[nagdu] NAGDU at Top Dog in the Future

[Jenine Stanley]

Marsha and all, 

Top Dog is put on by Guide Dog Users of Georgia, Florida Guide Dog Users and
dixiland Guide Dog Users which are all affiliated with GDUI but it is not a
GDUI conference per say. It's non-partisan, non-bias and really a very
relaxed time where people's focus is on friendship and their dogs. 

It's quite low key compared to some other conferences and the accent is on
having time to talk with each other. I have to say the exhibit hall this
year was excellent and though I can't speak for the organizations that plan
and host this conference, I think that if you kept a booth pretty low key,
as I think you would once you got there and felt the vibes of the event, it
would be a fine idea to be represented there. No reason also that the local
NAGDU affiliates couldn't offer to help. Not sure if you are able to do that
but if so, it might be fun. 

What I like about this conference is the fact  that it's very low key and
about the dogs, not any blindness philosophy or certain way of doing things.
People from all walks of life, age groups and blindness experiences attend.
Many venture out into the community, staying extra days and being tourists.
I only wish I had this year and taken advantage of more of that amazing
weather. :)

Jenine Stanley
jeninems at wowway.com
http://www.twitter.com/jeninems


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marsha Drenth
Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2013 7:47 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] NAGDU at Top Dog in the Future

Can someone explain what Top Dog is? I think Cheryl's idea of having someone
there is a great one. Why is this conference every other year? Is this
sponsored by the other blindness organizations? Or is this separate? 

Thank you in advance,

Marsha drenth
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On Jan 20, 2013, at 12:16 PM, cheryl echevarria <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
wrote:

> 
> Question now I have never been myself to Top Dog, but in my understanding
it is a convention just for the service animal industry and not just guide
dogs but for all service animals. Wouldn't it be good to have representation
at a discussion or have a table at the Event in 2015. I don't know if they
do panel discussions or ACB has there annual meeting or a Table but wouldn't
this be great to do, to show NFB has a guide dog division, since many
members do not join NFB because they think we are against guide dogs, etc.
> It may help.
> Cheryl
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