[VAGDU] Mobilizing the Division

[Robert Parsons]

Ok no problem. Let me see what happens. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 10, 2018, at 1:09 PM, Jessica Diaz <savedbygrace0421 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>