[nagdu] hey there where is team nagdu for the March forIndependence

[Marion & Martin]

Rebecca,
    Not to be contentious, but it might have been good for you to proof your 
message, as well! I noticed that your name was misspelled in your reply! 
BTW, as Cheryl so aptly pointed out, even though she will not be attending 
convention and will not physically participate in the March, she will be a 
virtual marcher and help raise funds through the event. NAGDU is hoping to 
tap into these funds to help pay for some of its initiatives, such as 
creating and disseminating printed information, instituting the toll-free 
hotline, and much, much more!
    many subscribers on this list have been rather outspoken about NAGDU 
needing to do more. Like them, I want NAGDU to do more; however, to do more, 
we need more money! This is a way to help us do more!
    I find it very interesting that there are those among us who think we 
can solve all the problems we face as guide dog users but are unwilling to 
put their assertions into action. Most want the Board to do the work, 
unwilling to pitch in the much needed hand. Similarly, most think we can do 
it all with little or no revenue. neither of these beliefs are so.
    The March for Independence is one of the NFB's ways of funding the 
Imagination Fund and supporting these and other projects.
    Now, let's get together and show the organization that the division 
supports it! Then we can turn around and ask it to support us. Join Team 
NAGDU and march together into the future!

Fraternally,
Marion Gwizdala, President
National Association of Guide Dog Users
National Federation of the Blind



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M. (TASCSD)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 9:56 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] hey there where is team nagdu for the March 
forIndependence


> You wrote;
> This year I am not attending the March or the convention since I am
> going on a very special 10th wedding anniversary trip in September and
> cannot afford both this year.  But this isn't stopping me and it should
> stop you either.  I am doing it as a virtual marcher. But I will be
> there in spirit and hopefully like they did it last year will be
> streamed via the internet.
> Rebeca writes;
> I think you should have proofread this a little closer.
> I have an important trip next year planned as well, and like cheryl , it
> *has* stopped me from contributing.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
> Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 6:16 AM
> To: nagdu
> Subject: [nagdu] hey there where is team nagdu for the March for
> Independence
>
> HI all:
>
> Merry Christmas, anyway, I am here to get everyone going for the coming
> year.  I am helping to raise money for the March for Independence this
> year with team NAGDU that Marion has formed.
>
> I am very competitive and get very excited about the March since its
> inception.  This year I am not attending the March or the convention
> since I am going on a very special 10th wedding anniversary trip in
> September and cannot afford both this year.  But this isn't stopping me
> and it should stop you either.  I am doing it as a virtual marcher. But
> I will be there in spirit and hopefully like they did it last year will
> be streamed via the internet.
>
> I also won one of those medallions that the give out to people who raise
> over a $1,000 dollars.  I not only raised over $2,000 but I raised the
> most in NY State and for those state presidents on this list I plan on
> harassing in a very nice way to President Carl Jacobsen again, and get
> NY going as well.
>
> So if I can do you can you.
>
> Oh Marion. I just got another check yesterday at work for $25 and will
> be mailing it in so it will reflect on the meter on the website that
> will make $100 from me once Baltimore receives my check.
>
> Again, go team nagdu.  If you are not going or just want to contribute
> go to marchforindependence.org and look up team nagdu or Marion or
> myself and donate.
>
> God Bless and take care.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Treasurer
> National Federation of the Blind Greater Long Island Chapter Member
> NAGDU, NYAGDU and DAN
>
>
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