[NFBC-SFV] Fwd: [California-Presidents] Message from Karen Steele

[robert stigile]

Robert Stigile, Second Vice-President
National Federation of the Blind of California
President San Fernando Valley Chapter
818-381-9568
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> From: Tiffany Manosh via California-Presidents <california-presidents at nfbnet.org>
> Date: November 3, 2023 at 3:12:47 PM PDT
> To: Private List for Leaders of the NFB of California <california-presidents at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: tmanosh at gmail.com
> Subject: [California-Presidents] Message from Karen Steele
> Reply-To: Private List for Leaders of the NFB of California <california-presidents at nfbnet.org>
> 
> 
> Hello All,
>  
> Please share with your members the following message from Karen Steele.
>  
> To California Chapter of NFB Presidents;
> From: Karen Steele  
>  
> On Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, I was notified by Tim Elder, Calif. State President that the  nominating committee did not put forth my  name for re-election. I strongly wish to remain on the board. I have worked hard and wish to continue to serve.
> I had served on the board for many  years and had to step down to care for my ill father until his passing I was re-elected last year.
>  
> I would like to share with you how I have helped the Shasta Cascade Chapter and the State Affiliate:
>  
> Local- Shasta Cascade Chapter accomplishments:
> Served as President and currently Vice President
> Helped to restart the Shasta Cascade Chapter with Ron Gardner
> Helped the chapter organize several fund raising activities including; 
> Annual wine tasting
> Spaghetti feed
> Silent auction
> Bake sales
> Candy sales
> Promoted NFB on local radio talk shows,
> Participated in setting up informational tables at a variety of local events including informational walks
> Met with several City of Redding Mayors and other officials to discuss issues relevant to persons with disabilities
> Attended meeting with election officials to discuss voting issues and preview and give input on accessible voting machines
> I have been a certified teacher for Bell Academy for several years
>  
> State Affiliate Accomplishments:
> Attended legislative hearings relevant to NFB  in Sacramento
> Attended many Washington Seminars
> Been in charge of the California table at National Convention
> Been a mentor for a 1st timer at national
> Been chairman of the Scholarship Committee
> Been in charge of the auction baskets
> Member of the Fund Raising Committee
> Helped with registration and wherever else I was needed at State
> Worked at three day  membership drive at National
>  
> I am the only Board Member representing California north of Sacramento and I strongly  feel we deserve representation.
>  
> I appreciate your consideration.
>  
> Karen Steele
>  
> Chat with you all tomorrow!  Have a great day,
> Tiffany Manosh
> President River City Chapter
> Treasurer NFB of California
> Treasurer of CA Diabetes Action Network
> At Large Board Member
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