Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) - Promoting the humane treatment of animals through legislation, education and advocacy

Regional Chapter Information

THLN currently has eight chapters who are being very productive around the State, but we still have needs for new chapters in the following areas:

* Panhandle Plains (Lubbock & Amarillo area)
* San Antonio
* El Paso
 
Please contact Monica Hardy at ed@thln.org to see how YOU can help with our efforts to pass animal friendly legislation right here in Texas

Thank you for your interest in getting involved with a local THLN Chapter. Each Chapter has a "Chapter Leadership Committee" who is responsible  for creating  and executing  a yearly plan of action in the following areas; marketing, fundraising, outreach, and legislative support. Each Chapter will have different needs for volunteers so please don't hesitate to ask where you could best be utilized depending on your time, skills, and experience.

Our Chapters are listed below along with general geographic information. You may contact the Chapter President directly to get involved or if you are not sure which Chapter you belong to please contact our Executive Director Monica Hardy at ed@thln.org and just ask. While most of the State is covered we still have immediate needs for dedicated volunteers to get Chapters started in the Panhandle and the Abilene areas so if you live in these areas and want to help get a Chapter started please let us know.

Thank you for your support as none of our efforts for the animals would be possible without YOU!

West Texas Chapter (Midland, Odessa, Big Spring areas)
Chapter President / Contact: Kim Kempton - KKempton@cbtd.com
 
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September Chapter Meeting -- Wednesday, September 15, 2010 @ 6:00 p.m. - Michael's Charcoal Grill (Wadley & North "A" Street)
 
Pet Palooza ~ We're having a tabling event & raffle for an X-Box -- Saturday, September 25, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Scharbauer Sports Complex
 
October Chapter Meeting ("Rick and Monica" are coming in) -- Saturday, October 2, 2010 @ 10:00 a.m. - Harvest Cafe (Plaza Shopping Center - Wadley & Garfield

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Wichita Falls Chapter
Chapter President / Contact: Jan Herzog - janpierce@aol.com

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October 2, 10 am - 2pm
Blessing of the Animals Community Awareness Event 
Park Place Christian Church
4400 Call Field Rd
Wichita Falls, TX 76308

Please bring your animals for a blessing!
The local chapter of THLN will be present along with other animal groups to sell t shirts, solicit donations, have literature and take names for action alerts.  The THLN Wichita Falls Chapter will have a booth and give a presentation on THLN's work. Contact  Jan Herzog - janpierce@aol.com for any additional information.

October 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Wichita Falls EcoFair - River Bend Nature Center, at the entrance to Lucy Park, Wichita Falls.  We will have a booth to sell T shirts, accept donations, visit with people about our work and hand out literature

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North Texas Chapter (DFW area)
Chapter President / Contact: Stacy Smith - watchdog@fmhs.org
 
As you all know THLN has created chapters throughout the state of Texas to help our organization with marketing, fundraising, outreach, and legislative support. We have experienced some wonderful results with the efforts of our chapter leadership committees, local volunteers and members. THLN is truly making a big difference in Texas and we could not be doing it without YOU!

We have had a productive "North Texas Chapter" but this leadership committee recently came to the conclusion we are in need of both a Fort Worth Chapter and a Dallas Chapter. Separate Chapters will give more people opportunity to attend meetings and other events without fighting that challenging DFW traffic -making it easier for you to participate and make a difference in the lives of animals.

Both the Dallas Chapter and Fort Worth Chapter are looking for more people to get involved. We need your help and support to either serve on the Chapter Leadership Committee or as active volunteers helping with local efforts such as fundraising, working a tabling event to educate people about THLN, making visits to legislators, etc...

If you have a little time to become more active, and help us help those with no voice, I want to highly encourage you to contact your local Chapter President immediately to get more information and see how we can utilize your efforts and passion for animals.

Dallas Chapter President: Stacy Smith dogsave@earthlink.net
Fort Worth Chapter President: Stacy Smith dogsave@earthlink.net
THLN Executive Director: Monica Hardy ed@thln.org

Thank you for your continued support, but please.... ACT TODAY!

Webpage: http://thlnnorthtexaschapter.shutterfly.com/

 

 

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For more information on THLN and the North Texas Chapter, please visit our chapter website, http://thlnnorthtexaschapter.shutterfly.com/. We are also on Facebook! www.facebook.com/thln.northtx.

Learn more here:
http://www.meetup.com/Texas-Humane-Legislation-Network-North-Texas-Chapter/calendar/12358650/

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We want to add some people to our Chapter Leadership Committee. If you have any experience in marketing, fund raising, developing relationships, politics, or a passion to help our cause please contact Monica today. WE NEED YOUR INVOLVEMENT & SUPPORT!

 

East Texas Chapter (Tyler, Longview, Marshal areas)
Chapter President / Contact: Lynda Barron - moosie54@embarqmail.com
 
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We want to add some people to our Chapter Leadership Committee. If you have any experience in marketing, fund raising, developing relationships, politics, or a passion to help our cause please contact Lynda today. WE NEED YOUR INVOLVEMENT & SUPPORT! 

 
Central Texas Chapter (Waco, Temple, Austin areas)
Chapter President / Contact: Diane Coker - diane_ctx@thln.org

 

The Central Texas Chapter of THLN won first place at the 21st Annual Lone Star Vegetarian Chili Cook-off in Austin!  There were 24 chili teams and seven judges, including The Engine #2 Diet author Rip Esselstyn, the food critic for the local Fox News station, and two executives from Whole Foods.
 
Monica Hardy, vegan chef and Chapter Fundraising co-chair, prepared the winning chili.  She is donating the $300 prize to THLN!

       

    

    

    



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El Paso Chapter
Chapter President / Contact: Monica Hardy - ed@THLN.org
 
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Southeast Chapter (Houston area)
Chapter President / Contact: Brian Craft - cbcraft1@gmail.com
 
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September 11, 1 pm-3 pm at HSPCA Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, 7007 Katy Rd, Houston, TX. SNAP and Barrio Dogs will be our guest speakers. We will be discussing our puppy mill bill and roadside sales ban bill for the 2011 Texas legislative session. Floor will be open for questions and discussions concerning animal issues.

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South Texas Chapter (Corpus area)
Chapter President / Contact: Cheryl Martinez - cmmutt70@aol.com
 
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Click here to view a short video capturing the fun had by all at the Roaring Twenties at the 2010 Sparkling City Humane Gala held May 7 aboard the USS Lexington in Corpus Christi, Texas.

The evening included a seated dinner, "Dancing with the Stars" competition, Silent Auction and Casino Playing

Click here to view the KIII TV video interview with Cheryl Martinez about this exciting event!

Earth Day Booth at Cole Park in Corpus Christi - April 17  http://www.baysfoundation.org/edbd_main.php -- This was a great event for people to learn about THLN. We had animals there from animal control for adoption. In addition, we had an emergency trailer donated to the city by FEMA, attracting many people to out booth. 

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South Central Chapter (San Antonio area)
Chapter President / Contact: Monica Hardy - ed@THLN.org
 
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We want to add some people to our Chapter Leadership Committee. If you have any experience in marketing, fund raising, developing relationships, politics, or a passion to help our cause please contact Monica today. WE NEED YOUR INVOLVEMENT & SUPPORT! 

 
Rio Grande Valley (Brownsville area)
Chapter President / Contact: Monica Hardy - ed@THLN.org
 
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* * * As always, our Executive Director (Monica Hardy) can also be contacted anytime for information, concerns, or feedback at ed@THLN.org * * *

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