<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">Hello Oregon Reference Summit Team,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">Sandra and I have crafted a <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CMSQ--mSVw4y5YjCnqg7V66WQp_IM9ClCuTCLWL2J-0/edit?usp=sharing">call for membership</a> (also below). <b>If you are able, please use <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EihmKV3ctF9ro-WY1Vt2Y-lQolEwlvHBJaRL9XQv6kA/edit?usp=sharing">this communication plan</a> to choose places you can send it this week. </b></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">Thanks and let us know if you have any questions!</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">Lori and Sandra</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;white-space:pre-wrap"><font color="#ff0000">Subject Line:</font></span><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;white-space:pre-wrap"> Seeking New Members for Oregon Reference Summit Planning Team </span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;white-space:pre-wrap"><font color="#ff0000">Body: </font></span><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;white-space:pre-wrap">Are you interested in supporting and enhancing library reference and information services? Do you like to share your ideas and learn more from other Oregon library staff? Do you enjoy planning events either on the frontlines or supporting them behind the scenes? The Oregon Reference Summit is seeking members to help us plan and implement upcoming events and offerings and we’d love to have you join us!</span></div><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-39383b9b-7fff-b183-aaf8-6878b4e8a928"><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The Oregon Reference Summit has existed for several years in different iterations to provide support, education and collaboration around library reference and information services. The Summit has been a yearly in-person conference. In 2020 the in-person conference was canceled due to the pandemic but the planning team pivoted to offering ongoing virtual learning opportunities.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">In 2022, the Oregon Reference Summit planning team will continue to offer virtual presentations with a plan to offer a traditional in-person conference in 2023.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Expectations for the committee include monthly meetings as well as time to plan and implement these events. This can include logistics, communications, soliciting presenters and topic ideas, hosting virtual events, as well as other support tasks. Generally, the time commitment is about 1-2 hours per month though that can vary nearer events. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">If you are interested, please contact Lori (</span><a href="mailto:lorim@multco.us" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">lorim@multco.us</span></a><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">) or Sandra (</span><a href="mailto:ors.cochair.sandra.dixon@gmail.com" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:ba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