MCBA Newsletter updated october 7, 2019
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2019
October Events 10/8/19 (Tues) BOG Meeting 10/10/19 (Thurs) Family Law Committee Meeting 10/11/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 10/14/19 (Mon.) Columbus Day-Law & Justice Center Closed CLE Box Lunch 10/15/19 (Tues.) CLE Luncheon 10/17/19 (Thurs.) Law Day Committee Meeting 10/18/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's YLD-CLE Meet the Judge 10/25/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's YLD-"Happy Hour" at Nightshop 10/26/19 (Sat.) Legal Advice Fair 10/29/19 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting November Events 11/1/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 11/8/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 11/12/19 (Tues) BOG Meeting 11/15/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's Scholarship/Community Relations Committee Meeting 11/19/19 (Tues.) CLE Luncheon 11/22/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 11/26/19 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting 11/28/19 (Thurs.) Thanksgiving Day-Law & Justice Center Closed 11/29/19 (Fri.) Thanksgiving Break-Law & Justice Center Closed “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's YLD-"Happy Hour" at Nightshop December Events 12/6/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 12/10/19 (Tues) BOG Meeting 12/13/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 12/17/19 (Tues.) Annual Holiday Luncheon 12/20/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 12/25/19 (Wed.) Law & Justice Center Closed 12/27/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's YLD-"Happy Hour" at Nightshop 2020 1/1/20 (Wed.) Law & Justice Center Closed |
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTWell, it appears that Fall is finally here with the changing of the weather. Reminder: TODAY, for the funeral service for Mr. H. Wayne Carmichael, members will congregate a few minutes prior to the 10:00 am service at Eastview Christian Church. This week and next, there are several CLE opportunities. This Thursday, October 10th at 4:00 pm, the Family Law Committee will be presenting a FREE CLE on Individual and Family Tax Law Update in Judge McFarland's Courtroom, 4th Floor at the L&J Center. Next Monday, October 14th, from noon to 2:00 pm, there is a presentation on Expungements, with an opportunity to obtain up to 2 hours of CLE, in the Jury Assembly Room on the 5th floor of the L&J Center. Lunch is included! And, next Tuesday, October 15th, our monthly CLE luncheon will be presenting a program centered around Real Estate in Divorce. Please see the links below for more information on these upcoming CLEs. This week also, Michelle Mancias and Fred Moore are members of the Orpheus Mandolin Orchestra, and their group is hosting the national convention of the Classical Mandolin Society of America this month at the Marriott in Uptown Normal. The concerts will be held this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Once again, Bob White, a Mock Trial coach for Normal West, has two very talented seniors who have an opportunity to attend a Mock Trial seminar this month at Harvard University. The families are hoping to defray some of the costs for airfare and registration for the program (chaperones are paying their own way). If you have an interest in helping these young students, please reach out to Bob or contact Mary Sellmyer for more information. Lastly, there are three weeks left for second and third year Law students to submit an application for the annual MCBA scholarship. Please share this information with qualifying students. The deadline is October 31st. Please see the application LINK. Have a great week ! Joe Foley
local community
Classical Mandolin Society of America proudly presents a three-night concert series (Oct 10-11-12) featuring international guest artists and local ensembles. All concerts at 7:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation.
The Children's Home & Aid Family Visitation Center [FVC] is expanding services for families experiencing domestic violence, date violence, child violence, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, and stalking. This facility is the recipient of a three year grant beginning on October 1, 2019. Please plan to attend the open house on Thursday, October 24 from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm.
If interested, please email Martin Ross, or call/text Martin at 309.838.4148. mock trial programFor the past 23 years, Normal Community West High School has been active in Mock Trial through the Illinois State Bar Association's Mock Trial program. In that time, we have had some very dedicated teacher sponsors and a local attorney coach (Mr. Robert White) that have helped to raise the bar for what our students accomplish with added program opportunities. In more recent years, we have had the good fortune of the partnership with the McLean County Bar Association in hosting an annual competition in March at the McLean County Law and Justice Center that continues to attract more and more teams from across Illinois. There are significant hurdles for us to compete at the level that many other teams... Please click on the LINK to read more. mcba scholarshipIf you know any second or third year law students, please inform them about the 2019 MCBA Community Service Scholarship. The scholarship application link can be found below. The scholarship has been increased to $2,500. The scholarship is open to second or third year law students with strong ties to McLean County, Bloomington-Normal, or its surrounding communities. Prime candidates will express and demonstrate a commitment to legal aid work, pro bono activities, or community service. The application deadline is October 31, 2019.
Click on the image above to submit an application. young lawyer division (yld)Upcoming Activities
Meet the Judge CLE - [postponed] Happy Hour @ Tony's Tacos Friday, October 18 beginning at 5:00 pm Free Food & Drinks and Good Company! All are welcome to attend.
mcba t-shirt sale
Click on the MCBA logo above for more details. thursday - october 10
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