Karen Scherra joined the Literacy Council Board of Directors in 1997.  After twelve years of continuous service to the agency, Karen has stepped down from her volunteer position.  Her decision did not come easily.  Karen has been juggling with a very demanding schedule for a long, long time.  She has been an amazing magician, dividing her time and talents so comprehensively.  Karen is the Executive Director of Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board on Wasserman Way in Batavia.  It is a post she inherited after the death of predecessor James Wasserman.  One of Karen's passions is the Clermont County League of Women Voters (LWV).  She is an active member and presently serves as the LWV Historian.   In her resignation letter Karen wrote, "I certainly would offer my assistance anytime it might be helpful - the mission of the agency (Literacy Council) is as necessary now as it ever was."  Susan Vilardo, Executive Director of LCCBC expressed appreciation for Karen's willingness to roll up her sleeves with our fundraising events.  Susan shared that Karen offered guidance and wisdom to her when she first started her directorship with the council. Thank you, thank you Karen Scherra for every minute you gave to the cause of teaching adults how to read.  We say farewell knowing that our paths will cross often. (Karen Scherra photo taken by League of Women Voters.)