MCBA NEWSLETTER |
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2023
JUNE EVENTS 6/13/2023 (Tues.) BOG Meeting 6/14/2023 (Wed.) CLC Committee Meeting 6/15/2023 (Thurs.) GAL Cert. Committee Meeting 6/16/2023 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar Underwood Committee Meeting 6/17/2023 (Sat.) Family Picnic 6/19/2023 (Mon.) Courthouse Closed 6/20/2023 (Tues.) CPR Class 6pm 6/22/2023 (Thurs.) Annual Meeting 6/23/2023 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 6/27/2023 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting 6/30/2023 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar JULY EVENTS 7/4/2023 (Tues.) Courthouse Closed 7/7/2023 (Tues.) Breakfast with the Bar 7/11/2023 (Tues.) BOG Meeting 7/12/2023 (Wed.) DEIA Committee Meeting 7/14/2023 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 7/21/2023 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 7/25/2023 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting 7/28/2023 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar AUGUST EVENTS 8/2/2023 (Wed.) Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listenting Session Upcoming Save-The-Dates 9/22/2023 (Fri.) CIPA Legal Education Seminar 10/19/2023 (Wed.) 6th Annual Behavioral Health Community Forum 10/25 & 10/26 (Wed. & Thurs.) MCBA Biennial GAL Conference 12/19/2023 (Tues.) Holiday Luncheon All Court Holidays & Closures |
a note from the presidentThe 2023 Golf & Pickleball outing was a success. I encourage everyone to attend next year. Most of our pickleball attendees had never played before the outing! If you see Eitan Weltman, please thank him for his efforts in organizing this event. BCC was also instrumental in making this event a success. Thank you to our sponsors - Chicago Title, Frontier Title, Allison & Mosby-Scott, and Kraft, Wood & Kelly, LLC.
Please read the newsletter carefully. We have an action-packed June for you with composite photos, a pickleball picnic, CPR training, and the Annual Meeting. There are also opportunities to cheer on the MCBA softball team at their games and long-time MCBA member, Guy Fraker when he is recognized by the McLean County Museum of History as a 2023 McLean County History Maker. The pickleball tournament has been revamped - be sure to check out the revised information below. Katy Kraft
cpr classWho?: Everyone is welcome! - Let's pack the house! Class Date: Tuesday, June 20th Class Time: 6pm Location: YMCA, 202 St Joseph Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704 - In the community Rooms Class Length: 2hrs in person. 2hrs online (done before class start) Cost: $40/person Description: This course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants and meets OSHA/workplace requirements. This is a blended learning course including an online portion and an instructor-led classroom skill session. The online portion MUST be completed PRIOR to attending the in-class portion.
Details: Once you register, you will receive an email with the 2 hours of online classwork to be completed about a week before the class. Class registration closes on Tuesday, June 13 - TOMORROW! 10 associate judges reappointed
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Pursuant to §9.2(a) of Article IX of the By-Laws of the McLean County Bar Association, the following have been slated as nominees for the below-named offices of the McLean County Bar Association for the 2023-2024 term:
President: Nathan B. Hinch
First Vice-President: Honorable Pablo Eves
Second Vice President: John Pratt
Secretary: Spencer Chikahisa
Member, Board of Governors Jaime Ganschow
Term Expiring 2027
The above-named nominees will be formally placed in nomination at the annual meeting of the Association on June 22, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. at Bloomington Country Club, 605 Towanda Avenue, Bloomington, Illinois 61701.
All members should plan to attend and cast their ballots as aforesaid.
All members are further notified that pursuant to §9.2(b) of Article IX of the McLean County Bar Association By-Laws, not less than ten members may nominate other candidates for any office or offices described above. Such nominations shall be in writing, signed by the nominators, and shall be filed with the Secretary of the Association not less than fifteen days preceding the date of the annual meeting as aforesaid.
Dated this 22nd day of May 2023.
Respectfully submitted,
Nominating Committee of McLean County Bar Association
Gina L. Wood, Co-Chair
Kathleen M. Kraft, Co-Chair
Nathan B. Hinch
Tom Hundman
Joseph Foley
Michael G. Butts
Erin Donaldson
President: Nathan B. Hinch
First Vice-President: Honorable Pablo Eves
Second Vice President: John Pratt
Secretary: Spencer Chikahisa
Member, Board of Governors Jaime Ganschow
Term Expiring 2027
The above-named nominees will be formally placed in nomination at the annual meeting of the Association on June 22, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. at Bloomington Country Club, 605 Towanda Avenue, Bloomington, Illinois 61701.
All members should plan to attend and cast their ballots as aforesaid.
All members are further notified that pursuant to §9.2(b) of Article IX of the McLean County Bar Association By-Laws, not less than ten members may nominate other candidates for any office or offices described above. Such nominations shall be in writing, signed by the nominators, and shall be filed with the Secretary of the Association not less than fifteen days preceding the date of the annual meeting as aforesaid.
Dated this 22nd day of May 2023.
Respectfully submitted,
Nominating Committee of McLean County Bar Association
Gina L. Wood, Co-Chair
Kathleen M. Kraft, Co-Chair
Nathan B. Hinch
Tom Hundman
Joseph Foley
Michael G. Butts
Erin Donaldson
ANNUAL MEETING
THURSDAY - JUNE 22 - 4:30 PM
bloomington country club
Members, please join us at our annual meeting.
The meeting will take place at the Bloomington Country Club, Bloomington Illinois. The doors will open at 4:30 pm and the meeting will commence at 5:00 pm on Thursday, June 22.
This years agenda will include important business a summary of committee reports, a vote on open Board positions and the transition for the 2023-2024 term. This years agenda will also include the 2023 Young Lawyer of the Year Awards. The list of memorials who will be honored for those who have passed away will come soon.
The meeting will take place at the Bloomington Country Club, Bloomington Illinois. The doors will open at 4:30 pm and the meeting will commence at 5:00 pm on Thursday, June 22.
This years agenda will include important business a summary of committee reports, a vote on open Board positions and the transition for the 2023-2024 term. This years agenda will also include the 2023 Young Lawyer of the Year Awards. The list of memorials who will be honored for those who have passed away will come soon.
The cost is $30.00 if paid on or before Monday, June 12. After June 12, the cost increases to $35.00. Registration closes on Friday, June 16.
There will be appetizers provided along with a cash bar.
There will be appetizers provided along with a cash bar.
psls probono attorney needed
- We have a client needing assistance with a divorce with no children or property and the address of the spouse is known. If you are willing to take this case, please contact Stacy James at sjames@pslegal.org
- We have a senior needing a simple will and POA's prepared. If you are willing to take this case, please contact Stacy James at sjames@pslegal.org
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There will be two options this year for the Composite. The first option includes your photo in this years composite with your own personal size composite copy. This choice has a cost o $75.00 associated with it. The second choice includes your photo in this years composite with your own personal size composite copy AND a digital headshop copy. This choice costs $100.00.
registration is open
mcba softball
no softball tonight
next games
Monday, june 19 @ 8:00 pm
Monday, june 26 @ 6:00 pm
monday, july 10 @ 6:00 pm
monday, july 17 @ 7:00 pm
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Date: Saturday, June 17 beginning at 5:00 pm
Location: Rollingbrook Park - 1002 S. Hershey Rd - Bloomington
Bring: Your own lawn chairs & Pickleball balls & rackets if you have them
Location: Rollingbrook Park - 1002 S. Hershey Rd - Bloomington
Bring: Your own lawn chairs & Pickleball balls & rackets if you have them
Join us in celebrating the legacies of our 2023 History Makers (Dotti Bushnell, Mary & Hank Campbell, Willie and Charles Halbert, and Guy Fraker). The History Makers Gala will be held on Wednesday, June 21st, at the Brown Ballroom on the campus of Illinois State University. The Gala dinner will feature live entertainment that celebrates the honorees and their service to our community. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the program beginning at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $100 for non-members and $75 for Museum members (reserve your seat before June 9th).
recording opportunities
Save the Date
Friday, September 22 - Central Illinois Paralegal Association Legal Education Seminar
Wednesday, October 19 - 6th Annual Behavioral Health Community Forum
Wednesday & Thursday, October 25 & 26 - MCBA Biennial GAL Conference
Wednesday, October 19 - 6th Annual Behavioral Health Community Forum
Wednesday & Thursday, October 25 & 26 - MCBA Biennial GAL Conference
WELCOME new member
bryan mcintyre
Bryan is a 2015 UIUC Law School graduate and focuses in the Law Areas of: Criminal, Juvenile, DUI &Traffic. His office contact information is below. Please reach out to welcome Bryan!
Law Offices of Bryan J McIntyre, LLC
1210 Towanda Ave
Suite 15
Bloomington, Illinois 61701
3095906810
bryanjmcintyrelaw@outlook.com
1210 Towanda Ave
Suite 15
Bloomington, Illinois 61701
3095906810
bryanjmcintyrelaw@outlook.com
whitney leifheit
moves to ams
Whitney has joined Allison & Mosby-Scott this spring. Please see her updated information on the MCBA website at this LINK. And be sure to check out your own information on this site as well! Let Mary know of changes and updates. Again - Welcome Whitney!
new to your office?
or maybe an attorney/staff 'on the move'?
If your office has new attorneys and staff, then we would like to update membership on your additions! Maybe you have an attorney making moves within your office. Please click on the link below to submit a little about the new addition and feel free to add a photo as well.
free
used office furniture for the taking
*U-Shaped Desk Set - Home found!
*Round conference table
72” diameter, wood grain laminate top, chrome base
*(8) Conference chairs
black arms and shell, chrome base w/casters
*(3) U-Shaped Secretarial Desk Sets
72” wide x 104” deep, wood
- (1) with right pedestal desk, left bridge, left pedestal credenza
- (2) with left pedestal desk, right bridge, right pedestal credenza
Contact: cathy@prattandprattpc.com
*Round conference table
72” diameter, wood grain laminate top, chrome base
*(8) Conference chairs
black arms and shell, chrome base w/casters
*(3) U-Shaped Secretarial Desk Sets
72” wide x 104” deep, wood
- (1) with right pedestal desk, left bridge, left pedestal credenza
- (2) with left pedestal desk, right bridge, right pedestal credenza
Contact: cathy@prattandprattpc.com
career opportunities
office space available
121 main STREET, BLOOMINGTON
office suite - 2nd floor - lease
Second floor office suite available for lease. The full floor is available for a single tenant. Previously occupied as an attorney’s office, the space has a perimeter of private office spaces and conference room, open/work area/reception, two (2) restrooms, breakroom, data storage and secured storage areas inclusive in suite. Building has elevator access. Parking adjacent to building.
posted May 2023
306 E grove street, bloomington
freestanding building - FOR SALE
We are pleased to present the former Yoder Law Office Building, now Murphy Building, in Downtown Bloomington for sale. The current business will be relocating, making this unique freestanding office building available. This property has unique characteristics, lots of natural lighting, large private offices with windows, conference rooms, break room and updated mens and womens restrooms, as well as a large storage room. The property has been well maintained and with the adjacent parking lot, this presents a great opportunity for a new or expanding business in Bloomington. Please call to schedule a tour today.
posted May 2023
105 n. center street - downtown blooomington
office - for sale
Downtown Bloomington is home to over 100 shops, restaurants, and services ready to provide you with distinctive merchandise and friendly small town customer service. You can be apart of what makes Downtown great in owning this spectacularly cared for former law office. The property has three stories and a full basement, private offices, conference rooms, storage, vaults, restrooms, library and more.
posted February 2023
Office Space Available
Located one block from the McLean County Law & Justice Center, two offices (209 sq. ft. & 108 sq. ft.) available for rent. The offices are ideal for a single office user or a professional with an administrative assistant. Both offices are newly painted, fully furnished, and move-in ready. Offices have access to kitchen/break room. Conference room available for reservation. Parking included.
For more information, call or text (708) 831-2733.
For more information, call or text (708) 831-2733.
posted January 2023
OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE
2nd Floor
121 N Main St., Bloomington, IL
3,625 sq. ft. Total. Smaller space units available.
Parking on site
Call or Text 309-868-1604
posted November 2022
2nd Floor
121 N Main St., Bloomington, IL
3,625 sq. ft. Total. Smaller space units available.
Parking on site
Call or Text 309-868-1604
posted November 2022
bar committee activities
2023
BOG Meeting - June 13 noon
Scholarship Committee Meeting - June 13 noon
Criminal Law Committee Meeting - June 14 noon
GAL Committee Meeting - June 15 12.15 pm
Underwood Committee Meeting - June 16 noon
CLE Committee Meeting - June 27 noon
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility [DEIA] Committee Meeting – July 12 noon
Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listening Session - August 2 3.30 pm
BOG Meeting - June 13 noon
Scholarship Committee Meeting - June 13 noon
Criminal Law Committee Meeting - June 14 noon
GAL Committee Meeting - June 15 12.15 pm
Underwood Committee Meeting - June 16 noon
CLE Committee Meeting - June 27 noon
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility [DEIA] Committee Meeting – July 12 noon
Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listening Session - August 2 3.30 pm