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.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Happy Retirement

Jim,
As a new library director in a small community, I couldn’t have asked for a more encouraging and supportive State Librarian.  The task before the Lebanon Public Library was huge; we needed a new facility badly and we needed to continue to improve library services to our community.  Your encouragement made all the difference.  With your confidence, it made the task approachable.  The impact of your leadership will be felt across the state of Oregon for decades to come.  I hope you feel a sense of accomplishment and a job well-done.

Congratulations on a well earned retirement.

Most sincerely,

Denice Lee
Library Services Manager
Lebanon Public Library

1 comment:

  1. Jim ScheppkeDecember 4, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Oh Denise, you know you are a favorite of mine. The job that you have done in Lebanon is truly extraordinary. I don't know what they pay you, but it's not enough. You have taken a library that was not even average for Oregon libraries and turned it into one of the best smaller libraries in the state. Way to go! I'll try to drop in to visit you when I am in your neighborhood. Keep up the good work.

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