[VAGDU] Mobilizing the Division

[Robert Parsons]

Jessica 


Thank you for this information. I'm sure that Thursdays can work. If I don't hear anything from anyone else, we can look at having the call on Thursday, January 25. Is there a time that works for you? 

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> On Jan 10, 2018, at 10:37 AM, Jessica Diaz <savedbygrace0421 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 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
>> is
>> 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.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> At this call, we can further discuss:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> Remember, please hit "reply all" when answering so that we all can read
>> your
>> response.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> All the Best
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Robert E. Parsons Jr.
>> 
>> President, Richmond Chapter
>> 
>> President, Virginia Association of Blind Students
>> 
>> Secretary, Virginia Association of Guide Dog Users
>> 
>> National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
>> 
>> President, French Club
>> 
>> Secretary, Caribbean American Student Alliance
>> 
>> Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society '15
>> 
>> Randolph Macon College '18
>> 
>> Phone: 804 801 7674
>> 
>> "Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglass
>> 
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