[Njagdu] NJAGDU May 21st meeting: Minutes and Agenda

[Michael Halm]

Trish,

  I will definitely be on the call.

Mike,

On 5/11/15, Patricia Ebel via Njagdu <njagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello Everyone!
>
> I am writing to remind you all of our next NJAGDU meeting.  Please be sure
> to read over the minutes before next Thursday's meeting, I would appreciate
> it.  After the agenda you will find the blurb that we now have on the NFB
> of
> New Jersey website, check it out!
>
> Here is the info for the meeting.
>
>
>
> Date: Thursday, May 21st, 2015
>
> Time: 7:00 PM
>
> Call: 1 712 432 0180
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> Code: 460994
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>
>
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>
> Please RSVP to me so I know if you will be making the call or not.
>
> Minutes
>
>
>
> National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
>
> New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users
>
>
>
>  April 23, 2015
>
>
>
> 1.       Roll Call
>
>
>
> Trish Ebel. NFBNJ NJAGDU President
>
> Alice Eaddy, Secretary
>
> Anna DeSantis, Board member
>
> Joe Ruffalo, President
>
> Dan Fachini
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> Jerilyn Higgins
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> Les Cameron
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> Sue Tillet
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> Joe Braz
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> Pat McKenna
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>
>
> Ginger Kutsch
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> John Luland
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> Ryan Stevens, NFBNJ Parliamentarian
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>
>
> 2.       Call to order the meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. Trisha
>
> 3.       The minutes were sent out by Alice: Anna asked if her name had
> been
> to the minutes as being present Alice said the correction was made prior to
> the second sending. Jerilyn moved to accept the minutes as read Anna
> seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
>
> 4.       Lyn provided the treasures report for Trisha to read being she was
> away on vacation:   the ending balance as of March 31st $600. Additional
> deposits were $20 dues and a $15 donation. So as of this evening the total
> deposits were $35 giving a total of $635 in the account. Les moved to
> accept
> and I, Alice seconded.
>
> 5.       New flyer update Ginger stated that the Seeing Eye making a name
> and tagline change to kick off the campaign so that progress has been a bit
> slow. It was decided to table ideas for the flyer. Joe said that in the
> meantime the previous version of the flyer (NJ Awareness) can still be
> used.
>
>
> 6.       Upcoming events to spread awareness
>
> Trisha mentioned that she sent some flyers to Les for the New Jersey Vision
> Walk table from 9 am to 1 pm. It will be located at 136 Oak Ridge Road,
> Clark NJ. She and Jerilyn will be manning a table at Disability Awareness
> Day from 12 pm to 2 pm in Carteret the address is:
>
> Carteret Library and Community Center
>
> 100 Cooke Avenue
>
> Carteret, New Jersey.
>
>
>
> Both of these events will occur April 25th. Jack had stated previously that
> at the Library where he works in Toms River they have a community table and
> the flyer could be made available there"
>
> Alice will be handing out literature and will need 100 flyers in the mail
> for next week. She will be at a TRIAD Meeting on April 29th from 11am to 2
> pm. The address is:
>
> North Italy Beneficial Association
>
> 414 Virano Lane
>
> Vineland NJ
>
>
>
> Alice explained TRIAD as a group that brings together Senior citizens, the
> Sheriff's office and the Community including the Cumberland County Office
> on
> Aging, to provide services to our local senior citizens. Dan asked if there
> was any way to send out flyers to the board members. Ginger has a pdf copy
> that can be mailed out and sent to veterinarians to print and post on their
> respective portals. She explained that the flyer has graphics and text on
> both sides with nine drawings of a handler walking and several other scenes
> were depicted as well they were designed to be easily printed in an
> inexpensive manner. Trisha has an electronic version that is send able. Joe
> asked for a copy to have Brian to get out to the listserv and membership to
> spread the word. Alice suggested collecting business cards from any vendors
> that we come in contact with.
>
> Joe said that when we go to events to hand out literature we should
> highlight State affiliate chapters and divisions and have on hand our
> respective website summaries as contact list document that highlight these
> has been distributes to chapter and division presidents for this purpose
> and
> the last page would only need to be changed dependent on the divisions
> using
> it. Chapters would need to develop a flyer to accompany this document.
>
>
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> 7.       Fundraising ideas
>
>
>
> Dan mentioned that PETCO requires an application in order to get
> authorization to do so in front of their stores and he will confer with Joe
> as to the documentation that is needed. Trisha said perhaps in August or
> September we will be able to do these types of events at this site. It was
> further stated that if one did do an event and needed reimbursement please
> save the receipts and talk to her. We can sell water and chocolate and
> maybe
> snack packs at state convention. Joe if you sell snack packs let him know
> what's in them because the contents have to be cleared and approved by the
> hotel beforehand. No Gum! Dan said that he could donate some stuff he would
> need to figure out how to get them to the hotel. Trisha said Thank You.
> Ginger asked if a check box could be added to the registration for m but
> was
> told that that would not be feasible but we could advertise via Brian. Joe
> the registration form could state that the NJAGDU will be selling.. Ginger
> asked where we would sell these items; it was suggested walking around
> individually throughout Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  Trisha I would like
> to raise $1500 by the end of January or February next year. Jerilyn is
> chair
> so email or call her to discuss.
>
>
>
> 8.       NAGDU app
>
> Alice shared information about the NAGDU app and Dan discussed the NFB app
>
>
>
> 9.       New Business
>
> There was the following statement from the division president:
>
> Kathy Rawa has resigned effective April 6th from all memberships in the NFB
> and the NFBNJ due to health issues.
>
> She made this known during a state board conference call conducted on
> Monday, April 6, with other invited
>
> leaders in the NFBNJ.  Joe Ruffalo and all wished her good health.
>
> Les spoke at the Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch on April 22 at a
> national
> library conference discussing what to do when a guide dog or persons with a
> white cane comes into the library. He was approached by Dale Spindel the
> head of the library in Springfield New Jersey. There were about 40 people
> in
> attendance. Three other libraries also asked him to present at their
> facilities as well. He handed out the Awareness flyers and kernel books.
> Trisha suggested that Les send a thank you letter to keep us on their minds
> and Cc Trisha and Alice
>
>  Old Business
>
>
>
> State convention November 5,5,6,7, and 8th we are the host division. The
> proposed NJAGDU proposed constitution has been sent out to the Board and
> will be brought to the membership over the next few months. Ryan has worked
> hard on this and I offer our sincere thank you to him. The constitution
> draft was sent to us by Marion Gwizdala, NAGDU President. He Ryan and the
> Board will review and modify to suit our needs and then present same to the
> membership to be read and reread and voted upon. Joe presented a recap of
> our legislative efforts' and comments from Rose Sloan in that regard.
>
> Regarding the NJAGDU litserv
>
> Some of you are already subscribed to our NJAGDU list serve and there are
> some of you who are not.
>
> If you wish to sign up for our list you can simply go to:
>
>   <http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/njagdu_nfbnet.org>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/njagdu_nfbnet.org
>
> By entering on the above link if you are already subscribed you can change
> your settings if you wish.
>
> You can also sign up for the list by sending an e-mail to
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> word subscribe on the subject line.
>
> If you do decide to do this please let Trisha know if you have any
> difficulties, she'll assist you!
>
> 10.  Around the phone
>
> Sue Tillet was working with a Braille Sense. Anna wished all mothers a
> Happy
> Mother's Day!! The next meeting is May 21st.
>
> 11.  Adjournment Anna made a motion, Jerilyn seconded it and all was in
> favor at 8:12 pm.
>
>
>
> Respectfully submitted,
>
>
>
> Alice Eaddy, Secretary
>
> Agenda
>
> 1.       Call to Order:  Trisha
>
> 2.        Roll  Call:  Alice
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> 3.       Minutes:  Alice
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> 4.        Treasury Report:  Lynn
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> 5.        Past Events:  Jerilyn, Alice, Les
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> 6.        Fundraising at Petco:  Trisha
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> 7.        Bell Sponsorship
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> 8.        New Business A.Contact Sheet:  Alice  B.  NJAGDU Blurb:  Trisha
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> 9.        Old Business A.  Constitution
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> B.      Upcoming Events:  Steve
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> 10.    Around the phone:  Everyone
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> 11.     Adjournment
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> ********************New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users provides the
> opportunity for its members to educate the community about issues of guide
> dog users; To act as advocates for guide dog users; To educate the
> community
> about the capabilities and needs of the blind; To promote the general
> well-being of the blind in the State of New Jersey and of the nation; and
> To
> function as an integral part of the National Federation of the Blind.
>
>
>
> One of our division's biggest accomplishments so far was   signed into law
> in January, 2014.
>
> In New Jersey, DUSTY'S LAW (Statute 2C:29-3.2), penalizes pet owners whose
> dogs physically harm or interfere with a guide dog team or a guide dog
> puppy.
>
>
>
> Want to get involved or learn more?  Contact Trisha Ebel:
>
>  <mailto:Patriciaebel0302 at comcast.net> Patriciaebel0302 at comcast.net
>
> We hold monthly meetings via conference call throughout the year:  please
> contact Trisha for dates and times.
>
> We are proud to say that the NJAGDU division will be the host division for
> our state convention held at  the  Holiday Inn, 151 Route 72 East,
> Manahawkin from Thursday, November 5 through Sunday, November 8, 2015.
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