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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>FYI…<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>This is a reminder message of this evenings New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users meeting at 8 PM. Please remember the Free Conference Service we are using has changed our dial-in conference line.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Vinny<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Vincent G Chaney Jr<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>732-251-8650<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>President, NFBNJ New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>President, NFBNJ Diabetes Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Vice President, NFBNJ Technology Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Webmaster: nfbnj.org <a href="http://www.nfbnj.org/">http://www.nfbnj.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Brian Mackey [mailto:bmackey88@gmail.com] <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, September 13, 2013 7:03 PM<br><b>To:</b> Brian Mackey<br><b>Subject:</b> NFBNJ: NJ Association of Guide Dog Users September 16th Meeting<br><b>Importance:</b> High<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>From the desk of President Joe Ruffalo.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Received from Vincent Chaney, President, NJAGDU.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Greetings to all!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Thank you vincent for the information.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>I have asked Brian to forward to all on our email lists your informational message.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>For those that are guide dog users, had a guide dog and are waiting for another opportunity and those that live in a home where there is an active guide dog, please consider joining us on this call.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>The message and the minutes from the previous meeting follows.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>To The NJAGDU (New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users) Members and Those Whom Wish to Join,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2013 at 8 PM EDT as planned during the August meeting. Please let me know if you will or will not be able to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Please note the change of the conference phone number we will now be using. I am including the message which I forwarded on August 28th notifying us of the change. The conference code is the same we had been using (462721#). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The conference call will be using the following number for our meeting:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> Dial-in number: 1 712 432 0360<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> Conference Code: 462721#<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The agenda will cover:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> 1. Reports<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> 2. Follow-up information and Status of “Dusty’s Law”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> A. A2728 <a href="http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2012/Bills/A3000/2728_I1.HTM">http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2012/Bills/A3000/2728_I1.HTM</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> B. A4105 <a href="http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2012/Bills/A4500/4105_I1.HTM">http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2012/Bills/A4500/4105_I1.HTM</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> C. S1907 <a href="http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2012/Bills/S2000/1907_I1.HTM">http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2012/Bills/S2000/1907_I1.HTM</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> D. Resource reminder - NJ Legislature Mobile Website <a href="http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/wmobile/wmlnjleg.asp">http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/wmobile/wmlnjleg.asp</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> 3. NJAGDU State Convention Basket<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> 4. Questions and Discussion time<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Please also share of our New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users with anyone whom may not know of our division.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Thank you for your reply to my message and hope you will be available to attend...<span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>Vinny<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>Vincent G Chaney Jr<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>732-251-8650<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>President, NFBNJ New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>President, NFBNJ Diabetes Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>Vice President, NFBNJ Technology Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>Webmaster: nfbnj.org <a href="http://www.nfbnj.org/">http://www.nfbnj.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> Vincent Chaney Jr. [<a href="mailto:vgc732@optonline.net">mailto:vgc732@optonline.net</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, August 28, 2013 10:40 PM<br><b>To:</b> New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users<br><b>Cc:</b> Joe J Ruffalo (<a href="mailto:nfbnj1@verizon.net">nfbnj1@verizon.net</a>)<br><b>Subject:</b> Free Conference Call Changing Phone Number for NJAGDU Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Greetings To Everyone:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>I received a message from our Free Conference Call service that our dial-in phone number will be changing affective September 16th. We are to continue to use the current line until that date. This would affect the 3 NFB NJ divisions using this conference number. The three divisions are:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Diabetes Division of the NFBNJ<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>NFB New Jersey Technology Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Important Service Update from FreeConferenceCall.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#4D4D4D'>Important Service Update<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <span style='color:#4D4D4D'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Greetings from <a href="http://newscontrol2011.freeconferencecall.com/r.html?uid=1.he.qj2x.ddv.izq07214ua">FreeConferenceCall.com</a>!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>This email is to inform you that on <b>September 16th</b> your FreeConferenceCall numbers will be permanently changing from <b>(218) 339‑4600 </b>to <b>(712) 432‑0360 </b>for conferencing. This change is part of FreeConferenceCall.com's effort to provide the best quality of service possible.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Please continue to use your current conference numbers until September 16th. Starting September 16th, both host and participants will need to use the new conference numbers. Your access codes will remain the same.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#4D4D4D'>Thank you, and have a pleasant day.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <span style='color:#4D4D4D'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#4D4D4D'>Best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <span style='color:#4D4D4D'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#4D4D4D'>The FreeConferenceCall.com Team<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <span style='color:#4D4D4D'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>***<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>NJAGDU Division meeting Minutes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>August 12, 2013<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The agenda will cover:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> 1. NFB National Convention <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> A. Reports by Alice and Lydia on NAGDU Meetings at Convention<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> 2. Follow-up information and Status of “Dusty’s Law”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> A. A2728 <a href="http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2012/Bills/A3000/2728_I1.HTM" target="_blank">http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2012/Bills/A3000/2728_I1.HTM</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> B. A4105 <a href="http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2012/Bills/A4500/4105_I1.HTM" target="_blank">http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2012/Bills/A4500/4105_I1.HTM</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> C. S1907 <a href="http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2012/Bills/S2000/1907_I1.HTM" target="_blank">http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2012/Bills/S2000/1907_I1.HTM</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> D. Resource reminder - NJ Legislature Mobile Website <a href="http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/wmobile/wmlnjleg.asp" target="_blank">http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/wmobile/wmlnjleg.asp</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> D-1.Bill information, schedules <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> 3. Questions and Discussion time<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Call to order:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Meeting of NJAGDU was called to order by President Vincent Chaney Monday. August 12, 2013 at 8:01 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Roll Call:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Vincent Chaney<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Michelle Chaney<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Lydia Keller<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Angela Perone<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Trish Ebel<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Les Cameron<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Alice Eaddy<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Kathy Rawa<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Joe Ruffalo<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Treasurers Report: We have a balance of $235. We are working to open our own checking account. It had been deemed in 2009 that due to its small balance it was not feasible to do so without bank fees eating it up.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>NAGDU Convention reports: From Lydia and Alice<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Monday, July 1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Mark Jones, Manager, Domestic Services for Guests with Disabilities, Disney Parks and Resorts, discussed Disney Animal Kingdom and how they prepared animals for exposure to guides, Steve Olson oversees Association of Zoos & Aquariums, also speaker on SeaWorld/Busch Gardens. In the 50 states, only 30 zoos are certified for people with service dogs. Ask upon your arrival what they have in place. NAGDU elections were postponed until Wed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Wednesday, July 3<sup>rd</sup><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Roll call was taken, 27<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of NAGDU was announced. Treasurers’ report and previous minutes were read. Michael Hingson spoke in support of resolution, GDB resolution was accepted. Guide Dog Satisfaction Survey was addressed: schools present were Seeing Eye, Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, and Leader Dogs for the Blind and GDB.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>In this regard a lot of discussion about GDB school hotline being automated and returned calls to consumers was not taking place. Mike had a list of folks who registered complaints through NAGDU in this matter. Question of who owns the dog? While most schools deferred ownership to the handler several schools maintained that they owned the dog for the first 2 years in exchange for medical coverage. Fidelco had a problem several years ago over a dog removal that left the handler distressed and traumatized the dog as such events create insecurity by constant changes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>This portion of the meeting went back and forth about positive and negatives of the policy the GDB. Resolution 2013-24 passed 27 to 22 in general session. ACB passed a similar resolution at their Convention as well. Look for complete list of resolutions on NFB.org website and in the Aug/Sept Braille Monitor.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Follow up on Dusty’s Law<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Lisa Yakomin retired May 3<sup>rd</sup>; she worked with us as an advocate and advisor. May 6<sup>th</sup> Assemblyman Charles Mainor, Law and Public Safety, Chair reintroduced Bill A.4105 and now hopefully we will get more support due to his position and influence now with “Dusty’s Law”. We have gained 2 new sponsors. It is expected that after elections are complete session 215 will become 216 and hopefully they will combine the two assembly bills of A2728 and A4105 along with the Senate S1907 as they are virtually identical. Vincent and Joe spoke that we may still have a chance as the Senate had anonymously passed Dusty’s Law by the committee 6-0 and full Senate 38-0. Ginger Kutsch had told Vincent we unfortunately could be starting from scratch with getting the bill support. Either way Senator Bucco is willing to reintroduce Dusty’s Law if we have to go that route. Dusty’s Law already has Senate recognition and approval. Our last hope is the beginning of Nov. through the middle of January 2014 prior to when the new 216 Legislative Session begins to get it in under the Assembly Bill. Joe said it should pass again it’s the Assembly that’s the hold up, but we are not asking for money just for the law to be changed. Bills are only as good as they are enforced.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The first Assistance Animal Recognition Day is August 14, 2013 but under the Assembly there is to be a Service Dog Week. Vincent will follow up to determine whether it was accepted as a week or a month.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>There was some discussion about service dog handlers failing to control their animals. Trish stated that under the new law therapy and support dogs are not allowed in public. Trish will send this information to Kathy and the NJAGDU list serve, as she has expertise in ADA definitions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Kathy identified a situation that arose at the birth of grandchild where she had to be gowned and endure 5 minute surgical scrub while others entering the same unit were not as rigorously attended to; also Dorito was left unattended with no one watching her as she was originally told.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Joe Ruffalo said that Dusty’s Law and issues about fake service animals are creating major problems for legitimate handlers by setting bad impressions. Perhaps we should ask our respective schools and NAGDU how they are addressing this issue. According to Vincent and Trish, as to the ADA the dog is supposed to be trained to perform a particular function for the person with the disability. Comfort and therapy dogs can be on public modes of transportation. Guide Dogs in training are required to produce documentation. A dog in training is requesting access to a public establishment but does not have the Civil Rights to enter where a trained Guide Dog handler and his/her Guide Dog are able. Therapy dogs cannot walk in our dogs paw prints. These “Fake Service Animals” loopholes are making something that’s supposed to be good a negative. Constant education of the public is our job whether we use a cane or a dog. Do not get antagonistic but always carry your Guide Dog school’s ID with you as a good practice.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Angela asked a question on behalf of 4H puppy walkers who are being denied access. The laws are different for puppies because they have not been properly trained they need permission from establishments as they are not trained how to act in public yet. Joe liked it to the teens with drivers licenses-restrictions may apply about where they can drive and how many people can be in the vehicle. Dog Guides in training wear bandanas or vests and the puppy raisers carry ID. Trish was asked by Michelle to e-mail ADA changes information so that it can be posted on the various list serves and Divisions within the NJNFB. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>NAGDU has a twitter account and is in competition with the travel & Tourism Division for Twitter followers. NAGDU now has 22 followers to T&T’s 30. I encourage everyone to go to <a href="http://www.twitter.com/nagdu1" target="_blank">http://www.twitter.com/nagdu1</a> and click on the “Follow” link! We only need 8 more followers to catch up and 9 to overtake them. Keep in mind, though, that they are actively recruiting followers, so let’s not be complacent! Let’s make a concerted effort and overtake T&T in a big way! You can also subscribe to our NAGDU Word press blog by going to <a href="http://harnessup.wordpress.com" target="_blank">http://harnessup.wordpress.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Michelle moved and Trish seconded that the meeting should be concluded. Meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m. the next meeting will be Monday, Sept. 16<sup>th</sup> at 8 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The agenda for September 16<sup>th</sup> will be sent prior to the meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Minutes are submitted by Alice Eaddy, Assistant Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> Forwarded by:<span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Freestyle Script";color:black'>Brian A. Mackey<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Brian A. Mackey<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Mackey Enterprises LLC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>National Federation of the Blind of NJ, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>609-953-6988<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:bmackey88@gmail.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>bmackey88@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>“Happy are those who dream dreams and are willing to pay the price to make those dreams come true.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> <i>- Vince Papale<o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>