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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'>Hello everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I am sorry for such short notice but I just found out this morning: I had a funeral today and figured that the repass dinner would follow after the cemetery, but it did not. It is at 6 pm this evening. We will have our conference call on Tuesday, May 26<sup>th</sup> at 7 pm, I will send out a different number either tonight or tomorrow.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Please let me know if you can make the call, if not no worries.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Sorry for the inconvenience. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Trisha<o:p></o:p></span></p><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"'> Patricia Ebel [mailto:patriciaebel0302@comcast.net] <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, May 11, 2015 8:22 PM<br><b>To:</b> patriciaebel0302@comcast.net; Lynn Reynolds (Legislation) (lhr1827@optonline.net); annades@optonline.net; Alice Eaddy (cherio_alice@icloud.com); Joseph Braz (jbraz7@gmail.com); Lester Cameron (underdogmj@comcast.net); danfb@verizon.net; Tara M. Carty (sugarfreet@gmail.com); lydiakeller@comcast.net; suetillett@verizon.net; jtruehaft@verizon.net; Charles McKenna (cpatmckenna@gmail.com); Jonathan Goodman (j.goodman82@comcast.net); Jo Luland (joluland@verizon.net); jluland@verizon.net; pslwebber@aol.com; Classemt@aol.com; Vincent Chaney Jr. (vgc732@optonline.net); msc732@optonline.net; New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users (njagdu@nfbnet.org); Ginger Kutsch (Ginger@ky2d.com)<br><b>Cc:</b> joe ruffalo (nfbnj1@verizon.net); Ryan Stevens (RYSteve@comcast.net)<br><b>Subject:</b> NJAGDU May 21st meeting: Minutes and Agenda<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Hello Everyone!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>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! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Here is the info for the meeting…<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Date: Thursday, May 21<sup>st</sup>, 2015<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Time: 7:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Call: 1 712 432 0180<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Code: 460994<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Please RSVP to me so I know if you will be making the call or not.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Minutes<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> April 23, 2015<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Roll Call<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>Trish Ebel. NFBNJ NJAGDU President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>Alice Eaddy, Secretary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>Anna DeSantis, Board member<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>Joe Ruffalo, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>Dan Fachini<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>Jerilyn Higgins <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>Les Cameron<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>Sue Tillet<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>Joe Braz<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>Pat McKenna<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>Ginger Kutsch<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>John Luland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>Ryan Stevens, NFBNJ Parliamentarian<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Call to order the meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. Trisha <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Lyn provided the treasures report for Trisha to read being she was away on vacation: the ending balance as of March 31<sup>st</sup> $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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Upcoming events to spread awareness<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>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:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>Carteret Library and Community Center<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>100 Cooke Avenue<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>Carteret, New Jersey.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:12.75pt'>Both of these events will occur April 25<sup>th</sup>. 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"<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>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 29<sup>th</sup> from 11am to 2 pm. The address is:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>North Italy Beneficial Association<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>414 Virano Lane <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>Vineland NJ<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>7.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Fundraising ideas<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>8.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>NAGDU app<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>Alice shared information about the NAGDU app and Dan discussed the NFB app<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>9.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>New Business<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>There was the following statement from the division president:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Kathy Rawa has resigned effective April 6th from all memberships in the NFB and the NFBNJ due to health issues.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>She made this known during a state board conference call conducted on Monday, April 6, with other invited <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>leaders in the NFBNJ. Joe Ruffalo and all wished her good health.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Old Business<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>State convention November 5,5,6,7, and 8<sup>th</sup> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>Regarding the NJAGDU litserv<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>Some of you are already subscribed to our NJAGDU list serve and there are some of you who are not.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>If you wish to sign up for our list you can simply go to:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'> </span><a href="http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/njagdu_nfbnet.org" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/njagdu_nfbnet.org<br><br></span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>By entering on the above link if you are already subscribed you can change your settings if you wish.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>You can also sign up for the list by sending an e-mail to </span><a href="mailto:njagdu-request@nfbnet.org" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>njagdu-request@nfbnet.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> and put the word subscribe on the subject line.<br><br><span style='color:#1F497D'>If you do decide to do this please let Trisha know if you have any difficulties, she’ll assist you!</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>10.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Around the phone<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Sue Tillet was working with a Braille Sense. Anna wished all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day!!</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'> The next meeting is May 21<sup>st</sup>.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>11.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Adjournment </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Anna made a motion, Jerilyn seconded it and all was in favor at 8:12 pm.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Alice Eaddy, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Agenda<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> Call to Order: Trisha<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> Roll Call: Alice<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> Minutes: Alice<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> Treasury Report: Lynn<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> Past Events: Jerilyn, Alice, Les<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> Fundraising at Petco: Trisha <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>7.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> Bell Sponsorship<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>8.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> New Business A.Contact Sheet: Alice B. NJAGDU Blurb: Trisha <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>9.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> Old Business A. Constitution<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>B.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> Upcoming Events: Steve<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>10.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> Around the phone: Everyone<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-bottom:dotted windowtext 3.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>11.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> Adjournment</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'>********************<span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>One of our division’s biggest accomplishments so far was signed into law in January, 2014. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'>In New Jersey, </span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Helvetica-Bold'>DUSTY'S LAW </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'>(Statute 2C:29-3.2), penalizes pet owners whose dogs physically harm or interfere with a guide dog team or a guide dog puppy.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Want to get involved or learn more? Contact Trisha Ebel:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="mailto:Patriciaebel0302@comcast.net" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Patriciaebel0302@comcast.net</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We hold monthly meetings via conference call throughout the year: please contact Trisha for dates and times. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We are proud to say that the NJAGDU division will be the host division for our state convention held at the </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> Holiday Inn, 151 Route 72 East, Manahawkin from Thursday, November 5 through Sunday, November 8, 2015. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>12.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>