[Board-2018] Service dogs

[Glenn Michael]

This is interesting, to say the least.

Coming from the aviation sector, I fully understand Dan's comments.  "Real"
service dogs, I have no problem with.  If they are there for emotional
support, no way.  We can give them a drink for emotional support....not a
politically correct comment, but I do not care.

Thanks,

Glenn

On Thu, Jun 28, 2018 at 2:59 PM, Dan Gingras <dgingras at comcast.net> wrote:

> I particularly like this certification for $10.99
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> Dan
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> *From:* Board <board-bounces at portsmouthyc.org> *On Behalf Of *Wes Smith
> *Sent:* Thursday, June 28, 2018 2:45 PM
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> *To:* 'Board of Directors' <board at portsmouthyc.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [Board-2018] Service dogs
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> It’s my understanding the majority of service dogs are professionally
> trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a
> disability including a physical, sensory, psychiatric or other mental
> disabilities. These service animals have certificates / paper work
> recognized by the ADA.  The certificates are from the organization doing
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> I understand this is a gray area and the State of NH has left its statue
> RSA 167-D to interpretation.
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> For what it’s worth Emotional support animals are not service dogs under
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> Again would like to keep this  simple and add a statement to the H&D rules
> “Except for Service Dogs”
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> *From:* Board [mailto:board-bounces at portsmouthyc.org
> <board-bounces at portsmouthyc.org>] *On Behalf Of *Dan Gingras
> *Sent:* Thursday, June 28, 2018 11:21 AM
> *To:* 'Board of Directors'
> *Subject:* Re: [Board-2018] Service dogs
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> While I agree that service dogs should be admitted (I.e. Guide dogs for
> the blind)  unfortunately there is no agency that “certifies” service dogs,
> so there may be a problem determining which dogs are legitimate and which
> are not.   The airlines are currently struggling with this very issue.
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> *From:* Board <board-bounces at portsmouthyc.org> *On Behalf Of *Wes Smith
> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 27, 2018 11:13 PM
> *To:* 'Board of Directors' <board at portsmouthyc.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [Board-2018] Service dogs
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> Jeremy,
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> House and Dock club rules # 9 states dogs are not allowed in the club
> house, but allow on club property, on a leash etc.  The rule goes on NH Law
> prohibits dogs where food is prepared and served.
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> NH RSA 167-D “It’s lawful for any service animal to accompany his or her
> handler or trainer into any public facility, housing accommodations, or
> place of public accommodation to which to which the general public is
> invited, subject only to the conditions and limitations .
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> We are a private club – As Rear Commodore I recommend to add verbiage to
> Club* House Rules Section 1 section 9: Allowing* *certified / registered
> service animals in the club house *or add wording service dogs are exempt.
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> Wes
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> *From:* Board [mailto:board-bounces at portsmouthyc.org
> <board-bounces at portsmouthyc.org>] *On Behalf Of *Jeremy Small
> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 27, 2018 8:36 PM
> *To:* Board of Directors
> *Subject:* [Board-2018] Service dogs
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> Board,
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> Is there a club policy on sevice dogs?  I will be having guests for dinner
> who are amputees and have a service dog.  Hoping the weather is nice and
> can eat outside and this is a non issue.
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