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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Greetings from the National Association of Guide Dog Users,</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>It’s hard to believe that the 2023 National Convention is almost here! We are looking forward to meeting up with everyone in Texas.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> NAGDU will be holding 2 meetings at this year’s National Convention. </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>NAGDU Annual Seminar</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Date: Saturday, July 1, 2023 </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Time: 1 PM — 5 PM Central Time</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Location: Hilton Americas Houston Lanier Grand Ballroom K</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>This year’s theme is Advocating for Guide Dog Users… Tools and Strategies for Success.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> NAGDU Annual Business Meeting:</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Date: Monday, July 3, 2023</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Time: 6 PM — 10 PM Central Time</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Location: Hilton Americas Houston Room 335 A.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Please use the below link to register.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:white'><a href="https://nagdu.org/national-convention">https://nagdu.org/national-convention</a></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>We will also be offering a virtual option for those who are not able to join us in-person. The confirmation email you will receive after registering will contain the Zoom connection information. If you have questions about registration or need assistance with getting registered, please feel free to send an email to <a href="mailto:events@nagdu.org">events@nagdu.org</a>. You can also call the NAGDU phone number (346) 439-7444. We are looking forward to seeing everyone soon in Texas. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>—<br>Stacie Gallegos / Secretary<br>National Association of Guide Dog Users<br><a href="Https://www.nagdu.org">Https://www.nagdu.org</a><br>(346) 439-7444 | <a href="mailto:SGallegos@nagdu.org">SGallegos@nagdu.org</a><br>“You can live the life you want. Blindness is not what holds you back.”</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><br>—<br>Stacie Gallegos / Secretary<br>National Association of Guide Dog Users<br><a href="Https://www.nagdu.org">Https://www.nagdu.org</a><br>(346) 439-7444 | <a href="mailto:SGallegos@nagdu.org">SGallegos@nagdu.org</a><br>“You can live the life you want. Blindness is not what holds you back.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>—<br>Stacie Gallegos / President<br>National Federation of the Blind Houston Chapter<br><a href="Https://www.nfbtx.org">Https://www.nfbtx.org</a><br>(346) 704-0190 | <a href="mailto:SGallegos@nfbtx.org">SGallegos@nfbtx.org</a><br>“You can live the life you want. Blindness is not what holds you back.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>—<br>Stacie Gallegos / President<br>National Federation of the Blind Houston Chapter<br><a href="Https://www.nfbtx.org">Https://www.nfbtx.org</a><br>(346) 704-0190 | <a href="mailto:SGallegos@nfbtx.org">SGallegos@nfbtx.org</a><br>“You can live the life you want. Blindness is not what holds you back.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>