[COAGDU] COAGDU Meeting Minutes for 6/28/20

[Raul A. Gallegos (NFB)]

Hello, the National Association of Guide Dog Users registration 
announcement was a little delayed. However, everyone can now register. 
The link follows. I also believe that Paul Sandoval will be sending out 
further information.

Registration link: https://bit.ly/2Ytkcj7

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Raul A. Gallegos
Vice President: National Association of Guide Dog Users
Vice President: National Federation of the Blind Houston Chapter
(832) 554-7285  |  rgallegos at nagdu.org

"Blindness is a characteristic, not a handicap." -- Dr. Kenneth Jernigan

On 6/28/2020 6:14 PM, Marty Rahn via COAGDU wrote:
> 6/28/20 ,
>>
>> The meeting was called to order at 4:05 PM. People present were Marty, 
>> Maryanne, Paul, Kevan, Rene, Libby, Melissa S. and Maurene. Jessica, 
>> Thomas, Gale, and Karis, were present as guests.
>>
>> Minutes from last meeting: A motion was made and seconded to approve 
>> the minutes as they were posted to the COAGDU mailing list. There was 
>> no discussion.
>>
>> Treasury: Our finances are fairly stable. And we still have $65. We 
>> now have a Square account. We also have a Dropbox folder where we can 
>> store documents related to COAGDU.
>>
>> Fundraising: Rene has been selling jewelry for our division. We 
>> currently have $175 which will be coming into our account. We still 
>> have jewelry left as well, around 30 or 40 pieces. Rene wants to have 
>> another Zoom show. There is an additional $65 that will be coming 
>> through invoice. The show received Rave reviews from those who 
>> attended. A big thank you to Rene for putting this on. Libby asked 
>> about renting a booth from the exhibit hall for convention, and it was 
>> pointed out that Exhibit Hall signups are already over and it costs a 
>> lot of money to do this.
>>
>> State Convention: We will not have a meeting in July. Kevan would like 
>> us to think about what we would like to do for State Convention. A 
>> committee to begin working on State Convention was appointed. 
>> Committee members are Maryanne as chair, Libby, Gale and Kevan.
>>
>> NAGDU: They will have a national seminar in conjunction with our NFB 
>> National convention. Registration for this should go live later this 
>> evening. The Seminar will be on July 14 from 12:00-3:00 PM mountain 
>> time and the Business Meeting will be on July 16 from 1:00-3:00 PM 
>> mountain time. The seminar agenda will be finalized this upcoming 
>> Tuesday and will be sent out before the seminar. Some of the topics 
>> include veterinary Q&A, pet insurance and grain free diets among 
>> others. The seminar is dedicated to John Byfield who is a renowned 
>> trainer in the guide dog industry. He is retiring this year from the 
>> field. Melissa G. joined the call around 4:15 PM.
>>
>> Check-in with the membership: Melissa G. shared about her new paid 
>> position on a crisis line. She also shared about the meeting through 
>> CCDC with Nancy Poloci. Maryanne states that she is now taking Uno to 
>> a Canine chiropractor as he is still having disorienting episodes. 
>> Melissa G. asked about dog aggression from another user’s dog with 
>> whom she is currently living. Melissa S. clarified that German 
>> Shepperd’s begin becoming more dog aggressive when they get older. She 
>> also discussed fireworks and doggie ear plugs that could be purchased 
>> for around $75 as Melissa G. is also having anxiety in her dog due to 
>> loud fireworks. Libby updated us on the training of her puppy. The 
>> puppy is guiding and is doing well. Gale told us about a podcast 
>> called wag Out Loud that she will be on in December. This podcast 
>> discusses dogs in general. She stated that some of the recent topics 
>> have included Acupuncture and training.
>>
>> The meting was motioned for adjournment, seconded and then adjourned 
>> at 4:41 PM.
>>
>> Respectfully Submitted,
>>
>> Marty Rahn, secretary,
>>
>> Colorado Association of Guide Dog Users
>>
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