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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 to all NJAGDU members and participants! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>During the past few calls we have spoken about fundraising: Jerilyn Higgins has told us how profitable a spaghetti and meatball dinner can be and I am hoping to accomplish this sometime in September or October. I have inquired in my town about having a fundraiser to raise funds and promote awareness but unfortunately the center that would best fit our needs is not available in either September or October due to renovations.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I am hoping that one of you can research a facility in your area for us to conduct a fundraising dinner.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Typically a recreation center with a kitchen is a great place to check but please feel free to look into other places you may find fit.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I will be more than happy to do the cooking (one of the best things about cooking is tasting and making sure everything is perfect, lol) for this fun filled evening! If possible please check into this if you can and let me know by next Friday, 7/3 if you have come up with any places.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I truly appreciate all of you and all that you contribute to this division!!!<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'>Cordially,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Trisha Ebel<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'><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> Tuesday, June 16, 2015 10:27 PM<br><b>To:</b> Joseph Braz (jbraz7@gmail.com); Lester Cameron (underdogmj@comcast.net); Tara M. Carty (sugarfreet@gmail.com); stever1215@gmail.com; msc732@optonline.net; Vincent Chaney Jr. (vgc732@optonline.net); danfb@verizon.net; annades@optonline.net; Charles McKenna (cpatmckenna@gmail.com); Alice Eaddy (cherio_alice@icloud.com); vickie Curley (njtribefan@yahoo.com)<br><b>Cc:</b> Classemt@aol.com; Rick Fox (Membership) (richardfox1@comcast.net); lydiakeller@comcast.net; jdhiggins3@verizon.net; Ginger Kutsch (Ginger@ky2d.com); Lynn Reynolds (Legislation) (lhr1827@optonline.net); suetillett@verizon.net; jtruehaft@verizon.net; joe ruffalo (nfbnj1@verizon.net); Ryan Stevens (RYSteve@comcast.net); Jo Luland (joluland@verizon.net); jluland@verizon.net; Jonathan Goodman (j.goodman82@comcast.net); michael hamm (mbhrr15@gmail.com); New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users (njagdu@nfbnet.org); hillside518@gmail.com; Toula McEllen (twmat@verizon.net); Brino Christina (princessregal@optonline.net)<br><b>Subject:</b> Reminder, call in 2 days NJAGDU June 18, meeting... Minutes and Agenda below<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hello to All NJAGDU member<span style='color:#1F497D'>s,</span> participants<span style='color:#1F497D'> and new participants: I have added a few of my friends to our list for this month with hopes they will join us on our call. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On Thursday, June 18<sup>th</sup> at 7 pm we will be having our monthly meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Below you will find the minutes from our May 26<sup>th</sup> call: please take a few minutes out to read over them. After that you will find our agenda which is not to lon<span style='color:#1F497D'>g and even shorter now. I just postponed our guest speaker for next month where we will have much more time to ask questions and get some great information. </span> <span style='color:#1F497D'>We do have a few fun items on the agenda to quickly go over: we have 45 minutes for this call on Thursday.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The call in number is (712) 432-0180 and the code is: 460994 pound.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please respond to this email with your availability by Wednesday, June 17<sup>th</sup>,<span style='color:#1F497D'> if you have not already. </span> Is greatly appreciated.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>***<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> May 26, 2015</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='color:black'>1.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>Roll Call</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Trish Ebel. NFBNJ NJAGDU President</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Alice Eaddy, Secretary</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Anna DeSantis, Board member</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>John Luland, </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Jerilyn Higgins </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Les Cameron</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Lynn Reynolds</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Joe Braz</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Pat McKenna</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Jack Truehaft</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='color:black'>2.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>Call to order the meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. Trisha </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='color:black'>3.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>The minutes were sent out by Alice: John moved to accept the minutes as read Jerilyn seconded. All in favor, motion carried.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='color:black'>4.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>Lyn provided the treasures report: the ending balance as of April 30 $635there was no new activity. Alice moved to accept and I, Joe Braz seconded. The motion carried unanimously.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='color:black'>5.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>Pat McKenna is now EDGE Program manager, he stated that at present they are focusing on getting the program up and running with an official birth in September. The program is for visually impaired youth 14 to 21 offing them the tools to get, maintain and seek out employment.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='color:black'>6.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>Alice discussed the TRIAD event followed by Les about his table at the New Jersey Vision Walk in Clark She gave the flyers specifically to all sheriff personnel present at the event. He said that three families with blind children approached him and he provided information regarding the POBC. The Contact list was quickly taken by attendees. Trisha these types of events give you a good feeling about what you accomplished although you are quite tired from the effort. She also acknowledged that Ginger and Alix Garzero generated and sent Dusty’s Law flyers to Jack, Les and Alice. Please call Trisha should you need printed copies. Jack put his out at Toms River and they went fast. Trish spoke of the Disability Awareness Day in Carteret. Les described a pleasurable encounter with employees at Home depot in his area. Trisha offered that often people are uneducated regarding guide dogs and guide dog teams and their interactions with dog handlers come across as being mean spirited but that the more we are out there the better. Regarding any activities related to PETCO we need a lot of documentation yet to even begin to make an application to fund</span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>-</span><span style='color:black'>raise there. Les will checkout </span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>PetSmart</span><span style='color:black'> and what they need in order to apply for permission to fund</span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>-</span><span style='color:black'>raise or hand out flyers and the like and will get back to her with that information. A question was asked regarding help with dog food expenses particularly if your animal is on a special diet? Trisha will look into it and report her findings.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='color:black'>7.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>Lynn explained the BELL Program: Braille Enrichment Learning for Literacy for kids aged 4 to 12 they have one Deaf-Blind participant. Les motioned that we donate $100 to the BELL Program and Jerilyn seconded the motion carried.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='color:black'>8.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>New Business</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>New Jersey Contact list format was explained: a cover page which defined NFBNJ, 2</span><sup><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>nd</span></sup><span style='color:black'> page listed who, what, when and where for chapters, 3</span><sup><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>rd</span></sup><span style='color:black'> page listed same information but concentrated on divisions instead. When the contact list is used by any division that uses the last page with be each ones respective web site summary blurb as posted on the state affiliate web site. These lists can then be given out to the general public. Trisha said that if anyone is planning a community event and would consequently need this list to disseminate please contact herself or Alice and we will send it to you via email. Trisha further stated that the Summary blurb could be updated as we have more events. To all National Convention attendees please try to have taken action shots or you and your guide dog team on escalators, stairs, or walking to various venues etc. We have seven Division members going to National Convention. Jerilyn the National NAGDU hotline needs volunteers and that there will be a training later this evening at 8 pm. Les expressed an interest and would be sent the phone number to be on that training call. There was a Q&A regarding the Hotline. Alice provided information from the last NAGDU Board call. Trisha restated that for anyone interested in the listserv were to contact her in order to be signed up. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='color:black'>9.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'> around the phone</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Trisha thanked the membership for distributing the Dusty’s Law flyers and said that after National Convention accessibility issues and our constitution will be the primary focus .Alice asked about ways to deal with our partners’ stomach and bowel issues while traveling with our guide dogs. There is cooked rice from uncle bens that is portable and </span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>microwaveable</span><span style='color:black'> also ask the veterinarian about over the counter medications that human’s use that could also be used with our dogs. Another question came up about how to give a pill to our dogs—Trisha instructed tilt his/her head back. Put the pill in one hand; open the lower jaw with your thumb on the roof of the mouth with the other. Now with the pill pushed to the back of their throat as far as possible and shut the dogs’ mouth. Hold the dogs mouth closed and blow on his nose, when you see the tongue come out that means he swolled the pill.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>The next meeting is June 18</span><sup><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>th</span></sup><span style='color:black'> and hopefully we can have a guest speaker.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='color:black'>10.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'> Adjournment Alice made a motion, Les seconded and all were in favor at 7:58 pm.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Respectfully submitted,</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> Alice Eaddy, Secretary</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>AGENDA<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> Roll Call-Alice</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> Call to order- Trisha</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> Minutes-Trisha</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> Treasury report- Lynn</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> Guest </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>speaker</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D'> postponed until July meeting.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> Financial Assistance with Dog food- Trisha</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>7.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> Petsmart Fundraiser-Lester</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>8.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> National convention-Trisha</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> a. Dog food at convention</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>9.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> Useful tips for our dogs-Trisha<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>10.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> New Business A. Your dogs Check ups at your Vet’s office B. Pet Meds-Trisha<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:39.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>C.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> Puppy raisers, Trisha</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:39.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> Old Business A. Dusty’s flyers-Trisha<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>11.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> Around the room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>12.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> Adjournment<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal> Respectfully submitted by Trisha Ebel<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hello to All NJAGDU members and participants,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On Thursday, June 18<sup>th</sup> at 7 pm we will be having our monthly meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Below you will find the minutes from our May 26<sup>th</sup> call: please take a few minutes out to read over them. After that you will find our agenda which is not to long but we do have a few surprises on it.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The call in number is (712) 432-0180 and the code is: 460994 pound.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please respond to this email with your availability by Wednesday, June 17<sup>th</sup>, it is greatly appreciated.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>***<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> May 26, 2015</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='color:black'>1.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>Roll Call</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Trish Ebel. NFBNJ NJAGDU President</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Alice Eaddy, Secretary</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Anna DeSantis, Board member</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>John Luland, President</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Jerilyn Higgins </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Les Cameron</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Lynn Reynolds</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Joe Braz</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Pat McKenna</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Jack Truehaft</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='color:black'>2.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>Call to order the meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. Trisha </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='color:black'>3.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>The minutes were sent out by Alice: John moved to accept the minutes as read Jerilyn seconded. All in favor, motion carried.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='color:black'>4.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>Lyn provided the treasures report: the ending balance as of April 30 $635there was no new activity. Alice moved to accept and I, Joe Braz seconded. The motion carried unanimously.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='color:black'>5.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>Pat McKenna is now EDGE Program manager, he stated that at present they are focusing on getting the program up and running with an official birth in September. The program is for visually impaired youth 14 to 21 offing them the tools to get, maintain and seek out employment.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='color:black'>6.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>Alice discussed the TRIAD event followed by Les about his table at the New Jersey Vision Walk in Clark She gave the flyers specifically to all sheriff personnel present at the event. He said that three families with blind children approached him and he provided information regarding the POBC. The Contact list was quickly taken by attendees. Trisha these types of events give you a good feeling about what you accomplished although you are quite tired from the effort. She also acknowledged that Ginger and Alix Garzero generated and sent Dusty’s Law flyers to Jack, Les and Alice. Please call Trisha should you need printed copies. Jack put his out at Toms River and they went fast. Trish spoke of the Disability Awareness Day in Carteret. Les described a pleasurable encounter with employees at Home depot in his area. Trisha offered that often people are uneducated regarding guide dogs and guide dog teams and their interactions with dog handlers come across as being mean spirited but that the more we are out there the better. Regarding any activities related to PETCO we need a lot of documentation yet to even begin to make an application to fund</span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>-</span><span style='color:black'>raise there. Les will checkout </span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>PetSmart</span><span style='color:black'> and what they need in order to apply for permission to fund</span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>-</span><span style='color:black'>raise or hand out flyers and the like and will get back to her with that information. A question was asked regarding help with dog food expenses particularly if your animal is on a special diet? Trisha will look into it and report her findings.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='color:black'>7.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>Lynn explained the BELL Program: Braille Enrichment Learning for Literacy for kids aged 4 to 12 they have one Deaf-Blind participant. Les motioned that we donate $100 to the BELL Program and Jerilyn seconded the motion carried.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='color:black'>8.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>New Business</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>New Jersey Contact list format was explained: a cover page which defined NFBNJ, 2</span><sup><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>nd</span></sup><span style='color:black'> page listed who, what, when and where for chapters, 3</span><sup><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>rd</span></sup><span style='color:black'> page listed same information but concentrated on divisions instead. When the contact list is used by any division that uses the last page with be each ones respective web site summary blurb as posted on the state affiliate web site. These lists can then be given out to the general public. Trisha said that if anyone is planning a community event and would consequently need this list to disseminate please contact herself or Alice and we will send it to you via email. Trisha further stated that the Summary blurb could be updated as we have more events. To all National Convention attendees please try to have taken action shots or you and your guide dog team on escalators, stairs, or walking to various venues etc. We have seven Division members going to National Convention. Jerilyn the National NAGDU hotline needs volunteers and that there will be a training later this evening at 8 pm. Les expressed an interest and would be sent the phone number to be on that training call. There was a Q&A regarding the Hotline. Alice provided information from the last NAGDU Board call. Trisha restated that for anyone interested in the listserv were to contact her in order to be signed up. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='color:black'>9.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'> around the phone</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Trisha thanked the membership for distributing the Dusty’s Law flyers and said that after National Convention accessibility issues and our constitution will be the primary focus .Alice asked about ways to deal with our partners’ stomach and bowel issues while traveling with our guide dogs. There is cooked rice from uncle bens that is portable and </span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>microwaveable</span><span style='color:black'> also ask the veterinarian about over the counter medications that human’s use that could also be used with our dogs. Another question came up about how to give a pill to our dogs—Trisha instructed tilt his/her head back. Put the pill in one hand; open the lower jaw with your thumb on the roof of the mouth with the other. Now with the pill pushed to the back of their throat as far as possible and shut the dogs’ mouth. Hold the dogs mouth closed and blow on his nose, when you see the tongue come out that means he swolled the pill.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>The next meeting is June 18</span><sup><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>th</span></sup><span style='color:black'> and hopefully we can have a guest speaker.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='color:black'>10.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'> Adjournment Alice made a motion, Les seconded and all were in favor at 7:58 pm.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Respectfully submitted,</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> Alice Eaddy, Secretary</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>AGENDA<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>13.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> Roll Call-Alice</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>14.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> Call to order- Trisha</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>15.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> Minutes-Trisha</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>16.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> Treasury report- Lynn</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>17.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> Guest speaker-TBA</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>18.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> Financial Assistance with Dog food- Trisha</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>19.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> Petsmart Fundraiser-Lester</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>20.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> National convention-Trisha<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>21.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> Useful tips for our dogs-Trisha<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>22.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> New Business A. Your dogs Check ups at your Vet’s office B. Pet Meds-Trisha<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>23.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> Old Business A. Dusty’s flyers-Trisha<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>24.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> Around the room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>25.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> Adjournment<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal> Respectfully submitted by Trisha Ebel<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>