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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Hello 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 style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>We hope this email finds everyone doing well. We are excited about this year\u2019s upcoming National Convention in New Orleans. It is hard to believe that the convention is a little over one month away. Please be sure to read this email in its entirety, as it contains valuable information. As always, if you have any questions, email </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><a href="applewebdata://9E88BB3B-A553-4A40-ACD4-95E07976EDB8/board@nagdu.org"><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>board@nagdu.org</span></a></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>, and we will be happy to answer your questions.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>To find the latest information about the NFB National Convention, visit </span><a href="https://www.nfb.org/convention"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>https://www.nfb.org/convention</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>To find the latest information about NAGDU at the NFB national convention, visit </span><a href="https://nagdu.org/national-convention"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>https://nagdu.org/national-convention</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='line-height:18.4pt'>NAGDU Town Hall<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>NAGDU will be hosting a town hall for guide dog users who will be attending this year\u2019s National Convention. Whether you are a seasoned convention attendee, or this is your first convention, this will be a fantastic opportunity to learn about tips and tricks to make your convention experience smooth for you and your guide dog. </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>When: Tuesday, June 17, 2025</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Time: 9PM ET</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Location: Zoom</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='line-height:16.1pt'>Zoom Information for the Town Hall<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Join here: </span><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85616589967"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85616589967</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Meeting ID: 856 1658 9967</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>One tap mobile: +13462487799,,85616589967# </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Landline dial: +1 346 248 7799, then enter the meeting ID</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='line-height:18.4pt'>NAGDU Meetings at Convention<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>NAGDU will be hosting two meetings at this year\u2019s National Convention in New Orleans.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='line-height:16.1pt'>NAGDU Annual Seminar<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>When: Tuesday, July 8, 2025</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Time: 1PM-5PM CT \u2013 The first hour is for registration and networking, and the seminar will begin at 2PM.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Location: Marriott New Orleans, room to be announced</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>The seminar will also be streamed on Zoom.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='line-height:16.1pt'>NAGDU Annual Business Meeting<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>When: Thursday, July 10, 2025</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Time: 6PM-10PM CT \u2013 The first hour is for registration and networking, and the meeting will begin at 7PM.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Location: Marriott New Orleans, room to be announced</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>The annual meeting will also be streamed on Zoom.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='line-height:16.1pt'>Zoom Information for the Seminar and Business Meeting<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Join here: </span><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86766219943?pwd=X4WOOe3QyLNaKydSLL5KfTF5zbAEsa.1"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86766219943?pwd=X4WOOe3QyLNaKydSLL5KfTF5zbAEsa.1</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Meeting ID: 867 6621 9943</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Passcode: 85</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>One tap mobile: +13462487799,,86766219943# </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Landline dial: +1 346 248 7799, then enter the meeting ID</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='line-height:18.4pt'>Register for the NAGDU Annual Meetings<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Like in the past, we kindly ask for you to register ahead of the meetings. Registration is free, and those who register ahead of time will be eligible for door prizes. To register, visit the NAGDU NFB Convention page at </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><a href="https://nagdu.org/national-convention"><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>https://nagdu.org/national-convention</span></a></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>The agendas and the meeting room information for each meeting will be coming soon.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='line-height:18.4pt'>DOG Relief Area<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Once again, NAGDU will be overseeing the maintenance of the dog relief area during this year\u2019s convention. We have hired No Doody Pet Waste Removal,</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'> <a href="https://www.nodoody.com/"><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>https://www.nodoody.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>, to maintain the relief areas at the Marriott and the Sheridan hotels. The service will begin on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, and will conclude on the morning of Monday, July 14, 2025. The dog relief areas at each hotel will be cleaned twice each day. Please, all guide dog users, \u201cDo Your Part,\u201d and pick up after your dogs. We realize that sometimes we are caught empty-handed when something unexpected needs to be picked up. To help with this, there will be pick-up bags available for anyone who needs them.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='line-height:16.1pt'>Donations for Dog Relief area<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>NAGDU is collecting donations to assist with this year\u2019s dog relief area. We would like to thank the California Association of Guide Dog Users for their generous donation. If you would like to make a donation, please send your donation to </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><a href="mailto:treasurer@nagdu.org"><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>treasurer@nagdu.org</span></a></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> using Zelle, Cash App, or PayPal.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:13.8pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='line-height:18.4pt'>NAGDU Goodie Bags<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>There have been several requests for the ever-popular NAGDU goodie bags. You asked, and we listened. Once again, we will have available for purchase NAGDU goodie bags. Each bag will contain a roll of lavender scented pick up bags, travel hand sanitizer, a tasty dental treat for your guide dog, and a NAGDU fanny pack, (while supplies last). Each bag costs $10.</span><span class=apple-tab-span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> </span></span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><br>\u2014<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>\u201cYou can live the life you want. Blindness is not what holds you back.\u201d<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>