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 29, 2011

Thanks for Your Confidence & Soup

My main thanks is for the confidence you extended when you and Gail absolutely insisted I was capable of chairing the 2006 Oregon Library Association conference. At first I was horrified at the thought of heading such a major event for Oregon libraries but at Gail's insistence I gradually accepted the idea and was gratified that it became the highest grossing conference to that date. The confidence I gained, along with the networking opportunities I garnered, set me up to become the chair of the Public Library Division, something I would have never even considered BC (Before Conference).
And a hearty congratulations on your retirement. I'm sure you will enjoy it as much as my husband does and I'm sure you will be catering to Ann's every need.
And for the soup, well, I hear you will be doing a lot of mushroom hunting and the soup Ann shared with library folks was divine so I'm looking forward to more being cooked.
Take care and best of luck.
Robin Beerbower

1 comment:

  1. Jim ScheppkeDecember 31, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Robin, I happen to think that you are capable of anything you put your mind to. I have the greatest admiration for your work, and especially for your book knowledge which is awesome. You are "Oregon's Nancy Pearl" in my estimation. I hope you can keep it up. And yes, I will be collecting a lot more mushrooms, so you can look forward to more goodies from Ann. All the best!

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