Thank you for your interest in the Daytona Beach Vegetarian Society. The group is a nonprofit social group of vegans, vegetarians and those interested in a vegetarian lifestyle. The group hosts social gatherings, potlucks, and provides restaurant listings for the area.

When I moved to this area in December 2006 I had hoped to find a vibrant vegetarian community. Much to my surprise I found that there was no vegetarian group to speak of, or at least that I could find.

During my time here I have searched for other vegetarians and have found a few. Yet I know there has to be a lot more out there! Bringing them together has become a mission. There are vegetarian groups in Orlando, Jacksonville and Titusville, but I've yet to find one in the Daytona area. So I have taken it upon myself to create and promote it and bring people together that share the common interest of vegetarianism. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, or some variation of the two this is the group for you.

I'm a freelance writer that has been a vegetarian since 1995 and cover vegetarianism whenever possible.  You can see a few things I've written on vegetarianism here:

• No Meat, No Problem - Health Tips for Veggie Moms-to-be
• Pregnancy and Your Vegetarian Lifestyle
• When Your Teen Goes Veg!
• Vegetarian Resource Book: A to Z Reference Guide to Vegetarianism
• Careers for the Vegetarian and Animal Lover

The bottom line is that I'm a long-time vegetarian and would love to be involved in a vegetarian community in the Daytona Beach area. Are you with  me? I hope so! If you are, sign up for the group, start contributing and let's get this party started! Feel free to e-mail me with your questions or thoughts.

Best,

Jacqueline Bodnar