<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Sharing for those of you who might be interested!<br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr"><div><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Stephanie Barrera Valdes</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Coordinator, NFB BELL Academy of Massachusetts</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Find more info or register at: </span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/education/nfb-bellr-academy/massachusetts">https://nfb.org/programs-services/education/nfb-bellr-academy/massachusetts</a></span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">President, Massachusetts Parents of Blind Children.</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">A proud division of the National Federation Of The Blind Of Massachusetts</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s2">781-839-0628</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s2">Stephanie.p.valdes@gmail.com</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s2" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="https://nfbma.org/chapters-divisions/massachusetts-parents-blind-children">fbma.org/chapters-divisions/massachusetts-parents-blind-children</a></span></p></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Stacie Gallegos via Chapter-Presidents <chapter-presidents@nfbnet.org><br><b>Date:</b> June 8, 2024 at 2:40:04 PM EDT<br><b>To:</b> NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list <chapter-presidents@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Stacie Gallegos <sgallegos@nfbtx.org>, NFB Of Texas List <member@nfbtx.org><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[Chapter-Presidents] NFB NAGDU ANNOUNCING THE NEXT GUIDE DOG MATTERS ON JUNE 9, 2024</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list <chapter-presidents@nfbnet.org><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-d35ec08b-7fff-e776-f63e-c92d54a003a5" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello from the National Association of Guide Dog Users,</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We hope this email finds everyone gearing up for this year’s National Convention. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Please share this announcement wherever appropriate. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make plans to come and join us for thE NEXT edition of Guide Dog Matters. The National Association of Guide Dog Users would like to invite you to our next Guide Dog Matters seminar. This will be a one-hour presentation on a specific topic related to guide dog users. The seminar typically takes place on the third Sunday of every month unless otherwise noted. For those who are not able to attend, the presentation will be recorded and shared on the list as well as the NAGDU Facebook page.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Topic: Gearing Up for National Convention With Your Guide Dog</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In this edition of Guide Dog Matters, WE WILL HAVE an interactive discussion sharing tips and tricks for preparing for National Convention. Whether you are a convention veteran, or a first time convention attendee, there will be something for everyone to learn, and hopefully use. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Date: Sunday, June 9, 2024</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Time: 3 PM Eastern.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Direct-Connect Information</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="line-height: 1.295; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Link: </span><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85450651290?pwd=RXRCQ0tteW1xd3JSR3dWY2pVM3crdz09" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; 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font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Passcode: 632</span></p></li></ul><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One-Tap Mobile Connection Information</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0px; 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font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Find your local number: </span><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdh36WDD1y" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(70, 120, 134); font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdh36WDD1y</span></a></p></li></ul><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; 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The information for this meeting, along with other NAGDU events is available in the NAGDU Public Calendar.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/nagdu.org_7eopjofhnd4968m46rcmgrck0s%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos; color: rgb(70, 120, 134); font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Subscribe to the NAGDU Events Calendar</span></a></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Please note that everyone who participates in this and all other NAGDU meetings is expected to abide by the </span><a href="https://www.nfb.org/codeofconduct" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos; color: rgb(70, 120, 134); font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">NFB Code of Conduct</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any questions about this seminar or if you would like to submit a topic for future discussion, please email Stacie Gallegos directly at </span><a href="mailto:sgallegos@nagdu.org" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos; color: rgb(70, 120, 134); font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">sgallegos@nagdu.org</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you this Sunday.</span></p></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div>
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