[blindlaw] FW: 2013 GDB Reunion Program!
Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)
Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov
Thu Sep 12 13:57:20 UTC 2013
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Theresa Stern [mailto:tstern at guidedogs.com]
>Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 7:15 PM
>Subject: 2013 GDB Reunion Program!
>
>Dear Reunion Participants,
>
>The 2013 GDB Alumni Reunion is right around the corner! The Reunion
>Committee has done an excellent job putting together a fabulous program
>for everyone! I have pasted the program below for your reference. Please
>read it carefully and be sure to note that if you want to participate in a
>campus tour you will need to reserve a spot so that we have enough docents
>on hand to accommodate everyone.
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>Below the program you will find a couple of announcements from GDB grads
>who are attending the reunion and are bringing some products you may be
>interested in purchasing, along with the GDB Gift Shop Catalogue. Happy
>Shopping!
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>Who's hungry? Well you will be on Saturday night so I need you to take a
>look at the entre options below and get back to me with your preference by
>Friday, September 27th. Entre choices are:
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>1. Chicken Option: Chicken Marsala, with Tomato, Mushrooms, Garlic
>and Marsala Wine
>2. Beef Option: Rosemary Roasted Tenderloin of Beef with
>Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms
>3. Vegetarian Option: Polenta Pie, layered with Caramelized Onions,
>Grilled Eggplant, Roasted Peppers, Garlic, Ricotta, Mozzarella and Parmesan
>Cheeses with a Roasted Tomato Sauce
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>I am truly looking forward to spending some time with each of you as we
>celebrate "Harnessing Health and Happiness" together!
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>Guide Dogs for the Blind Alumni Association
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>Alumni Reunion 2013
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>"Harnessing Health and Happiness"
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>October 3 - 6, 2013
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>Four Points by Sheraton
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>1010 Northgate Dr.
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>San Rafael, CA 94903
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>415-479-8800
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>Welcome from Becky Andrews, 2013-2014 Alumni Association Board Chair
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>On behalf of the GDB Alumni Association, WELCOME! We are so excited you
>have joined us for our 2013 Reunion: Harnessing Health and Happiness! We
>hope you have a wonderful time connecting with old friends, meeting new
>friends and enjoying the activities we have scheduled both for you and your
>dog! There are many options for you to enjoy during your stay.
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>Please join me in thanking Theresa Stern, Director of Alumni and Outreach
>Services, and the members of our Special Events Committee for planning this
>Reunion: Melissa Hudson, Special Events Chair, Samantha Adams, Judy
>Matthews, and Michelle Miller. When we started planning it over a year ago,
>it seemed so far away. The new student residence was still under
>construction. It's exciting that along with many fun activities and
>informative sessions, we will have the opportunity to tour the beautiful
>Student Residence Center!
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>I am looking forward to sharing this time together with all of you. I wish
>health and happiness for each of you and your Guides.
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>Enjoy,
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>Becky Andrews & Cricket
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>Chair Alumni Association Board of Directors
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>Transportation
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>The Four Points Sheraton is located at 1010 Northgate Dr., San Rafael CA
>94903, 415-479-8800.
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>Below you will find public transportation options for getting to the hotel
>from the local airports.
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>* San Francisco Airport - Marin Airporter (www.marinairporter.com
><http://www.marinairporter.com> , 415-461-4222) - this bus leaves SFO on
>the baggage claim level every 30 minutes and will drop you off in downtown
>San Rafael at the transit center. The cost is $20 per person, children under 12
>are free. The ride takes about an hour depending on traffic. No reservations
>are necessary; they accept cash or travelers checks, no credit cards. From the
>transit center in San Rafael, you can catch a cab to the hotel, about a five to
>ten minute drive. The cost will be about $12.
>* Oakland Airport - Sonoma Airport Express
>(www.airportexpressinc.com <http://www.airportexpressinc.com> ,707-837-
>8700) - this bus boards at section 4D "scheduled busses", on the center
>island outside baggage claim at OAK and leaves every two hours starting at
>5:15am and ending at 9:30pm. It will drop you off at the San Rafael Transit
>Center. Cost is $26 for adults, $24 for seniors and students between 13 and
>21, and free for youth under 12. The ride takes about an hour. See above for
>instructions from the Transit Center to the Four Points Hotel.
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>* Door to door type shuttles are also available by reservation.
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> * Marin Door to Door - www.marindoortodoor.com
><http://www.marindoortodoor.com> 415-457-2717
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> * For SFO - $40 for the first person, $12 for others
> * For OAK - $50 for the first person, $12 for others
> * $3 discount if booked online
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> * Taxi Marin - www.marinshuttle.com
><http://www.marinshuttle.com/> 415-970-2434
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> * For SFO or OAK - $80 flat rate, they have vans that fit
>up to 9 passengers.
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>The above door to door services also serve the Amtrak Stations, please
>contact them directly for fare information.
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>If you have service through a para-transit agency, you can also use the para-
>transit agency here in Marin, Whistlestop Wheels. For more information
>please call 415- 454-0964
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>Need help with any of your travel arrangements? Call Andi at Dimensions in
>Travel at 800-828-2962!
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>Things to Remember...
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>Dress:
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>October in Marin County is often the nicest time of year with temperatures
>in the 70s and possibly 80s. However temperatures can vary greatly during
>the day, so plan to wear layers. Our Awards Dinner on Saturday night will be
>on campus so dress is casual. Remember to bring a jacket with you in case it
>gets chilly. If you are adventurous and plan to walk to campus from the
>hotel, then bring comfy walking shoes! The hotel has a lovely swimming
>pool, so you may want to throw in a suit so you can take a dip!
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>Dogs:
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>GDB will not be able to provide dog food for your pups while you are here, so
>please remember to bring enough food for your stay, any meds, and a bowl
>for feeding.
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>Technology:
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>If you have a nifty new piece of technology that you would like to share with
>others, please bring it along - we will have plenty of time to trade tech tips!
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>Books / Items for Sale:
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>If you have a book you have written, or other small items that you would like
>to make available for purchase during the reunion, please contact Theresa
>Stern at tstern at guidedogs.com <mailto:tstern at guidedogs.com> and we
>will try to accommodate you.
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>Gift Shop Information
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>For those of you who can't miss an opportunity to shop, you are in luck! The
>GDB Gift Shop will be open on Friday, October 4th, from 9 AM - 4 PM, and on
>Saturday, October 5th, from 10:30 AM - 4 PM.
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>To help you make your shopping experience as convenient as possible, the
>catalog is also included at the end of this program, so if you wish to pre-shop,
>you can choose your items, call in your order and it will be ready for you
>when you come by the Gift Shop on Saturday. You can also shop at
>www.guidedogs.com/store <http://www.guidedogs.com/store> and select
>"store pickup" as your method of delivery so you can pick up your order at
>the gift shop while on Campus. To use your one time only online discount,
>simply type in ALUMNI under the discount code.
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>Campus Tours - If you would like to check out our beautiful San Rafael
>Campus, we invite you to register for one of our tours. Tours are offered at
>10:00 AM and 2:00 PM on Friday, Oct 4th. We can shuttle you from the hotel
>to campus and back if you wish. To ensure that we have enough docents on
>hand, please register for your tour by September 25th. You can register by
>contacting Theresa Stern at tstern at guidedogs.com
><mailto:tstern at guidedogs.com> or 800 295-4050 x4171. Please note that our
>dinner will be held in the New Student Residence on Saturday night and you
>will be able to check out the new building during your visit that evening.
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>Massage
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>For Dogs - Massage can help keep your Guide Dog relaxed and focused
>despite hectic conditions. Even dogs accustomed to a busy life can find the
>frantic pace, crowds of other dogs, irregular schedules, complicated routes
>and tired and distracted handlers a bit stressful. Why not relieve that tension
>with a restorative massage and help make this time as fun for your dog as it is
>for you? Carla Campbell is a Professional Canine and Equine Bodyworker.
>Ten to fifteen minute relaxation and comfort massages are available for dogs
>for $20 on a first-come, first-massaged basis during designated hours
>throughout the weekend, and longer (45 minute) therapeutic massages can
>be arranged outside of these hours any day Friday through Sunday for $45 per
>session.
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>To check on availability and make appointments, please call (650) 678-0884.
>Carla looks forward to helping your dog help you!
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>For You - Why should Fido have all the fun? Jeannie Martin is a Certified
>Massage Therapist specializing in Deep Tissue, Orthopedic and Sports
>Massage, and will be on-hand to offer you a relaxing and restorative
>experience. Ten to fifteen minute massages are available for $20 on a first
>come first massaged basis. Longer sessions can be booked by contacting
>Jeannie at 707-695-6971.
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>Scavenger Hunt!
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>Looking for a little extra fun? Participate in the GDB Harness to happiness
>Scavenger hunt! The hunt will involve teams of no more than 4 individuals,
>each with a list of tasks the team members need to accomplish during a 2 day
>time period. Details will be provided at registration.
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>The primary goal is to find things that lead you to a huge win and a ton of
>competitive fun!
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>Guide Dogs for the Blind Alumni Association
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>Alumni Reunion 2013
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>"Harnessing Health and Happiness"
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>San Rafael, CA
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>Schedule of Activities
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>Thursday, October 3rd
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>10:00 AM - 8:00 pm - Guest Registration / Hotel Orientation - Four Points
>Sheraton, Main Lobby
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>12:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Kayaking Adventure on the San Francisco bay, provided
>by Dimensions in Travel. Doggie day care will be available while you explore
>the bay! Preregistration and an additional fee apply. Meet your group in the
>Hotel Lobby.
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>7:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Hospitality Suite Open (Room 150)
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>Friday, October 4th
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>9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Gift Shop Open (GDB Campus Admin Bldg.)
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>9:15 AM - 2:15 PM - Wine Tasting Tour and Picnic, provided by Dimensions in
>Travel. Preregistration and an additional fee apply. Meet your group in the
>hotel lobby.
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>9:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Tour of GDB Campus - Preregister - Meet in hotel
>lobby.
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>10:00 AM - 5:45 PM - Guest Registration / Hotel Orientation - Four Points
>Sheraton, Main Lobby
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>10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Pampering paws and People! Enjoy a relaxation and
>comfort massage for your Dog with Carla Campbell, or treat yourself to a
>massage with Jeannie Martin. Walk-in massages provided for $20 for a
>fifteen minute session. Contact Carla / Jeannie if you prefer a longer
>experience. (Napa 1&2)
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>12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Hospitality Suite Open (Room 150)
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>1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Visit with Vet Techs! Bring your Guide by for a nail trim,
>ear cleaning or just a good once over by one of our amazing GDB Vet Techs!
>(Napa 1&2)
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>1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Tour of GDB Campus - Preregister - Meet in hotel lobby.
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>3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Traversing Transitions - Meet with GDB Counseling
>Specialist, Kim Samco and fellow GDB Alumni to discuss positive ways
>through the transition of retiring your Guide. (Hospitality Suite, Room 150)
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>4:15 PM - 5:30 PM - Training Update / Ask the Instructor - Having a question
>about your dog's behavior? Want to know what you can do to solve that
>tricky guide-work challenge? Join Training and Support Center Staff for a
>good old fashioned Q&A. You will also get to here what's new and exciting
>from the Training Department. (Napa 1&2)
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>5:45 PM - 7:00 PM - Welcome Reception - Join us poolside while we relax to
>the soft tropical sounds of Robert Gordon and his Ukulele. Enjoy some tasty
>treats and a glass of wine. (Hotel Pool Area)
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>Dinner on your own...
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>7:30 PM - 10:00 PM - Hospitality Suite Open (Room 150)
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>Saturday, October 5th
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>7:00 AM - 8:30 AM - Buffet Breakfast - (Marin I & II)
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>8:30 AM - 9:30 AM - General Session - (Marin I & II)
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>* Welcome from Theresa Stern, Director Alumni and Outreach Services
>and Becky Andrews, Alumni Association Board Chair
>* Welcome from GDB Board Chair, George Kerscher
>* Introductions
>* Keynote Address - Kim Samco, GDB Counseling Specialist
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>9:45 AM - 10:45 AM - Breakout session 1 - Choose from the following:
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>A) "Pamper Your Pooch", Doggie Massage Techniques Workshop - Carla
>Campbell, EBW ESMT, Professional Canine and Equine Bodyworker (Napa 1)
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>B) "Bodies in Motion", Techniques for keeping your body feeling fabulous
>while you are out and about with your guide - Jeannie Martin, Certified
>Massage Therapist (Marin II)
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>C) "Even Labs Go Through the Golden Years", Caring for the special needs of
>our aging Guides - Jill Johnson, RVT (Marin 1)
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>11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Breakout session 2 (see above for session options)
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>Lunch on your own / If you have ordered a box lunch you can pick it up in the
>foyer outside of Marin I & II, and create your own picnic anywhere you
>choose. Otherwise, check out the numerous dining selections located down
>the hill at the Northgate Mall.
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>1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Gift Shop Open - Shop 'til You Drop at our Gift shop
>located in the Administration Building on the San Rafael Campus.
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>2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Graduation Ceremony - We invite you to enjoy the
>graduation of our newest class! The ceremony will be held on the lawn in
>front of our New Student Residence. Bring tissues!
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>5:00 PM - 5:45 PM - Make your way from the hotel to the GDB San Rafael
>Campus. If you need a ride, you can catch the shuttle bus right outside the
>hotel main lobby.
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>5:30 PM - Doors to the Assembly Room in the New Student Residence open
>for dinner seating.
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>6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - 2013 GDB Alumni Association Awards Banquet -
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>Morgan Watkins, Emcee
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>Trevor Thomas, Keynote Speaker
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>8:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Catch your shuttle bus back to the hotel, meet at the top
>of campus.
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>8:30 PM - 10:30 PM - Hospitality Suite Open / Turn in your Scavenger Hunt
>Goodies for Judging! (Room 150)
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>Sunday, October 6th
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>7:30 AM - 9:00 AM - Buffet Breakfast - (Marin I & 2I)
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>9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Closing Presentation by Cassie Marks, long time Puppy
>Raiser, and Clark Roberts, GDB Graduate: How raising a puppy and working
>with a Guide have enabled us to "Harness Health and Happiness". (Marin I &
>II)
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>10:00 AM - 1:30 PM - Tour of the world famous San Rafael Farmer's Market
>arranged by Dimensions in Travel. Preregistration applies. Meet your group
>in the hotel lobby.
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>Speaker / Entertainer Bios
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>Carla Campbell, CBT EBW ESMT - Carla has been a professional Canine and
>Equine Body Worker for thirteen years. She has completed more than 1,200
>hours of specialized training in canine and equine anatomy, bio-mechanics,
>gait analysis, exercise physiology and massage techniques. She lives in
>Menlo Park, and works up and down the San Francisco Peninsula and at dog
>shows and events around the country.
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>Over the years, in addition to working with elderly pets, dogs recovering
>from injury or surgery, top show dogs, and dogs who compete in canine
>sports such as Agility and Obedience Trials, she has had the opportunity to
>massage more than 200 guide dogs at national blindness conventions. These
>have been some of the most rewarding experiences of her career, and she
>considers it a privilege to have been a part of helping so many guides remain
>relaxed, comfortable and focused under unusual and challenging working
>conditions.
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>Carla has also been a guide dog handler for 30 years, and is currently working
>with her third dog, Justin, a Golden Retriever from The Seeing Eye.
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>Carla can be reached at campbell at well.com <mailto:campbell at well.com>
>or by phone at (650) 322-4255
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>http://www.quadrussage.com <http://www.quadrussage.com/>
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>Jeannie Martin - Jeannie has been a massage therapist since the year 2000.
>Her certification and training was through Western Institute of Science and
>Health, where she graduated first of her class. She received certification in
>Swedish, Prenatal, chair Massage, manual lymphatic drainage and advanced
>certification in deep tissue, Orthopedic and sports massage. This education
>included extensive training in physiology and kinesiology. In post graduate
>years, she has followed her passion for the orthopedic work and is currently
>studying advance clinical work through James Waslaski's Center of Pain
>Management. Recently, she was elected as the president of the Redwood
>Empire unit of the American Massage Therapy Association. This organization
>is currently creating the first AMTA sponsored sports massage therapy team
>in Northern California. Since her training is concerned with the medical
>aspects of massage, her goal is to provide her clients with a treatment that is
>healing, relaxing and beneficial to achieving more complete physical fitness.
>Her office is located in Body Kinetics health club Novato. Jeannie can be
>reached at jeannieleemartin at comcast.net
><mailto:jeannieleemartin at comcast.net> or by phone at 707-695-6971 and
>415-895-5965.
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>Robert Gordon- Robert is a prominent entertainment attorney working in
>Marin County. He is also an accomplished musician and story teller.
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>Jill Johnson, RVT - Jill initially received her BA from Claremont McKenna
>College and spent 16 years in the corporate world until deciding she wanted
>a more enriching career. So, she went back to school and got an AS from
>Foothill College and became a Registered Veterinary Technician in 2005. Jill
>spent one year working at a shelter, then came to Guide Dogs for the Blind,
>San Rafael vet clinic during the last quarter of school for an internship. That
>was nearly eight years ago, and lucky for us, she never left! Her interests
>include senior and geriatric care, pain management and colony health.
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>In addition to her work at GDB, Jill has volunteered at many different
>organizations including a wildlife rehab center, spay/neuter clinics, and
>animal shelters. She has an 11.5 year-old rescue yellow lab, Miss Fancy Pants,
>a 3 year-old black lab career change, Chief, a 2 year-old rescue cat, Triscuit,
>and a husband whom she is still working on training (he's almost to phase 7!).
>When not at GDB or pet sitting, she enjoys reading, dancing ballet and
>spending time in Lake Tahoe with the dogs. Her friends and coworkers say Jill
>is incredibly hard working, and brings a special joy and love of life to her
>work and everyone appreciates the smiles she brings to an otherwise very
>serious business.
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>G. Morgan Watkins - For many years, Morgan Watkins has served on the
>Guide Dogs for the Blind Board of Directors, and is an active volunteer and
>public speaker for Guide Dogs for the Blind. He retired in 2008 from a 30-year
>career with the University of Texas at Austin. He and his wife, DD, have one
>son, Richard. Morgan has enjoyed traveling safely with three Golden
>Retriever Guide Dogs, Fantom, Will, and Grandon.
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>Trevor Thomas - After losing his sight at the age of 35 to a rare eye disease,
>Trevor Thomas decided to turn his own disability into a position of advocacy
>and strength. He pursues his passion of climbing some of the world's tallest
>peaks, and continues to rock climb, participate in long-distance hiking, and
>adventure races.
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>An accomplished long distance hiker, Trevor became the first blind person in
>history to complete an unassisted, solo end-to-end thru-hike of the entire
>2,175 mile Appalachian Trail (AT) in 2008.
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>In 2009, he reached the summit of Mount Mitchell, the tallest peak on the
>East Coast, and Long's Peak in Colorado. In 2010, he completed the 2,654 mile
>Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) with members of his team, Team FarSight. He
>climbed Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the contiguous U.S, and in
>doing so became the first blind person to stand on top. Today he shares his
>many adventures with his female Black Lab Guide Dog, Tennille.
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>Clark Roberts - At age 24, Clark Roberts lost his site to Retinitis Pigmentosa.
>He discovered that when life hits you hard, you have to learn how to move
>through the pain, find your potential and live life to its fullest!
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>Clark now spends his time sharing a message of hope and encouragement
>with people of all ages through "Ultimate Vision", a non-profit corporation.
>Clark has spoken to thousands of people, teaching awareness and diversity
>education. His goal is that every person learn to embrace their potential by
>finding the gifts and abilities that each of them have. Through this they learn
>how to overcome the challenges that life can bring, celebrate their
>differences, and live a life that is full and rewarding.
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>Clark is married with 2 children, enjoys writing, is an outdoor and sports
>enthusiast, and loves to downhill ski, tandem cycle, water ski, swim and
>hike.
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>Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors!
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>Ann Taylor
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>Marmot
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>Ahnu
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>Panera
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>Noah's Bagels
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>GuideLights and Gadgets
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>Betsy Laflamme - Exquisitely, Personalized Nametag Collars
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>Nino Sonnenberg
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>Jo Lowe - Puppy Luv - "Capturing your Pups Spirit in Oil Paints"
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>Special Thanks to our Reunion Committee
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>Melissa Hudson, Chair
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>Samantha Adams
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>Becky Andrews
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>Jo Hughes
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>Judy Mathews
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>Michelle Miller
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>We wish to express our sincere gratitude to all the Volunteers and GDB Staff
>members who pitched in to make this event possible!!!
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>Alumni Association Board of Directors
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>Officers
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>Becky Andrews / Cricket
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>Bountiful, UT
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>Board Chair
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>801/259-3883 (Mobile)
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>bandrews at guidedogs.com <mailto:bandrews at guidedogs.com>
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>Terry Christensen / Zane
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>Bensalem, PA
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>Vice-Chair
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>(267) 568- 2195 (Mobile)
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>tchristensen at guidedogs.com <mailto:tchristensen at guidedogs.com>
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>Michelle Miller / Tango
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>Alexandria, VA 22314
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>Secretary
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>703-.664-0369 (Home)
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>mmiller at guidedogs.com <mailto:mmiller at guidedogs.com>
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>MEMBERS AT LARGE
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>Samantha Adams / Lotto
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>Gold River, CA 95670
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>916-903-7065
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>sadams at guidedogs.com <mailto:sadams at guidedogs.com>
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>Leanne Bremner
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>Toronto, ON
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>416- 921-8984
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>lbremner at guidedogs.com <mailto:lbremner at guidedogs.com>
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>Melanie Brunson / Sparta
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>Vienna, VA
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>703/ 307-6478 (Mobile)
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>mbrunson at guidedogs.com <mailto:mbrunson at guidedogs.com>
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>Maile George
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>Concord, CA
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> 925-381-7899
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>mgeorge at guidedogs.com <mailto:mgeorge at guidedogs.com>
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>Melissa Hudson / Zorro
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>Los Angeles, CA
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>(626) 429-6883 (Mobile)
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>mhudson at guidedogs.com <mailto:mhudson at guidedogs.com>
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>Gary Norman / Pilot
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>Baltimore, MD
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>gnorman at guidedogs.com <mailto:gnorman at guidedogs.com>
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>EX Officio Members
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>Jeffrey Senge / Fodi
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>Immediate Past Board Chair
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>San Clemente, CA
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>714-337-0065 (Mobile)
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>jsenge at guidedogs.com <mailto:jsenge at guidedogs.com>
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>George Kerscher / Mikey
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>GDB Board of Directors Representative
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>Missoula, MT
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>406-549-4687 (Mobile)
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>gkerscher at guidedogs.com <mailto:gkerscher at guidedogs.com>
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>Gift Shop Item List
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>Updated: August 3, 2013
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>DOG CARE ITEMS:
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>DOG EQUIPMENT
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>Dog Booties - Extra Small to Large, Red or Gray $21.00 per Pair (2 per pair)
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>Leash - brown braided leather service dog leash, multi functional $16.00
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>Tiedown - from clip to clip is 33 inches, tie down length is 27 inches $7.99
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>DOG SUPPLIES
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>Clicker (for training) $1.99
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>Collaps-a-Bowl - Dishwasher safe, 24 fl oz, Red, Blue, or Orange $9.99
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>Collapsible Klip Scoop - food scoop and handy built-in clip in the handle to
>close the food bag. Measures 1 cup, available in green. $6.00
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>Leash Luggage (clean up bag holder) $6.99
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>Light Strip - can attach to harness $10.00
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>Pet Tag Silencer - Black, Purple, Royal Blue, Hunter Green, Orange or Red
>$6.00
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>Raincoat - Small to Extra Large, Blue or Yellow $22.00
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>Rug (fleece pad) $14.99
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>Treat Bag with adjustable belt and magnetic closure $15.49
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>Sandalwood Spice Shampoo 16 oz, $7.00
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>Sandalwood Spice Grooming Spray 4 oz, $5.00
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>Waterbottle with detachable bowl $12.00
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>DOG TOYS
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>GoughNuts - manufacturer guaranteed $14.99
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>Goughnut Stick - manufacturer guaranteed - $18.00
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>Kong - size: large $8.49
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>Textured Nyla Bone $9.99
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>Tug Toy - bone shaped with handle, orange or blue $10.00
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>BAGS
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>Backpack $43.00
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>Fanny Pack, Navy, $12.99
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>Lunch Cooler - blue $18.00
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>GIFTS
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>Book Guide Doggie - coloring and activity book, 54 pages $8.00
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>Bone Paperclips $3.00
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>Braille coffee mug $12.00
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>Bracelet - navy rope with GDB charm $3.00
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>Car Shade $10.00
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>3D Tactile Magnet on sale $3.00
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>Coffee mug with lid, 12 ounces - Stainless Steel $11.00
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>Dog Shaped rubber key ring, yellow or black, $3.00
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>Ergonomic travel mug, 16 oz. $12.00
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>ID Holder , blue, purple, black or red $5.00
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>License Plate Frame - silver $10.00
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>Notebook - 4x6 - 50 pages of lined paper $5.00
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>Pen $8.00
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>Photo Frame - vertical, with paw prints around 4 x 6 - $12.00
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>Photo Album - red, blue or black. Holds 24 4x6 photos $8.00
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>Pin with braille $9.00
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>HATS
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>Structured Cap - GDB Logo - Beige or Grey $12.00
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>Sport Hat - Black or Red $9.99
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>Visor - Khaki or Navy $9.99
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>HOLIDAY CARDS
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>Current - 3 pups, golden retriever, yellow lab and black lab. Available with
>braille and script or blank. 10 cards and envelopes per pack $12.00
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>Pups Sleeping with greeting or blank, $4.00 for a pack of 10 .
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>Infant/Toddler
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>Onesie " Future Guide Dog Lover", white with green writing $13.00
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>Onesie - Guide Dog Love - white with a guide dog shape filled with red
>hearts, and the GDB logo on the arm sleeve $13.00
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>MEN'S SHIRTS
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>Men's "Dream Team" Tee, Steel Blue or Maroon, Small through Extra Extra
>Large - $20.00
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>Men's Polo - black with stripe detail on collar and sleeve bands. GDB logo on
>left chest, Medium through Extra Extra Large, available in black.
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>Men's Windbreakers , Black, Small only sale $30.00
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>Men's Quarter Zip Sweatshirt, Black or Grey, limited sizes On sale $25.00
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>Men's Full Zip Fleece, Grey, limited sizes, on sale $25.00
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>NOTECARDS
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>Photo Note cards - on sale $4.00
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>PLUSH
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>Pillow, Blanket and Plush Toy in 1, $15.00
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>Puppy with Puppy jacket - Black Lab, Yellow Lab, or Golden Retriever $8.75
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>Working Puppy with Harness - Yellow Lab, Black Lab or Golden Retriever
>$14.50
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>Large Puppy with green puppy jacket on sale $10.00 - while supplies last -
>black labs only available
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>UNISEX
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>Team GDB Bicycle Jersey - Small through Extra Extra Large $65.00
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>WOMEN'S SHIRTS
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>Women's "Dream Team," Scoopneck - aqua blue or black, Extra Small
>through Extra Extra Large $20.00
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>Women's "Dream Team", Vee - deep purple or pink, Small through Extra
>Extra Large $20.00
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>Women's Quarter Zip Sweatshirt, heather brown or royal, limited sizes, on
>sale $25.00
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>YOUTH
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>Youth "Dream Team" Tee, Sapphire Blue or lime green, Small through Extra
>Large - $15.00
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>Youth "Priceless" Tee, chocolate, Extra Small through Extra Extra Large $15.00
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>California Tax Rate 9.00%
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>Guide Dogs for the Blind Gift Shop Order desk
>1-800-295-4050 extension 4151 or shop online 24/7 at
>www.guidedogs.com/shop <http://www.guidedogs.com/shop> .
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>You can order online and select "store pickup" to pick up your order. Please
>allow 48 hours before pick up.
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>Grad Vendor Announcements
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>Handmade Bracelets by Holly McKnight:
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>I am making special bracelets for Guide Dog handlers, puppy raisers, family,
>and friends. Colorful beads are arranged on memory wire to easily fit every
>wrist. Letters spell GDB. I will have many of these available at the reunion
>for $10 each.
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>Contact me at hollyandpolly at hotmail.com
><mailto:hollyandpolly at hotmail.com> if you would like to pre-order a
>bracelet with your dog's name.
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>GuideLights and Gadgets
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>Coming to GDB, San Rafael...!
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>"In the beginning, there was travel in the darkness...and then there were
>GuideLights!"
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>GuideLights and Gadgets, a brand new company specializing in safety,
>convenience, travel and fun for guide dog handlers and their dogs, will be a
>part of the 2013 Alumni Reunion weekend. Inspired by one very special
>guide dog, the original "GuideLight," the business began last year and
>continues to grow as it becomes known as "the place where 'Happiness
>WAGS!" Traveling to conferences, trade shows and smaller local events,
>GuideLIghts brings an assortment of guide-dog-related products to handlers
>and dogs. We carry 3 sizes of collapsible travel bowl, several styles of
>reward/treat bags, slipleads with no metal parts (great for getting quickly
>through airport security, toothbrushes, grooming wipes, lighted collars,
>leashes, pendants; also gifts, such as our "Happiness WAGS!" t-shirts,
>coasters and keychains picturing the different guide dog breeds, and even a
>few stuffed toys (of people play, of course!). There is way too much to list
>here, so plan to come check out GuideLights and Gadgets and see for yourself
>what we have to offer!
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>There is even rumor of a possible "PupperWare" Party to happen sometime
>over the weekend. More details will be rumored as they develop!
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>Theresa Stern
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>Alumni Association Director
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>Guide Dogs for the Blind
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>Phone: 800 295-4050 x4171
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>Visit us online at guidedogs.com <http://www.guidedogs.com> or 'like' us
>on Facebook
><https://www.facebook.com/guidedogsfortheblindfans?gdbhomepage>
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