[Nfbwv-talk] Appreciation for Terry Mathenny

[Sheri Koch]

We also might consider nominating her for the non-Federationist of the year award.  I'll be glad to send you the language if you're interested in writing it up and submitting it to the awards committee.

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> On May 24, 2016, at 9:53 PM, Karen McDonald via Nfbwv-talk <nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I think you have a good idea.  I'll share this with Mr.  Whereas since he's the resolutions guru in the state.
> Karen
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Dave Allen via Nfbwv-talk <nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org
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> Date sent: Wed, 25 May 2016 12:59:24 +1200
> Subject: [Nfbwv-talk] Appreciation for Terry Mathenny
> 
> Hi all!
> 
> Have had a brain glitch lately.  That is a bit embarrassing for me, but guess
> you olrder folks are more used to it so you'll understand.  I couldn't
> remember my WV1A number, so  I got myself awake this morning before the
> library closed yesterday and called to get a brain reboot.
> 
> These kinds of things almost always will lead me to Terry Mathenny, pardon
> if I may be spelling her sirname incorrectly.
> 
> Anyway, we had a nice little chat, and she straightened out my number, so
> all should be fine now in my brain department.
> 
> Terry asked what I was going to do when she retired.  I told her that better
> just never happen, because I don't think that would be any good for my
> sanity.  She said she definitely was planning to retire around the end of
> this year.
> 
> Knowing that Terry is a state employee, I didn't want to ask for more
> specifics, so I can't be sure if she meant the fiscal year or the calendar
> year.  I hope neither, but I guess retirement is something we all go through.
> 
> I feel as if Terry has been part of the library since perhaps the world
> started turning, because I know she's been there at least as long as I
> started ordering books by myself.  From memory, I think I was ten, just so
> yall can get the picture.
> 
> Anyway, it occurred to me that her longevity and remarkable service to us
> might be a worthy topic for a resolution at the state convention this year.
> 
> Regardless of that, I thought it was news worth sharing here.
> 
> Cheers,
> Dave
> 
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