<html><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Hello Everyone!</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I am writing to remind you all of our next NJAGDU meeting. Please be sure to read over the minutes before Thursday's meeting, I would appreciate it.</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Here is the info for the meeting…</span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Date: Thursday, April 23, 2015</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Time: <a style="text-decoration: underline;" href="about:blank">7:00 PM</a></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Call: <a style="text-decoration: underline;" href="tel:1%20712%20432%200180;460994">1 712 432 0180</a></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a style="text-decoration: underline;" href="tel:1%20712%20432%200180;460994">Code: 460994</a></span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">If you have not already please RSVP to me so I know if you will be making the call or not.</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I look forward to Thursday night, enjoy the rest of your evening.</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Cordially,</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Alice</div>
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<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Hello Everyone! </span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Below are the minutes from our last division meeting. Please be sure to read them over before our next meeting <a href="about:blank">on Thursday, April 23rd.</a> After the minutes you will find the Agenda for our call.</span></div>
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<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users</span></div>
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<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">March 23, 2015</span></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Roll Call:</span></li>
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<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Trisha Ebel, NFBNJ NJAGDU President</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Alice Eaddy, Secretary</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Lynn Reynolds, Treasurer</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Anna DeSantis, Board member</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Joe Ruffalo, NFBNJ President</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Angela Perone</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Lydia Keller </span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Jack Truehaft</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Jo Luland</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">John Luland</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Jerilyn Higgins</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Les Cameron</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Kathy Rawa</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Pat McKenna</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Johnathan Goodman</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Joe Braz</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Dan Fachini</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Sue Tillet</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Steve Rutch</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ryan Stevens, NFBNJ Parliamentarian</span></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Call to order by President Trisha Ebel <a href="about:blank">at 7:04 PM</a>. Trisha reminder to those on the call that *6 can mute and unmute you so that background noise can be eliminated. It was stated that if you have not paid your 2015 dues you cannot participate in making motions, but you are welcome to be on the calls. 2 members remarked that their checks were in the mail.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> The Minutes were sent out by Alice: Jerilyn moved to accept the minutes as sent Kathy seconded. All were in favor, motion carried unanimously.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Lynn provided the Treasures report: the ending balance as of February 28th $600. No additional deposits have been made at this time. Jerilyn moved to accept the treasurer’s report Sue Tillet seconded, all were in favor.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Update regarding guide dog relief area: the guidelines are now in place. Michael will be the chair, and Lukas Frank will assist with Michael and will give the hotel ideas as to where to place the relief area, as for the audible device, checking prices.</span></li>
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<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ginger is also part of this committee, she wrote up the guidelines. </span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Committee will make sure that the garbage can is kept in the same exact place throughout the time of the convention.</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">. Dan mentioned that it is emptied daily and there should not be an odor problem being most of the guests come in via the front doors.</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Trisha and Mike will be in contact with the staff if any problems are encountered and the staff will know to contact them in case anything occurs.</span></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> The accessibility resolution was tabled until next month.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Dusty’s law flyer please email Trisha with ideas for our own flyer, we could used the November 2012 press release as a template. It must answer who, what, when, where and how questions and have a contact persons phone number.</span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Email the names of your local town papers as well as the contact person to Lester Cameron at<a href="mailto:underdogmj@comcast.net">underdogmj@comcast.net</a>or leave a message by phone at <a href="tel:908%20276%205015">908</a><a href="tel:908%20276%205015">276 5015</a>.</span></li>
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<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Cc Trisha at<a href="mailto:patriciaebel0302@comcast.net">patriciaebel0302@comcast.net</a></span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Please make note of any special procedures that they may have for placing information in the local papers.</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">AS it was stated before these fliers could be placed in many different locations. We should try to bring the flyers in person. This is a social awareness campaign to educate others that our dogs are our eyes. Trisha asked Les to compile a list of places to send them off and will coordinate this effort together. Jack stated that the library where he works has a community table where fliers could be displayed.</span></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Upcoming Events: Steve Rutch will be the chair of events and let all know of upcoming happenings that we can participate in.</span></li>
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<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Disability Awareness Day</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">New Jersey Vision Walk</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Dan remarked that we need to study up on proper responses to questions from the general public. Joe remarked perhaps the flyer could include links that discuss the bill of Dusty’s law.</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Trisha will send out pertinent information to be looked over.</span></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Jerilyn was named chair of the Fundraising committee, please send her your great ideas, and her email is<a href="mailto:jdhiggins3@verizon.net">jdhiggins3@verizon.net</a>;</span></li>
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<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Remember to always CC Trisha as well.</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Steve suggested t-shirts for fundraising and will send that information to Trisha himself. Joe maybe a walkathon with pledges per mile or donation canisters we could make money without spending any. Dan remarked we could write to corporations like ShopRite or Pet Smart. Spaghetti dinners are another possibility that we all can do and have them held across different NJ regions on the same night and we can attract people and also spread awareness.</span></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Washington Seminar: Joe asked for all to remember to write their letters.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> First timer scholarship program was discussed. Trisha stated that she could assist someone in their letter development.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Respecting family time: Please respect each other and limit your phone calls and be patient.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="about:blank"> November</a>Elections</span></li>
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<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">All officer positions are open except the seat for board member.</span></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> New Business</span></li>
<li style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">National Convention</span></li>
<li style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">State Convention: NJAGDU will be the host division.</span></li>
<li style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We will have a social <a href="about:blank">dinner on Thursday night</a>; <a href="about:blank">Friday night</a>maybe we could have a Q &A game show event, to spread awareness of NJAGDU.</span></li>
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<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Old Business</span></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Dan’s previous Guide Marla passed away due to cancer; he has a new guide named Maddy now.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Constitution: We will be reviewing and making changes in the near future.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Round the phone: Les mentioned the free ACVO Service Animal Eye Exam Program and will send the information to post to the membership. He also mentions his efforts at turning over a new leaf within the division so that it would be clear that he wants to make the division the best that it can be? Les remarked just give me a chance to show you what I can do.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Adjournment: Lydia made a motion, Les seconded it and all was in favor <a href="about:blank">at 8:08 pm</a>.</span></li>
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<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Agenda</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Date: <a href="about:blank">Thursday, April 23, 2015</a></span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Time: <a href="about:blank">7:00 PM</a></span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Call: <a href="tel:1%20712%20432%200180">1 712 432 0180</a></span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Code: 460994</span></div>
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<li style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Call to order</span></li>
<li style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Roll Call</span></li>
<li style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Minutes</span></li>
<li style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Treasury Report</span></li>
<li style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">New flyers update</span></li>
<li style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Upcoming Events to spread Awareness</span></li>
<li style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Fundraising ideas</span></li>
<li style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> NAGDU app</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> New Business </span></li>
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<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Statement from the division president.</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Kathy Rawa has resigned from all memberships in the NFB and the NFBNJ due to health issues.</span></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">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 wish her good health.</span></div>
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<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Old Business</span></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Around the phone</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Adjournment</span></li>
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<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Respectfully submitted,</span></div>
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<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Alice Eaddy, Secretary</span></div>
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