[VAGDU] Mobilizing the Division

[Jessica Diaz]

Robert,
I can't do Thurs. Sorry if my message was not clear. I am available
any other day. Usually around 8 works fine for me.
Jess

On 1/10/18, Robert Parsons <rob.parso3389 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> 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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