[nagdu] NFB Convention guide dog policy

[Dan Weiner]

My experience has been that the convention hotels are the most complicated
hotels I've ever been in.
The first time I went to a convention I asked myself "are they deliberately
choosing the most cockamamie layout to make those of us who feel insecure
about our travel skills more insecure?"--smile

And there was always some jerk who would make snide remarks if you weren't a
perfect blind person.

Things have gotten better, though, I'd like to think.


Dan W.

 

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [			] On Behalf Of
Michael Hingson
Sent: Friday, July 01, 2011 2:12 PM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] NFB Convention guide dog policy

Actually, you are right unless you are not a member of the NFB in which
case, if I recall, the dues are $15.

I've slept since we amended the constitution.  (grin).

By the way, it is raining here in Orlando.  This is a huge hotel, but it is
pretty easy to get around.

Before coming be sure to read Mrs. Jernigan's article in the May Monitor.
It will help a great deal.  The article is also at the back of the agenda.


M.

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From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Buddy Brannan
Sent: Friday, July 01, 2011 11:00 AM
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] NFB Convention guide dog policy

Actually, I'm fairly sure they're $5 per year now. 
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On Jul 1, 2011, at 1:53 PM, Michael Hingson wrote:

> Mardi,
> 
> I hope you will join at some point.  The dues for NAGDU are $15/year.
Mean
> time, you participate on the list all you want.
> 
> 
> Best,
> 
> 
> Mike Hingson
> 
> The Michael Hingson Group, INC.
> “Speaking with Vision”
> Michael Hingson, President
> (415) 827-4084
> info at michaelhingson.com
> To learn more about my upcoming book, speaking topics and speaking 
> availability please visit www.michaelhingson.com Thunder Dog is now 
> available for early ordering on Amazon!!!
>
http://www.amazon.com/Thunder-Dog-Blind-Triumph-Ground/dp/140020304X/ref=sr_
> 1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1289090352&sr=1-3
> 
> 
> for info on the new KNFB Reader Mobile, visit:
> http://knfbreader.michaelhingson.com
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Mardi Hadfield
> Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 11:23 PM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] NFB Convention guide dog policy
> 
> WOW! I was not going to get into this one but after listening to 
> Lyn,Julie
,
> Michael and a few others on both sides, I decided to throw my 2 cents in.
> First of all, I would like to say that if my finances were different 
> at
this
> time, I would be a member of the NFB and NAGDU as I really enjoy this 
> list and have learned so much. I feel that it is like a "family". I 
> agree that Marion is a wonderful person and he has helped me in the 
> past. Until I can afford a membership,I will just have to be happy to 
> be on this list. That said, I do not always agree with every thing in 
> the NFB. I do how ever
have
> my own opinions and some time express them . I feel that it is good to 
> be able to have these discussions. I can not afford to travel to the 
> Convention,so I don't have to worry about leaving my dog anywhere. 
> After hearing both sides, and knowing there have been prior problems 
> with dogs left unattended, and the good room rates and the fact that 
> any Hotel is willing to host said convention, I kind of agree that 
> this policy is in place for the greater good of all. So that all can 
> enjoy the convention
and
> that there will future conventions. I wish they would have one in 
> Arizona
so
> I could attend.Shaman and I are a young team,that is the dog is 
> young.Me, not so much. I truly do not know if he would act up if left 
> in a room unattended. I would not leave him unattended for that 
> reason. Like I said, these discussions are good and maybe someone will
come up with a solution
> that every one can live with. Just my 2 cents worth.   Mardi and Shaman
and
> Nala,retired.
> 
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