[Blindtlk] Oktoberfest Party

Tue Oct 8 10:43:40 UTC 2013

Dear All,

                I wanted to share a little about how my wife, Merry Schoch,
friends, and I are doing for Meet the Blind Month and to raise funds for the
National Association of Guide dog Users. Attached to this message and pasted
below is more information with an audio announcement and a flyer about a
unique event! I hope you enjoy the information and we invite anyone who
would like to attend to join us!

Fraternally yours,

Marion Gwizdala

                Most people are astonished when they hear how often blind
people are turned away because of their guide dogs! When such problems
arise, the National Association of Guide Dog Users is there to help! As
guide dog users ourselves, we know how it feels to face such challenges and
are working to help the public understand more about the rights and
responsibilities of service dog users. We want to invite you to support the
work we do by joining us at a unique, fun event to raise much-needed funds
to continue our work. Your support will cost you nothing more than a night
out at your favorite restaurant, so I hope you will plan to join us for an
evening of fun, food, and drinks, including a bottomless beer stein, live
entertainment, and valuable prizes for a worthy cause! And to get you in the
mood, click on the following link!

In Heaven There is no Beer <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vvG08Mc_L4>  

                On Friday, October 18, the St. Petersburg Lions Club, The
New Barker Magazine Abacus Enterprises, and the sisters of Delta Gamma will
sponsor "Leader of the Pack", an Oktoberfest party to support the National
Association of Guide dog Users, a division of the National Federation of the
Blind. This event will feature authentic German cuisine, bottomless beer
steins, unique games, valuable prizes, demonstrations of working guide dog
teams, and live entertainment by blind musicians and guide dog users. The
party will be held at the Lions Beach House, located at 9300 W. Gulf Blvd on
Treasure Island beginning just before the 6:57 p.m. sunset and last until
the kegs run dry! A flyer is attached to this message for you to post and
distribute. Admission is free; however, food and drinks are on a donation
basis. For more information, please call (813)626-2789 or email us at

Info at NAGDU.ORG

                As the leading organization of service dog users in the
United States, the national Association of Guide dog Users (NAGDU) works
proactively to protect the rights of those who choose to use a guide dog for
independent mobility. NAGDU conducts public awareness campaigns on issues of
guide dog use, provides advocacy support for guide dog handlers who face
discrimination, supports sound policy and effective legislation to protect
the rights of guide dog users, offers educational programs to school and
civic organizations, and functions as an integral part of the National
Federation of the Blind. 

One of our most significant tools, the NAGDU Information & Advocacy Hotline,
provides information and support 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. This
valuable service offers general information about service animals under the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),   as well as specific guidance
concerning restaurants, taxicabs, and health care facilities. In addition,
individuals facing discrimination have the ability to speak with a special
advocate trained to mediate access issues. Future plans for the hotline
include summaries of each of the state laws concerning service animals, more
industry specific information, and guidance in a variety of languages, such
as Spanish, Mandarin and Arabic. The Hotline is available anytime by
calling, toll-free, 888-NAGDU411 (888-624-3841). 

If You Come .

WHAT: Leader of the Pack

             (An Oktoberfest party)

WHEN: Friday, October 18 2013

TIME: 6:30 p.m. until the kegs run dry!

WHERE: Lions Beach House

                9700 Gulf Blvd.

                Treasure Island, Florida

Admission is FREE! Food & drinks on a donation basis. 

For More information

National Association of Guide Dog Users

(813) 626-2789

Info at NAGDU.ORG

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