---------- Forwarded message --------- ADOPTING A LIFESTYLE FOR CHANGE Fifteenth Anniversary National Pesticide Forum March 15-18, 1996 Washington, DC Contact: National Coalition Against the misuse of Pesticides e-mail: ncamp@igc.apc.org Call to the Conference In these times, it is urgent that we plan for real and effective changes to deal with widespread toxic poisoning and contamination problems that escalate yearly. With skyrocketing cancer rates, neurological diseases, and the astounding data showing the disruption of endocrine systems that control sexual traits, fertility and reproduction, life as we know it hangs in the balance. The changes that are needed can and must occur in our daily lives at home, in the workplace, at schools, parks and recreation areas, and on the farm. They are also changes that can and must occur in the public policy arena, which now expresses a bias in favor of toxic pesticide products and pesticide-dependent practices and services. The opportunities for change are great and within our grasp. The public has greater access today than ever before to information on non-toxic practices, products and services, as well as commodities produced without pesticides and other toxic materials. The organic food market is growing steadily. Service companies are developing with a sensitivity to the hazards posed by conventional practices. While the rhetoric of change or reform is now commonplace, the words must be measured against the practices and results. In an effort to build on the welcome improvements since the publication of Silent Spring, over 30 years ago, the formation of the National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides (NCAMP) in 1981, and the launching of hundreds of community groups across the country in the last two decades, we must strengthen our ability to bring our agenda for change into our communities with practical solutions and place it on to the local, state and national policy agenda. We are joined at the Fifteenth Anniversary National Pesticide Forum by leading scientists, practitioners and community activists to chart a course for change that will ensure the protection of the planet and all of its inhabitants. We will take a holistic view of the critical issues and share strategies for working with communities and people to find a way to protect public and environmental health now and in the future. Join us for Adopting a Lifestyle for Change, the Fifteenth Anniversary National Pesticide Forum and help be a part of the solution. We hope to see you at the Forum. SPEAKER HIGHLIGHTSEVENTS SCHEDULE Daniel M. Barolo, M.S. Director, Office of Pesticide Programs, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, formerly the Director of EPA's Special Review and Reregistration Division, he has worked in national, regional and state government on environmental issues for thirty years. Theo Colborn, Ph.D. Senior Program Scientist, Wildlife and Contaminants Project, World Wildlife Fund, Washington, DC, an expert on transgenerational effects of toxic chemicals on developing endocrine, immune, and nervous systems, she has been called "the Rachel Carson of the 90s," is widely published, and will be releasing her latest book, Our Stolen Future, at the Forum. Sally V. Fox President, Natural Cotton Colours, Inc., Wickenberg, AZ, organic farmer and entomologist who developed the pest-resistant FoxFiber(, she has received numerous awards for her leadership role in the environmental and business worlds. Erik Ardapple-Kindberg Project Coordinator, Ozark Small Farm Viability Project, Bass, AR, he is a certified organic farmer and publisher of Farmer to Farmer, founder of Financing Ozark Regional Growth and Economy, is actively involved in the National Organic Standards Board, and Director of the National Organic Cooperative Marketing Study. Philip Landrigan, M.D., M.Sc. Ethel H. Wise Professor of Community Medicine & Pediatrics and Chairman, Department of Community Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, chair of the National Academy of Sciences study Pesticides in the Diets of Infants and Children and coauthor of the book Raising Children Toxic Free. Michael McGrath Editor, Organic Gardening, Emmaus, PA, long-time organic gardener and writer/editor, he has written for newspapers, magazines and co-authored Save Three Lives, and received numerous awards for his editorials and flower exhibits. Robert Simon, Ph.D. (invited) Principal scientist and president of Toxicology International, Inc., Washington, DC, with extensive experience in environmental and toxicological sciences, has assessed levels of pesticides resulting from pesticide use and served as an expert witness in plaintiff litigation. Sandra Steingraber, Ph.D. Somerville, MA, is a biologist, author and cancer survivor. She is currently a visiting fellow in Womens' Health Policy at the Center for Research on Women and Gender, University of Illinois, Chicago. She is also a member of the National Action Plan on Breast Cancer and the Womens' Cancer Project. Her first book, Post-Diagnosis, was published in 1995 by Firebrand Books. Albert Donnay, M.S. Executive Director, MCS Referral & Resources, Baltimore, MD, a non-profit organization devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, accommodation, and prevention of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity disorders. He has a masters' degree in environmental health engineering and has worked since then as a grassroots organizer, researcher and writer on numerous environmental issues. EVENTS SCHEDULE Friday, March 15 5:00-9:00 pm Registration 6:30-10:30pm Reception & Opening Session Saturday, March 16 8:00am-1:00 pm Registration 9:00am-12:15 pm Welcome, Keynote, Plenary 12:30-2:00 pm Banquet Luncheon, Keynote 2:15-6:30pm Roundtable, Plenary, Workshops I 8:30-11:00pm NCAMP's 15th Anniversary Birthday Party! Sunday, March 17 9:00am-5:00pm Roundtable, Plenary, Workshops II-III 5:00-6:00pm Wrap-Up, Capitol Hill and Agency Day Strategy Session 7:30-9:30pm Special Session Monday, March 18 Capitol Hill and Agency Day Conference fees must be paid by February 23, 1996, after which a $25 late fee will apply. Please return the attached form with payment to NCAMP. Exhibition tables are also available: $25 for non-profits; $150 for businesses.conference sitencamp board of directors TRAVEL For those arriving through Washington National Airport, subway, airport transportation, and taxis are easily accessible. For those driving, the hotel has parking ($7.50/day, $12.50/24 hrs.). Detailed directions will be sent to you after receipt of your registration. LOW AIR FARES NCAMP's Forum Travel Agents are Ruth Ticktin and Patricia Daury, 202-244-7986 or 800-825-3932. They will book flights to the Forum at the best rates possible. CONFERENCE SITE The Forum will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel Park Terrace, 1515 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20005 (202-232-7000 or 800-222-TREE). Single occupancy rooms are $98.00 or double occupancy rooms with two double beds are $118.00 (plus tax) per night. You can arrange to share rooms to lower costs. Contact NCAMP if you need help with this. The hotel is located at Scott Circle near DuPont Circle, a popular neighborhood offering a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment. A swimming pool and health spa is available through the hotel. KEYNOTES, ROUNDTABLES & WORKSHOPS Human Health, Environmental, and Economic Calls for Change % Endocrine-disrupting Pesticides % National Organic Standards Board % Multiple Chemical Sensitivity % Beyond Pesticides % Home Safe Home % Schools % Toxicology % Stress Management and Relaxation for Activists % Organic Cotton % Media Skills % International Trade & Pesticides . . . and more. 15TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE PROGRAM Get your message out to community, environmental and public health leaders across the country and show your support for NCAMP by advertising in the Program. The deadline is February 15. Call us for information! CAPITOL HILL AND AGENCY DAY On Monday, March 18, participants will meet with members of Congress and aides, and representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Agriculture. We urge Forum participants to invite their U.S. Senators, Representatives and their aides to join us in the Capitol (room to be announced). NCAMP REGISTRATION FORM CONFERENCE FEES Member (non-profit/corporate) $65/130 Non-member (non-profit/corporate) $95/190 Banquet luncheon (organic)* $20 Exhibition space (non-profit/corporate) $25/150 Students (with valid ID) $35 Late fee (after February 23, 1995) $25 Membership (individual/non-profit/corp.) $25/50/100 Donation $_________ Commemorative Book Listing (contact NCAMP) $30-225 *Banquet luncheon is a vegetarian entre. Please provide credit card number or make check payable to NCAMP Name: Title: Telephone: Fax: E-Mail: Organization: Address: City/State/Zip: Visa/Mastercard Acct. #: Exp. Date: Send payment/form to: NCAMP, 701 E Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003 DEADLINE: Payment must be received by February 23, 1996 to avoid a $25.00 late fee. LODGING Send directly to: DoubleTree Hotel Park Terrace, 1515 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20005 OR call in your reservation to: 202-232-7000 or 800- 222-TREE. Name of Group: National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides Function dates: March 15-18, 1996. Reservations must be received by February 12. Reservations received after this date will be made based on availability. Circle one: Single (1 person): $98.00 Twin or Double (2 people): $59.00 each (91/2% sales tax will be added to all room rates) Date of Arrival: Date of Departure: Check In Time: 3:00 pm Check Out Time: 12:00 pm WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE FORUM.