<div dir="auto">Welcome back!  Maryanne! We missed you.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Thank you, Nathanael for doing an amazing job in Marianne’s absence.</div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, May 2, 2024 at 6:10 AM Esther Levegnale via CT-NFB <<a href="mailto:ct-nfb@nfbnet.org">ct-nfb@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="auto">hi, Maryann, I am so happy that you were better. It is wonderful that you will resume the president see. God bless you. Esther.<br id="m_-6641412861791637844lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:13pt">Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 13 Pro Max!</span></div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On May 1, 2024, at 11:15 PM, Nathanael T. Wales via CT-NFB <<a href="mailto:ct-nfb@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">ct-nfb@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"></div></blockquote></div><div dir="auto"><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Maryanne,<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">I am so glad you are back, recovering well, and able to take back on the work you so enjoy. It was a pleasure to serve while you were recovering. The team of everyone in the affiliate—board members, chapter leaders, and every member—made the job easy, and I thank each of you for all of the support.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Forward!<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Nathanael<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d"><u></u> <u></u></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""> CT-NFB [mailto:<a href="mailto:ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Marchele via CT-NFB<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, May 01, 2024 10:04 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Connecticut Mailing List<br><b>Cc:</b> Marchele<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [CT-NFB] Resuming My Duties as Affiliate President<u></u><u></u></span></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><div><p class="MsoNormal">Greetings Marianne,<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">I am so glad to hear of you returning to us. I must share the same sentiments regarding Nathaniel. He has been phenomenal in your stead. But I am glad to know that you are returning to us. You were very much missed and I say welcome back! It is very apparent that the Lord is in the healing business, and you are definitely a testament to his healing power! In addition, we are still here for you when you call upon us and again I say we’re glad to have you back!! I look forward to hearing from you soon and continue to get well! until we speak again, peace, and blessings! marchele Davis,<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">NFB Southern chapter president<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">203–3 14–5298<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Sent from my iPhone<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><br><br><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">On May 1, 2024, at 7:57 PM, ngrice5456--- via CT-NFB <<a href="mailto:ct-nfb@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">ct-nfb@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<u></u><u></u></p></div><blockquote style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u><u></u></p><div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">I'm very happy to hear this news! Glad you're on the mend!<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><u></u> <u></u></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Sincerely,<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Noreen<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><u></u> <u></u></span></p></div></div><div id="m_-6641412861791637844ydp4c86a90yahoo_quoted_4864216994"><div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#26282a">On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 02:35:20 PM EDT, Maryanne Melley via CT-NFB <<a href="mailto:ct-nfb@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">ct-nfb@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote: <u></u><u></u></span></p></div></div><div style="border:none;border-left:solid #cccccc 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:6.0pt"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#26282a"><u></u> <u></u></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#26282a"><u></u> <u></u></span></p></div><div><div id="m_-6641412861791637844ydp4c86a90yiv6739802124"><div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#26282a">Dear Federation Family,<u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#26282a"> <u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#26282a">I would like to let everyone know that as of today, May 1^st I am resuming my duties as affiliate president. I must thank Nathanael from the bottom of my heart for being our leader over these past five months. He has done an outstanding job along with his regular job and raising his young son. I would also like to thank all of you who have kept this affiliate running . From the office, Washington Seminar, Convention planning, Chapter meetings , the beginning  “Chirps” for Birdies for Charity and all the many small things that keep us together as a family. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#26282a"> <u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#26282a">I am not completely back to my old self yet, but I am strong enough to take on my responsibilities. I will be requesting in separate emails a conference call first with the board members and then one with the chapter presidents so I can be updated on what has been happening. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#26282a"> <u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#26282a">Finally, but of great importance I want to thank all of you for your support and kind thoughts and words before my surgery and during my recovery. I could feel the love coming through too me. You are a wonderful group of people.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#26282a"> <u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#26282a">Best regards,<u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#26282a"> <u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#26282a">Maryanne Melley<u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#26282a">President<u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#26282a">National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut<u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#26282a"><a href="mailto:maryanne.melley@gmail.com" target="_blank">maryanne.melley@gmail.com</a><u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#26282a">860-212-5549<u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#26282a"> <u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#26282a">With love, hope, and determination we can transform our dreams into reality.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#26282a"> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#26282a">_______________________________________________<br>CT-NFB mailing list<br><a href="mailto:CT-NFB@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">CT-NFB@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ct-nfb_nfbnet.org" target="_blank">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ct-nfb_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for CT-NFB:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ct-nfb_nfbnet.org/ngrice5456%40aol.com" target="_blank">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ct-nfb_nfbnet.org/ngrice5456%40aol.com</a><u></u><u></u></span></p></div></div></div></div><p class="MsoNormal">_______________________________________________<br>CT-NFB maili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