August Newsletter
Hello Chapter:
There are three important issues to know about coming in the next month.
First, our fundraiser at BJ’s in Tustin on September 19th. Second, our general meeting on Saturday, September 28th. And finally, the GDB Top Dog Competition.
The BJ’s fundraiser is for our chapter. 20% of the receipts from bills paid for meals at BJ’s will be donated to our chapter. The flyer is on our website or you can call Mindy or I for more details. This will be a wonderful chance to socialize with fellow handlers and puppy raisers as well as inform the general public about our chapter and GDB.
Our general meeting on September 28 will be focused on technology. Combine a cell phone with a camera with a remote set of eyes, and GPS location with a guide dog and you have a very powerful mobility arsenal. The goal of the September meeting is to give handlers an opportunity to learn about and discuss all of these remote tools. Hugo Gallegos from Braille Institute will be on hand to answer questions as well.
Finally, GDB is running a cyber fundraising event. It is on their new peer to peer fundraising platform. Alumni are encouraged to post their photo and a story about themselves on the GDB website. Mindy and I can provide more information if you are interested in participating. We will also discuss this at our September meeting.