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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'>Trisha and all,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Nice work on the constitution! I’ve written a few comments below since I will not be able to attend Thursday night’s meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Under ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP, can anyone, regardless of age, become a member? <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>Under ARTICLE VIII – FUNDS AND FINANCING, it states:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>The funds of this Organization shall be deposited in a bank to be selected by the Treasurer with the approval of the President. All financial transactions shall be discharged by check or other draft issued on the order of the President and signed by the Treasurer and, for emergency use only, the President of the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Should there be a cap on the amount of money that can be spent without the approval of the board e.g. any checks written over $50 must be approved by the board.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Should the President of NJAGDU also have signing privileges – at least in the case of an emergency?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></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, September 15, 2015 6:03 AM<br><b>To:</b> Lynn Reynolds (Legislation); annades@optonline.net; Alice Eaddy; Joseph Braz; Lester Cameron; Tara M. Carty; danfb@verizon.net; Rick Fox (Membership); michael hamm; Classemt@aol.com; Vincent Chaney Jr.; msc732@optonline.net; suetillett@verizon.net; lydiakeller@comcast.net; Charles McKenna; Brino Christina; Jo Luland; jluland@verizon.net; Jonathan Goodman; jtruehaft@verizon.net<br><b>Cc:</b> New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users; joe ruffalo; jdhiggins3@verizon.net; Ginger Kutsch; Jonathan Goodman; Christine Franz<br><b>Subject:</b> proposed constitution<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Hello to all Guide Dog members and participants,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Below is our proposed constitution. When you have a few minutes between now and Thursday night, please read through it. It will not take long at all! Thanks for your cooperation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a name="OLE_LINK7"></a><a name="OLE_LINK6"></a><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>CONSTITUTION</span></b><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Proposed</span></b><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></b></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 align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>(If adopted, this constitution will replace the one currently in effect, which was adopted in November 2009.)<o:p></o:p></span></i></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 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>ARTICLE I - NAME</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>The name of this organization shall be the New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>ARTICLE II – PURPOSE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>The purpose of this organization shall be to educate the community about issues concerning guide dog users; to act as advocates for guide dog users; to educate the community about the capabilities and needs of the blind; and to promote the general well-being of the blind in New Jersey and of the nation. This organization shall not be merely a social group, but, as an integral part of the National Federation of the Blind, shall actively promote the economic and social betterment of guide dog users.<span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:-.15pt'>Section 1 – Active Members<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>The members of this organization shall be Guide Dog Users and others interested in promoting the purposes of this organization. The members of this organization are members of the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey and the National Association of Guide Dog Users; and shall have the same rights, privileges, and responsibilities as other members of the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey and the National Association of Guide Dog Users. </span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:-.15pt'>At least a majority of the members of this organization must be guide dog users or “between dogs”.</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Section 2 – Dues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:-.15pt'>The dues of this organization shall be set by the members present and voting at the first annual meeting, and may be changed by the members at any subsequent annual meeting. </span>No person who is delinquent in the payment of his or her dues may vote or run for office in this organization. For persons joining this organization after the first annual meeting, dues received less than sixty (60) days prior to the next annual meeting shall not become effective until after the close of that meeting, and those persons may not vote or run for office at that meeting.<span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:-.15pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:-.15pt'>Section 3 – Disciplinary</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> Action</span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Any member of this organization may be expelled or face other disciplinary action for violation of this constitution or for behavior unbecoming a member of the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey by a majority vote of the members present and voting at any annual meeting or by a two-thirds majority vote of the Board of Directors. The annual meeting of this organization may reinstate any person who has been expelled, unless the expulsion has been confirmed by the State Convention or by the Board of Directors of the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey. In such case, the person may not be reinstated except by the State Convention or by the Board of Directors of the NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEW JERSEY. Any person who feels that he or she has been unjustly disciplined by this organization may appeal to the Board of Directors of the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey which may, at its discretion, consider the matter and make a binding decision; but unless and until the action of discipline is reversed by the State Board, it shall remain in effect.<span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Section 1 – Officers<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>The officers of this organization shall be President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. </span>The duties of each officer shall be those customarily associated with his or her respective office.<span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Section 2 – Board of Directors<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>The Board of Directors of this organization shall consist of the four constitutional officers and one (1) additional member. </span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:-.15pt'>The President, Vice President and a majority of the Board must be guide dog users or “between dogs”. </span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'> The term of each Board Member shall begin at the close of the meeting at which he or she is elected and qualified.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Board shall advise the President and shall have charge of the affairs of the organization between meetings. The Board shall meet at the call of the President or on written call signed by a majority of the Board members. A majority of the board must be present at a meeting to constitute a quorum to transact business. The board may be polled by telephone, electronic mail (e-mail), standard mail ballot, or any means that may become available on any question.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Section 3 – Elections<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>At the first annual meeting of this organization, the officers shall be elected to two-year terms, and the non-officer board member shall be elected to a one-year term. At the annual meeting of the following year, the non-officer board member shall be elected to two-year terms in the years that the officers are not elected.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Board of Directors shall be elected by a majority of the members of this organization present and voting at each annual meeting. The election process shall be that normally followed by the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey. <span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>There shall be no proxy voting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Section 4 – Vacancies</b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>If, for any reason, a position on the Board of Directors is vacated, the membership of the organization shall be informed as soon as possible. If the vacated office is not that of President, the President, with advice and consent of a majority of the remaining Board, shall determine whether or not to fill the vacancy by appointment. If the vacancy occurs within ten (10) months after the most recent election for that office, it may additionally be filled by special election at the subsequent annual meeting. Whatever decision has been made shall be transmitted to the membership of the organization within thirty (30) days after notification of the vacancy. The new Board member shall remain in office until the next regularly scheduled election for that office. If the office of President Is vacated, the Vice President shall immediately assume that office, and the vacancy of Vice President shall be addressed in the manner prescribed above.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>ARTICLE V - MEETINGS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:-.15pt'>Section 1 – Annual Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>The New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users shall hold its annual meeting at the time and place of the annual state convention of the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey. At least 20% of the membership of this organization and a majority of the Board of Directors must be present to constitute a quorum to transact business.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;line-height:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:-.15pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:-.15pt'>Section 2 – Special Meetings<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:-.15pt'>The President of this organization may call a special meeting, including a conference call, any time he, she or a majority of the Board of Directors, deems such action to be necessary. To call such a meeting, notice must be given to the members and to the Board of Directors at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting. </span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>At least 20% of the membership of this organization and a majority of the Board of Directors must be present to constitute a quorum to transact business.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:-.15pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>ARTICLE VI - COMMITTEES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;line-height:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:-.15pt'>The President may appoint such committees as he, she or the organization deems necessary. The President shall be an ex officio member of all committees of this organization except the nominating committee.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:-.15pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>ARTICLE VII – AFFILIATION</b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>The New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users shall be a division of the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey and an affiliate of the National Association of Guide Dog Users. This organization shall furnish to the NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEW JERSEY and the National Association of Guide Dog Users annually, on or before June 1, a list of names and addresses of its members and of its elected officers. At the same time, this organization shall also furnish to the NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEW JERSEY the portion of dues paid by each member owed to the state affiliate as stipulated in the NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEW JERSEY constitution; and shall furnish a detailed financial report for the past year upon request by the state president.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The constitutions and policies of the National Federation of the Blind, the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey and the National Association of Guide Dog Users are binding on this organization; and this organization shall actively participate in the programs of the NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, the NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEW JERSEY and the National Association of Guide Dog Users.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:-.15pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>ARTICLE VIII – FUNDS AND FINANCING</b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>The funds of this Organization shall be deposited in a bank to be selected by the Treasurer with the approval of the President. All financial transactions shall be discharged by check or other draft issued on the order of the President and signed by the Treasurer and, for emergency use only, the President of the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='color:black'>Funds collected by or in the name of this organization shall be used for expenses used by the New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users for outreach, seminars and other expenses which may be incurred. Expenses shall be as authorized by, and paid under the procedures established by the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>ARTICLE IX – DISSOLUTION<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>In the event of the dissolution of this Organization or if, for any reason, it ceases to be a division of the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey, its assets shall be given to the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey to be held in trust for a reorganized guide dog users’ organization within New Jersey. In the event that no such group is reorganized within a period of two (2) years from the date of dissolution, the assets become the property of the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"CG Times"'>If the dissolution of this organization should occur and if at that time neither the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey nor the National Federation of the Blind is a tax‑exempt organization under the provisions of the federal Internal Revenue Code or if the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey and the National Federation of the Blind have been dissolved, all assets of this organization shall be given to an organization with similar purposes which has received tax‑exempt certification from the federal Internal Revenue Service.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>The names “National Federation of the Blind”, “Federation of the Blind”, “National Association of Guide Dog Users”, “Association of Guide Dog Users” and any variant thereof are the property of the National Federation of the Blind; and if this organization ceases to be part of the National Federation of the Blind (for whatever reason), it shall forfeit the right to use the names “National Federation of the Blind”, “Federation of the Blind”, “National Association of Guide Dog Users”, “Association of Guide Dog Users” or any variant thereof.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>ARTICLE X – AMENDMENTS<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>This constitution may be amended by a two-thirds majority of the members present and voting at any annual meeting of this organization, provided it has been read at a previous annual or special meeting, and provided that it is approved by the Board of Directors of the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey and the Board of Directors of the National Association of Guide Dog Users.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:-.15pt'><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><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><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><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><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><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><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 [<a href="mailto:patriciaebel0302@comcast.net">mailto:patriciaebel0302@comcast.net</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, September 12, 2015 9:05 PM<br><b>To:</b> Lynn Reynolds (Legislation) (<a href="mailto:lhr1827@optonline.net">lhr1827@optonline.net</a>); <a href="mailto:annades@optonline.net">annades@optonline.net</a>; Alice Eaddy (<a href="mailto:cherio_alice@icloud.com">cherio_alice@icloud.com</a>); Joseph Braz (<a href="mailto:jbraz7@gmail.com">jbraz7@gmail.com</a>); Lester Cameron (<a href="mailto:underdogmj@comcast.net">underdogmj@comcast.net</a>); Tara M. Carty (<a href="mailto:sugarfreet@gmail.com">sugarfreet@gmail.com</a>); <a href="mailto:danfb@verizon.net">danfb@verizon.net</a>; Rick Fox (Membership) (<a href="mailto:richardfox1@comcast.net">richardfox1@comcast.net</a>); michael hamm (<a href="mailto:mbhrr15@gmail.com">mbhrr15@gmail.com</a>); <a href="mailto:Classemt@aol.com">Classemt@aol.com</a>; Vincent Chaney Jr. (<a href="mailto:vgc732@optonline.net">vgc732@optonline.net</a>); <a href="mailto:msc732@optonline.net">msc732@optonline.net</a>; <a href="mailto:suetillett@verizon.net">suetillett@verizon.net</a>; <a href="mailto:lydiakeller@comcast.net">lydiakeller@comcast.net</a>; Charles McKenna (<a href="mailto:cpatmckenna@gmail.com">cpatmckenna@gmail.com</a>); Brino Christina (<a href="mailto:princessregal@optonline.net">princessregal@optonline.net</a>); Jo Luland (<a href="mailto:joluland@verizon.net">joluland@verizon.net</a>); <a href="mailto:jluland@verizon.net">jluland@verizon.net</a>; Jonathan Goodman (<a href="mailto:j.goodman82@comcast.net">j.goodman82@comcast.net</a>); <a href="mailto:jtruehaft@verizon.net">jtruehaft@verizon.net</a><br><b>Cc:</b> New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users (<a href="mailto:njagdu@nfbnet.org">njagdu@nfbnet.org</a>); joe ruffalo (<a href="mailto:nfbnj1@verizon.net">nfbnj1@verizon.net</a>); <a href="mailto:jdhiggins3@verizon.net">jdhiggins3@verizon.net</a>; Ginger Kutsch (<a href="mailto:Ginger@ky2d.com">Ginger@ky2d.com</a>)<br><b>Subject:</b> Tupper Wear fund raiser post poned until Monday<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Hello Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>We will begin our Tupper Wear fund raiser on Monday rather than today. I was working with our consultant for a while today making sure that the fund raiser is easy going for all: by Monday we will be ready to rock and roll!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Have a fabulous rest of the weekend everybody!<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'>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><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><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><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><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><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><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><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 [<a href="mailto:patriciaebel0302@comcast.net">mailto:patriciaebel0302@comcast.net</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, September 09, 2015 10:08 AM<br><b>To:</b> Lynn Reynolds (Legislation) (<a href="mailto:lhr1827@optonline.net">lhr1827@optonline.net</a>); <a href="mailto:annades@optonline.net">annades@optonline.net</a>; Alice Eaddy (<a href="mailto:cherio_alice@icloud.com">cherio_alice@icloud.com</a>); Joseph Braz (<a href="mailto:jbraz7@gmail.com">jbraz7@gmail.com</a>); Lester Cameron (<a href="mailto:underdogmj@comcast.net">underdogmj@comcast.net</a>); Tara M. Carty (<a href="mailto:sugarfreet@gmail.com">sugarfreet@gmail.com</a>); <a href="mailto:danfb@verizon.net">danfb@verizon.net</a>; Rick Fox (Membership) (<a href="mailto:richardfox1@comcast.net">richardfox1@comcast.net</a>); michael hamm (<a href="mailto:mbhrr15@gmail.com">mbhrr15@gmail.com</a>); <a href="mailto:Classemt@aol.com">Classemt@aol.com</a>; Vincent Chaney Jr. (<a href="mailto:vgc732@optonline.net">vgc732@optonline.net</a>); <a href="mailto:msc732@optonline.net">msc732@optonline.net</a>; <a href="mailto:suetillett@verizon.net">suetillett@verizon.net</a>; <a href="mailto:lydiakeller@comcast.net">lydiakeller@comcast.net</a>; Charles McKenna (<a href="mailto:cpatmckenna@gmail.com">cpatmckenna@gmail.com</a>); Brino Christina (<a href="mailto:princessregal@optonline.net">princessregal@optonline.net</a>); Jo Luland (<a href="mailto:joluland@verizon.net">joluland@verizon.net</a>); <a href="mailto:jluland@verizon.net">jluland@verizon.net</a>; Jonathan Goodman (<a href="mailto:j.goodman82@comcast.net">j.goodman82@comcast.net</a>); <a href="mailto:jtruehaft@verizon.net">jtruehaft@verizon.net</a><br><b>Cc:</b> New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users (<a href="mailto:njagdu@nfbnet.org">njagdu@nfbnet.org</a>); joe ruffalo (<a href="mailto:nfbnj1@verizon.net">nfbnj1@verizon.net</a>); <a href="mailto:jdhiggins3@verizon.net">jdhiggins3@verizon.net</a>; Ginger Kutsch (<a href="mailto:Ginger@ky2d.com">Ginger@ky2d.com</a>)<br><b>Subject:</b> A great addition to our division<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I would just like to let everyone know the great news regarding Anna: she was matched with a little yellow lab named Fiona! It sounds like they are doing fine but we all know how emotionally and physically exhausting training with a new dog can be.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I will let you guys know if I hear anything else.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Anna we are so very happy for you!<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><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 [<a href="mailto:patriciaebel0302@comcast.net">mailto:patriciaebel0302@comcast.net</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, September 07, 2015 8:06 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:patriciaebel0302@comcast.net">patriciaebel0302@comcast.net</a>; Lynn Reynolds (Legislation) (<a href="mailto:lhr1827@optonline.net">lhr1827@optonline.net</a>); <a href="mailto:annades@optonline.net">annades@optonline.net</a>; Alice Eaddy (<a href="mailto:cherio_alice@icloud.com">cherio_alice@icloud.com</a>); Joseph Braz (<a href="mailto:jbraz7@gmail.com">jbraz7@gmail.com</a>); Lester Cameron (<a href="mailto:underdogmj@comcast.net">underdogmj@comcast.net</a>); Tara M. Carty (<a href="mailto:sugarfreet@gmail.com">sugarfreet@gmail.com</a>); <a href="mailto:danfb@verizon.net">danfb@verizon.net</a>; Rick Fox (Membership) (<a href="mailto:richardfox1@comcast.net">richardfox1@comcast.net</a>); michael hamm (<a href="mailto:mbhrr15@gmail.com">mbhrr15@gmail.com</a>); <a href="mailto:Classemt@aol.com">Classemt@aol.com</a>; Vincent Chaney Jr. (<a href="mailto:vgc732@optonline.net">vgc732@optonline.net</a>); <a href="mailto:msc732@optonline.net">msc732@optonline.net</a>; <a href="mailto:suetillett@verizon.net">suetillett@verizon.net</a>; <a href="mailto:lydiakeller@comcast.net">lydiakeller@comcast.net</a>; Charles McKenna (<a href="mailto:cpatmckenna@gmail.com">cpatmckenna@gmail.com</a>); Brino Christina (<a href="mailto:princessregal@optonline.net">princessregal@optonline.net</a>); Jo Luland (<a href="mailto:joluland@verizon.net">joluland@verizon.net</a>); <a href="mailto:jluland@verizon.net">jluland@verizon.net</a>; Jonathan Goodman (<a href="mailto:j.goodman82@comcast.net">j.goodman82@comcast.net</a>); <a href="mailto:jtruehaft@verizon.net">jtruehaft@verizon.net</a><br><b>Cc:</b> New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users (<a href="mailto:njagdu@nfbnet.org">njagdu@nfbnet.org</a>); joe ruffalo (<a href="mailto:nfbnj1@verizon.net">nfbnj1@verizon.net</a>); <a href="mailto:jdhiggins3@verizon.net">jdhiggins3@verizon.net</a>; Ginger Kutsch (<a href="mailto:Ginger@ky2d.com">Ginger@ky2d.com</a>)<br><b>Subject:</b> NJAGDU September 17th agenda and minutes from July meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><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, September 17<sup>th</sup> at 7:30 pm will be our next meeting for the guide dog division. This is going to be an important meeting so I really hope you all can attend.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please read the minutes that are below and the agenda will follow. Please respond to me before 9/17 with your availability!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The call in number and code is as follows:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(712) 432-0180 and the code is 460994 pound.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><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'> July 27, 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'>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'>Christina Brino</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'>Dan Fachini</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'>Jonathan Goodman</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'>Douglas Boule (Seeing Eye speaker)</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'>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 7:04 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><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'>3.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>The minutes were sent out by Alice: Dan moved to accept the minutes as read Lynn 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><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'>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 June 30 $535. There was a $100 Bell donation leaving a balance of $535. To date the $100 has not been cashed, but the debt amount included as an anticipated expenditure. Dan 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><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'>5.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>Trish introduced the guest speaker Douglas Boule who will discuss control issues and can include Q&A in general answers not school specific. Members were asked their dogs names and schools: Alice- Wanda -Freedom Guide Dog, Les-MJ -Seeing Eye, Christine-Autumn, Jonathan- Teddy-Seeing Eye, Joe Braz-Patsy-Seeing Eye, Pat McKenna-Garcia- Seeing eye, Dan- Maddie Seeing Eye, Lynn- in between dogs. Douglas stated that the effect of discipline is to stop the dog from doing what he/she wants and to refocus their attention. Your dog will do what you want and be the best that he/she can be with proper correction to stop bad behavior now. For example, with sniffing: will your correction prevent the behavior in the next event it depends on the dogs’ frame of thinking. If He/she remembers the first correction and in its mind thinks I got corrected ….corrections must be consistent in order to be effective. Pat asked about the poodle program for applicants and grads that are allergic to dogs. Answer in the past Boxers were used but they were prone to cancer and had a short life span. It was determined that it was best to keep the program small. Christina regarding an over excited dog on exiting a car or bus crying due to wanting to go. Doug suggested using the gentle leader to make it easier to work on the issue. Leave the big snap on the choke collar small snap on the leash this makes your handling easier and effective for the dog. Jonathan will show Alice at a later date. Use it consistently every trip for a week then 9 of 10, 8 of 10 etc., have it in your pocket. Dan Maddie jumps up on counter. Doug leash her in the house, use a baby gate and/or put a small metal bell on her collar or crate her if need be. You could also spray water from a spray bottle (kept in the kitchen) in his/her face if they jump on the counter. Trisha do our dogs know that we can’t see answer maybe they do know the limits of what they can get away with. Play with them as much as you work. Dog that pulls answer pull hard use the steady command. Stop, put them at sit and then repeat the forward command or turn around and make them start over. Also remember to reward them when they do things right. They get paid by praise. Trisha one thing that we do with our dogs to be proactive when going to events and spreading the word about other dog owners controlling their dogs we must spread awareness via flyers.</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='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>6.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Dog fest to be held October 11<sup>th</sup> in Edison update Trisha: they wanted $s for a table for literature. Ask if we can have a donation bucket. Trisha we are not allowed to use treasury funds to donate to other non profits organizations, perhaps we can get the fee waved due to a conflict of interest with our divisions’ by laws.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Petco fundraiser we are still waiting for documentation and PetSmart does not allow fundraising in front of their store; what about Shoprite having donations and literature?</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='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>7.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>State convention- Trisha, Jerilyn (fundraising committee) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Make sure to reserve your hotel room at the Manahawkin Holiday Inn for our state convention taking place November 6</span><sup><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>th</span></sup><span style='color:black'> through 8</span><sup><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>th</span></sup><span style='color:black'>, with pre-convention events taking place on November 5</span><sup><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>th</span></sup><span style='color:black'>. The block of rooms will expire on October 10</span><sup><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>th</span></sup><span style='color:black'> or 11</span><sup><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>th</span></sup><span style='color:black'>. To make your reservations, call 1-609-481-6100 and provide the code of NFB. They will need a credit card to hold the room, but the card isn’t charged until you arrive at convention. If you can’t attend at the last minute, contact Joe Ruffalo (973-743-0075 or</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="mailto:nfbnj1@verizon.net" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#0563C1'>nfbnj1@verizon.net</span></a></span><span style='color:black'>) and he will find someone to take your room.</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'>Joe will be working on the agenda after national convention. If you have any agenda ideas, please send to Joe at 973-743-0075 or </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="mailto:nfbnj1@verizon.net" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#0563C1'>nfbnj1@verizon.net</span></a></span><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='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'>A. Who is attending? Poll: Les, Lynn, Jerilyn, Alice, Michael and Lydia B. Very quick update on dog relief area-Michael. C. Snacks we are selling and who might be division volunteers. D. very quick over view of our NJAGDU activities for Friday evening. Q&A game show style for audience participation. <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='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>8.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> New Business- open Tupperware online Trisha will send more information via email<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='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>9.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> Old business-Trisha- Dinner Thursday night would require reserving a table for 12 in advance.<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'>10.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> Adjournment the</span><span style='color:black'> next meeting: there will be no August meeting a September date will be determined. Lynn made a motion to adjourn, Les seconded and all were in favor at 8:38 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'> </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='color:black'>NFB NJAGDU</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><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>*********************<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>AGENDA<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='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:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='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:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='color:black'> Minutes – 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:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='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:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='color:black'>. Tupperwear Fundraiser – 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:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='color:black'> Nominating committee for November elections– 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:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>7.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='color:black'>Convention – Trisha a. Thursday night dinner B. Fundraising and snack packs, Jerilyn and Trisha C. Friday night activities D. Guide dog relief area michael </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:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>8.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='color:black'> NAGDU update – 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:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='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'> New Business<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='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'> Old Business a. Dog fest <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='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'> Adjournment<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><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> <o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>