[nagdu] Guide Dog Access Challenge in Indianna

Sat Apr 24 14:39:32 UTC 2010

Awesome!  We're shooting for June or July, but it might a month or so later
than tha.  Thanks for the info!

Tami Smith-Kinney

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Marion Gwizdala
Sent: Friday, April 23, 2010 3:14 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide Dog Access Challenge in Indianna

Tami,
    When I spoke with a representative from the IRS, I was advised that 
"sometime this year" they will implement an on-line application process and,

when this is done, the fee will drop from $400 to $200.

Fraternally yours,
Marion

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tamara Smith-Kinney" <tamara.8024 at comcast.net>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 11:00 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide Dog Access Challenge in Indianna

> Ah!  Good information.  DD and I are planning a nonprofit for when he gets
> all retired and stuff.  We keep having stuff come up, though, so dip into
> the savings for paying to do the paperwork...   Well, we're getting close.
> Unless something comes up.  /smile/
>
> This is an interesting project, though.
>
> Tami Smith-Kinney
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Marion Gwizdala
> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 5:17 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide Dog Access Challenge in Indianna
>
> Albert,
>    The National Office has a policy of not allowing other levels of the
> organization to use their Letter of Determination and they will make no
> exceptions. The only issue not having such a letter causes a problem is in
> those cases in which a foundation requires such a letter in order to make 
> a
> grant. According to the IRS, because we are operating as a non-profit
> organization, contributions to the Association are tax-deductible even
> though no formal determination has been made. As for your question about
> submitting an application, we have not yet submitted it; however, we are 
> in
> the process of completing it.
>
> fraternally yours,
> Marion
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Albert J Rizzi" <albert at myblindspot.org>
> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 12:59 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide Dog Access Challenge in Indianna
>
>
>>A fiscal sponsor is an organization with it's 501c3 with a like mission 
>>and
>> vision which would allow you to use their status as a charity until such
>> time as you secure yours. Have you already started the process, i.e.;
>> submitted an application to the irs?
>>
>> Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
>> CEO/Founder
>> My Blind Spot, Inc.
>> 90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
>> New York, New York  10004
>> www.myblindspot.org
>> PH: 917-553-0347
>> Fax: 212-858-5759
>> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who 
>> is
>> doing it."
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf
>> Of Marion Gwizdala
>> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 12:00 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide Dog Access Challenge in Indianna
>>
>> Albert,
>>    I'm not sure what you mean by "a fiscal sponsor". If you mean, "Can we
>> use the NFB's letter of determination?" the answer is "No".
>>
>> Fraternally yours,
>> marion
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Albert J Rizzi" <albert at myblindspot.org>
>> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:07 AM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide Dog Access Challenge in Indianna
>>
>>
>>> Can't you use the nfb as a fiscal sponsor until such time as you secure
>>> your
>>> 501c3?
>>>
>>> Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
>>> CEO/Founder
>>> My Blind Spot, Inc.
>>> 90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
>>> New York, New York  10004
>>> www.myblindspot.org
>>> PH: 917-553-0347
>>> Fax: 212-858-5759
>>> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who
>>> is
>>> doing it."
>>>
>>>
>>> Visit us on Facebook LinkedIn
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf
>>> Of Marion Gwizdala
>>> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 9:25 AM
>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide Dog Access Challenge in Indianna
>>>
>>> Dear All,
>>>    We have several ideas of ways to educate the public and law
>>> enforcement
>>> about our legal rights as service animal users. The challenge we
>>> currently
>>> have is funding. In order to overcome this challenge, we are working
>>> toward
>>> securing 501(c)(3) status, as all foundations that would provide such
>>> funding require a letter of determination from the IRS.
>>>
>>> Fraternally yours,
>>> Marion
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- 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: Thursday, April 22, 2010 7:30 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide Dog Access Challenge in Indianna
>>>
>>>
>>>> Cheryl E,
>>>>
>>>> We (NAGDU) have talked in the past about doing a video about guide 
>>>> dogs.
>>>> I think it's a wonderful idea.  I think it'd be a great tool when we go
>>>> and do those presentations.  I could just show the video and not have 
>>>> to
>>>> talk so much! *smile*
>>>>
>>>> Julie
>>>>
>>>>
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