[nagdu] Oktoberfest Party

[Sheila Leigland]

sounds like fun but a bit to far to walk from Montana.
On 10/8/2013 4:43 AM, National Association of Guide Dog Users wrote:
> Dear All,
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>                  I wanted to share a little about how my wife, Merry Schoch,
> friends, and I are doing for Meet the Blind Month and to raise funds for the
> National Association of Guide dog Users. Attached to this message and pasted
> below is more information with an audio announcement and a flyer about a
> unique event! I hope you enjoy the information and we invite anyone who
> would like to attend to join us!
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> Fraternally yours,
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> Marion Gwizdala
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>                  Most people are astonished when they hear how often blind
> people are turned away because of their guide dogs! When such problems
> arise, the National Association of Guide Dog Users is there to help! As
> guide dog users ourselves, we know how it feels to face such challenges and
> are working to help the public understand more about the rights and
> responsibilities of service dog users. We want to invite you to support the
> work we do by joining us at a unique, fun event to raise much-needed funds
> to continue our work. Your support will cost you nothing more than a night
> out at your favorite restaurant, so I hope you will plan to join us for an
> evening of fun, food, and drinks, including a bottomless beer stein, live
> entertainment, and valuable prizes for a worthy cause! And to get you in the
> mood, click on the following link!
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> In Heaven There is no Beer <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vvG08Mc_L4>
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>                  On Friday, October 18, the St. Petersburg Lions Club, The
> New Barker Magazine Abacus Enterprises, and the sisters of Delta Gamma will
> sponsor "Leader of the Pack", an Oktoberfest party to support the National
> Association of Guide dog Users, a division of the National Federation of the
> Blind. This event will feature authentic German cuisine, bottomless beer
> steins, unique games, valuable prizes, demonstrations of working guide dog
> teams, and live entertainment by blind musicians and guide dog users. The
> party will be held at the Lions Beach House, located at 9300 W. Gulf Blvd on
> Treasure Island beginning just before the 6:57 p.m. sunset and last until
> the kegs run dry! A flyer is attached to this message for you to post and
> distribute. Admission is free; however, food and drinks are on a donation
> basis. For more information, please call (813)626-2789 or email us at
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> Info at NAGDU.ORG
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>                  As the leading organization of service dog users in the
> United States, the national Association of Guide dog Users (NAGDU) works
> proactively to protect the rights of those who choose to use a guide dog for
> independent mobility. NAGDU conducts public awareness campaigns on issues of
> guide dog use, provides advocacy support for guide dog handlers who face
> discrimination, supports sound policy and effective legislation to protect
> the rights of guide dog users, offers educational programs to school and
> civic organizations, and functions as an integral part of the National
> Federation of the Blind.
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> One of our most significant tools, the NAGDU Information & Advocacy Hotline,
> provides information and support 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. This
> valuable service offers general information about service animals under the
> Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),   as well as specific guidance
> concerning restaurants, taxicabs, and health care facilities. In addition,
> individuals facing discrimination have the ability to speak with a special
> advocate trained to mediate access issues. Future plans for the hotline
> include summaries of each of the state laws concerning service animals, more
> industry specific information, and guidance in a variety of languages, such
> as Spanish, Mandarin and Arabic. The Hotline is available anytime by
> calling, toll-free, 888-NAGDU411 (888-624-3841).
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> If You Come .
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> WHAT: Leader of the Pack
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>               (An Oktoberfest party)
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> WHEN: Friday, October 18 2013
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> TIME: 6:30 p.m. until the kegs run dry!
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> WHERE: Lions Beach House
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>                  9700 Gulf Blvd.
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>                  Treasure Island, Florida
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> Admission is FREE! Food & drinks on a donation basis.
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> For More information
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> National Association of Guide Dog Users
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> (813) 626-2789
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> Info at NAGDU.ORG
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