ROTARY LUNCHEON: Jennifer Bernstein and Guide Dogs for the Blind

Prepare to be moved as you learn about the Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB). Jennifer Bernstein, Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), of GDB will provide a historical perspective on GDB, its founding, mission, and the intensive training regimen guide dogs go through in preparing them for a lifetime of service to their owners. She will also speak to the challenges experienced during COVID and how GDB is doing today and its future. 

Jennifer Bernstein has been with GDB since 2001 and became the Volunteer Engagement Manager in 2005. She oversees over 400 volunteers on both the California and Oregon campuses, where volunteers perform over 40 different activities. She also manages the tour program, welcoming thousands of people each year and engaging them with GDB's mission to harness the power of partnerships – connecting people, dogs, and communities – to transform the lives of individuals with visual impairments. Jennifer lives in Petaluma, California where she enjoys the outdoors and friendships in her community. 

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For in-person attendees: We welcome all attendees! The in-person registration cost for all adults and children is $45 until 11:59 AM on Friday, March 8, 2024. The meeting cost increases to $60 at noon and beyond on March 8, 2024 and includes any walk-ins on Tuesday, March 12. 

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