<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Robert Stigile, Second Vice-President<div>National Federation of the Blind of California</div><div>President San Fernando Valley Chapter</div><div>818-381-9568</div><div>Kn6uvd</div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Tiffany Manosh via California-Presidents <california-presidents@nfbnet.org><br><b>Date:</b> November 3, 2023 at 3:12:47 PM PDT<br><b>To:</b> Private List for Leaders of the NFB of California <california-presidents@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> tmanosh@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[California-Presidents] Message from Karen Steele</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> Private List for Leaders of the NFB of California <california-presidents@nfbnet.org><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style>@font-face { font-family: Helvetica; }
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">Hello All,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Please share with your members the following message from Karen Steele.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A">To California Chapter of NFB Presidents;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A">From: Karen Steele <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A">I would like to share with you how I have helped the Shasta Cascade Chapter and the State Affiliate:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A">Local- Shasta Cascade Chapter accomplishments:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#26282A;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Served as President and currently Vice President<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#26282A;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Helped to restart the Shasta Cascade Chapter with Ron Gardner<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#26282A;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Helped the chapter organize several fund raising activities including; <o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle"><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#26282A;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Annual wine tasting<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#26282A;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Spaghetti feed<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#26282A;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Silent auction<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#26282A;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Bake sales<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#26282A;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Candy sales<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#26282A;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Promoted NFB on local radio talk shows,<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#26282A;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Participated in setting up informational tables at a variety of local events including informational walks<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#26282A;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Met with several City of Redding Mayors and other officials to discuss issues relevant to persons with disabilities<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#26282A;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Attended meeting with election officials to discuss voting issues and preview and give input on accessible voting machines<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#26282A;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">I have been a certified teacher for Bell Academy for several years<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A">State Affiliate Accomplishments:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#26282A;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Attended legislative hearings relevant to NFB in Sacramento<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#26282A;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Attended many Washington Seminars<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#26282A;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Been in charge of the California table at National Convention<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#26282A;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Been a mentor for a 1st timer at national<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#26282A;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Been chairman of the Scholarship Committee<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#26282A;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Been in charge of the auction baskets<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#26282A;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Member of the Fund Raising Committee<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#26282A;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Helped with registration and wherever else I was needed at State<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#26282A;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Worked at three day membership drive at National<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A">I am the only Board Member representing California north of Sacramento and I strongly feel we deserve representation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A">I appreciate your consideration.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A">Karen Steele<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A">Chat with you all tomorrow! Have a great day,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A">Tiffany Manosh<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A">President River City Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A">Treasurer NFB of California<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A">Treasurer of CA Diabetes Action Network<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A">At Large Board Member<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>California-Presidents mailing list</span><br><span>California-Presidents@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/california-presidents_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for California-Presidents:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/california-presidents_nfbnet.org/rstigile%40gmail.com</span><br></div></blockquote></body></html>