<div dir="ltr"><div>Hey Amanda and Nicole,</div><div><br></div><div>I haven't heard back from Representative Zika's office confirming that he can participate in our conference session. Could you possibly please follow-up? Maybe they'll respond better to you.</div><div><br></div><div>Cheers!</div><div>Buzzy</div><div><br></div><div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><br></div><div>*****</div><div>Chair, 2019-20<br></div><div>Library Development & Legislative Committee<br></div><div>Oregon Library Association</div><div><a href="mailto:ldlcchair@olaweb.org" target="_blank">ldlcchair@olaweb.org</a></div><div>541-447-7978 (o)</div><div>971-270-0527 (m)</div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Buzzy Nielsen, OLA Legislative Committee Chair</b> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:ldlcchair@olaweb.org">ldlcchair@olaweb.org</a>></span><br>Date: Mon, Jan 27, 2020 at 11:06 AM<br>Subject: Re: Speak at Oregon Library Association conference?<br>To: Rep Zika <<a href="mailto:Rep.JackZika@oregonlegislature.gov">Rep.JackZika@oregonlegislature.gov</a>><br></div><br><br><div dir="ltr">Hello Representative Zika:<div><br></div><div>Thank you again for agreeing to speak on a panel at the Oregon Library Association conference in Bend this year. Just as a reminder, the panel is directed at library staff and supporters and will address how best to advocate to elected officials. We'd really appreciate hearing your perspective on what's effective and what's not. OLA's lobbyist, Amanda Dalton, will also be on the panel.</div><div><br></div><div>I just got word of the date and time of the panel: Friday, May 1, 3.30-5.00p at the Riverhouse. Are you perhaps still willing and able to attend? We would greatly appreciate it.</div><div><br></div><div>Thank you again. I hope that the short session goes well for you!</div><div><br></div><div>Cheers!<br>Buzzy Nielsen</div><div><div><div dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><br></div><div>*****</div><div>Chair, 2019-20<br></div><div>Library Development & Legislative Committee<br></div><div>Oregon Library Association</div><div><a href="mailto:ldlcchair@olaweb.org" target="_blank">ldlcchair@olaweb.org</a></div><div>541-447-7978 (o)</div><div>971-270-0527 (m)</div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Tue, Nov 5, 2019 at 11:05 AM Rep Zika <<a href="mailto:Rep.JackZika@oregonlegislature.gov" target="_blank">Rep.JackZika@oregonlegislature.gov</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">
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<div> It was my pleasure to support HB 2243 and ensure equal and free access to our libraries. I would be happy to help out and be on the panel in May. Let me know when you finalize the time and I will add it to my calendar. Thank you! <br>
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<div>I really appreciate your support of library issues during the 2019 session, particularly HB 2243, regarding the definition of a public library in the state. We're in the rulemaking process for that bill now, and it's going well!</div>
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<div>OLA lobbyist Amanda Dalton recommended that I speak with you about our upcoming Oregon Library Association conference in Bend on April 30-May 2 at the Riverhouse. We're planning to offer a program for library staff and supporters on how to speak to their
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<div>The panel will occur on Friday, May 1, although I don't yet have a specific time. It would be about an hour-and-a-half. Other speakers include Amanda, a member of our school library advocacy committee, and myself.</div>
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<div>We would be most appreciative if you'd be willing to share your wisdom with our members. Thank you so much for considering my request and for supporting libraries in Oregon.</div>
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