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MCBA Newsletter decEMBER 23, 2019
2020
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
It's a short work week with the holidays so we don't have any MCBA activities, but I wanted to report on our busy past week.
I hope everyone had a fun and relaxed time at the Christmas luncheon. Congratulations to all of the PSLS Lifesaver Award recipients for well-deserved recognition and to our Scholarship recipient, Whitney Leifheit. If you did not win a Trivia gift, maybe you will next year!
Project Santa 2019 was a huge success so thank you to everyone who adopted a resident. The beaming and smiling faces on the McLean County Nursing Home residents and staff were truly priceless with our 20+ carolers singing their hearts out on Friday. I so appreciate all of our carolers. This year included our little elves (children of Nate Hinch and Ed McKibbin and my oldest). Be sure to listen to a couple of tunes by our budding musicians below!
The turnout for our Happy Hour at Medici was simply amazing and a great time was had by all! I am sorry for those who missed out on such a special evening. Thank you for a job well done by our Social Chairs, Nargis Khokhar and Michael Butts! The 50/50 drawing grew to more than $300 and was won by Gina and George Wood, but they returned their winnings so Children's Home & Aid will be receiving the entire pot. A huge Thank You to the Woods for their generosity and thanks to everyone who participated.
Looking ahead to 2020, please do not forget to renew your Bar membership!! See the link above for convenient registration.
I encourage everyone to attend our monthly luncheons as our CLE committee works hard to bring us interesting programs for CLE credit. I also, strongly encourage our members to partake in our Social events as Nargis and Michael continue in their efforts to not only provide us fun and exciting events, but activities of "giving" (back to our community).
Have a very blessed and Merry Christmas !!
Joe Foley
I hope everyone had a fun and relaxed time at the Christmas luncheon. Congratulations to all of the PSLS Lifesaver Award recipients for well-deserved recognition and to our Scholarship recipient, Whitney Leifheit. If you did not win a Trivia gift, maybe you will next year!
Project Santa 2019 was a huge success so thank you to everyone who adopted a resident. The beaming and smiling faces on the McLean County Nursing Home residents and staff were truly priceless with our 20+ carolers singing their hearts out on Friday. I so appreciate all of our carolers. This year included our little elves (children of Nate Hinch and Ed McKibbin and my oldest). Be sure to listen to a couple of tunes by our budding musicians below!
The turnout for our Happy Hour at Medici was simply amazing and a great time was had by all! I am sorry for those who missed out on such a special evening. Thank you for a job well done by our Social Chairs, Nargis Khokhar and Michael Butts! The 50/50 drawing grew to more than $300 and was won by Gina and George Wood, but they returned their winnings so Children's Home & Aid will be receiving the entire pot. A huge Thank You to the Woods for their generosity and thanks to everyone who participated.
Looking ahead to 2020, please do not forget to renew your Bar membership!! See the link above for convenient registration.
I encourage everyone to attend our monthly luncheons as our CLE committee works hard to bring us interesting programs for CLE credit. I also, strongly encourage our members to partake in our Social events as Nargis and Michael continue in their efforts to not only provide us fun and exciting events, but activities of "giving" (back to our community).
Have a very blessed and Merry Christmas !!
Joe Foley
last weeks activities
Retiring
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Carol Wunder was hired in the Circuit Clerk's office in May of 2000. Prior to her supervisory role, Carol worked in traffic, probate and records. She developed great research skills while working in records. She has served as Supervisor of the General Civil Division within the Circuit Clerk's office since 2013. Carol loves to learn which has helped her to enjoy all areas of her work. Carol is retiring in 2019. December 31 is Carol's last day in the office! Thank you for your years of service Carol! |
hear the holiday sounds
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A job well done! Thank you for putting smiles on the home resident's faces!!
Thank you to all who participated!
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Members of the Bar purchased tickets to benefit Children’s Home & Aid during the annual holiday luncheon and happy hour. We raised a total of $315 in the course of a few hours! The Woods generously gave back their winnings to benefit the charity. |
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The winners of the 50/50 Raffle are Gina & George Wood!
MCBA Scholarship
The MCBA Scholarship is worth $2,500. The scholarship is open to a second or third year law student with strong ties to McLean County. Prime candidates will have achieved academic success and demonstrated a commitment to enriching the community by engaging in volunteer activities or pro bono services. |
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Congratulations to Whitney Leifheit, the 2019 MCBA Scholarship recipient! Whitney grew up in McLean County. She attended Illinois Wesleyan University for her undergraduate degree and Illinois State University for a post-baccalaureate certificate in Legal Studies. She currently attends Loyola University School of Law and is excelling there. Whitney worked as a paralegal at Mueller, Reece & Hinch, LLC from 2012 through her first year of law school. Whitney resides in Bloomington with her husband and young children. Whitney enjoys volunteering and giving back to her community. She has volunteered with the Immigration Project, Old House Society of McLean County, Eastview Christian Church, and Prairie State Legal Services.
Lifesaver Awards
Each year, Prairie State Legal Services presents Lifesaver Awards to recognize pro bono volunteers who have gone above and beyond with their pro bono service. Congratulations to the following 2019 Lifesaver Award recipients:
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Julia Davis staff-Maddy Kamowski & Maggie Cullen (Julia Davis Law Firm) |
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Aaron Galloway (Fellheimer Law Firm) |
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Emily Lewis-Gerig (State Farm Insurance Companies) and Brian Shoemaker (State Farm Insurance Companies) |
These four wonderful people work to make our community a better place.
The awards were handed out by Prairie State Legal Services Kathy Boyle, Executive Secretary and Volunteer Lawyer Coordinator and Adrian Barr, Managing Attorney.
circuit clerks office closed
Tuesday & wednesday
December 24 & 25
mark your calendar
2020
January 21 - CLE Luncheon - State of the Circuit
January 25 - Proving Ground - Family Outing! - more information to come
October 21-22 - The Guardian Ad Litem Event
November 13-15 - The ISU Invitational Mock Trial Tournament
January 25 - Proving Ground - Family Outing! - more information to come
October 21-22 - The Guardian Ad Litem Event
November 13-15 - The ISU Invitational Mock Trial Tournament
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
2020 BLOOMINGTON CANNON ESTATE PLANNING
TELECONFERENCE SERIES PROGRAM
HOSTED BY PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT
more information to come
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
bar committee activities
2020
Board of Governor's Committee Meeting - January 14 12:00 noon
CLE Committee Meeting - January 29 12:00 noon
Board of Governor's Committee Meeting - January 14 12:00 noon
CLE Committee Meeting - January 29 12:00 noon
save the dates
2020
january 21 -CLE - state of the circuit
february 5 - trust law update
february 12 - CLE - lap presentation free for volunteers mock trial
february 18 - cle - veterans court/services for veterans
march 17 - CLE - collections
october 21-22 -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!