MCBA Newsletter november 18, 2019
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2019
November Events 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 12/19/19 (Thurs.) Circuit Clerk's Office Closed 12.00-1.00 pm 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 PRESIDENTI hope that everyone had a wonderful weekend and am looking forward to Thanksgiving Day festivities next week. This past week, our social gathering was Merlot & A Masterpiece. I haven't heard whether any of our members have given up their day jobs to become artists, but you can be the judge, see pics below ! Tomorrow, November 19, is our CLE luncheon with a program on the Opioid epidemic and updates. There is still room so please the link for sign up. We had received wonderful news and I wanted to give a big shout out to Prairie State Legal Services and members of our MCBA. Recently, Prairie State received a donation of $10,623.21 from the Jaycees for our participation at Bruegala! I am sure that you will agree this money is going to be used for worthwhile causes as indicated below. THANK YOU to all of those who sponsored or volunteered. You make us proud! In that same spirit of "giving", you are all invited to help Prairie State Legal on the upcoming #GivingTuesday, which is Tuesday, December 3rd. On that date, there will be several matching challenges, which will potentially double (or triple!) your money by making a donation. Please see below for more details. I so appreciate any of your anticipated assistance with this cause. Finally, looking ahead to our Christmas luncheon on Tuesday, December 17. Registration will open soon. Friday, December 20 at 2.00 pm provides an opportunity to give and carol at the McLean County Nursing Home. There are still a few resident available for adoption in our Project Santa 2019. We would love to continue show off the MCBA giving and the holiday spirit. Please sign up below and/or bring your voices for our caroling! Have a great week ! Joe Foley Thursday - December 19, 2019 The McLean County Circuit Clerk’s Office - Holiday Luncheon Closed from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. 
November Opioid Program
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There are still a few residents left to be adopted. Click on the elf to view the remaining.
Residents who have been adopted.
Thank you!
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Prairie State Legal Services received a donation of $10,623.21 for our participation at Bruegala! This money will be used to help victims of domestic violence and to help people remove barriers to work through expungement and sealing. Thank you to all of those who sponsored or volunteered at Bruegala. We had a fantastic turnout by MCBA members and other supporters from the community. The Bloomington-Normal Jaycees commented how impressed they are with Prairie State's volunteers. It was a great showing by the local legal community.
Your support helped Prairie State Legal Services receive the largest share of the proceeds from Bruegala. Thank you so much!
Your support helped Prairie State Legal Services receive the largest share of the proceeds from Bruegala. Thank you so much!
scholarship committee
The Scholarship Committee met to discuss the 2019 applicants. The award recipient will be announced at the MCBA December Holiday Luncheon.
The photo included (left to right): Brian Day, Jessica Woods, Emily Petri, Adrian Barr, Samantha Vasquez, Nargis Khokhar. Additional committee members who were involved (and not pictured) were: Susanna Berna, Tristan Bullington, Judge Fellheimer, Nannette Fosen, Mark Johnson, Kyle Korkus, Angela Skinner and Jessica Woods.
The photo included (left to right): Brian Day, Jessica Woods, Emily Petri, Adrian Barr, Samantha Vasquez, Nargis Khokhar. Additional committee members who were involved (and not pictured) were: Susanna Berna, Tristan Bullington, Judge Fellheimer, Nannette Fosen, Mark Johnson, Kyle Korkus, Angela Skinner and Jessica Woods.
saturday - january 25
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
proving ground - bouldering gym
Bring your family for a fun adventure at the Proving Ground, the newest rock climbing gym in town! We will have access to a private room, with pizza and drinks provided. $12 per person, includes a safety orientation, rappelling equipment and climbing shoes. Minimum age 3.
Registration and more information to come
2019 BLOOMINGTON CANNON ESTATE PLANNING
TELECONFERENCE SERIES PROGRAM
HOSTED BY PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Date: Thursday, December 19
Topic: Client or Non-Client?
Topic: Client or Non-Client?
Please RSVP with the list of names and email addresses of those who will be attending to Peggy Barnes at Margaret.Barnes@pnc.com
Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm.
Location: PNC Bank
202 E Washington St - Wealth Management Conference Room
Bloomington, IL 61701
There is not a cost for the seminar or lunch except we request you stay for a brief presentation by Wealth Management. The entire program will conclude by 1:00 p.m. Earn 1.5 hours of Continuing Legal Education Credit for Illinois and other states. Continuing Education Credit also given for CPA, CTFA, CFP, CLU, ChFC.
Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm.
Location: PNC Bank
202 E Washington St - Wealth Management Conference Room
Bloomington, IL 61701
There is not a cost for the seminar or lunch except we request you stay for a brief presentation by Wealth Management. The entire program will conclude by 1:00 p.m. Earn 1.5 hours of Continuing Legal Education Credit for Illinois and other states. Continuing Education Credit also given for CPA, CTFA, CFP, CLU, ChFC.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
bar committee activities
GAL Committee Meeting - December 3 12:00 noon
Family Law Committee Meeting - December 5 4:00 pm
Board of Governor's Committee Meeting - December 10 12:00 noon
2020
CLE Committee Meeting - January 29 12:00 noon
Family Law Committee Meeting - December 5 4:00 pm
Board of Governor's Committee Meeting - December 10 12:00 noon
2020
CLE Committee Meeting - January 29 12:00 noon
save the dates
2020
january 21 -state of the circuit
february 18 - veterans court/services for veterans
march 17 - collections
october 2020 -gal conference
MCBA Breakfast with the Bar
Remember to have “Breakfast with the Bar” every Friday morning between 8:00 am and 9:00 am. It’s a great way to meet and talk with your fellow attorneys in an informal setting. Stay for 10 minutes and have a cup of coffee or stay for an hour and have a full breakfast before court. Grab an associate, partner or friend and come. See you Friday!
Remember to have “Breakfast with the Bar” every Friday morning between 8:00 am and 9:00 am. It’s a great way to meet and talk with your fellow attorneys in an informal setting. Stay for 10 minutes and have a cup of coffee or stay for an hour and have a full breakfast before court. Grab an associate, partner or friend and come. See you Friday!