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<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 Wednesday
night, please read through it. It will not take long at all!
Thanks for your cooperation.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><A
name=OLE_LINK6></A><A name=OLE_LINK7><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">CONSTITUTION<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></A></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">New
Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><B><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Proposed</SPAN></B><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><I><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">(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-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: black">ARTICLE I -
NAME</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><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 style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal 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 style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal 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 style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">ARTICLE III –
MEMBERSHIP<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.15pt">Section
1 – Active Members<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt" class=MsoNormal><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: -0.15pt">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 style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><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 style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.15pt">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 style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-line-height-alt: 12.0pt"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.15pt; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.15pt">Section
3 – Disciplinary</SPAN></B><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"> Action</SPAN></B><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><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 style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal 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 style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt" class=MsoNormal><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 style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: black"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: black">Section 2 – Board
of Directors<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt" class=MsoNormal><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: -0.15pt">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 style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in" class=MsoNormal><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 style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in" class=MsoNormal><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 style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><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 style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: black">ARTICLE V -
MEETINGS<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: black"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.15pt">Section
1 – Annual Meeting<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: black">The New Jersey
Association of Guide Dog Users </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: black">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 style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.15pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.15pt">Section
2 – Special Meetings<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.15pt">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 style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.15pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt" class=MsoNormal
align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">ARTICLE
VI - COMMITTEES<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.15pt">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 style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.15pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><B>ARTICLE VII –
AFFILIATION</B><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal
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 style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.15pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal 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 style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal
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 style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in" class=MsoNormal><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 style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><B>ARTICLE IX –
DISSOLUTION<o:p></o:p></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal
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 style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt" class=MsoNormal><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>
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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>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><B>ARTICLE X –
AMENDMENTS<o:p></o:p></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal
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>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.15pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">From:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> Patricia Ebel
[mailto:patriciaebel0302@comcast.net] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, September 12,
2015 9:05 PM<BR><B>To:</B> Lynn Reynolds (Legislation)
(lhr1827@optonline.net); annades@optonline.net; Alice Eaddy
(cherio_alice@icloud.com); Joseph Braz (jbraz7@gmail.com); Lester Cameron
(underdogmj@comcast.net); Tara M. Carty (sugarfreet@gmail.com);
danfb@verizon.net; Rick Fox (Membership) (richardfox1@comcast.net); michael
hamm (mbhrr15@gmail.com); Classemt@aol.com; Vincent Chaney Jr.
(vgc732@optonline.net); msc732@optonline.net; suetillett@verizon.net;
lydiakeller@comcast.net; Charles McKenna (cpatmckenna@gmail.com); Brino
Christina (princessregal@optonline.net); Jo Luland (joluland@verizon.net);
jluland@verizon.net; Jonathan Goodman (j.goodman82@comcast.net);
jtruehaft@verizon.net<BR><B>Cc:</B> New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users
(njagdu@nfbnet.org); joe ruffalo (nfbnj1@verizon.net); jdhiggins3@verizon.net;
Ginger Kutsch (Ginger@ky2d.com)<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>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">From:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> 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>
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<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>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">From:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> 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>
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<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>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><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-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black">New Jersey Association of Guide
Dog Users</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black"> July 27, 2015</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">1.</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Roll Call</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Trish Ebel. NFBNJ NJAGDU
President</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Alice Eaddy,
Secretary</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Jerilyn Higgins </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Les Cameron</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Lynn Reynolds</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Joe Braz</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Christina Brino</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Pat McKenna</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Dan Fachini</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Jonathan Goodman</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Douglas Boule (Seeing Eye
speaker)</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">2.</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Call to order the meeting was called to
order at 7:04 p.m. Trisha </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">3.</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</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-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">4.</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</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-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">5.</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</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-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">6.</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">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-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">7.</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">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="COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">th</SPAN></SUP><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"> through 8</SPAN><SUP><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">th</SPAN></SUP><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">, with pre-convention events taking place on November
5</SPAN><SUP><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">th</SPAN></SUP><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">. The block of rooms will expire on October
10</SPAN><SUP><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">th</SPAN></SUP><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"> or 11</SPAN><SUP><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">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-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><A
href="mailto:nfbnj1@verizon.net" target=_blank><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #0563c1; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">nfbnj1@verizon.net</SPAN></A></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">) and he will find someone to take your room.</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><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-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><A
href="mailto:nfbnj1@verizon.net" target=_blank><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #0563c1; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">nfbnj1@verizon.net</SPAN></A></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">.</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">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-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">8.</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> New
Business- open Tupperware online Trisha will send more information via
email<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">9.</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> 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-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">10.</SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> 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-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Respectfully
submitted,</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black"> Alice Eaddy,
Secretary</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black">NFB NJAGDU</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> <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 style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"
class=MsoListParagraph><![if !supportLists]><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">1.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN style="COLOR: black"> Call to order
– Trisha</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"
class=MsoListParagraph><![if !supportLists]><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">2.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN style="COLOR: black"> Roll
call – Alice</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"
class=MsoListParagraph><![if !supportLists]><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">3.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN style="COLOR: black"> Minutes
– Alice</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"
class=MsoListParagraph><![if !supportLists]><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">4.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN style="COLOR: black"> Treasury
report – Lynn</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"
class=MsoListParagraph><![if !supportLists]><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">5.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN style="COLOR: black">. Tupperwear
Fundraiser – Trisha</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"
class=MsoListParagraph><![if !supportLists]><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">6.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"> Nominating committee for November elections–
Lynn</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"
class=MsoListParagraph><![if !supportLists]><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">7.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt '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-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"
class=MsoListParagraph><![if !supportLists]><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">8.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN style="COLOR: black"> NAGDU
update – Alice</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"
class=MsoListParagraph><![if !supportLists]><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">9.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> New
Business<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"
class=MsoListParagraph><![if !supportLists]><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">10.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> Old
Business a. Dog fest <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"
class=MsoListParagraph><![if !supportLists]><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">11.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> Adjournment<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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class=MsoNormal>
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