More Info About TLOV 2010

Join hundreds of others this summer at the Midwest's premiere animal advocacy conference, "Their Lives, Our Voices." TLOV is hosted by Compassionate Action for Animals.

TLOV will take place in Minneapolis at the beautiful Hubert H. Humphrey Conference Center from Friday, June 11 through Sunday, June 13.

Cost

The ticket price is $40 for students and low-income individuals, $65 for everyone else.

If you can afford it, please consider registering at the Individual Sponsor rate of $120. Sponsorships help us keep costs low for everyone else, and help support the conference.

There will not be a group rate, nor can you register for just one day.

Attendees will be able register at the door, but we cannot guarantee you meals if you do so.

Refunds will be available, minus our transaction costs, up until June 4th.

To pay, you will first need to log in or create a new account. Then you can purchase your ticket.

Attendee Benefits

Benefits for attendees will include:

• Dynamic presentations by leaders in the national and regional animal advocacy movement, which will provide you with practical information on activist approaches and skills.
• Free vegan meals TBA. We will be providing a reception on Friday night with pizza and drinks. We also hope to provide both breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday. However, providing free meals depends on our ability to secure sponsorships and food discounts. Stay tuned for more details.
• Free or cheap lodging options at the homes of local activists or at a hotel with a discounted group rate.
• A goodie bag with swag from our sponsors.
• A chance to sample the Twin Cities' veg-friendly dining and shopping, as well as many bike paths, walkways, and an active nightlife.
• Opportunities to mingle with activists from all across the Midwest and greater US.
• And much more!

Volunteer Discount

Volunteers at TLOV will receive discounted or free admission. If you would normally pay the full price, volunteering for one shift gets you in at the student/low-income rate, two shifts get you in for free. If you would normally pay the student/low-income price, volunteering for one or two shifts gets you in for free.

We have six shifts available:

• Friday
  • noon-5pm
  • 5-9pm
• Saturday or Sunday
  • 7am-noon
  • noon-6pm

We can be flexible about the exact start and end times for your shift if need be.

We also expect volunteers to attend out pre-event orientation if you live in the Twin Cities metropolitan area or are in town. This orientation meeting will occur on at Tuesday, June 9th from 6-8pm at Coffman Memorial Union, Room 324.

If you're interested in volunteering please contact our volunteer coordinator. Please tell us what shifts you'd like to volunteer for, and whether you would normally register at the student/low-income rate, or the regular rate.

Food

Details TBA.

Transportation

Walking

The venue for the conference is in a convenient location with plenty of veg-friendly restaurants and stores within walking distance.

Public Transportation

Minneapolis' Metro Transit system can get you anywhere from St. Paul to the Mall of America to downtown Minneapolis. Check out the bus and light rail routes.

Biking

Well known for its many bike paths and trails, Minneapolis is a cyclist's paradise. If you don't have a bicycle and would like to borrow one for the weekend, please inquire with us. The city of Minneapolis has a number of biking maps on their website.

Parking

The conference center site has driving directions and parking details . On Sunday, there is free parking nearby all day in the 21st Avenue Ramp (400 21st Ave. S). Note that there are also parking options in the surrounding residential area.

Also, check out our custom Google map, which includes markers for the venue and the nearest parking ramp.

Flying

The airport code for Minneapolis is "MSP". The airport is located fairly close to the University of Minnesota's Minneapolis campus.

Depending on where you're staying, you may be able to take the Minneapolis Light Rail system. The Cedar/Riverside stop is less than a quarter mile from the conference venue and the nearby Holiday Inn. A taxi from the airport to town should cost you about $20-30, depending on your exact destination.

If you are booking a flight to the conference, consult websites such as Travelocity, Orbitz, and Cheaptickets for competitive prices.

Train

Amtrak does provide service to Saint Paul, which is right next door to Minneapolis. A cab from the train station to the conference venue should be no more than $20-30.

Conference Venue

The central conference location is the Hubert H. Humphrey Conference Center on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis, MN. During the day, some presentations will be scheduled in the Carlson School of Management, which is right next door to the Humphrey Center.

What's Nearby?

Check out our Google community map, which includes markers for the venue, nearby hotels and restaurants, and more.

Also check out the Twin Cities listing at VegGuide.Org. There are a lot of great vegan-friendly options in the area.

Lodging

There are several lodging options available. Check out the lodging page for details.

Contact Us

Questions? Email us at info@tlov.org.