[Nfbmo] Open Letter to the NFBMO

Wed Apr 12 02:08:15 UTC 2017

Congratulations to the newly elected board members and especially to my dear
friend Shelia.  I know you all will do an excellent job.

I also want to thank Gary Wunder for being such a strong advocated and
leader for the blind.  I'm sure he will continue to do great work.
Dennis

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From: Nfbmo [mailto:nfbmo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shelia Wright via
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Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 8:51 PM
To: 'NFB of Missouri Mailing List'
Cc: Shelia Wright
Subject: [Nfbmo] Open Letter to the NFBMO

Dear Missouri Federationist,

What a convention! Despite the challenges with the hotel, it flowed smoothly
and the evidence of our accomplishments  for the year were reflected so
eloquently in President Wunder's annual report. It was a privilege to have
Ron and Jean Brown with us at this year's convention and Ron did an
outstanding job as our 2017 National representative. We were also blessed to
have the Maurers, the Allens, Sandy Halverson (a former president of the
Kansas City Chapter), and representatives from all three of our NFB Centers.
Federationist from seven other states were on hand for our Missouri
convention and each of them  cheered us on and witnessed this historic
convention for our Missouri Affiliate.  

This convention was special as we had an opportunity to express our
appreciation and love for Gary Wunder, who has served as president of the
Missouri, affiliate 36 of the last 38 years. What a tremendous leader,
mentor, advocate, and friend he has been to all of us and we celebrated with
him as he retires as our president. However, we are very fortunate that Gary
will continue to be our colleague in the Federation.  

I'd like to thank each of you for your vote of confidence by electing me as
president of the Missouri affiliate. What an honor to have an opportunity to
serve as your president. I pledge to do my very best. The transition will
not occur over night and I am thankful that Gary will be able to help make
the transition smooth.   

Congratulations to those elected to new positions on our Board of Directors.
I feel really good about the composition of our board and look forward to
working with each of you. I believe the election results have already been
posted but I would like to recognize each of my newly elected colleagues on
the board here. They are: Julie McGinnity - First Vice President, Gene
Fleeman - Second Vice President, Dacia Cole - Recording Secretary, Erin
Magoon - Corresponding Secretary, Carol Coulter - Treasurer, and board
positions - gene coulter, Amy Plumlee, and Jenny Carmack. Congratulations to
each of you. Those who were not up for election this year who serve on the
board are Roger Crome, Daniel Garcia, Melissa Smith, and Chris Tisdal. While
I will be talking with each of you very soon, I look forward to our first
board meeting on June 17, 2017 in St. Louis. Chris Tisdal is already working
on the arrangements.

The National Federation of the Blind of Missouri needs each of you to be
engaged in our organization as we move forward. Please think about your
strengths and where you would like to serve.  Let's continue to build the
Federation. 

Commendations to the Kansas City Chapter and the Old Drum Chapter on a great
convention. Stay Tune to the Blind Missourian and our social media for other
convention highlights.

Thanks again to all!

Shelia Wright, President

National Federation of the Blind of Missouri

7928 NW Milrey Drive

Kansas City, MO 64152

Home/Work: 816-741-6402

Mobile: 816-679-5258

Email: sbwright95 at gmail.com <mailto:sbwright95 at gmail.com> 

Website: www.nfbmo.org <http://www.nfbmo.org> 

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