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<p>For those not on nagdu lists.</p>
<p>See below.</p>
<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">Shane Popplestone
Member, NFB Committee on Federation Web Coordination
Communications committee, NFB of Ohio
Legislative committee, NFB of Ohio
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:spopplestone.nfb@gmail.com">spopplestone.nfb@gmail.com</a>
234-716-2208
You can live the life you want!</pre>
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<td>[NAGDU-Discuss] Announcing NAGDU at this year's National
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<td>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:51:31 -0500</td>
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<td>Stacie Gallegos <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:sgallegos@nagdu.org"><sgallegos@nagdu.org></a></td>
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<td><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:announce@nagdu.org">announce@nagdu.org</a>, NAGDU Discussion List
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:discuss@nagdu.org"><discuss@nagdu.org></a></td>
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from the National Association of Guide Dog Users, Please forward
this email wherever appropriate. We hope this email finds
everyone doing well. We hope you are as excited about the
upcoming national convention as we are. It is hard to believe
that the convention is a little less than one month away. Please
be sure to read this email in its entirety, as it contains
valuable information. For easier navigation, the information is
separated by headings. As always, if you have any questions,
email <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:board@nagdu.org">board@nagdu.org</a>.</p>
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find the latest information about the NFB National Convention,
visit <a href="https://www.nfb.org/convention"
style="print-color-adjust: exact; color: rgb(65, 131, 196); margin-top: 0px;"
moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://www.nfb.org/convention</a>.</li>
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find the latest information about NAGDU at the NFB national
convention, visit <a
href="https://nagdu.org/national-convention"
style="print-color-adjust: exact; color: rgb(65, 131, 196); margin-top: 0px;"
moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://nagdu.org/national-convention</a>.</li>
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Town Hall</h2>
<p
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is hosting a town hall for guide dog users who will be attending
this year\u2019s National Convention. Whether you are a seasoned
convention attendee, or this is your first convention, this will
be a fantastic opportunity to learn about tips and tricks to
make your convention experience smooth for you and your guide
dog. The town hall will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at
8 PM CT, on Zoom.</p>
<h3
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Information for the Town Hall</h3>
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here: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84589753173"
style="print-color-adjust: exact; color: rgb(65, 131, 196); margin-top: 0px;"
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style="print-color-adjust: exact; margin: 0px; word-break: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;">Meeting
ID: 845 8975 3173</li>
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tap mobile: +13462487799,,84589753173# </li>
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dial: +1 346 248 7799, then enter the meeting ID</li>
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style="print-color-adjust: exact; margin: 20px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; cursor: text; position: relative; font-size: 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); color: black; font-family: Helvetica, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">NAGDU
Meetings at Convention</h2>
<p
style="print-color-adjust: exact; margin: 15px 0px; word-break: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">NAGDU
will host two meetings at this year\u2019s National Convention.</p>
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<li
style="print-color-adjust: exact; margin: 0px; word-break: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;">NAGDU
Annual Seminar: Friday, July 3, 2026, 1PM-5PM CT \u2013 The first
hour is for registration and networking, and the seminar will
begin at 2PM.
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style="print-color-adjust: exact; margin: 0px; word-break: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;">Location:
JW Marriott Austin Room 205. The seminar will also be
streamed on Zoom.</li>
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Annual Business Meeting: Sunday, July 5, 2026, 4PM-8PM CT \u2013
The first hour is for registration and networking, and the
meeting will begin at 5PM.
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<li
style="print-color-adjust: exact; margin: 0px; word-break: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;">Location:
JW Marriott Austin, Room 201. The annual meeting will also
be streamed on Zoom.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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Information for the Seminar and Business Meetings</h3>
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here: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84589753173"
style="print-color-adjust: exact; color: rgb(65, 131, 196); margin-top: 0px;"
moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84589753173</a></li>
<li
style="print-color-adjust: exact; margin: 0px; word-break: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;">Meeting
ID: 845 8975 3173</li>
<li
style="print-color-adjust: exact; margin: 0px; word-break: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;">One
tap mobile: +13462487799,,84589753173# </li>
<li
style="print-color-adjust: exact; margin: 0px; word-break: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;">Landline
dial: +1 346 248 7799, then enter the meeting ID</li>
</ul>
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style="print-color-adjust: exact; margin: 20px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; cursor: text; position: relative; font-size: 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); color: black; font-family: Helvetica, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Register
for the NAGDU Annual Meetings</h2>
<p
style="print-color-adjust: exact; margin: 15px 0px; word-break: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Registration
is officially open for this year's NAGDU Meetings.. Registration
is free, and those who register ahead of time will be eligible
for door prizes. To register, visit the <a
href="https://nagdu.org/national-convention"
style="print-color-adjust: exact; color: rgb(65, 131, 196);"
moz-do-not-send="true">NAGDU NFB Convention page</a>. The
agendas for both meetings will be coming soon.</p>
<h2
style="print-color-adjust: exact; margin: 20px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; cursor: text; position: relative; font-size: 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); color: black; font-family: Helvetica, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">DOG
Relief Area</h2>
<p
style="print-color-adjust: exact; margin: 15px 0px; word-break: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Once
again, NAGDU will be overseeing the maintenance of the dog
relief area during this year\u2019s convention. We have hired <a
href="https://www.nodoody.com/"
style="print-color-adjust: exact; color: rgb(65, 131, 196);"
moz-do-not-send="true">No Doody Pet Waste Removal</a> to
maintain the relief areas at the JW Marriott and the Austin
Marriott Down town. If you were at the national convention in
2022 or 2025 in New Orleans, you will be familiar with No Doody.
The relief areas will be available from Friday, July 3, 2026,
until the morning of Thursday, July 9, 2026. The dog relief
areas at both hotels will be cleaned twice each day. A note to
all guide dog users: <strong style="print-color-adjust: exact;">PLEASE
DO YOUR PART AND PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOGS!</strong> We realize
that sometimes we are caught empty-handed when something
unexpected needs to be picked up. To help with this, there will
be pick-up bags available for anyone who needs them.</p>
<h2
style="print-color-adjust: exact; margin: 20px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; cursor: text; position: relative; font-size: 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); color: black; font-family: Helvetica, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Donations
for Dog Relief area</h2>
<p
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would like to extend a special thank you to Kevan Worley of
Worley Enterprises for his generous donation of funds to cover
the cost of this year\u2019s dog relief area. This is an on-going
effort. For anyone interested in donating funds for next year\u2019s
dog relief area, you can do this electronically by PayPal, Cash
App, or Zelle using <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:treasurer@nagdu.org">treasurer@nagdu.org</a>. We will also be happy
to accept donations during both of the NAGDU meetings at
convention.</p>
<h2
style="print-color-adjust: exact; margin: 20px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; cursor: text; position: relative; font-size: 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); color: black; font-family: Helvetica, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">NAGDU
Goodie Bags</h2>
<p
style="print-color-adjust: exact; margin: 15px 0px; word-break: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">There
have been several requests for the ever-popular NAGDU goodie
bags. You asked, and we listened. Once again, we will have these
popular bags available for purchase. Each bag contains a roll of
lavender scented pick up bags, travel hand sanitizer, a tasty
dental treat for your guide dog, and a NAGDU fanny pack, (while
supplies last). Each bag costs $10. Goodie bags will be
available for purchased during the NAGDU Seminar and the NAGDU
Business Meetings.</p>
<h2
style="print-color-adjust: exact; margin: 20px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; cursor: text; position: relative; font-size: 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); color: black; font-family: Helvetica, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Door
Prizes at this year's Convention</h2>
<p
style="print-color-adjust: exact; margin: 15px 0px; word-break: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">In
keeping with tradition, for those who pre-register for the NAGDU
Meetings at Convention, you will be eligible for door prize
drawings. We invite anyone who is interested in donating door
prizes for this year's Convention to please email me at
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:sgallegos@nagdu.org">sgallegos@nagdu.org</a> with your prize donation. We will also be
accepting door prizes at each of the NAGDU Meetings.</p>
<h2
style="print-color-adjust: exact; margin: 20px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; cursor: text; position: relative; font-size: 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); color: black; font-family: Helvetica, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">NAGDU
Membership and Paying your NAGDU Dues</h2>
<p
style="print-color-adjust: exact; margin: 15px 0px; word-break: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Once
again, we will collect membership dues during the Annual Seminar
and also at the annual Business meetings. Dues are $5 per person
per calendar year. This means that if you pay membership dues at
convention, your NAGDU Membership is good through December 31 of
this year. If you belong to an affiliate guide dog user
division, you are recognized as a member of NAGDU. Allll
affiliate guide dog user divisions should have sent your active
membership rosters to Jessica Snyder, NAGDU's membership
coordinator by May 31. If you have not already done this, we are
requesting for all membership rosters to be submitted by June
30, 2026. Individuals must have their dues paid by July 3,
2026,by 11:59 PM CT in order to be eligible to vote in this
year's elections. The elections will be held during the ANnual
Business Meeting. Dues can be paid using Zelle or Paypal using
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:treasurer@nagdu.org">treasurer@nagdu.org</a>. If you wish to pay by check, Please email
Jessica Snyder at <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:treasurer@nagdu.org">treasurer@nagdu.org</a> to get instructions and
the address where checks can be sent.</p>
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\u2014<br>
Stacie Gallegos / Secretary<br>
National Association of Guide Dog Users<br>
<a href="http://www.nagdu.org" moz-do-not-send="true">www.nagdu.org</a>.
|. <a href="http://www.nfb.org" moz-do-not-send="true">www.nfb.org</a><br>
(346) 439-7444 | <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:SGallegos@nagdu.org">SGallegos@nagdu.org</a><br>
\u201cYou can live the life you want. Blindness is not what
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