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<p>Hi, if you are referring to paying dues, you get several
benefits. First and foremost, you get a voice. This means that as
a dues-paying member, you get to have a say in how elections go.
When you participate in electing your leaders, you have a voice.
membership is the cornerstone of the NFB. While the National
Federation of the Blind offers a lot of nice things for blind
people, it cannot exist without membership.</p>
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<p>Second, dues can go toward the overall cost of funding the
organization. While dues are not a fund-raiser, they can help the
local chapter or division with a little maintenance. Other
organizations have dues that people must pay to be members. Think
of unions, various clubs, ETC.</p>
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<p>I hope this helps.</p>
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<div class="moz-signature">Respectfully,<br>
<b>Raul A. Gallegos</b> / President<br>
National Association of Guide Dog Users, <i>NAGDU</i><br>
346.439.7444 | <a href="mailto:rgallegos@nagdu.org">RGallegos@nagdu.org</a><br>
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"Blindness is a characteristic, not a handicap." -- Dr. Kenneth
Jernigan<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 9/17/2021 7:02 AM, Gerry Leary via
COAGDU wrote:<br>
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So what are the benefits besides wasting money out of your wallet<br>
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On Sep 16, 2021, at 8:48 PM, Maryann Migliorelli via COAGDU
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<p class="MsoNormal">Greetings Dogs and Dog Lovers,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We look forward to you joining us on
Sunday, but more importantly we look forward to you joining
us for the whole next year. There are plenty of good things
happening and much work to do in The Colorado Association of
Guide Dog Users. Joining us in the great work is a big part
of what we do, but a small, significant part is paying our
dues and showing with our dollars that we are proud to be
COAGDU members.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you would like to show your pride of
membership and to exercise your voting privilege in the
upcoming election, please click<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We look forward to your membership in the
amazing year ahead.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">At your service,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Maryann Migliorelli—Treasurer <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Colorado Association of Guide Dog Users<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">7202842318<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:maryannmigs@gmail.com"
moz-do-not-send="true">maryannmigs@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Colorado-Talk
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org"><colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org></a> <b>On Behalf
Of </b>Kevan Worley via Colorado-Talk<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, September 16, 2021 11:20 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:kevan@nfbco.org">kevan@nfbco.org</a><br>
<b>Cc:</b> <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:kevan@nfbco.org">kevan@nfbco.org</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Colorado-Talk] Great news! All paws on
deck!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Greetings fellow handlers and those who
are interested in guide dog matters, <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">4 items to be aware of. <o:p></o:p></p>
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style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">State
convention October 28-31, registration and hotel
reservations available now!<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Come run
with us, or walk or just hang out this Saturday morning at
CCB. Register if you haven't. The event begins at about
8:30. As you know we are teaming with Guiding Eyes to
have a puppy raiser booth. Thank you, Melissa Smith.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Mark your
calendars! We will have our annual Colorado Association Of
Guide Dog Users annual general business meeting on Sunday
afternoon October 24<sup>th</sup>. Time is still to be
determined. <o:p></o:p></li>
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style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">This
Sunday is our monthly board meeting. All are welcome. Our
board meetings are open, you and our colleagues are
cordially invited to join us. Rarely does our board
meeting last more than an hour. We will talk about how we
want to handle elections at our general meeting. We will
be talking about our convention scavenger hunt. We will be
gathering ideas for our general business session. And
more! Bring your ideas this coming Sunday at 4. Below find
the zoom coordinates for this Sunday’s happening! If you
have questions give me a bark 303-929-2369. <o:p></o:p></li>
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<p class="MsoListParagraph">Forward always forward!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><a
href="https://zoom.us/j/7206208007" moz-do-not-send="true">https://zoom.us/j/7206208007.</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">At Your Service,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Kevan Worley<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">303-929-2369<o:p></o:p></p>
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