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PAWTRACKS is the official publication of Guide dog Users, Inc., published quarterly with the first issue each year being the Spring issue. The magazine is free with any membership to GDUI. Stand-alone subscriptions are also availabel for $25.00 per year for those who may not wish affiliation with GDUI, but who want to stay in touch with the guide dog community news. PAWTRACKS is an audio magazine, meaning that it is available only in an audio format such as cassette tape or compact disk. What makes this magazine unique is that it captures the essence of our membership, purpose and activities through the varying sounds of those involved in our organization.
PAWTRACKS is a major source of information within the guide dog community. the magazine contains editorials, interviews, convention programs from both our national organization and our many affiliates, and news from the guide dog schools. Music and poetry from our members also add to the richness of the publication.
The magazine is produced in a 4-track, 15/16 inches per second, Library of Congress format, and requires a modified player. In 2003, the publication will also be available on 4 compact disks per issue, playable on any commercial cd player or computer with a cd drive. Because PAWTRACKS is sent to blind and visually impaired members using the "Free Matter for the Blind" designation, we do not accept advertising. the magazine is supported through the dues of our members and generous contributions. It costs approximately $8,800 per year to produce 4 issues of the magazine on cassette tape for our over 1200 subscribers. As always, contributions are welcome toward the production and distribution of PAWTRACKS.
GDUI does provide a transcribed copy of the magazine in braille or large print for our deaf/blind members upon request. volunteers transcribe each issue by hand so that our deaf/blind members may enjoy the full benefit of the publication.
The Editor of PAWTRACKS is a volunteer. The Editor is appointed for a two-year term with no term limits by the GDUI President and serves as an ex officio, non-voting member of the GDUI Board, representing the interests of the press.
three people have served as PAWTRACKS Editor over the publication's 28 years. Evelyn Larson was the first editor from 1974 through 1991. She produced both tape and braille copies of PAWTRACKS in the 1970's, then exclusively cassette editions throughout the 1980's. Evelyn began the standard of airing national affiliate convention presentations in PAWTRACKS, bringing those who could not attend such functions the valuable information.
In 1991, Kim charlson was appointed PAWTRACKS Editor. Kim oversaw the largest growth in subscriptions to the magazine in its history as the membership of GDUI increased from approximately 200 in 1991 to over 1,100 in 2002. Kim incorporated the "Affiliate News Roundup" column to feature GDUI's Affiliate Coordinator and selections from affiliate newsletters and convention programs. She also featured a number of guide dog related songs and poetry sent in by members at the end of each publication.
In September, 2002, Kim charlson stepped aside as Editor due to her growing job responsibilities with the Massachusetts Regional Library for the Blind. GDUI President Debbie Grubb appointed Jenine Stanley to assume the position of Editor for the next two years. Jenine has produced one issue of the magazine, Fall 2002, and has produced the convention coverage from the 2002 national convention. She is overseeing the production of PAWTRACKS on compact disk. Jenine works primarily with digital media for editing the magazine.
Kim Charlson will remain a part of the PAWTRACKS Editorial Staff as Editor Emeritus. She will assist Jenine in locating material for the magazine, reading articles and policy issues. She will also serve as PAWTRACKS representative to the GDUI Board until Jenine's term as Immediate Past President expires in 2004.
The most recently published issue of PAWTRACKS isSpring, 2003. The spring issue is always the first issue our newest members receive. Below are the tables of contents for both the Winter 2002 and Spring 2003 issues.
PAWTRACKS
Volume 29, Issue 2
Summer, 2003
SIDE 1
Tone 1: From the Editor's Desk, Jenine Stanley
tone 2: President's Message, Debbie Grubb
Tone 3: Proposed Constitutional & Bylaws Amendments, Constitution & bylaws Committee
Tone 4: Assistance Dogs International Conference Report, Sheila Styron
Tone 5: Treasurer's Report, Jane Sheehan
Tone 6: No Ban on Guide Dogs Under Islamic Law, Dateline the United Kingdom
Tone 7: News Notes from the GDUI National Office, Jane Sheehan
Tone 8: Prepare for Summer Flea Season with Frontline Plus for Dogs and Benefit GDUI!
SIDE 2
Tone 1: Inky Update, Reprinted from The Philadelphia Enquirer, May 6, 2003
Tone 2: An Interview with ACB President Chris Gray, Christie Hutchinson
Tone 3: California Council of the Blind and Guide Dog Users of California Resolution
Tone 4: Police Have suspect in Attack on Blind Man, Dateline Carlsbad California
Tone 5: Fire Safety, Reprinted from FORWARD, Guide Dog Users of California, Fall 2002
Tone 6: Convention & Program Committee Report
SIDE 3
tone 1: Affiliate News Roundup, Christie Hutchinson
Tone 2: The Mystery of the MAX Tracks, Reprinted from Dog Nose News.com
Tone 3: San Mateo County Landlord to Pay $88,000 in Guide Dog Suit, Press Release from Project sentinal
Tone 4: And Now, A Scooter that Runs on the Sidewalk, Reprinted from the New York Times, January 5, 2002
Tone 5: Canine Knee Injuries, The Saga of the Cruciate Ligimant
SIDE 4
Tone 1: Canine Knee Injuries Continued
Tone 2: Brailling Your Dog, Gwen Gibbins
Tone 3: Physical therapy for Your Dog, Janet Brantley
Tone 4: A Massage Demonstration Given at the Maryland Area Guide Dog Users Convention
Tone 5: Surrender, Rebecca Kragnes
Tone 6: Closing Poem, Freedom, Stacey Robinson
PAWTRACKS
Volume 29, Issue 1
Spring, 2003
SIDE 1
Tone 1: From the Editor's Desk
Tone 2: President's Message, Debbie Grubb
Tone 3: Coalition of Assistance dog Organizations (CADO) Report, Debbie grubb
Tone 4: Treasurer's Report, Jane Sheehan
Tone 5: Communications Committee Report
Tone 6: Nominating Committee Report, Lisa Salinger
Tone 7: News Notes from the GDUI National Office, Jane Sheehan
SIDE 2
Tone 1: An Interview with Stephanie Dohman of des Moines, Iowa, Sheila Styron
Tone 4: Relief Areas at the GDUI National Convention, an interview with Margie Donovan
Tone 5: The GDUI 30th Anniversary CD!
SIDE 3
Tone 1: Affiliate News Roundup with Christie Hutchinson
Tone 2: Minnesota Guide Dog Users Taxi Cab Training Overview, Rebecca Kragnes
Tone 3: Presentation by Dr. Autumn Davidson, Guide Dogs for the Blind, for Guide Dog Users Of California, November 2002
SIDE 4
Tone 1: Presentation by Dr. autumn Davidson continued
Tone 2: "It's a dog's Life," Reprinted from The Economist On-line, December 19, 2002
Tone 3: "Dog's Best Friend" ,Steven Budianski
Tone 4: "dogs: Wolf, Myth, Hero and Friend" an exhibit description
Tone 5: Crates, a Review, Lisa Salinger
Tone 6: "Over There" Cathy Anne Mertha
Tone 7: Closing Notes
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