Monday, June 1, 2009

CASL Awards

There were only about 15 members at tonight's CASL awards, but just before we started, Jocelyne Dion's family arrived, including her 94-year-old mother, and doubled our numbers. Michele spoke beautifully and looked even better.

Ask Michele to tell you the "four character password" story the next time you see her!











I managed not to embarrass us when I got up to the mic, even though I hadn't been aware that I needed to give an acceptance speech for the Angela Thacker Memorial Award. The words came, and people seemed satisfied.


















Rick Winterbottom of Follett presented Michele with the Teacher-librarian of the Year Award after having made a beautiful and personal speech about the value of school libraries.

























We were both very proud to be from BC, the province that won two of the
three awards.




Afterward, Michele and I went out to a fun Mexican restaurant for dinner with Linsey Hammond, Judith Saltman of UBC's SLAIC faculty and a Calgary public librarian named Jean something. A good time was had by all.


1 comment:

  1. I am sure you all a great time. I am so proud for you, Michelle and all the other recipients of awards or recognitions. Your journey here has been a path you need to reflect and enjoy. Thanks for your blog and summaries- helps us get a sense of the community! awesome!

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