[Nfbofnc] FW: Creating a Guide dog division in North Carolina

Tue Jul 22 21:00:44 UTC 2014

Hi Federation family

My name is Ashley Coleman, and I'm interested in starting a Guide Dog 
users division inNorth Carolina. As Mr. Ray said in his email, I would 
love to have help from people who are interested in starting this 
division. If you have questions, feel free to email or call me. My phone 
number is 910-549-9306. My email address is amc05111 at gmail.com

Have a wonderful day
Ashley Coleman
Phone: 910-549-9306
Email: amc05111 at gmail.com

On 7/19/2014 10:31 AM, Gary Ray via Nfbofnc wrote:
> NC Guide Dog Users:
>
> Ashley Coleman is looking into starting a Guide Dog Division in NC.  See the
> email below for more info on getting a Davison started.  I am sure she would
> love some help.  I think her email is amc05111 at gmail.com.  Let her know of
> your interest.
>
> Cheers!
>
> gary
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Marion Gwizdala [mailto:blind411 at verizon.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 4:51 PM
> To: 'Ashley and Landon Coleman'
> Cc: ghraynfbofnc at charter.net
> Subject: RE: Creating a Guide dog devision in North Carolina
>
> Ashley,\
> 	Thank you very much for your interest in forming an affiliate
> division of the National Association of Guide Dog Users inNorth Carolina. I
> hope this message will answer some of your questions about how to organize
> such a division and, perhaps, raise a few more!
>      the first thing you need to do is talk this over with Gary Ray. I have
> spoken with Gary about this in the past and I know he is very open to such
> an effort; however, he needs to know of your interest in order to offer you
> some ideas of his own. I have copied this message to him as my commitment to
> effective communication.
>      The next thing I generally suggest is that you begin by getting as many
> guide dog users and others interested in guide dog issues together and form
> a Guide Dog Users' Committee for the affiliate. this committee is usually an
> open committee , meaning that anyone who wishes to join may do so. Though it
> will be up to Mr. Ray as to how to structure this committee (our
> constitutions give this authority to the president), most affiliates allow
> the committee to elect its own chair, scribe (or secretary), and, if needed,
> a treasurer. The responsibility of this committee is to identify issues that
> need work and create initiatives to resolve these issues, develop a
> constitution (NAGDU has a Model Constitution to help guide you in doing this
> and the NAGDU Board will be involved), and grow the membership. The
> committee can be organized at any time, but I suggest that you give it at
> least the one-year period from your next convention to the following. We are
> very motivated to work with you on this, as we have committed to Kevan
> Worley to do such a thing during our 75 Days of Action. When is your next
> convention?
> 	It is also very helpful to have some initiatives on which to focus
> so that members see the need for such an organization. Examples of such
> initiatives are bringing state laws into parity with federal law,
> criminalizing discrimination against the disabled, specifically guide dog
> users, enhancing awareness of the civil rights of guide dog users,
> advocating for those who face discrimination, and conducting outreach to
> schools and civic organizations about guide dog related issues. I know there
> are some issues with the current North Carolina law that could create
> problems, such as the requirement for registration or certification of a
> service animal under 168-4.3 of N.C. law which is not congruent with Federal
> regulations. I would be happy to help you clarify other initiatives, if you
> like.,
>      I also want to encourage you to invite others in North Carolina to join
> the NAGDU discussion list. You can do so by directing them to our website
>   
> HTTP://WWW.NAGDU.ORG
>
> clicking on the "Join the NAGDU discussion list" link, and completing the
> subscription form. You may also want to send a message to the list to see if
> there are any other users on the list from North Carolina. I will check our
> membership rolls and other lists.    We also have a NAGDU Leadership list on
> NFBNET which is by invitation only and I will make sure you are included on
> it. Any suggestions for others who should be aded would be greatly
> appreciated.
>      I hope this information is helpful to you. If you have any further
> questions, please feel free to write or call me. My contact information is
> below my signature.
>   
> Fraternally yours,
> Marion Gwizdala, President
> National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU) National Federation of the
> Blind
> 813-626-2789
> President at NAGDU.ORG
> HTTP://WWW.NAGDU.ORG
>
>
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Thank you
Ashley Coleman
Phone: 910-549-9306.
Email: amc05111 at gmail.com

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