Tribute to Melissie Rumizen

As I look back on those days spent with you in the community, they have been some of the best gifts.

—Melissie Rumizen

Community was everything to Melissie. It was the thing I loved most about her; not just what a good friend she could be, but how fiercely loyal she was about her friendships. She didn't just expect her friends to be loyal to her in return. She expected them to be loyal to each other. If she deemed someone worthy to be her friend, she held them to a very high standard forever. If someone in her circle needed a job, a plug or a hug, Melissie made it happen.

Last week should have been Melissie's 52nd birthday. Next week in San Jose, we will pay tribute to our friend during KMWorld, one of the knowledge management conferences at which Melissie's community was always brightened by her presence. We are asking her friends to send short thoughts and photos that we will assemble for a brief presentation on Tuesday morning, November 6. The collection will also be posted on the Web and given to Melissie's family.

If you have memories or reflections about Melissie that you would like to share, please email them to me. If you have any good photos in digital form, please send those as well. Finally, feel free to forward this message to any of Melissie's friends and colleagues who might like to contribute. stevebarth --at-- earthlink --dot-- net