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Meet GDB alumna,
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world traveler Melissa
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and her guide dog
Camry. p4
Get to know our
Admissions team, the
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responsible for assisting
people with our school’s
application process. p5
GUIDE DOG NEWSThe Quarterly Publication of Guide Dogs for the Blind
2016 ISSUE 2
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Guide Dogs for the Blind was
honored to send seven staff
members to represent our
organization at the recent
International Guide Dog
Federation Seminar in Hvar,
Croatia. They joined nearly
300 representatives from
schools in 34 countries. An
absolute highlight of the seminar was the awarding of the Ken
Lord Lifetime Achievement Award to GDB’s Research and
Development Director, Michele Pouliot. This award has only been
given to seven recipients since its inception, and is the highest
form of recognition from the international guide dog community.
It reflects the widespread acknowledgement of Michele’s
outstanding and enduring impact on our industry for pioneering
positive reinforcement techniques in guide dog training, and
possessing an indefatigable willingness to share her expertise
with schools around the world. Congratulations to Michele on
this well-deserved award, as well as her retirement last month,
though we suspect she will remain as busy as ever sharing her
insights and knowledge wherever she goes!
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Officers Christine Benninger—President & CEO
Joan Boyd—ChairStuart Odell—Vice Chair
Sigrid Button—Vice Chair, PNWJay Harris—Vice Chair, Finance Stephen Mansfield—SecretaryCathy Martin—Treasurer & CFO
DirectorsLen Almalech
Bob BurkeRuth Ann DodsonMelissa Hudson
Deborah KendrickGeorge Kerscher
Tom KowalskiAndrew Mathieson
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
GDB is excited to welcome two new additions
to our Board of Directors: Von Summers of
Portland, Ore., and Tom Kowalski (with his
guide dog Dynamo), of San Ramon, Calif. Also,
many thanks to outgoing Board Chair Bob Burke
for his years of leadership.
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Dear friends,
Welcome to the second issue of Guide Dogs News for 2016. We hope you are having a great
year thus far!
There are many wonderful people who help us fulfill our life-changing mission; we are so
thankful for the dedication and generosity of GDB’s campus volunteers, puppy raisers,
donors, alumni ambassadors, and our board members. We are also incredibly blessed to have
such amazing staff at our Oregon
and California campuses and in the
field throughout North America.
Our employees bring such passion,
commitment, and expertise to the
work they do; they also bring diverse
backgrounds to the table. We have
employees who have practically
grown up in our backyard and ones
that grew up half a world away;
employees whose experience runs
the gamut from alligator training
to corporate accounting (both
exciting!); employees who joined
us last week and those who have
worked here for forty years or more.
Michele Pouliot is one of those employees who has spent most of her career with us. She has
truly changed the game within the guide dog industry in so many ways. Read more about her
achievements on the opposing page—including recent recognition by the international guide
dog community.
We also celebrate our amazing Admissions team in this issue. These employees are often the
first point of contact for potential students serving as coaches, mentors, and more. See page
5 for more information about this knowledgeable and experienced group.
Wishing you all a wonderful summer!
Christine Benninger, President and CEO
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MELISSA RIVERS AND GDB PRESIDENT AND CEO CHRIS
BENNINGER ENJOY A PARTY AT CHRISTIE’S NEW YORK
CELEBRATING THE AUCTION OF JOAN RIVERS’ PRIVATE
COLLECTION. GDB IS THRILLED TO BE ONE OF TWO
CHARITIES RECEIVING A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS
FROM THE AUCTION AND ARE THANKFUL TO MELISSA
FOR CONTINUING HER FAMILY’S GENEROUS SUPPORT
OF OUR MISSION.
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Melissa Hudson of Los Angeles is a passionate
ambassador for GDB and works tirelessly
to change perceptions about blindness and
promote Guide Dogs for the Blind to potential
students, volunteers, donors, and beyond. This
passion stems not only from a lifelong love of
dogs but from the enhanced freedom she has
experienced through her guides. “My guide dog
Camry is so much more than ‘just a dog’—she’s
my best friend, my companion, my guardian
angel, my comic relief, my inspiration, my
get-up-and-go-explore-the-world pal!” Melissa
is particularly committed to conveying why GDB
stands out from other schools, namely that GDB
provides a lifetime of support to its grads. “I’m so proud to say that we will be there not only
for the lifetime of the team, but for the lifetime of the individual graduate,” she said.
Aside from being a Board member, Melissa is engaged with GDB in many ways. She and
her husband, David, have raised a guide dog puppy and remain active in their local puppy
club. They are also members of GDB’s Legacy Society. “I am always thrilled to have the
opportunity to thank people for the gift of my guide dog,” she said. “I recently had the
chance to host a luncheon in my area for Legacy members and special friends. It was
wonderful to fill a room of people from my hometown that all share a passion for GDB and
our life-changing mission. I am always overwhelmed to know that generous people choose to
make a difference impacting not only my life, but for the lives of people with vision loss for
many years to come.”
When Melissa isn’t busy fulfilling one of her many GDB roles, she has a host of interests. “I
love to travel, and I’ve been fortunate to visit all seven continents (with my guide dog in tow
to many of them!). Traveling allows me to learn and explore different cultures while breaking
stereotypes, especially about women who are blind. I’m also a bit of a ‘foodie.’ I love trying
out new restaurants and cooking up new recipes at home, but also love enjoying the unique
cuisines as we travel. It’s one of the simplest ways to understand a new place and culture.”
When asked about her dream job, Melissa responds: “Honestly, I’m living it now—being able
to spread the word about GDB! But if I have to come up with another answer, it would be
to host a TV show about traveling the world and eating my way through it—with my guide
Camry too of course!” Now, that’s a show we’d tune in for!
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At GDB, quite often the very first point of contact for someone who is applying for to our school is
a member of our Admissions Department. The team is comprised of Supervisor Ryan Garrett and
three program coordinators: Amy Vander Vennet, Megan Dameron, and Karen Clay.
“The Admissions Department’s primary responsibility is to assist people through the application
process and ensure our training classes are filled with qualified clients,” Ryan said. “In addition, we
are responsible for the equally important work of educating applicants who may not be qualified
currently, and empowering them to take the steps necessary to qualify for guide dog training in
the future. We also coordinate travel for clients coming to our campuses for training; produce
customized info binders for each of our students; process guide dog retirements; and are always
available to answer a wide variety of questions.”
Ryan’s prior experience includes
clinical cancer research at a
Veterans Affairs medical center,
as well as recruitment at a staffing
firm. Amy was previously a grief
counselor, as well as a puppy
raiser for Canine Companions for
Independence. “Working with
GDB clients through their journey
to train with a guide dog is so
special,” she said. “We often talk
with clients that are still adjusting
to their visual impairment. We
suggest services and provide
support. When a client comes into class we get to celebrate all their hard work and achievement.”
Karen came to us with experience in human resources, business ownership, and banking. She was
also a GDB volunteer. “Knowing we are truly changing lives each and every day is my favorite
thing about the job,” she said. Megan worked with marine mammals, large carnivores, and birds
of prey before joining GDB as a member of the Training Department; she received her guide dog
mobility instructor’s license in 2008. “I enjoy that I get to continue my relationships with clients
that I have worked with over the years as an instructor and get to meet new clients as they go
through the process,” Megan said.
“It is inspiring to think about the hundreds of staff and volunteers, on our campuses and out in the
field, all working together to make GDB great,” said Ryan, “and the Admissions team
members are all really happy to be a part of it.”
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RYAN GARRETT, KAREN CLAY
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GDB Alumna Joy Thomas truly
has a way with words. Not
only does she co-author the
successful Double Vision blog
(doublevisionblog.com) with
her twin sister Jenelle, but she
has also a master’s degree in
education, and taught English
at the middle school level for
five years. She uses her gift
to eloquently express her
gratitude for her guide dog,
Roja, to educate and inspire others who are considering the guide dog lifestyle, and to help
change perceptions about blindness. “Roja has been a major part of my journey,” she said.
“I would say that prior to Roja, I was surviving just fine, but now I feel like I am thriving. And
there is a big difference. Instead of spending a lot of time worrying about my mobility, I am
out there just living life—volunteering in my kids’ school activities, helping out neighbors, and
spending time with family and friends.”
Roja is Joy’s first guide and while she was eager to enhance her mobility and independence,
she admits she had a few doubts about getting a guide dog. “During cane training, I was
complaining to my mobility instructor about how cumbersome it felt and how I couldn’t walk
at the fast pace I wanted, and she mentioned that I might be a good candidate for a guide
dog,” Joy said. “I was very nervous about the idea of getting a guide dog. I had no experience
with animals, and I worried about having dog hair and slobber all over the house!”
Though the concerns about having a dog have faded away, Joy likens her first meeting with
Roja to an awkward first date. That awkwardness was short lived however, once they started
working together. “I felt as if I were flying. It was like picking the handle to my life back up.”
Joy values the emphasis GDB places on both sides of the harness noting, “From the
admissions team to the instructors to the veterinary staff to the in-home support, GDB really
cares about their teams.” Joy recently moved with her husband and two daughters from the
Chicago area to Orange County, Calif., and is grateful for the support she and Roja received
from GDB to adjust to her new environment. “Within three weeks of our move, GDB had a
field representative out helping us with our new routes.” We wish Joy, Roja, and family much
happiness in their new home and suspect they will be receiving many more visitors than they
ever imagined.
JOY THOMAS AND ROJA
WITH JOY’S FAMILY
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In May, members of the Colorado
Rocky Rovers GDB Alumni
Association chapter embarked on
an epic train to plane adventure.
The group met at Union Station in
downtown Denver for an excursion
to Denver International Airport on
a brand new commuter rail line
that opened in April. The group
was 69 people strong and included
GDB alumni and puppy raisers,
plus their families and friends, who
converged from as far away as
Fort Collins and Colorado Springs.
There were also 14 working
guide dogs and 20 GDB puppies
in training along for the fun. In
addition to the train ride, the group
got tours of both Union Station
and the airport train station from
Rapid Transit Denver employees,
and attended presentations on
security and accessibility by
Denver International Airport
personnel. They also got to check
out a new RTD ticket machine that
has both audible output and braille
instructions; go through a bag
check exercise with the dogs, and
review the airport’s animal relief
areas that are currently in design.
“It was an exciting day for all
attendees!” said Richard Faubion,
president of The Colorado Rocky
Rovers. Richard’s guide is black
Lab Parka.
Our grads are graduating!
Pictured is GDB alumnus
Patrick Mascarella who
received his master’s
degree in liberal arts from
Louisiana State University
this May, with his guide
dog, Pace, by his side.
“Wherever he went, Pace
was the hit of the class with both faculty and students—
especially when he snored during classes,” Patrick said.
Congrats to Patrick and Pace, and all of the new grads
out there!
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Doug Reber of Prescott, Ariz., loves to hit the hiking
trails with his guide dog, Bay. “Guide dogs can do way
more than guide us on city sidewalks and streets,”
he said. “Bay has opened up a whole new world and
experience for me and my family!”
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SLABS LIVE AT ANDREI’S
In March, GDB’s Orange County
Friends Committee hosted “Labs
Live at Andrei’s V,” which raised
more than $43,000 to support our
programs. The event was located
at Andrei’s Restaurant in Irvine,
Calif., where 135 guests enjoyed
a scrumptious lunch; a keynote address by GDB alumnus Gerald LeWinter with his guide dog,
Cascade, and a special puppy delivery. This was the tenth GDB fundraiser in Orange County by
the Committee; to date, the group (pictured above) has raised almost $300,000.
SAVE THE DATE
CANINE HEROES AUCTION
Saturday, September 24, 2016 | SF, CA
OREGON FALL LUNCHEON
Friday, November 4, 2016 | Portland, OR
FESTIVE HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
Thursday, December 1, 2016 | SF, CA
Visit guidedogs.com/events for info.
PINOT & PUPS
Auction paddles were flying at GDB’s 9th
annual Pinot & Pups fundraising auction
held in June at the Portland Art Museum.
A sold-out crowd of more than 300 guests
were thrilled to meet the many GDB dogs
and pups in attendance while enjoying a
reception featuring wine and beer from the
Pacific Northwest, followed by an elegant
dinner. There were both silent and live
auctions, and GDB alumna Joy Thomas, with
her guide dog Roja, provided the evening’s
keynote address. The event raised more
than $235,000; proceeds will benefit the
care and training of our canine heroes.
Thank you to all of our sponsors.
Companions: US Bank Charitable Services,
The William M. and Debra Gershen
Foundation. Buddies: NW Natural, OnPoint
Community Credit Union. Wine and Beer
Partners: Alexana Winery, Andrew Rich
Wines, Bergstrom Wines, DePonte Cellars,
Hair of the Dog Brewery, Elk Cove Winery,
Lange Estate Winery, Major Creek Wines.
RON RICHARDSON AND KATHY LEATHERS
ENJOY SOME PUPPY SNUGGLE TIME AT
PINOT & PUPS.
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LEGACY SOCIETY LUNCHEONS
Guide Dog for the Blind’s Legacy Society honors the generosity of those
who have chosen to include GDB in their estate plans. Their visionary
planning ensures that Guide Dogs for the Blind remains a world leader in
guide dog care and training for people who are blind and visually impaired.
Over the past several months, we have held luncheons for Legacy Society
members and their friends to honor and recognize their commitment to
our mission. The events help us continue to share our story; each luncheon
features a keynote address by a GDB graduate, and we always make sure
there are GDB puppies on hand at the luncheons held in locations where
we have puppy raising clubs. Our most recent Legacy Luncheons were held
near Sacramento at the North Ridge Country Club in Fair Oaks; in Southern
California at the Café del Rey in Marina del Rey, and in Northern California at
The City Club of San Francisco.
Legacy Society members Paul and Elaine Pennington hosted the
Sacramento-area luncheon, and Paul said it was a wonderful opportunity
to meet new friends who share in their support of GDB. “We had alumni
with their working guide dogs, puppy raisers, former breeder custodians,
volunteers, donors, and Legacy members all come together for this
luncheon,” he said. “GDB alumna Samantha Adams spoke of the grace she
experiences with her guide dog, Lotto, by her side. We were able to meet a
very young pup in training and learn of the new puppy raising innovations
and programs. It was a great day and a wonderful opportunity to thank
people who support Guide Dogs for the Blind.”
To learn more about the Legacy Society or become a member, please visit
guidedogs.com/plannedgiving.
Guide Dogs for the Blind is so fortunate to have many organizations that support us through independent
fundraising events. Most recently, Kiewit Infrastructure West held a golf tournament in the Napa Valley;
Hair of the Dog Brewery hosted a craft beer celebration in Portland, Ore.; Epic Steak presented its “High on
the Hog” soiree in San Francisco, and Tee Off for Dogs celebrated its 12th annual golf event in Irvine, Calif.
Proceeds from all of these events will benefit GDB’s life-changing mission. Thank you so much to these
supporters and others. We are so grateful to be the beneficiary of your generosity!
GUESTS AT OUR RECENT
LEGACY LUNCHEONS:
TOP—MARIANNE MEEK AND
JUDITH ANSHIN. MIDDLE—
ELLEN KIRK AND DANI HSAI.
BOTTOM —MARTHA AND
PETER PLANTE.
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Legacy Society member and GDB alumna
Deb Swenson is a Minnesota attorney
and shareholder at one of the Midwest’s
largest entertainment law firms. She works
with a myriad of clients to preserve their
rights in bankruptcy and other commercial
litigation. Deb serves as primary counsel
with a network of local counsel throughout
the United States in virtually all state and
federal courts.
As she has told many people over the
years, she would not be the person she
is today, and would not have pursued a
career in law without Guide Dogs for the
Blind and her wonderful guides, Perro,
Janson, Kudo, and Samurai. In 1981, Deb
started losing her vision, and over a
three-month period became legally blind.
Deb says she was devastated by the
loss, which took not only her eye-sight
but her self-confidence and independence. Deb lost her job, lost her apartment, went on public
assistance, and moved into public housing. She was living in public housing when she received
her first guide dog, Perro in 1986. Perro opened the world for her. “He gave me more confidence
in myself than I had before losing my vision. I used to walk with my head down all of the time,
but from day one with Perro, I walked with my head held high. Perro and I were a team for eleven
years, and together we could do anything.”
In 1988, at the age of 34, she started at the University of Minnesota. After graduation she
continued to Stanford Law School and graduated in 1995 as president of her class. Perro was
with her for the first two years of private practice. She came back to GDB for all of her dogs and
gives credit to her field manager, training staff, nurses, and support staff. “Everyone whom I have
been in contact with at GDB has always been so caring and thoughtful to understand me and my
guides’ needs and make the perfect match for my lifestyle and personality. I would simply not be
who or where I am today if not for Guide Dogs for the Blind and the generosity of so many, many
people. I am thankful I can give back to GDB for all they have done for me. I am honored to be
included in the Legacy Society and listed as a member.”
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THANK YOU TO OUR NEW SUPPORTERS February 1-April 30, 2016
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE—Honoring the generous major
donors who contribute $5,000 or more annually.
SOUL MATES: $100,000 +Dermetzis-Cano Family Petco Foundation
HEROES: $50,000-$99,999The Danford Foundation Estate of Samuel W. Parke
PARTNERS: $25,000-$49,999The Green FoundationCarolyn M. GrimmPeggy MillerSubaru of America, Inc. COMPANIONS: $10,000-$24,999 Alice Shaver FoundationDonald and Katharine EpsteinChristina FederleinLieselotte Schlago Area of Interest FundThomas W. LittleHilda NammAndrei Olenicoff Memorial FoundationSpark TherapeuticsMrs. Katrin TheodoliCharles and Beth Travers
Janet BerlincourtCarl and Jeanette BessentMrs. Shirley BohlingHerschell M. Byers, Jr.Marilyn Clotz and Mary Ann BeardenSue DishartSusan Dugger MathisonMr. Jack R. ErnstSusan Y. EsparciaMr. John FazioRussell and Peggy FergusonLynn and Jim FinkelsteinMr. Bob FossTom and Jill FreemanElizabeth A. Gard and Thomas J. FurlongJuanita GonzalezAlan and Janelle GrahamJoan GrovesMr. William C. HartmannBob and Kandia HeglandMs. Clara J. HermidaMr. and Mrs. Timothy L. HunterSally K. KaledSue KlabundeDaniel Kline
Ms. Theresa LaddMr. Warren LevineEllen LodwickSusan LudingtonSpring McManusJean McVickerNora NiesenMs. Elaine NisenoffAnne M. Parkinson and Edward ThumathLinda ProsserLinda RichardsonMaurice and Kathryn RichardsonCecile Y. RobertsLuba RossBarb RuddphMrs. Leanne ShireyMs. Dianne SimsFrans and Fred SimsonMr. Richard J. SmidMs. Sylvia StegallJerry and Martha SternDeb SwensonMr. Nelson E. TandocJudy TooleGenae WilsonMr. Robert D. Zimmerman
LEGACY SOCIETY—Recognizing the vision of
those who have included GDB in their estate plans.
GDB Oregon campus volunteer Meredith Taylor
learned about GDB from her mother, who had been
a longtime supporter. In addition to her volunteerism,
Meredith, a nurse, is also able to support GDB through
her employer, Kaiser Permanente. Thanks in part to
Meredith’s volunteer
hours, Kaiser’s KP Gives
employee volunteer
grants program has
awarded more than
$50,000 to Guide Dogs
for the Blind since 2012.
The KP Gives grants
program is a way to
promote volunteerism for
Kaiser employees. “We wanted to recognize employees
and their hard work—both in and out of the office,”
Kaiser’s Diane Whidden explained. “Our employees are
the best connections to our communities.”
Turning volunteer hours into a donation for GDB helps
expand our reach and educate more people about
the power of partnership. Companies such as Kaiser
Permanente want to support the organizations their
employees support, often through volunteer grants or
matching gift donations. Be sure to check with your
employer’s human resources department to learn if
your company offers volunteer grant or matching gift
programs—your support of GDB may be able
to go even further!MEREDITH
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WORKPLACE GIVING
FRIENDS: $5,000 - $9,999Betty White Fan ClubCallan AssociatesDrill Tech Drilling & Shoring, Inc.Elizabeth A. Gard & Thomas J. FurlongMrs. Diana HirzelWarren and Cherelyn JohnsonMarshall and Mary Brondum Special Assistance Foundation, Inc Northwest Natural Gas CompanyKerry Ann Odell US Bank Charitable Services GroupWag Hotels
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• SEND A DONATION TODAY Please use our mailing address for donations only: Guide Dogs for the Blind, P.O. Box 3950, San Rafael, CA 94912-3950. You can also donate online: guidedogs.com.
• ELIMINATE CHECKS/POSTAGE Direct your bank to automatically transfer your donation.
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