[NFBF-Tampa] Meet the Stars on a Saturday Luncheon Cruise

[Ed Sanders]

Is this tommorrow Dec. 5?

On 12/4/2020 3:03 PM, Marion Gwizdala via NFBF-Tampa wrote:
>
> Dear All,
>
>                 First of all, I would like to draw your attention to 
> Vice President Merry Schoch’s fifteen more minutes of fame, along with 
> our FLAGDU members Janice butler, Debbie Malone, and Yvonne Rosanelli. 
> . Merry coordinated a visit of Freedom Guide Dog puppy-raisers and 
> handlers to meet at ZooTampa to desensitize the zoo collection to the 
> presence of service dogs.  Merry and I have been working with ZooTampa 
> for several years to create a model for zoos across the nation to 
> follow so that we have greater access to the exhibits. When Merry, 
> Debbie, Janice, Yvonne and several Freedom guide Dogs puppy raisers 
> visited yesterday, they were met by camera crews from National 
> Geographic, PBS, and our local Fox 13. Here is the link to view the 
> Channel 13 story.
>
> https://www.fox13news.com/video/877121 
> <https://www.fox13news.com/video/877121>
>
>                 The stars of the segment will be signing autographs 
> during the 11:30 Saturday cruise of the tampa Bay Ferry. The quartet 
> will disembark at the Vinoit Yacht Basin with brunch at Cassis, 
> followed by a walk through downtown St. Petersburg. If there is time 
> for another stop, we will make that as impromptu as this whole outing! 
> Departure from the Vinoit yacht Basin will be at 4:45 p.m., returning 
> to the Tampa Convention center at 5:40 p.m. Merry might want to make a 
> stop at Hat Tricks once we return to Tampa so see “impromptu” above!
>
>                 This tongue-in-cheek message is simply a way to invite 
> our members to celebrate in the successes of our Movement and enjoy 
> some safe, relaxing, publicly-distanced social time. Though I realize 
> the piece was not about the National Federation of the Blind, it 
> featured some of our leaders with a positive message about blindness 
> and guide dog handlers. It also communicated a vital message when the 
> anchor stated, “Service animals are welcome in all areas of the zoo!”
>
> This piece also sent a more important message we know is true: the 
> more agencies serving the blind – including guide dog training 
> programs – have consumer input, representation, and influence in their 
> policies and the more congruent they are with the empowering message 
> of the Federation, the better these agencies serve their consumers.
>
>                 We realize this invitation is very last-minute; this 
> message is as impromptu as the outing. If you would like to join us, 
> we will depart the Tampa bay convention Center at 11:30 a.m., arriving 
> in St. Petersburg at 12:25 p.m. The ferry will return at 4:45, 
> arriving back to the convention center at 5:40 p.m. the round-trip 
> fare is $20 for adults, $16 for those of you 65 or older, and $10 for 
> children 5 – 18. You can book your tickets by visiting
>
> TheCrossBayFerry.com/st-pete-tampa/
>
> And clicking on the “buy now” button. I found it difficult to purchase 
> using the website, so my sister helped me. You can also call the Cross 
> Bay ferry and China will help you purchase tickets. Her number is 
> 727-273-6877.
>
> If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 
> 813-626-2789. It would be good to have a “heads-up” if you will be 
> joining us!
>
> Fraternally yours,
>
> Marion
>
> Marion Gwizdala
>
> (813) 626-2789
>
> Marion.Gwizdala at verizon.net
>
>
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