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 6, 2011

your retirement……

Jim-

Tomorrow will be your last official attendance at the Oregon Heritage Commission, and it will be a sad leaving for me. You have reliably expressed an informed opinion and participated fully in every discussion. During my first years on the Commission I was always thankful for your willingness to add to the context, so that we could make informed decisions. I still appreciate your active participation. And you have been friendly and approachable. Thank you for your service and passion. Please visit our meetings when you can.

Jan Mitchell, Chair
Oregon Heritage Commission

1 comment:

  1. Jim ScheppkeNovember 13, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Thanks Jan. Working with the Oregon Heritage Commission was a highlight of my career. You have been a great leader in promoting heritage preservation and appreciation in your community and now at the state level. Keep it up. There remains a lot of work to be done to ensure that our heritage is preserved for future Oregonians.

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