8.23.07 Minutes

In Attendance were: Bill Whalen, Cathie St. John-Ritzen, Sara Davis, Calvin Hill, Chris Hess, Heide Stewart, Mae Creadick, Shannon Lovins, and Patsy Brison

1.    a. Committee decided to stay with a buffet lunch rather than a plate lunch from Ritz for the Monthly Luncheons.

    b. CD fund transfer was ratified by committee vote

2.    Attorneys Title donated $500 and will be recognized for contributing to Swearing-In Event; ad space in Bar newsletter to run to fulfill ad     commitment from 05-06.

3.    Bar Councilor Election being moved up to the October Bar Luncheon Meeting. Notice to go out in upcoming newsletter with an article by     Sara describing what the Bar Councilor does.  Nominating committee will meet to nominate candidate.

4.    Vote approving resolution to use email for notices and Bar Briefs for members with email addresses, regular mail  only to those without an     email address. Note: dues notices will be mailed this year.

5.    President Bill Whalen discussed next steps in planning for this year and beyond, including the formation of the following special committees and projects:
    a. New Attorney Swearing In             Ceremony/Reception/Orientation Event : Cathie St.John-Ritzen, chair.
    b.Fundraising Committee: Heidi Stewart and Cindy Holman, co-chairs. Short-term, to work on fundraising needed for the holiday     party;     develop policies and a proposal for carrying out an established fundraising policy.
    c. Holiday Party/Gift Collection Event: Mae Craedick and Shannon Lovins, co-chairs.  Work with fundraising committee regarding additional     preparation for the party, coordinate with charities for toy distribution.
    d. Committee to review Grievance/Fee Dispute Committee: Bob Deutsch, chair. Evaluate continuance of these committees.
    e. YLD Study Committee: Denny Martin and Chris Hess, co-chairs. Evaluate continuance of YLD in connection with by-law revisions.
    f. By-law Study Committee: Calvin Hill, chair. Review current and model by-laws, and recommend revisions to current by-laws.

6.    Discussed planning to seek trainees for the positions of Treasurer and Secretary for 2006-2007 term.

7.    Discussed and agreed to extend invitation to recently sworn in attorneys to participate in the New Attorney events.

8.    November Luncheon speakers to be District Court Judges.  Planning for future luncheon speakers discussed.


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  1. Discussed planning to seek trainees for the positions of Treasurer and Secretary for 2006-2007 term.
  1. Discussed and agreed to extend invitation to recently sworn in attorneys to participate in the New Attorney events.
  1. November Luncheon speakers to be District Court Judges.  Planning for future luncheon speakers discussed.

Minutes82306EC meeting.doc

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