[Cagdu] FW: guide dog conference

[Tina Thomas]

Subject: guide dog conference

 

  

America's Guide Dog Conference agenda, list of guide dog schools attending,
registration and hotel reservation information. 

 

Missouri Guide Dog Users (MGDU) would like to share some of the exciting
events we have planned for America's Guide Dog Conference. We are honored
and excited to announce there will be 6 guide dog school representatives
attending the conference. They will be: Guide Dogs for the Blind,
California: Guiding Eyes for the Blind, New York: Kansas Service Dogs
School, Kansas: Leader Dogs School for the Blind, Michigan: Pilot Dogs, Ohio
and The Seeing Eye, New Jersey.

 

The conference will be held in Saint Louis, Missouri beginning Thursday,
March 27 and close on Sunday, March 30, 2014.

 

Preliminary agenda

 

Thursday, March 27, 2014:

Guests arrive at the Hilton Hotel.

 

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.:

Registration by the Lindbergh room in the hallway.

Hotel orientation by request. There will be sighted assistance throughout
the conference by hotel staff and many friends of MGDU.

 

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.:

Vendors in the Market Street Room

 

7:00 p.m.:

Wags and Welcome in the Missouri Guide Dog Users suite.

 

Friday, March 28, 2014:

9:00 a.m. to Noon:

Gateway Arch and Busch Baseball Stadium tours.

 

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.:

Vendors in the Market Street Room

 

1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.:

Opening ceremonies for America's Guide Dog Conference in the Lindbergh Room.

Welcoming remarks and introduction of guests - Nick Whitney, President of
MGDU.

Proclamation of Guide Dog Days presented by a representative of Missouri
Governor's office and the Saint Louis Mayor's office.

 

2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.:

Blessing of the Dogs performed by Jan Mourning - introduction by Sue Tussey

 

3:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.:

Paws for the cause (break)

 

3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.:

Panel discussion - Introduction by Nick Whitney.

Topics: 

"Rights and Responsibilities of Guide Dog Handlers: by Judy Birch, MGDU
Secretary and a guide dog handler for over 40 years.

"Why I Chose a Guide Dog" by Mary Ann Melley, West Hartford, Connecticut.

"FAA Relief Areas in Airports" by Sarah Calhoun, Conference Coordinator.

 

6:00 p.m. to 7 p.m.:

Yappy Hour in the Lindbergh Room.

(Cocktail hour with Cash bar.)

 

7:00 p.m.:

Pizza & Paws in the Lindbergh Room.

Live music performed by Steve Schnelle, MGDU member.

 

Saturday, March 29, 2014: 

 

9:00 a.m. to 9:10 a.m.

Opening remarks - by Nick Whitney.

 

9:10 a.m. to 10:10 a.m.:

Veterinary to speak on obesity in dogs - Introduction by Raymond Bishop,
MGDU member.

 

10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.:

Opens session.

 

11:30 a.m.:

Paws for the cause. (Break)

 

Noon to 1:30 p.m. - Kibble & Nibble luncheon.

Guest speaker: Cathy Nimmer from Indiana. Author of "Four Plus Two Equals
One". - Introduction by Judy Birch.

 

1:30 p.m.: 

Paws for the cause. (Break)

 

1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.:

Puppy Raisers - Introduction by Mary Hale, MGDU member.

Two puppy raiser families will speak on their responsibilities, training and
experiences in raising a future guide dog.

Crystal Keller & Randy Hockey from Michigan. Puppy raisers for Leader Dogs.

Jan and Mel Skillman from Michigan.  Puppy raisers for Leader Dogs.

 

2:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.:

Representatives from 6 guide Dog Schools will speak on school programs,
updates and other topics.

Guide dog schools attending: Guide Dogs for the Blind, Guiding Eyes for the
Blind, Kansas Service Dogs School, Leader Dogs for the Blind, Pilot Dogs and
The Seeing Eye.

 

After 3 school representatives speak, there will be a "Paws for the cause
(break).

 

6:00 p.m.  to 7:00 p.m.:

Yappy Hour

(Cocktail hour with a cash bar)

 

7:00 p.m. - Dining with the Dogs banquet.

Guest speaker: Sue Martin from Alabama. Author of "Out of the Whirlpool" -
Introduction by Sarah Calhoun, MGDU member.

 

Sunday morning March 30, 2014 - MGDU suite

A chance for MGDU to say thank you to our guests for attending the
conference, farewell and safe travels. Coffee and rolls will be available.

 

Please remember to make your hotel reservations separately. You will not be
able to register for the conference and reserve your hotel on the same form.
Hotel reservations are now being accepted. The information is below.

 

To complete your registration form On-Line for America's Guide Dog
Conference, please visit Missouri Guide Dog User's web site at: www.mgdu.org
<http://www.mgdu.org> . Simply click on the link called:  America's Guide
Dog Conference Registration.  

Here you will be able to register, choose your meals, and make your payment
with a credit card.

 

If you would prefer to register by phone and have your credit card
processed, or make arrangements to mail MGDU a check to pay your
registration fees,   

Please contact either Ron Pharris, Chair of the Registration Committee by
calling him at: 1-573-893-7355. Or call Nick Whitney, President at:
1-314-875-0007, Extension 1. 

 

The deadline for submitting registration forms and paying all registration
fees is by March 1, 2014.

 

Hilton Hotel reservation information.

The On-Line reservation is now available for you to access and reserve your
room for the conference. The special conference room rate is $89.00 per
night. 

To make your hotel reservation, please visit:

 
<http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/S/STLBVHF-MGD-20140324/inde
x.jhtml>
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/S/STLBVHF-MGD-20140324/index
.jhtml




If you prefer, you may call the Hilton Hotel at: 1-314-641-8829. 

When you make your reservation, make sure you mention you will be attending
the America's Guide Dog Conference to ensure you receive the special rate of
$89.00 

Per night. This rate does not include taxes.

 

For additional Hotel information and see what other attractions they offer,
you may visit their web site at:

www.stlouisballpark.hilton.com <http://www.stlouisballpark.hilton.com>   

 

For those using American Airlines, we would like to remind you of the
terrific discount offer!

MGDU has made special arrangements with American Airlines, for any guest
using this airline carrier to receive a 5% discount on the purchase of your
airline ticket.  In order to receive the discount, guest must be flying into
and departing Saint Louis, Missouri between Monday, March 24 and April 2,
2014. 

 

In order to receive this special 5% discount with American Airlines on your
ticket purchase, be sure to use the promotional code: 2234DB.  You can begin
to make your flight reservations now!

 

For more information, you can contact Nick Whitney at:
<mailto:nickcherub at aol.com> nickcherub at aol.com or by calling him at
314-875-0007. Or contact Sarah Calhoun at:   <mailto:sc-tico at att.net>
sc-tico at att.net or call 636-942-5956.

 

We'll meet you in Saint Louis!

Missouri Guide Dog Users

 

 

 

 

Becky Frankeberger

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becky at butterflyknitting.com

 

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