[Board-2018] Service dogs

[Scott Blidberg]

Just a thought, but do we really need to add any language to any official
rules? It clearly does not come up often and It sounds like we were in
agreement pretty easily on a request like Jeremy had mentioned.

I don’t think there’s anyone in the club that will complain if someone with
a disability and a legitimate need for a service dog has a service dog
inside. I’m just not sure we need to update the rules and potentially
invite any of the issues that have been mentioned above.

– Scott

On Thu, Jun 28, 2018 at 3:45 PM Glenn Michael <glennwmichael at gmail.com>
wrote:

> This is interesting, to say the least.
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> 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.
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> Thanks,
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> Glenn
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> On Thu, Jun 28, 2018 at 2:59 PM, Dan Gingras <dgingras at comcast.net> wrote:
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>> I particularly like this certification for $10.99
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>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/Service-Dog-Id-Card-Customized-Holographic-ADA-ESA/252572988940?hash=item3ace85f60c:g:LsQAAOSw8w1X9ry0
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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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>> Dan
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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
>> the training.
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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
>> the ADA.
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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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>> Thanks,
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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 *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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>> Dan
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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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>> Jeremy
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> --
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