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.

Friday, December 2, 2011

Thank you, Jim!

Thank you, Jim, for your tireless support of school libraries, as well as your understanding that while school libraries have unique requirements and challenges, they are one of the essential members of the greater library services family. You helped us gain a political voice, guided us toward working together with other librarians to garner support for school library services, and testified on our behalf.

We couldn't have asked for a greater champion.

Carol Dinges
Past president, OASL
Library Media Specialist
Lebanon High School

1 comment:

  1. Jim ScheppkeDecember 8, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Thank you Carol. It's been a pleasure working with you. I really admire your strong leadership in OASL. Keep it up. You are lucky to live in a community like Lebanon that really values libraries and literacy. I think that is why it is doing somewhat better economically than other former timber towns in Oregon. You all should be very proud! Please stay in touch.

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