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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Eddie:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please be advised that the NFBMO list is a public list which is accessible to everyone not just the entire membership of this organization but those outside the organization as well. Although I understand your concern I feel it was highly inappropriate to post this message on a public list. Your concerns should have been addressed directly to President Wright and the board and not shared on a public list. This sheds a negative light on not only the Springfield chapter but the entire affiliate. This issue can be easily resolved regardless of who is at fault without making it a public spectacle.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dennis<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFBMO <nfbmo-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Eddie Thieszen-Culp via NFBMO<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, July 13, 2026 12:27 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB list serve <nfbmo@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Eddie Thieszen-Culp <ekculp@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBMO] Official Complaint of Unauthorized Signature<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Hello Madame President,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>I recently became aware that my name remained listed as an authorized signatory on the Springfield Chapter bank account even though my service as Vice President concluded on December 31, 2025. I also learned that there were checks associated with the account after my term ended. I have been informed that any outstanding checks bearing my name have since been destroyed as of July 11, 2026 although I was not personally able to verify the tender. .<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>I defer to the National Federation of the Blind and the Missouri affiliate regarding the proper interpretation of applicable bylaws, policies, and financial procedures. However, I believe this situation warrants a prompt review to determine whether any financial transactions occurred while I remained listed as an authorized signer after leaving office, whether all required internal procedures were followed, and whether any corrective actions or audit procedures are appropriate.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Upon learning of this matter, I immediately instructed those involved to remove my name from all banking records and to notify me once that action had been completed. I also previously posted publicly on the affiliate platform that I no longer held any elected or appointed office within the organization, which provided an additional opportunity for the chapter to update its records accordingly.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>To be clear, any use of my authorized signature, or any representation that I remained an authorized signer after my term ended, occurred without my knowledge, permission, authorization, or direction.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Accordingly, I respectfully request that the Missouri affiliate provide guidance regarding:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>The appropriate procedures for addressing this matter.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Whether a financial review or audit is warranted.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>The corrective measures that will be implemented to ensure this situation cannot occur again.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Whether additional notification to any appropriate authorities or financial institutions is necessary.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style='margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Because I am a licensed professional counselor and operate a professional practice, maintaining the integrity of my name, professional reputation, licensure, and business is of paramount importance. I cannot permit my name to be associated with unauthorized financial activity or any circumstance that could call my professional integrity into question.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>I have devoted significant time, financial resources, professional relationships, and personal commitment to advancing the mission of the National Federation of the Blind. I remain proud of that service and of the values this organization represents. I have worked diligently throughout my career to build a reputation founded upon integrity, professionalism, and service, and I intend to protect that reputation with the utmost seriousness.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>I respectfully request that the affiliate conduct a complete and impartial investigation into this matter. If the investigation determines that organizational policies, fiduciary responsibilities, or ethical standards were violated, I trust that appropriate corrective or disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with the National Federation of the Blind Constitution, the Missouri affiliate bylaws, the Springfield Chapter bylaws, and any applicable financial policies.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Should the investigation determine that my name or signature was used without authorization, I would also request that the organization consider issuing an appropriate written acknowledgment or apology to address the impact this matter has had on my professional reputation.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your leadership and look forward to your guidance regarding the next appropriate steps. I remain committed to the mission of the National Federation of the Blind and hope this issue can be resolved promptly, fairly, and in a manner that strengthens the organization's governance and financial accountability.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Respectfully,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Eddie K. 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