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 9, 2011

your retirement

Jim, although I haven’t worked with you for years and am happily retired myself, it still came as a shock to me that you were retiring. Oregon libraries, big, small, east, west, tribal, public and school, have all benefitted from your attention. And I feel the same way – I benefitted from your suggestions, support and encouragement. Countless people throughout Oregon who have never heard of you or the Oregon State Library having richer lives thanks to you. I wish you and your family a joyous retirement.

Dallas

1 comment:

  1. Jim ScheppkeDecember 10, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    How wonderful to hear from you Dallas. We did some good work together, and with our good friend Ruth Metz. Those were the days. Oregon libraries really benefited from your work. I would love to be in touch with you and to see you sometime. I'm going to be doing a lot of reconnecting with old friends in my retirement. Watch for my email!

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