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Norm Smith
President
The Ford Family Foundation
To celebrate Jim Scheppke's service as Oregon State Librarian from 1991 to 2011
Jim didn't want a traditional retirement party. "Too many greenhouse gas emissions, not to mention unwanted calories," he said. So instead we are having a Virtual Retirement Party - carbon neutral and heart healthy!
To celebrate, Jim wants all his colleagues and associates to post a good wish, photo or a memory to this blog. You can even ask Jim a question. Jim will reply to every post! (Jim will be the only person able to comment on messages after they are posted).
And while you're at it, Jim hopes you will consider a donation in his honor to his favorite charity, our own Talking Book and Braille Services.
Please submit your message before Jim retires on December 30, 2011. Include your name at the end of your message.
To celebrate, Jim wants all his colleagues and associates to post a good wish, photo or a memory to this blog. You can even ask Jim a question. Jim will reply to every post! (Jim will be the only person able to comment on messages after they are posted).
And while you're at it, Jim hopes you will consider a donation in his honor to his favorite charity, our own Talking Book and Braille Services.
Please submit your message before Jim retires on December 30, 2011. Include your name at the end of your message.
Monday, November 7, 2011
A Thousand Well Chosen Words . . .
. . . is worth so very much, but inadequate to express thanks for a grand career of public service. From both The Ford Family Foundation and the Oregon Cultural Trust, my warmest well wishes, Jim!
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How wonderful to hear from you Norm. And thank you for all your leadership on the Cultural Trust Board and as President of the Ford Family Foundation.
ReplyDeleteYour Foundation has made very significant contributions to improving library services throughout the state and you continue to do so. As you know, these are very challenging times for some of our libraries, particularly in your part of the state. I will appreciate your continued support.
Again my thanks to you. It's been great working with you Norm.