It was actually posted. I think it was about 3 o'clock or 330 this afternoon. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 21, 2012, at 4:59 PM, Joan Goldberg <joan.goldberg225@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I think her request was not posted to the list, but was done between > her and other Bookshare staff. > > Joan > > On 9/21/12, Sue Stevens <siss52@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> >> Joan, >> >> Did you see Mayrie's request that this be kept off the discussion lists? >> Alisa said she specifically requested that any communications be sent >> through her. I hope my message will stop the list discussions. >> >> Thank you, >> >> Sue S. >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Joan Goldberg >> Sent: Friday, September 21, 2012 3:28 PM >> To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Sad news to share this morning >> >> I'm so sorry! I'm not currently a volunteer, but I had corresponded >> with her a couple of times regarding a book I had requested. I had >> also talked about volunteering in the future, and she was so kind and >> caring and had offered to help in any way she could. She will truly be >> missed! Please give her my best wishes. >> >> Joan Goldberg >> >> On 9/21/12, Alisa Moore <alisam@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>> Dear Benetech staff and Bookshare volunteers, >>> >>> It is with a heavy heart that I must tell you that our friend and >>> dedicated >>> Bookshare staff person, Mayrie, has been battling cancer. Due to the >>> very >>> aggressive nature of the disease, Mayrie has made the decision to retire >>> from her work and volunteer duties, effective today. >>> >>> I realize this news is very difficult as Mayrie has been a dedicated >>> colleague a beloved member of our extended community for many years. >>> She >>> will be deeply missed by anyone who has had the honor of knowing her and >>> working with her. >>> >>> Mayrie has specifically asked that discussions about her health stay off >>> the >>> discussion lists, to respect her privacy. If you would like to send >>> Mayrie >>> any kind of communication, she has asked that they be sent through me (my >>> mailing address is below, if needed). Please know that she will receive >>> each communication, however, she may not feel well enough to respond. I >>> will post to the discussion list (and share with staff) as we learn more. >>> >>> Kindly, >>> >>> Alisa K. Moore >>> Volunteer Program Manager >>> Benetech >>> www.bookshare.org<http://www.bookshare.org> >>> 650-352-0087 >>> >>> Join us in celebrating our 10th Anniversary! >>> <http://blog.bookshare.org/2012/03/11/join-bookshares-worldwide-10th-anniversary-celebration/> >>> >>> >> To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to >> bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> put the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of >> >> available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line. >> >> >> >> ----- >> No virus found in this message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2441/5283 - Release Date: 09/21/12 >> >> To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to >> bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> put the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of >> available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line. >> >> > To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to > bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > put the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of > available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line. > To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line.