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<p class="MsoPlainText"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Ye</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">s,
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:red">there is still time to nominate
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">your colleagues for OLA Honors & Awards!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">But you need to get going.  It doesn’t take much, here’s the steps.
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">     
</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> Think for a moment about your colleagues, co-workers and library supporters.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">     
</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Who jumps to mind as someone who deserves to be recognized.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">     
</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Take a couple of minutes to write me an e-mail saying why your person should be recognized by OLA.   Really, there are great people you work with
 every day who deserve to be recognized for their efforts.  <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">4.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">     
</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">If you want, but not necessary, ask others to join you in your nomination.   But this isn’t a matter of who gets the most votes, just  your e-mail
 can result in your person being an award winner!.  <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:red">Really, it is that simple.  You could do it in 10 minutes!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Here’s more details…<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Nominations may come from all types of libraries and from all kinds of librarians, staff and supporters.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Nominations are open for the following awards:
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">               
<b>Oregon Librarian of the Year<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">                Library Employee of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">                OLA Distinguished Service Award<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">                Library Supporter of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Nomination letters (with no more than six letters of support) are<b>
</b></span><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">due Friday,</span></i></b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
<b>March 18, 2016</b></span></i><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">These awards will be presented to recipients at the 2016 OLA Conference Luncheon Banquet in Bend on Friday, April 22, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Here’s the details on each award:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Oregon Librarian of the Year</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> may be awarded to any Oregon librarian
 who has been working in an Oregon Library for at least two years in a paid professional position.  The nominee must demonstrate excellence in library service in his or her community and to Oregon libraries.  The nominee must be a member of OLA.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Oregon Library Employee of the Year
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">may be awarded to any Oregon library staff member who has worked in an Oregon library for at least two years as a paid staff member and demonstrated excellence in library
 service in his or her community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Oregon Library Association Distinguished Service Award</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> may be
 awarded to any Oregon librarian or library staff member, who has been in the profession for 15 or more years, has worked in Oregon libraries for at least ten years, and is currently a member of OLA, for exceptional service over a period of years.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">4.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Oregon Library Supporter of the Year</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> may be awarded to any volunteer,
 volunteer group, library Friend, board member, government official, or other individual who is not a paid library staff member and who has demonstrated excellence in supporting and promoting Oregon libraries.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">If you need more info, read the awards guidelines and let me know if you have questions.  Take a look at
<a href="http://www.olaweb.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=58280&orgId=ola"><span style="color:black">http://www.olaweb.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=58280&orgId=ola</span></a>
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Your letter (e-mail) of nomination should include the following information, if pertinent, and be as informational as possible:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">      * Name, contact information, current position for nominee</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">      * Award for which you are nominating the person or group  <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">      * Description of why your nominee should be selected for an OLA Award  <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">      * OLA activities: committee appointments, etc</span><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">. if pertinent, not
 required. <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">      * Past positions held and summary of major accomplishments  (for Distinguished Service Award)<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">      * Your name and how you can be reached if the committee has questions<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Please send
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">nominating e-mails
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">by
<b>Friday, March 18, 2016</b>, to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">                Leah Griffith, HAS Chair
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">                e-mail:  
<a href="mailto:leah.griffith@newbergoregon.gov"><span style="color:black">leah.griffith@newbergoregon.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">                We prefer e-mail, but you can also send via mail to me at:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">                                Newberg Public Library
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">                                503 E. Hancock
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">                                Newberg,  OR  97132
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">E-mail or call me at 503-537-1256 if you have any questions.    We will be looking forward to your nominations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Handwriting"">Leah
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<p class="MsoNormal">Leah M. Griffith <span style="color:#1F497D">  </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Director,   Newberg Public Library     503-537-1256    <o:p></o:p></p>
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