Comments on: Trailblazing advancement director Karen Moshier-Shenk ’73 heads into retirement

By: FLAGLE

FLAGLE — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:03:55 +0000

Congratulations Karen! Enjoy a happy and joyful retirement

By: Karen Rose Moshier-Shenk

Karen Rose Moshier-Shenk — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 20:21:51 +0000

In reply to Ann Bender. Hi Ann-- That's a great memory about Ella Mae, who was my aunt (sister to my mother). And thank you for your comments!

By: run 3

run 3 — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 07:25:27 +0000

This is an incredible list of achievements! So, what’s next for you? I remember you and Steve staying at our house near New Dundee, and it was a pleasant experience for me

By: Ferne Burkhardt

Ferne Burkhardt — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:51:07 +0000

Congratulations, Karen. What an amazing list of accomplishments! I wonder what will find you next. I have a fond memory of you and Steve staying at our house near New Dundee (no longer recall what brought you and Steve to Ontario). My rambunctious kids (now grandparents!) were having a ball with Steve. I tried to reign them in by saying they might put you and Steve off ever having kids of your own. Steve’s whispered response? “It’s too late!”

By: Betty Brunk

Betty Brunk — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:24:30 +0000

You go, girl!!!

By: Ann Bender

Ann Bender — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 21:35:46 +0000

Congratulations and joy as you transition into what we call retirement. You have often brought me memories of your cousin, Ella Mae Lehman, who was my beloved colleague many years ago when we were teachers at Sonnenberg Mennonite School in mid-Ohio. I love your musical leadership at Park View Church, often via U-tube and your examplary role for women in leadership positions.

By: Rhoda E. Nolt

Rhoda E. Nolt — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:45:05 +0000

What great gifts you brought to 91��Ƶ! Congratulations on your well earned retirement. It was a pleasure meeting with you on your visits. Blessing to you and Steve.
Rhoda Nolt

By: Marlene Kropf

Marlene Kropf — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:55:03 +0000

What wonderful recognition of a gifted woman leader! I’m wishing you rich and rewarding years ahead, Karen.

By: Andrew Dyck

Andrew Dyck — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:19:55 +0000

Hi Karen,
Thanks for your service to 91��Ƶ, and congrats on your retirement. I have fond memories of singing in your seminary choir, working with you at Park View, and sharing good conversations. Joy to you in your next stage of endeavours.
Andrew Dyck (EMS ’96)

By: Leon Miller

Leon Miller — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:31:19 +0000

Congratulations on your retirement. You have big shoes to be filled. Always looked forward to our conversations.

By: Karen Gross

Karen Gross — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:18:40 +0000

I enjoyed reading the article about your career and accomplishments. I knew as high school classmates that you have great talent which serves you well! Congratulations on outstanding service to 91��Ƶ.

By: Judy & Byard

Judy & Byard — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:15:01 +0000

Congratulations Karen! Enjoy your retirement. Thanks for all the conversations over the years.

By: Bonnie Price Lofton

Bonnie Price Lofton — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:56:14 +0000

Yes, a wonderful article (thanks, Lauren Jefferson, for writing it). When I was employed 2003-06 as the first full-time fundraiser for 91��Ƶ’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding, Karen was an inspiration to me. Fundraising is a job that requires persistent optimism and just plain persistence — it is not easy to ask people to part with their money, no matter how worthy the cause. But she modeled doing this well and honorably. Beyond our roles as development officers, Karen helped me to understand the importance of supporting the movement for inclusion and equality for individuals who are not heterosexual. May your retirement be full of delight (accompanied by your equally wonderful husband, Steve, who was one of my esteemed predecessors when I shifted to editing 91��Ƶ’s publications in 2006.)

By: Amelia Morrison

Amelia Morrison — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:13:26 +0000

The office already feels quieter without you, Karen! You will be missed, but wishing you all the best in this well-earned time of rest, adventure, and new beginnings!

By: John Sauder

John Sauder — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 03:46:39 +0000

Karen. Congratulations ! John