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.

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Many Thanks

Jim, thanks for your outstanding leadership as Oregon State Librarian and within the Oregon library community. I especially value the way you worked with the Oregon Legislature to make significant improvements in the delivery of library services in every corner of our state. I also appreciate the guidance you gave to the State Library Board of Trustees and to your excellent staff.
Best wishes to you as you start a new chapter in your life's story.
--Cliff Trow

1 comment:

  1. Jim ScheppkeNovember 27, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Thank you Cliff. As I have said to you many times, you were our greatest champion in the Oregon legislature and many of the achievements credited to me, like the Ready to Read Grant program, and the State Library assessment (which freed up LSTA funds for library development) would not have happened without your strong support. I just feel fortunate that my time mostly coincided with your time in the Legislature. We can both be proud that our work lives on in the good library service most Oregonians enjoy.

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