[nagdu] convention 2010 ???

Tue Sep 22 20:09:31 UTC 2009

Dan,
    Those in the other organization may very well say such things! They also 
say the NFB is anti guide dog and that our belief that blindness can be 
reduced to a physical nuisance is radical. They will say what they wish, 
irrelevant of any facts to support it, because they know our strength and 
influence! When they ask why spend money to attend an NFB convention, it is 
because they don't want their members to do so and to learn the truth about 
the Federation! I have attended an ACB convention, so I can honestly say I 
wouldn't waste my money going to another. Of course, I really liked their 
sighted guide booth and all of the volunteers that were ready to take my dog 
out for me! (ugh) Let's not forget the half cups of coffee! Wouldn't want 
some poor blind guy to spill it on himself! Too bad they didn't charge half 
price for it!

Marion Gwizdala


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan Weiner" <dcwein at dcwein.cnc.net>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 12:10 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] convention 2010 ???


> And, guys, I'm sure ACB folks are saying the same thing, why waste bucks 
> on
> an NFB convention.--smile.
> I'm so tired of the NFB and ACB sniping at each other, it gets us nowhere
> and frankly is quite obnoxious.
> I'm not saying you, my friend, Marion, are obnoxious, you know me better
> than that, I'm saying the aspersions and so on.
>
>
> J.m.O.  which costs nothing and may be worth the price--smile
>
> Dan W. and the Carter Dog
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Peter Donahue
> Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 12:03 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] convention 2010 ???
>
> 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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