[NFBAZ-EastValleyChapter] Fwd: I Will Be Resigning As East Valley Chapter President Effective Immediately

[Brad Kuhn]

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> Well, although I feel it is probably best to keep my thoughts and opinions to myself, I do want to say this breaks my heart. If there is anything that you guys need help with as a chapter I will be there to Help you when you need it. This is what we do as a Federation family, we work hard to pick each other up especially when there are struggles. All I ask from you and from one chapter to another, is that you keep on your a game and keep building the Federation and   carry-on the philosophy that makes us what we are today.
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> sincerely Bradley Kuhn Phoenix chapter president Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Mar 16, 2020, at 6:26 PM, Megan Homrighausen via NFBAZ-EastValleyChapter <nfbaz-eastvalleychapter at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> Dear East Valley Chapter and Federation Family,
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>> With a sad heart, I would like to announce that I will be giving up my position as East Valley Chapter President effective immediately. There have been some circumstances that have led me to make this decision.
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>> In my heart, I feel that I have overcome a lot, and learned so much from the Federation. Because of the NFB, I have a job. I have gotten to know myself and not be ashamed of  my lack of sight. Without the National Federation Of The Blind I would still be living off the government and my family because I didn’t know I could do any better. I pay my taxes now and I feel that I have 100% paid back the state of Arizona for all the tools they were able to get me to be able to do my job effectively. I have my own home now. I am respected in my community.  In my wildest dreams I never thought I would get to be the Vender of the year for 2019 with the NFB Merchants.  I want to shout from the rooftops that it’s OK to be blind Please, come join the NFB, It will change your life forever. I’m “Getting it done.” and I am so happy to be a part of changing what it means to be blind. This is why this is so sad for me to have to do. 
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>> I have scheduled chapter meetings, and made sure that East Valley has had meeting rooms to do our business. I tried to encourage my board to attend chapter meetings, my officers said they would do what they could. 
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>> The coronavirus has hit my business pretty hard already. I am here working my business by myself because of the lack of customers. Normally, I said that we could do board meetings on Monday evenings before the chapter meeting. All chapter meetings have been canceled. I understand that board members put time aside tonight for a board meeting. When I said I was unable to do it, I got some pretty negative responses, stating that I was going to have board meetings on Monday, and people set aside time. I understand that. I felt I was keeping everyone pretty informed with NFB announcements stating that we would not be having meetings. I love getting advice and help from leaders as well as other Federation members to help the Federation grow. I’m dome with The undermining comments from a board that participates when they want and is upset when things change. I am so sorry to be so blatantly honest but I don’t believe this is how things should be done and how people should be treated. Especially considering this is a voluntary position and I was so proud, and truly cared about our goals.
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>> I wish nothing but the best for the East Valley chapter and the new president.
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>> Thank you again most sincerley. Thank you for helping me grow. Don’t worry, I will be around. This isn’t goodbye.
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>> Sincerely,
>> Megan Homrighausen
>> NFBA Board
>> 
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