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In this issue of Update
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Southeast Region
2014 The Year in Review: What an exciting year at Leader Dogs
for the Blind as we celebrated our 75th Anniversary! But we didn’t
just spend the year reflecting on our past accomplishments; we
made advances throughout 2014 and worked at setting Leader Dog
up for the next 75 years.
My 'Around the World' Puppy: In 2006,
Amy Schupska returned Future Leader Dog
Louie to Leader Dogs for the Blind for
training. Eight years later, Amy connected
with the client who received Leader Dog
Louie and was invited to visit them in
Taiwan!
Leader Dog YouTube =
https://www.youtube.com/user/leaderdogvideos
Take a Virtual Tour!
http://www.leaderdog.org/about-us/facilities/virtual-tour
More articles from this issue of Update »
http://www.leaderdog.org/news-andevents/newsletters/update/issue-1-2015
REPORT OF MD 18 REPRESENTATIVE TO LEADER DOGS
FOR THE BLIND – LION PAM SCHLOEMER:
Lion Schloemer asked Lion Larry Varnadoe, 1stVDG, to tell about
the 1st VDGs trip to Leader Dog. Lion Varnadoe reported that the
VDGs had a great visit, but that it was even more outstanding when
the Director of Leader Dogs stood up and said, “I am proud to
report that the state of Georgia was 100% in club participation to
Leader Dogs.” She stated that she is talking with someone else who
may be willing to take over the position of MD 18 Representative to
Leader Dogs. If the Governors have any recommendations of
someone willing to serve, please let Lion Pam know.
There will be another game this year. She asked for Governors’
participation and promotion of the program. She encouraged
bringing youth groups to the game. PCC Miller stated that
following the Forum on Sunday, Leader Dogs will have a bus tour
from Grand Rapids over to Leader Dogs. This will offer a great
opportunity to visit the Leader Dog School. CC Newby stated that
every Council member agreed to get behind the ballgame and
support this. CC Newby pointed out that PCC Bill Craig had
addressed the Council last night, asking for support for the Capital
improvements at the Leader Dog School. DG Nedza, 18-N, made a
motion that Council sanction this capital campaign and offer their
support and promotion of this renovation. DG Hubbard, 18-I,
seconded this motion and motion carried.
The Southeast Region of Canine Companions for Independence has
been making a difference in the lives of people with
disabilities since 1989. The Southeast Region Training Center, an
8-acre campus, opened on Independence Day, July 4, 2000, and
serves the states of Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana. The campus,
named in recognition of Anheuser-Busch/SeaWorld's million dollar
gift, consists of four buildings with a total of 32,000 square feet. It
is a state-of-the-art facility where training, education and caring
come together.
Raise a Dog, Change a Life If you are interested in becoming a
puppy raiser, please call LeAnn
Siefferman at 407-522-3304 for further
information. Puppy classes are held on
Tuesday and Thursday evenings for current
puppy raisers in the Orlando area. NOTE:
The Puppy Class Roster is for the use of
puppy raisers in Central Florida. If you
are visiting Central Florida and would like
to come to a puppy class on campus, please email LeAnn
Siefferman to find out what time you should attend.
Tours of the campus are given every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. and
2 p.m. Click
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K9ILIUOwHcLMLVPuGfKYIdJ for more information and to fill
out a tour request form. Tours are not available during Team
Training - February 2-13; May 4-15; August 3-14; October 26November 6. School tours are offered on the fourth Tuesday of
every month at 2 pm and are reserved for school groups only.
Presentations are offered for schools, civic groups, and
meetings. We love to share our story. Please check out the
presentation page for more information and to submit your request
for a guest speaker from our organization.
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7932&en=7qLDLOOrH6JMKYMuG5KJLUPEKjLIKWMIKiIKK1
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Ways to Help
Wish List
Canine Companions depends on the generosity of our friends as we
strive to provide highly trained assistance dogs for people with
disabilities – free of charge. We have identified some in-kind items
that can help us carry out our mission. Your caring gift is
guaranteed to make a difference. Check out our current wish list.
http://www.cci.org/atf/cf/%7Bd369f549-15c4-46ee-bee352b190502f3f%7D/WISH%20LIST_CCI.PDF
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