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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Don<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I feel upset at the events you stated. It seems unfair this has happened, but I understandI think and I am sorry you have stepped down. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I view you as one of the core people of our local chapter. You are open and friendly, with a sense of humor. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>You have offered your help to others and that says a lot about your character, I value that. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Hope to be at the next meeting and thank you in person for your efforts to our group. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Chris<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> cccnfbw-bounces@nfbnet.org [mailto:cccnfbw-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Don Mitchell<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 20, 2012 5:45 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Clark County Chapter, NFB of Washington List'<br><b>Subject:</b> [Cccnfbw] With my regrets<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Hello,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I learned today from Les, that someone has complained about my minutes. This both angers and hurts me. I know that spelling is not my long suite. I am also a very busy person and minutes for the NFB are not at the top of my priority list. On the other hand, I believe strongly in the mission and work of the NFB, and strive to participate in meaningful and helpful ways.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><br>To have someone go to the president and complain about my work, and not come to me first, is an affront. We vote on excepting the minutes at every meeting. No one has ever objected to the minutes I have submitted. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Because of this treatment I am resigning, immediately, from the office of secretary. I do this in protest to this line of treatment from my supposed NFB family.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>If we are going to build and maintain a functional and healthy chapter we must be more mindful and caring of the feelings of dedicated members. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>We offended Beth, in the past, but she still participates. I will still participate, but will no longer serve as secretary.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Don Mitchell<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>