State Fair Animals Alert

The California State Fair in Sacramento has had elephant rides in the past, and is considering a repeat for the 2005 Fair. Bad for the elephants, dangerous for the public. Animal advocates have met with the Fair board and have requested changes in their "Animal Welfare Handbook," amongst them:

1. Permanent ban on elephant rides or exhibits;

2. Permanent ban on any wild or exotic animal acts or exhibits;

3. Changes in the Fair's rodeo policy and events.

The subject is on the agenda of the meeting of the Fair's "Marketing & Advertising Committee" (five members) on Friday, February 25, probably 10:00 a.m. (time to be announced).

SUPPORT LETTERS FOR THE CHANGES ARE NEEDED NOW. PLEASE WRITE:
(NOTE: letters carry more weight than e-mails)

Norbert Bartosik, General Manager/CEO
Michael Bradley, Chief, Bureau of Exhibits
Board of Directors
CALIFORNIA EXPOSITION & STATE FAIR
1600 Exposition Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
tel. 916/263-3010; fax 263-7903
e-mail - nbartosik [at] calexpo.com
e-mail - mbradley [at] calexpo.com

ACTION FOR ANIMALS would appreciate (blind) copies of any letters you write. Send to AFA, P.O. Box 20184, Oakland, CA 94620.

AND IF YOU CAN ATTEND THE FEBRUARY 25 HEARING TO TESTIFY, SO MUCH THE BETTER. It's to be in the Administration Building at Cal Expo, parking lot "D." Please confirm your attendance with me at 510/652-5603. Many
thanks.

Eric Mills, coordinator
ACTION FOR ANIMALS
510/652-5603