingly rankle the status quo while educating and rallying the masses are impressive achievements. You are amazing leaders and organizers, and I am grateful for all you do. Congratulations on EVEN's 6th anniversary!
- Hugs, Jo Stepaniak, MSEd, Grassroots Veganism

Congratulations. And so many lives have benefited.
- Best Wishes, John McDougall, MD

Dear Lin and BJ, In your honor a tree is being planted in a National Forest. We cannot think of more deserving people than you two---if we could afford it, we'd have a whole forest planted in your honor.
- Congratulations! Love, Debbie and Clyde

Hi Lin - You are truly an exceptionally kind, loving and compassionate person, and i'm so happy to see you are still helping turn this upside down world right side up with your endeavors. What ever you can do to [help] would be most appreciated, as it is truly needed.
- peace and thanks, michael b. :)

Hey, Lin! We are envious of the happening organization you've created in your area! You've really got a veg society established and that's so valuable [and]...we appreciate your dedication to having formed such an active organization. We totally know that just maintaining the momentum takes constant thought and work. You deserve a pat on the back.
- Zel and Reuben, Los Angeles, CA

What they're saying...the 5th year...

Hi Lin and Robert and everyone at EVEN, I had a wonderful time presenting my sweet treats to your group - I couldn't have imagined a kinder and more engaged audience. I am so inspired by your thoughtful energy and generous spirits!
- Wendy Gabbe Day, author of Scatter Vegan Sweets, Portland, OR, vegfoodandfit.com

EVEN has proven to be a stellar food education organization in the heart of one of the richest food regions in America. Every time I come through the Willamette Valley, EVEN is there to help me spread the word about healthy living through delicious plant-based food. I truly enjoy working with Lin & Robert: they are kind, thoughtful, friendly, and they think of everything.
- Alexandra Jamieson, CHHC, AADP,
Author of Vegan Cooking For Dummies, Living Vegan For Dummies & The Great American Detox Diet

Hi, Lin, I want to thank you, Robert, and your volunteers for a delightful evening. We had an excellent audience that was really interested, and that makes all the difference. Thanks for the wonderful gift bag. The book, food, cards, flower - all so thoughtful. You made me feel like a real celebrity, only better. Angela enjoyed it as well.
You, Robert, and everyone in EVEN are awesome and I want to help you grow and thrive! ....I love you and admire how much you are accomplishing!
- Best, Janice
Janice Stanger, Ph.D.
Author of The Perfect Formula Diet

I really appreciate the literature you sent. Thank you very much. I've been veg for 3-1/2 weeks and it's not so bad. As a matter of fact, it's been much easier than I thought it would be. I feel lighter and I'm sleeping better. All thanks to you! Great recipes, too. Thanks a lot and much peace to you and your family.
- Christy, Eau Claire, WI

I went and put out fliers yesterday and made a facebook page, and we already made 130 friends plus two valuable connections with a vegetarian "bohemian" chef and a place that offers good wholesome sometimes vegetarian meals called body solutions. ...Things seem to be going waay better than I originally thought. I was thinking 20 maybe 30 people! Now I can only hope half or more come to any meetings. The ball is off to a great start! ...Once again, thank you so much for your help and support. It feels so good to have someone so nice to get information and inspiration from. I will for sure check out the links you sent me! And I def will keep in touch.
- love and peace, Jordan R., Amarillo TX

Way to go! Some retirement! Keep up the great work or you can come down here and go surfin' vegan style!
- Peace, Cal from SoCal

Your group seems very ambitious and organized. We have an active local group, too, but many good things start small. We admire your efforts and want you to know we think you should keep up the good work!
- Marilyn Wilson, Toronto CN

What they're saying...the 4th year...

Hi Lin and everyone at EVEN, Congratulations on four years of excellent work! You've created a vital, positive community of people dedicated to improving the lives of farm animals, and it's a pleasure and a privilege to know you. Best of luck in the coming year, and thank you for everything you do to make the world a more humane and sustainable place. - All the best, Erin Williams, Humane Society of the United States

Dear Lin and EVEN, Congratulations on your first 4 years of great work promoting vegetarianism and animal rights to the city of Eugene and beyond. Animals are lucky to have your voices and we wish you all the best in all of your future efforts! For all animals, - Your Friends at PETA

Congratulations on EVEN's 4th anniversary. Presenter lineup is testament to your outreach successes. See you one of these days when I'm back in Eugene... Fond good wishes to you both, - Pittsburgh Annie

Congrats EVEN! Thanks for kicking butt for animals! - Chris Holbein, PETA

Congratulations on your four wonderful years of working to improve the planet and the lives of those who live on it. - Alice Anderson, Redding CA

Really grateful for the vegetarian starter kit and answering all my questions. Robert was extra helpful, too, and I appreciate his patience. Thanks for your time, Lin! - Ruth Moore, Amherst MA

What they're saying...the 3rd year...

Dear Lin & Robert, Thank you so much for opening EVEN, your home and your hearts to me. I so loved spending precious moments with you both---at EVEN's get-together and especially in your home. You were so gracious to share your home, your food, your yummie smoothies, your minds and your energy. Thank you! Every once in a while you connect in with special people---heart to heart and soul to soul. You are two of those rare people! Thank you for all you do for folks and for the planet. The world deserves to be inspired by you! I respect, admire and love you both. Love, Leslie
- Dr Leslie Van Romer, author Getting Into Your Pants: Add 10+10 for Life!, Sequim WA

Thank you for your admirable work. Keep it up! The California recent election was great news and no doubt a consequence of work done by groups like yours. And happy new year to you and all of your creatures great and small. :)
- Deirdre Earls, MBA, RD, LD, Author Your Healing Diet, Austin TX

Thanks again for everything you're doing. Keep up the amazing work! - Warm Regards, Jen Riley, FARM, Bethesda MD

Hey Lin! You guys are doing such great work – congratulations! Thanks, Lin! - Erica Meier, Executive Director, Compassion Over Killing (COK), Washington DC

Thank you very much, Lin and Robert, your information was very useful and family and I thank you again. So happy you help animals and people, too. - Andrew Nicolau, Cyprus

Not only is EVEN an invaluable resource for vegans and vegetarians in the Eugene area, it is a beacon of light for so many more. Lin and Robert, your enthusiasm is infectious and your dedication inspires us. We love you and thank you. Keep rockin' and spreading the positive vibes!

- Diana & Eric, HappyCow.Net and HappyCow's Vegetarian Guide to Restaurants and Health Food Stores, Los Angeles, CA

Congrats on your 3rd anniversary, EVEN!! - Chris Holbein, PETA

What they're saying...the 2nd year...

Dear Lin and Robert, We are pleased to award you a $500 grant to assist with your wonderful effort in promoting a vegan diet in the Eugene area. ....With best wishes on your endeavors in the new year, Alex Hershaft, FARM Sabina Fund, Farm Animal Reform Movement, Bethesda MD

You never toot your own horn, so I'll do it for you. I think you and EVEN are fabulous and doing a fantastic job on a shoestring. I do keep up with your happenings at EVEN and, as always, I'm endlessly impressed with what you are accomplishing. - Jo Stepaniak, author of many vegan books, including Vegan Vittles: Second Helpings and The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook, Pittsburgh PA

It is a joy to witness Lin and Robert in action as they lovingly advance the notion of going vegan. Their commitment to the [vegan] cause and their kind approach to all who ask for help is heartwarming. The amount of work needed to run a veggie group is near phenomenal and Lin and Robert unselfishly do all that it takes to make EVEN happen. My deep thanks to them for bringing together so many compassionate, like-minded people and for providing us with a much-needed 'island of sanity'. - David Gabbe, author, teacher, chef, David's Pure Vegetarian Kitchen, Portland OR

Eugene Veg Education Network is providing vital and essential support to the general public about the most powerful and practical ways people can contribute to sustainability, peace, and the overall health of our culture. In my view, it exemplifies the best spirit of community service and selfless giving, combined with dedication and cheerful persistence. EVEN is a clear voice of reason and kindness in a world often suffering from disconnectedness and violence, and it helps people to address the roots of our culture's problems in an effective, locally-based way. Thank you, EVEN, for all you're doing to bless people, animals, and future generations! - Will Tuttle, PhD, The World Peace Diet, Healdsburg, CA

I came to Eugene to speak to the EVEN group, and I want to say how enjoyable the experience was. It is so important that we have local groups seeding the public’s consciousness with the veg*n message. And we need really nice, well-organized people to do it. EVEN fits the bill perfectly! I look forward to coming your way again. - Jonathan Balcombe, Senior Research Scientist with PCRM, author of Pleasurable Kingdom, Washington DC.

Congratulations on surviving and thriving in this world we find ourselves in. We are amazed by your outreach and inspired by your pure actions. - Bo Rinaldi and everyone at Blossoming Lotus and Vegan Fusion, Kauai and Portland OR

Keep up the good work! - Jay K., Princeton, NJ

I really enjoyed talking with you! You got me thinking and I'm going to be getting more involved again. Appreciate your encouragement.
Thanks so much! - Jolinda H. - Santa Barbara, California

I cannot tell you how impressed I am with the ongoing education/enlightenment that your group provides. You are terrific! - Alice Anderson, Redding Vegetarian Society

I would like to congratulate EVEN on their 2nd anniversary! I'm amazed at all you've achieved in just 2 years. Your website looks great and I'm inspired by how active you are with organizing events. Keep up the great work! - Wanda Embar, Vegan Peace, WI

What a great job you and your group are doing. I am so impressed with the amount of work you have all done and continue to do to promote vegetarianism. Keep up the good work! - Best wishes, Roz Ostler, North American Vegetarian Society, Dolgeville, NY

Lin Silvan and Robert Jacobucci Profiled as Veggie Inspiration!

After years of working in the business world, Lin Silvan and Robert Jacobucci decided to... Read more here - Source: Meatout Mondays E-Bulletin 2-19-07 - Inspiration - FARM (Farm Animal Reform Movement)

What they're saying...the 1st year...

- Dan Piraro, nationally-syndicated, award-winning Bizarro cartoonist, comic and author of 14 books

The American Vegan Society sends congratulations to the Eugene Veg Education Network (EVEN) and its leaders Lin Silvan and Robert "BJ" Jacobucci on its impressive first year of existence. Grassroots groups such as EVEN are at the cutting edge of change. Through your efforts, information and encouragement is brought to those whose actions can benefit and make a difference to themselves, the animals, and our world. - Freya Dinshah, American Vegan Society, Malaga NJ

I am literally thrilled by your news release! What you have accomplished in one year is nothing less than amazing... and truly heartwarming. You are making a powerful case for unconditional compassion and benevolence...and you are doing it in ways that are beautifully in harmony with the spirit and values of Veganism. You have raised my confidence and my hopes, and I send you and Robert my deep appreciation. May your strength increase! - Stanley Sapon, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Psycholinguistics at the University of Rochester (N.Y.), author, teacher, lecturer, educator, scientist and long-time vegan.

Congratulations on a year of focusing on making the world a kinder place. All of us at PETA salute your compassion, your spirit, your dedication, and your commitment. Here's to getting more and more effective, year by year. - Bruce Friedrich, Director of Vegan Campaigns, & all your friends at PETA

Happy birthday to EVEN's first year! That's great! Thanks for all your work and words, its great to know that there are communities out there to educate each other. - Pete Hernandez, Campaigns Assistant, Viva!USA, Bristol, UK

A ringing endorsement for EVEN! I'm glad your group is promoting a vegan lifestyle. Happy Anniversary! Thanks and best wishes, Lin and Robert. - Karen Davis, PhD, President-Director, United Poultry Concerns, Machipongo VA

Vegan Essentials

National Supporters

Alternative Baking Company---American Anti-Vivisection Society---American Vegan Society---Amy's Organics---Mike Anderson---Animal Protection Institute---Annie's Homegrown Naturals---Aubrey Organics---Dr. Jonathan Balcombe---Barbara's Bakery---Lisa Barley---Dr. Neal Barnard ---Matt Bear---Bizarro Comics---Blossoming Lotus Restaurant---Clif Bars---Dr. Annette Colby, RD---Compassion Over Killing---Consorzio Foods---Cooler Couture---Karen Davis, PhD---Wendy Gabbe Day---Delaware Action for Animals---Claudia Delman---Freya Dinshah---Dixie Diner---E-the Environmental Magazine---Earth Balance---Eat in the Raw---Eco-Teas---Eden Foods---George Eisman, RD---Elena's Foods---Emerald Valley Foods---Endangered Species Chocolate---Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn---Fairfield Farm Kitchens---Fantastic Foods---Farm Animal Reform Movement (FARM) ---Farm Sanctuary---Follow Your Heart (Vegenaise)---Frankly Natural Bakers---David Gabbe---Gak's Snacks---Galaxy Foods---Gentle World---Janet & Tom Green---GreenPeople---Dr. Michael Greger---Happy Cow Restaurant Guide---Pete Hernandez---Colleen Holland---Diana Hsieh---Humane Creations---Imagine Foods---In Defense of Animals---Alexandra Jamieson---Jay K.---Satish K.---LaraBar---Lightlife Foods---Howard Lyman---Brian McCarthy---Dr. John McDougall---Erica Meier---Doug Moss---Mountain Rose Herbs---National Anti-Vivisection Society---Natural Awakenings Magazine---Ingrid Newkirk---Newman's Own Organics---North American Vegetarian Society---Alice O'Brien---Orange County People for Animals---Pangea Vegan Products---Colleen Patrick-Goudreau---People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) ---Petal Natural Soaps---Pharmacopia--- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) ---Ron Pickarski---Dan Piraro & Ashley Smith---Mark Reinfeld & Bo Rinaldi---Rising Moon Organics---Road's End Organics---John & Deo Robbins---John Robles---Matt Rossell---Rudi's Organic Bakery---Shoes with Souls---Andy Singer---Spectrum Organics---Janice Stanger, PhD---Jo Stepaniak---Diann Stotler---Tasty Bites---Toby's Family Foods---Tofurky---Tofutti---Tom's of Maine---Toronto Vegetarian Society---Truth in Labeling---Turtle Island Foods---Dr. Will Tuttle---United Poultry Concerns---Dr. Leslie VanRomer---V-Dog Dog Food---Vegan Action---Vegan Bodybuilding---Vegan Essentials---Vegan Outreach---Vegan Peace---Veganu Soap---Vegetarian Image---Vegetarians in Paradise---Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) ---Vegetarian Times Magazine---Viva Vegie Society---Connie Walsh---White Rabbit Beauty---Zits/Kings Features Syndication

[See previous page for Local Supporters.]