[nagdu] About AGDU & Nick Whitney

Wed May 20 22:38:34 UTC 2015

Marion and all,

I will find out what I can about his leadership in the past...  He was
president before my time in the organization.  I will also write to
you off list about this.

On 5/20/15, Marianne Denning via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I looked at the website and it looked mostly like an informational
> website but the membership is $15.00 per year.  It makes me wonder if
> it is like the one out of NY that has all of the commercials about
> donating your car.
>
> On 5/20/15, Vivianna via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> You are correct that Nick is nearly sighted, although, he has a dog from
>> GDB
>> and is their representative for the missouri and surrounding states.
>> and, yes, he was the president of MGDU quitting after misappropiation of
>> funds was suspected.
>> this is the first that I have heard of this organization and, we live in
>> the
>> same town.  wonder if it's just a few friends or what?  pondering.
>>
>> Vivianna
>> 	
>>> On May 20, 2015, at 1:48 PM, Marion Gwizdala via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Nick Whitney who is cited as the president of this organization, was once
>>> the president of the Missouri Association of Guide dog Users. There was
>>> an
>>> issue with his leadership but I don't recall what that issue was. We
>>> might
>>> want to have Julie Mcginnity chime in on this. I will also send a message
>>> to Gary wunder, the Missouri affiliate president, to get more information
>>> from his perspective.
>>>
>>> Fraternally yours,
>>> Marion Gwizdala
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deanna Lewis
>>> via nagdu
>>> Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 11:58 AM
>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>> (nagdu at nfbnet.org)
>>> Cc: Deanna Lewis
>>> Subject: [nagdu] Has anyone heard of this organization?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> From: Oagdu [mailto:oagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deanna Lewis
>>> via Oagdu
>>> Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 11:18 AM
>>> To: Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users List
>>> Cc: Deanna Lewis
>>> Subject: [Oagdu] Has anyone heard of this organization?
>>>
>>> Hi guys,
>>> I came across this organization called, America's Guide Dog Users (AGDU)
>>> during a Google search, and I was wondering if you've ever heard of it? I
>>> never have, so am just curious what you all think. I've included info
>>> below from their website. Thoughts and opinions are appreciated. Thanks!
>>> Deanna and the boys
>>>
>>>
>>> America's Guide Dog Users (AGDU) was inspired and created by guide dog
>>> handlers and friends.
>>> AGDU's mission is to share information about the various access rights
>>> and
>>> regulations afforded to all guide dog teams throughout the United States.
>>> Including information from the Department of Justice (DOJ), American's
>>> with Disability Act (ADA), Fair Housing Authority (FHA), Air Carrier
>>> Access Act (ACAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as well
>>> as
>>> other agencies.
>>> The AGDU organization is not affiliated with any national or state guide
>>> dog organization. We are independent and solely governed and run by
>>> dedicated AGDU members. This is a group of guide dog handlers, puppy
>>> raisers, professionals and friends helping each other as we travel
>>> independently.
>>> AGDU advocates for protection laws for working guide dogs and puppies in
>>> training. We believe stronger laws and penalties should be instituted,
>>> holding pet owner's accountable if their pet caused physical or mental
>>> injury or death to a guide dog or puppy in training.
>>> The organization focuses on a variety of guide dog related topics.
>>> Fellow
>>> AGDU members share experiences in working with a guide dog, tips and
>>> tricks, access rights, housing and airline regulations, retiring a dog
>>> and
>>> other guide dog matters.
>>> We are dedicated in advocating for maintaining the right of independence
>>> afforded to all guide dog teams throughout the United States.  By
>>> educating and sharing information with the public, we feel this can
>>> assist
>>> all guide dog teams in their daily travels.
>>> These are just some of the highlights of what America's Guide Dog Users
>>> is
>>> focused on. We work in drawing attention to the guide dog world,
>>> promoting
>>> a positive foundation to enhance good team ethics and friendship as we
>>> travel with our guide dogs throughout this wonderful country.
>>> If you would like to become a member or make a donation to AGDU, please
>>> visit our Membership or Donation page.
>>> For more information or assistance, please feel free to contact Nick
>>> Whitney, AGDU President by calling him at:  314-875-0007. Or send Nick an
>>> Email at: n.whitney at agdu.org<mailto:n.whitney at agdu.org>.
>>>
>>>
>>>
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Julie McGinnity
National Federation of the Blind of Missouri second vice president,
National Federation of the Blind performing arts division secretary,
Missouri Association of Guide dog Users President
graduate, Guiding Eyes for the Blind 2008, 2014
"For we walk by faith, not by sight"
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