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, December 4, 2011

Retirement

Congradulations on your retirement Jim. I do wish you well. You have always been a friend of WVGS and a personal friend and we will miss you. Thanks for all you have done for us.

Retirement is just a new phase in your life for you and your family to enjoy - so do make the most of it. If you ever need help on researching your family history don't hesitate to ask your friends in WVGS for any help or guidance we might provide.

Jim Willhite
Retired since 1988
(except for repairing books :)

1 comment:

  1. Jim ScheppkeDecember 10, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Thank you Jim for your great service to the Willamette Valley Genealogy Society and to the State Library as an ace book repairman. Our WVGS partnership is outstanding and should be better appreciated for what it brings to our library users. I'm sure I will be seeing you at the Library when I come in to do research for all the Oregon Encyclopedia articles I plan to write!

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