Jim, you have been a guiding light for me since I came to Salem a dozen years ago. You have shared wonderfully interesting historical information about activities and concerns of other Oregon libraries, as well as helping me understand the background (and future possibilities) of our own in Salem. And it was through your suggestion that I was honored by invitations to speak about Salem history at OSL ~ never holding it against me when I pointed out the unfortunate demolition of Piety Hill for the construction of that same building!
But despite your retirement, many of us will still need your encouragement and counsel. As for me, I look forward to continuing our once-in-a-while lunches to bounce my enthusiasms off your calm reflections.
We aren't history yet!
Virginia
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.
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Oh Virginia, I am hoping to see a lot more of friends like you in my retirement. I really look forward to that. Let's be sure to get together in January! Now that I am on the Editorial Board of the OSU Press, I am going to talk seriously to you about that Salem history book you ought to write and Tom ought to illustrate with his wonderful photographs.
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