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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Please excuse the cross-posting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hi everyone:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It is that time of year to start planning our annual get-together. I hope that most of you directors will already have this momentous occasion - Friday, October 23 – on your calendars. <b><i>Please read to the end of this email for important information.</i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Let’s start with the basics:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Who</b>: All Oregon public library directors are invited to participate<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>What</b>: in the 2015 Annual Oregon Public Library Directors’ Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Where</b>: at Tigard Public Library, <span class=xbe>13500 SW Hall Blvd, Portland, OR 97223</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>When</b>: on Friday, October 23, 2015; hours will be approximately 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Why</b>: to catch up on the latest news, network with colleagues, hear from the State Library etc.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>How</b>: in the comfort of the conference room with lots of caffeine, good food, and colleagues<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>The survey at the end lets you tell us if you are coming or not.<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Lunch information</b>: PLD will be providing a catered lunch. If you wish to purchase this option, it will cost $15. We will accept cash or a check. If you’d like to pay in advance, you can send a check to Mo Cole, Oregon City Library, 606 John Adams, Oregon City, OR 97045 (Please let me know what it’s for as I am still receiving $ for the fundraising workshop as well)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The lunch menu will include:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Antipasto Salad --- (V)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Tortellini pasta with grape tomatoes, olives, artichokes, broccoli, and peppers with a pesto balsamic dressing<br>Greek Salad (V & GF)<br>Mixed greens with cucumbers, grape tomatoes, peppers, pine nuts, and feta<br>Petite Sandwich - Chicken Salad with Apples, Pecans, & Dried Cranberries<br>Cheese & Seasonal Fruit Platter<br>Crudité with Ranch Dip<br>Assorted Breads & Crackers (GF available upon request)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>PLD will also provide coffee and snacks. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>The survey at the end allows you to tell us if you want to buy lunch.<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Agenda items:</b> What would you like to hear about? So far we have <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-update from State Librarian<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-update from OLA President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-update from PLD<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-information about the Edge Initiative<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-feedback request from Statewide Database Licensing Advisory Committee<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-sharing time<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>You may suggest agenda topics in our survey.<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Parking instructions:</b> <b><span style='color:red'>this is very important</span></b><span style='color:red'> (and applies to the Saturday fundraising workshop as well</span><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='color:red'>if you are attending that): </span><b><span style='color:#44546A'>All attendees </span><span style='color:#1F497D'>must park at </span></b><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tigard+Christian+Church/@45.4230966,-122.7664138,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xe69727ecf46696c"><b>Tigard Christian Church</b></a><b><span style='color:#1F497D'> in the back lot of the church. It is located across the street from the library on the corner of SW Hall Blvd. and SW O’Mara street. </span><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Survey:</b> Please take the time to complete our survey to help us get a feel for how many people are coming and how many people will buy lunch from PLD. There is also a place here for your agenda suggestions. <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PLDannualdirectorsmeeting">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PLDannualdirectorsmeeting</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Reminder: </b>PLD is providing a free (you pay for lunch only) fundraising workshop on Saturday, October 24, at the same location, the Tigard Public Library. If you have no idea what I am talking about, have not already<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span>registered for this and/or are interested in learning more, please get in touch with me directly. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>PLD is really pleased to host Oregon’s fabulous public library directors and we are really looking forward to seeing all of you. Many thanks to Tigard Public Library for giving us a place to connect!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mo<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Maureen Cole<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:mcole@orcity.org">mcole@orcity.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Library Director<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Oregon City Public Library<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>606 John Adams St.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Oregon City, Oregon 97045<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>503-657-8269 ext. 1010 Direct phone<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>503-657-3702 fax<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Website: <a href="http://www.orcity.org/library">www.orcity.org/library</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Follow us on: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/oregoncitylibrary"><span style='color:blue'>Facebook!</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Subscribe to our <a href="http://orcity.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=271f21539981149d9f0576ba6&id=38181f8585"><span style='color:blue'>email newsletter</span></a>!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>PUBLIC RECORDS LAW DISCLOSURE: This e-mail is subject to the State Retention Schedule and may be made available to the public.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=107 height=108 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D0F45D.F1D6DAB0" alt="Library square logo SMALL"><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>