[NJAGDU] FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] National Association of Guide Dog Users Annual Business Meeting, Sunday, July 5, 4 - 8 PM, Room 201

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Here is the Zoom info and agenda for Sunday's NAGDU business meeting at our
national convention.  It will run from 6:00-9:00 PM Eastern.

Tracy

 

 

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Annual Business Meeting, Sunday, July 5, 4 - 8 PM, Room 201

 

National Association of Guide Dog Users, Inc.

2026 Annual Business Meeting Agenda

National Federation of the Blind Convention: Austin, Texas

 

Date:  Sunday, July 5, 2026
Time:

*	4:00 - 5:00 PM: Onsite registration and networking
*	5:00 - 8:00 PM: Business meeting
All times Central.

 

Location:

JW Marriott, Austin, Texas, Room 201.

 

Zoom Information

Meeting ID: 845 8975 3173

Direct-connect: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84589753173

One-tap Mobile: +13462487799,,84589753173#

Landline: (346) 248-7799 followed by 845 8975 3173 followed by #

Find your local number: Zoom Local Numbers
<https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbFXSS6xc4> 

 

Inclusivity, Diversity, and Code of Conduct

We are committed to providing a welcoming, safe, and healthy environment for
everyone. Thank you for cultivating an atmosphere of mutual respect in which
participants from diverse backgrounds can learn, network, and share with
each other. We are committed to diversity, equity, and the free expression
of ideas. These principles have been outlined in our Code of Conduct
<https://nfb.org/codeofconduct> .

 

4:00 - 4:55: Onsite registration and networking

Attendees are cordially invited to join fellow guide dog users, companions
of guide dog users, and all individuals connected with the guide dog user
community for pre-registration in a relaxed atmosphere. This informal
session precedes the commencement of the official business meeting and
offers an opportunity for networking and camaraderie. Interested
participants are encouraged to register on-site to qualify for a chance to
win door prizes.

 

5:00 - 5:25: NAGDU business meeting introductory comments, rollcall, and
reports

*	Call meeting to order: Raul Gallegos, President, National
Association of Guide Dog Users
*	NFB Pledge: Kevan Worley
*	Rollcall: Stacie Gallegos, Secretary

*	Welcome and Opening Remarks: Raul Gallegos
*	Meeting logistics: Steve Cook, NAGDU Board Member

*	Secretary's report: Stacie Gallegos

*	Treasurer's report: Jessica Snyder

 

5:25 - 5:40: Elections

*	Read nomination report: Al Elia
*	Elect President (2-year term): Currently held by Raul Gallegos,
Texas
*	Elect Secretary (2-year term): Currently held by Stacie Gallegos,
Texas
*	Elect First Board Position (2-year term): Currently held by Steve
Cook, South Carolina
*	Elect Third Board Position (2-year term): Currently held by Robert
Stigile, California

 

5:40 - 6:00: Advocacy/Legal Updates

*	General advocacy and legal updates concerning guide dog users:
Albert Elia, Senior Attorney at Disability Law United and NAGDU Vice
President

 

6:00 - 6:10: NAGDU Unleashed

*	Learn about NAGDU's newest form of communication: Steve Cook

 

6:10 - 6:20: Membership

*	A discussion about what it means to be a NAGDU member: Stacie
Gallegos

 

6:20 - 6:50: Annual Reports

*	NAGDU Annual Report: Raul Gallegos
*	State Affiliate and Committee Guide Dog User Division Annual
Reports: Various Representatives

 

6:50 - 7:00: Final Comments & Adjournment

*	Final comments: NAGDU Board

*	Adjourn




 

NAGDU Sponsors

The National Association of Guide Dog Users would like to thank the various
individual members for their contributions. These contributions help with
door prizes and dog relief maintenance.

This year, the convention dog relief services were donated by Kevan Worley
from Worley Enterprises.

 

Contact and Participation With NAGDU

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