[nagdu] Update: Training Programs at NAGDU Meeting

Fri Jun 28 22:53:45 UTC 2013

Rhonda,
	Pilot has not been to an NFB convention since I have been an
officer. When I spoke with Jay Gray to invite him, he said Pilot would never
attend another convention because it was his opinion one of his trainers was
embarrassed at a meeting. I don't remember the incident, but he said the
trainer was asked about traffic checks and she said Pilot did not do traffic
checks. Apparently, the president at the time was very surprised and
exclaimed, "You don't do traffic checks?" According to someone else that was
there, this is how it happened and a rather strong discussion of the
importance of traffic checks followed. I told Mr. Gray that I felt it was a
reasonable question and couldn't imagine not doing traffic checks while
assuring him that, in spite of the fact that our members can be very
assertive, I would never allow anyone to insult another nor treat anyone
with disrespect or in an undignified manner. Pilot has still not chosen to
attend our conventions, though!

Fraternally yours,
Marion Gwizdala

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From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of rhonda cruz
Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 5:41 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Update: Training Programs at NAGDU Meeting

 hello does pilot dogs come to the nfb convention.
 just wondering.

On Jun 28, 2013, at 5:13 AM, Julie J. wrote:

> Silly question...but have all the training programs been invited?  Do they
know they have an opportunity to speak?
> 
> Why I ask is because several years ago when I was at a convention in
Dallas, I was speaking with a representative from Guide Dogs of Texas in the
Exhibit Hall.  Just in polite conversation I said something about looking
forward to hearing an update about their program at this evenings NAGDU
meeting.  The lady had no idea what I was talking about.  The program was
new and that had been her first convention.  She had planned to go to the
welcome meeting for first time convention attendees at the same time the
NAGDU meeting was being held.  There was no intent to ignore NAGDU or not
provide info, they just had no idea the option was available.
> 
> Just wondering,
> Julie
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: National Association of Guide Dog 
> Users
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> Subject: [nagdu] Update: Training Programs at NAGDU Meeting
> 
> Dear All,
> 
>               Here is an updated list of training program 
> representatives who will be attending the NAGDU meeting on July 3 to 
> offer their input on the Guide dog Consumers' Bill of Rights.
> 
> 
> 
> Julie Unwin, Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation
> 
> Paul Lopez, Guide Dogs for the Blind
> 
> Wells Jones, Guide Dog Foundation
> 
> Rod Haneline, Leader Dogs for the Blind
> 
> Jim Kutsch, The Seeing Eye
> 
> 
> 
> Once again, if your training program is not on this list, you may want 
> to ask them to offer their comments to us via email. They may do so by 
> sending a message to the address below my signature.
> 
> 
> 
> Fraternally yours,
> 
> 
> 
> Marion Gwizdala, President
> 
> National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc.
> 
> National Federation of the Blind
> 
> (813) 626-2789 (Office)
> 
> 888-NAGDU411 (Hotline
> 
> President at nagdu.org
> 
> www.nagdu.org
> 
> 
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