[VAGDU] Mobilizing the Division

[Jessica Diaz]

Hello,
I can do any day except Thursdays. Also as an FYI, in Feb. I will be
getting my new guide at GEB.
Jessica Diaz

On 1/10/18, Robert Parsons via VAGDU <vagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Good Morning Handlers
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> I know that this line has been a bit dormant since its activation and I do
> apologize for that. I wanted to discuss a few things with our members to
> assure that we are still on the same page.
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> During our meeting at state convention, we discussed a multitude of
> different areas that we wanted the division to focus on in addition to
> legislative efforts on the state and national level. The consensus of the
> group was to allow time for our current President to decide how active he
> would be in executing these items. At this point, the quarterly wait time
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> close to expiration and the beginning of our activity is upon us. The first
> item I would like to incorporate is beginning the quarterly conference
> calls. Please take time to reply to this thread with a date for the
> quarterly conference call this month. I can generate a number and access
> code once this is determined.
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> At this call, we can further discuss:
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> 1.	The effectiveness of our leadership.
> 2.	Division programs and bylaws.
> 3.	Upcoming national efforts for guide dog legislation.
> 4.	The possibility of a guest speaker from the National Association of
> Guide Dog Users.
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> Remember, please hit "reply all" when answering so that we all can read
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> response.
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> All the Best
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> Robert E. Parsons Jr.
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> President, Richmond Chapter
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> President, Virginia Association of Blind Students
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> Secretary, Virginia Association of Guide Dog Users
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> National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
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> President, French Club
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> Secretary, Caribbean American Student Alliance
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> Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society '15
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> Randolph Macon College '18
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> Phone: 804 801 7674
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> "Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglass
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