[Board-2018] Service dogs

[Glenn Michael]

Thank you Scott,

I agree,

Glenn

On Thu, Jun 28, 2018 at 4:09 PM, Scott Blidberg <scott.blidberg at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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.
>>
>> 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
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/Service-Dog-Id-Card-Customized-Holographic-ADA-
>>> ESA/252572988940?hash=item3ace85f60c:g:LsQAAOSw8w1X9ry0
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Dan
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *From:* Board <board-bounces at portsmouthyc.org> *On Behalf Of *Wes Smith
>>> *Sent:* Thursday, June 28, 2018 2:45 PM
>>>
>>> *To:* 'Board of Directors' <board at portsmouthyc.org>
>>> *Subject:* Re: [Board-2018] Service dogs
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Dan
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I understand this is a gray area and the State of NH has left its statue
>>> RSA 167-D to interpretation.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> For what it’s worth Emotional support animals are not service dogs under
>>> the ADA.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Again would like to keep this  simple and add a statement to the H&D
>>> rules “Except for Service Dogs”
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Wes
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *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
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Dan
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *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
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Jeremy,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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 .
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Wes
>>>
>>> *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
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Board,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Jeremy
>>>
>>
>> --
> Scott Blidberg
>
> scott.blidberg at gmail.com
> Phone:  603.674.1179
> http://www.linkedin.com/in/scottblidberg
>
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