Activist Profile: Casey Constable
As
we did in 2005, Vegan Outreach is
profiling some of the top
leafleters from our
Adopt A College campaign. Here is
Casey Constable's profile:
Where are you from and where
do you live now?
I’m from the Albany, NY area, and
recently moved to Houston, TX for
career, weather (I like motorcycles)
and activism opportunities.
What do you do for relaxation/entertainment?
Lifting weights, naps, rock concerts
(Metal & Punk, to Classic 80s),
aviation/airport management, flying
airplanes (Private Pilot) and scubadiving.
How long have you been involved
in animal rights and how did you
get interested?
I've been Veg*n for 6 years. About
2 1/2 years ago, I found out about
how to effectively release frustrations
by effectively advocating for animals
through grassroots and local activism.
What made you decide to start
leafleting? If you were nervous
the first time, how did you get
over it?
The easy and effective results --
as well as the feedback from those
who received a booklet from me --
made me want to do more leafleting
and less protesting. The fact that,
through leafleting, I can help create
dozens of new vegetarians, who then
prevent thousands of animals from
life and death in horrible factory
farms is part of a long term solution
for the animals and environment.
At first, my own security, property
issues and finding good opportunities
were the hurdles. The AAC list is
a great source of support, and provided
me with help getting over the hurdles.
What was your most positive
leafleting experience this year
and why?
The most positive experience for
me was leafleting the University
of Austin, with over 30,000 students.
I handed out several thousand booklets
in just one day, and likely influenced
dozens to go vegetarian. I even
helped the vegetarian restaurant
across the street.
Also, leafleting rock concerts at
local venues and the Warped Tour
allowed me to give thousands of
booklets to curious and caring youths.
These were overall fun and positive
experiences.
What would you say to individuals
hesitant about leafleting?
Join the Adopt
A College Yahoo email
group to read about and learn from
others. You can ask questions of
experienced activists. I guarantee
you'll be motivated to become a
more effective and efficient activist.
Just leaflet some colleges in your
area, which is typically the easiest.
Then expand and look up city events
and concerts on local venue websites.
You can find interesting audiences
at events such as AIDS Walks, MLK
Parades, Dog Park, Art and Culture
Festivals. You'll have fun seeing
the world and meeting interesting
compassionate people.
You can see previous
issues of Vegan Outreach's e-newsletter
here.

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