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.

Monday, December 19, 2011

Jim's virtual retirement party

Dear 378-4367,

How many times have I called that number over the last twenty years? Hundreds! Almost always I was calling to get a quick answer to a question a legislator had just asked me about libraries. Jim's knowledge of Oregon's libraries is so extensive that he usually answered my questions on the spot. And he is so gracious that he never once said, "Didn't you just ask me that last week?"

Thank you, Jim. I'll miss you lots.

Nan Heim
OLA lobbyist

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Nan Heim/Associates

1 comment:

  1. Jim ScheppkeDecember 20, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Oh Nan, the Oregon Library Association has been so fortunate to have you as their lobbyist all these years. You're the best! Keep up the good work in the Legislature on our behalf (for a little longer at least!). We need you.

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