[NFBSATX] Fwd: [NFBT] 2023 Convention announcements from NAGDU

Tue Jun 27 13:48:12 UTC 2023

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From: Stacie Gallegos <sgallegos at nfbtx.org>
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2023 23:44:28 -0500
Subject: [NFBT] 2023 Convention announcements from NAGDU
To: NFB Of Texas List <member at nfbtx.org>
Cc: TXAGDU List <txagdu at nfbtx.org>

Greetings from the National Association of Guide Dog Users,

We hope this email finds everyone gearing up for what promises to be a
fun-filled and memorable convention. This email contains several items
of interest to guide dog users. Therefore, we ask that you read this
email in its entirety. To make reading easier, we have separated the
information into categories, which can be easily accessed using
heading navigation.

NAGDU At the 2023 National Convention
NAGDU will be holding 2 meetings during this year’s National
Convention. All times are Central. First is our annual seminar on
Saturday, July 1, 2023. This year’s theme is Advocating for Guide Dog
Users… Tools and Strategies for Success.
Date: Saturday, July 1, 2023.
Time: 1–2 PM, onsite registration and networking. 2–5 PM, main seminar.
Location: Lanier Grand Ballroom K.
Second is our NAGDU Annual Business Meeting on Monday, July 3, 2023.
Come learn what NAGDU and the various state guide dog user divisions
have been up to this year, hear from our legal department, and elect
our leaders.
Date: Monday, July 3, 2023.
Time: 6–7 PM, onsite registration and networking. 7–10 PM, main meeting.
Location: Room 335 A.
The agenda for the seminar and business meetings will be shared prior
to July 1. While registration is not required, it is highly
recommended. Everyone who registers is also eligible to win door
prizes. To register, visit this link:
https://nagdu.org/national-convention
If you are unable to attend one or both of the meetings in person, you
can join using Zoom.
·      Meeting ID: 867 1946 5547
·      Direct link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86719465547
·      One-tap mobile: +13462487799,,86719465547#

Membership
While everyone is welcome to attend the annual NAGDU business meeting,
only dues-paying members attending in person are eligible to vote.
Those who wish to vote this year must pay their dues by Saturday, July
1. If you have already paid dues to a state affiliate guide dog user
division, you are recognized as a NAGDU member. If you wish to pay
dues directly to NAGDU, visit this link: https://bit.ly/nagdu-member

NAGDU Goodie Bags:
Once again, NAGDU is selling goodie bags for your guide dog. Bags will
be sold at the NAGDU Seminar and the Annual Business Meeting. If you
purchase the bags in-person, the cost is $5 per bag – correct change
is appreciated. If you are interested in purchasing a goodie bag but
you will not be attending in person, you can still order one by
filling out the form at https://bit.ly/nagdu-goodie-bags. The cost for
bags that are shipped to you is $10 per bag. All goodie bags will be
shipped after convention.

Guide Dog Relief Area
As mentioned in the main convention agenda,
https://nfb.org/convention, the guide dog relief area is located
outside of the East doors of the Hilton-Americas hotel. Once again,
NAGDU has taken steps to ensure that this area is easy to access and
will be maintained daily. For those who are staying at the Marriott
next door, the dog relief area is located across the street from the
hotel at Discovery Green. If you are interested in making a donation
for the dog relief fund, please contact the NAGDU Secretary, Stacie
Gallegos at 832-779-7477 or sgallegos at nagdu.org
<mailto:sgallegos at nagdu.org>.

Food For Your Dog
For those who are coming to convention without packing their dog’s
food, there are several local options in Houston to take advantage of.
Local delivery services like Wal-Mart, Instacart, Shipt, and Uber Eats
are available. Another service that is local to Texas is called Favor.
All of these services have apps for iOS and Android which are
accessible. The advantage of using a local delivery service like this
is that many of them can bring dog food from a local store, including
Costco, Petco, PetSmart, and the local grocery store, H.E.B. Because
the services are no different than ordering groceries or fast food,
there is nothing special you have to do other than meet the driver in
the main lobby of the hotel. Please be aware that if you have dog food
delivered through a shipping carrier, like ordering from Amazon or
Chewy, the hotel FedEx office will charge a receiving fee, which is
completely separate than what you already paid for the food and
shipping itself.

Emergency Vet Information
NAGDU is excited to announce that we have secured an emergency vet
option. While we certainly hope that no one has to take their dog into
the vet while visiting Texas, we are comforted in knowing that your
guide dog will receive the absolute best services possible away from
home. NAGDU’s first dog, Larry, has been a long-time patient and fan.
The name of the vet is Ready Pet Animal Hospital. Their address is
8423 Stella Link Rd, Houston, TX 77035. Their phone number is
281-888-4610. Their website is https://readypet.webflow.io/
We are looking forward to seeing many of you in Houston soon. As
always, if you have any questions, please feel free to send an email
to board at nagdu.org <mailto:board at nagdu.org>. You can also call or text
346-439-7444.
 <mailto:board at nagdu.org>

—
Stacie Gallegos / Secretary
National Association of Guide Dog Users
Https://www.nagdu.org
(346) 439-7444  |  SGallegos at nagdu.org
“You can live the life you want. Blindness is not what holds you back.”

—
Stacie Gallegos / President
National Federation of the Blind Houston Chapter
Https://www.nfbtx.org
(346) 704-0190  |  SGallegos at nfbtx.org
“You can live the life you want. Blindness is not what holds you back.”

-- 
National Federation of the Blind of Texas
"Live the life you want."
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