[nagdu] convention 2010 ???

[Peter Donahue]

Good morning Marion and listers,

I'm with you on that one Marion. If you're going to spend your time and 
money spend it attending an NFB convention. That's especially true for us as 
it will be here in Texas. I don't know why anyone would waste their time 
spending their hard-earned resources with an outfit like that. You won't 
find Mary and I there. The reason can be found at:
http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Back_To_Basics_2009.asp?SnID=515734139

    That link takes you to the 2009 Back-to-Basics Membership and Chapter 
building Seminar held during this year's national convention; a seminar I 
had the privilege of recording. I was touched to learn that it now appears 
on our national Web site for affiliates and local chapters to download and 
learn from. NAGDU Divisions would also benefit from this material as well. 
I'd like to see the ACB'S equivalent. I wouldn't need to attend their 
convention to avail myself of it. Show us the link ACB!!

        If I had the extra bucks I wouldn't waste it on becoming involved in 
that outfit at any level. Mary and I will plan to see everyone in Dallas 
next year. Perhaps we'll be able to hail and air taxi to Dallas Love Field 
avoiding long bus rides and having to deal with Southwest Airlines. They're 
currently the only commercial airline that flies between San Antonio and 
Dallas Love Field. Julie hope to see you, Sidney, and your new pup next 
year.

Peter Donahue





----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julie J" <julielj at windstream.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 8:22 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] convention 2010 ???


Marion,

Have you been to an ACB convention?  Next year's is in Phoenix if I'm not
mistaken.  I'm seriously thinking of going.  I'm very curious to see the
differences between ACB and NFB, the organizations themselves as well as the
convention experience.   I've been to a state ACB convention.  There were
differences, of course, but I think going to a national convention would be
a more valuable experience to better understand ACB.

There are so many social, legal and physical barriers to overcome, I'd so
much like to see the two organizations work together.    I'll do what I can
and for me I think the first step is attending an ACB national convention if
I can to understand  what they think and why.

Julie


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 6:44 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] convention 2010 ???


>    The Convention of the National Federation of the Blind will be held
> from July 3 - 8 at the Hilton anatole Hotel in Dallas Texas. The NAGDU
> meetings will be held on Saturday, July 3 and Monday July 5.
>    I'm not sure why you would even want to attend an ACB Convention? They
> are half the size of an NFB convention and are much more expensive to
> attend, although they seem to offer more social functions, like tours, and
> uninspiring, boring sessions. If you are going to spend the money to go to
> a convention, you may as well attend the one that is biggest, best, and
> most dynamic? Attending an ACB Convention over an NFB Convention is like
> going to a corner church carnival when you could have gone to Disney World
> for less money!
>
> Fraternally yours,
> Marion
>
>
>
> Marion
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <countrygrl290 at aol.com>
> To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 9:15 PM
> Subject: [nagdu] convention 2010 ???
>
>
>> does anyone know when the ACB convention will be for 2010 and where ? and
>> isnt it held in conjunction with the NAGDU or GDUI? convention? sorry if
>> i posted in the wrong place??? this is the only spot i know to post as i
>> dont know if ACB? has a website
>> thanks
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