MCBA Newsletter june 3, 2019
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2019
June Events 6/3/19 (Mon.) Golf Outing at BCC 6/4/19 (Tues.) Mr. Dunn's Funeral Mass 6/7/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 6/9/19 (Sun.) Bar Assn Softball & Family Event at the Corn Crib 6/11/19 (Tues) BOG Meeting 6/14/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 6/18/19 (Tues.) Annual Meeting 6/20/19 (Thurs.) CLE Committee Meeting [Change of regular monthly date] 6/21/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's Mr. Turner's Funeral 6/28/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's YLD-"Happy Hour" at Nightshop July Events 7/4/19 (Thurs.) Law & Justice Center Closed 7/5/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 7/9/19 (Tues) BOG Meeting 7/12/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 7/16/19 (Tues.) CLE Luncheon 7/19/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's Family Law Committee CLE & Happy Hour 7/26/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's YLD-"Happy Hour" at Nightshop 7/30/19 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting August Events 8/2/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 8/9/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 8/13/19 (Tues) BOG Meeting 8/20/19 (Tues.) CLE Luncheon 8/23/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 8/27/19 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting 8/30/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's YLD-"Happy Hour" at Nightshop September Events 9/2/19 (Mon.) Labor Day-Law & Justice Center Closed 9/6/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 9/10/19 (Tues) BOG Meeting 9/13/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 9/17/19 (Tues.) CLE Luncheon 9/20/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 9/24/19 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting 9/27/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's YLD-"Happy Hour" at Nightshop October Events 10/4/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 10/8/19 (Tues) BOG Meeting 10/11/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 10/15/19 (Tues.) CLE Luncheon 10/18/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 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 PRESIDENTThere has been a slight change in the schedule for Family Day this Sunday at the Corn Crib. Due to a scheduling error by the Cornbelters we will only be able to have the Corn Crib from 1pm to 3:30pm, not 2-6pm as previously stated. I’ve also made an executive decision and have decided that the name of our softball team will be the “Bad News Barristers.” As much as I loved the “International Shoes,” the Barristers seemed to have much more support. Please come out and cheer on your Bar Association’s team and have a great time with your family!
Don’t forget to sign up for the annual meeting to be held on June 18th at Bloomington Country Club. You can sign up below. Have a great week and Go Barristers! Paul Lawrence Dear Friends and Colleagues:
As the Central Region Co-Chair of the historic 100-woman Statewide Women’s Justice Task Force, I am writing to invite you to attend a Community Listening and Recommendations Session, entitled “Redefine the Narrative,” on Wednesday, June 5th from 12-2 pm at the McLean County YWCA, 1201 North Hershey Road, Bloomington. The purpose of the session is to bring community leaders together to dialogue on the unique risks, strengths and challenges of justice-involved women in our communities; and to identify ways to disrupt their trajectories to prison through impactful interventions that reduce harm and improve well-being among them, their children and families. Despite recent progress in crime prevention throughout McLean County and the state, nearly 50% of all Illinois counties have faced a troubling trend: increases in arrests and incarceration among women, particularly among rural communities, directly linked to intergenerational histories of sexual and domestic abuse, trauma and related substance use, mental illness and parental/family stress. I encourage you to RSVP in advance and invite friends and colleagues from your organization to attend and either participate in the conversation or submit written recommendations only (forms will be distributed that day). The event is free. Tickets and more information can be found at this LINK. Sincerely, Rebecca Foley For more information on the involved organizations, please click on the artwork and/or logo.
Melissa M. McGrath Scholarship Fund at SIU
Melissa's family has set up a scholarship fund to ensure a lasting legacy in Melissa's name. If the donations reach $25,000 by January 1, 2020 - then it will be a lifetime endowed scholarship. The details for the scholarship recipients include: students in good standing and based on need. This scholarship is not based on sex nor on the students area of law study.
The SIU contact is: Cindy Walker - 618.453.8136
If you would like to send a check, the information is below: Make your donation check out to: Melissa M. McGrath Scholarship Fund Memo on donation check: SIU Law School Foundation Mail it to: 1235 Douglas drive Mail code 6806 Carbondale Illinois 62901 Melissa's brother-Jim and sisters-Lynette and Kim are grateful for your consideration of a donation. Melissa's siblings were very grateful to those attorneys who were present for the celebration of life service.
video editing help neededThe MCBA History Committee is seeking to put together a short montage of video recordings, detailing MCBA's history, and to edit existing video recordings to shorten them. If you can help or know someone who might be skilled in video editing, please contact Brendan Bukalski at: brendan@jlawgroup.com . Annual |
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FAMILY EVENT
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* Swing & Score *
tuesday, june 18
annual meeting
Members, please join us at our annual meeting and luncheon. Important business will include a summary of committee reports, a vote on open Board of Governor positions and the transition for the 2019-2020 term.
The cost is $20 for MCBA member ($25 for non-MCBA members) if paid on or before June 11. After June 11, cost increases to $25 ($30 for non-MCBA members).
The cost is $20 for MCBA member ($25 for non-MCBA members) if paid on or before June 11. After June 11, cost increases to $25 ($30 for non-MCBA members).
young lawyer division (yld)
Upcoming Activities
Friday, June 28 from 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm Happy Hour at Nightshop
[The YLD Monthly Happy Hour is held on the last Friday of each month.]
All are welcome to attend.
Friday, June 28 from 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm Happy Hour at Nightshop
[The YLD Monthly Happy Hour is held on the last Friday of each month.]
All are welcome to attend.
2019 BLOOMINGTON CANNON ESTATE PLANNING
TELECONFERENCE SERIES PROGRAM
HOSTED BY PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT
See below for location, time and registration information.
Date: Thursday, June 6
Topic: New and Enduring Problems in Business Succession Planning
Summary of Teleconference:
Business succession planning is vitally important to the long-term survival of a closely-held business. It requires focused consultation with the client (and often the other stakeholders in the business) and close attention to applicable state and federal laws. On top of all of this, every situation has unique aspects. Many closely-held business owners today have questions or concerns about the following:
Speakers will address:
· The income tax deduction for qualified business income
· Securing retirement income for the business owner
· Use of trusts in the disposition of closely-held business interests
· Transferring closely-held business equity among family members with divergent or conflicting interests
Date: Thursday, June 6, 2019 Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm.
Location: PNC Bank - 202 E Washington St. Wealth Management Conference Room - Bloomington, IL
**Lunch will be served. Please RSVP as this helps to order lunch and prepare materials for the meeting.**
Please RSVP by Friday, May 31, 2019 by emailing Peggy at margaret.barnes@pnc.com. List the names of the colleagues who will be attending with you. If you have questions please call Peggy Barnes at 309-655-5476. The Cost? None except we request you stay for a brief presentation by Wealth Management. Entire program will conclude by 1:30 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.
Topic: New and Enduring Problems in Business Succession Planning
Summary of Teleconference:
Business succession planning is vitally important to the long-term survival of a closely-held business. It requires focused consultation with the client (and often the other stakeholders in the business) and close attention to applicable state and federal laws. On top of all of this, every situation has unique aspects. Many closely-held business owners today have questions or concerns about the following:
Speakers will address:
· The income tax deduction for qualified business income
· Securing retirement income for the business owner
· Use of trusts in the disposition of closely-held business interests
· Transferring closely-held business equity among family members with divergent or conflicting interests
Date: Thursday, June 6, 2019 Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm.
Location: PNC Bank - 202 E Washington St. Wealth Management Conference Room - Bloomington, IL
**Lunch will be served. Please RSVP as this helps to order lunch and prepare materials for the meeting.**
Please RSVP by Friday, May 31, 2019 by emailing Peggy at margaret.barnes@pnc.com. List the names of the colleagues who will be attending with you. If you have questions please call Peggy Barnes at 309-655-5476. The Cost? None except we request you stay for a brief presentation by Wealth Management. Entire program will conclude by 1:30 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.
Date: Thursday, July 11
Topic: Ethics Issues in a Modern Estate Planning Practice
Date: Thursday, August 1
Topic: Your Marital Agreement Toolbox
Date: Thursday, September 5
Topic: Practical Solutions to Vexing Trust Administration Dilemmas
Date: Thursday, October 3
Topic: Contemporary Uses for Life Insurance in Estate Planning
Date: Thursday, October 31
Topic: Unmaking Messes
Date: Thursday, November 14
Topic: Estate Planning for Professionals
Date: Thursday, December 19
Topic: Client or Non-Client?
Topic: Ethics Issues in a Modern Estate Planning Practice
Date: Thursday, August 1
Topic: Your Marital Agreement Toolbox
Date: Thursday, September 5
Topic: Practical Solutions to Vexing Trust Administration Dilemmas
Date: Thursday, October 3
Topic: Contemporary Uses for Life Insurance in Estate Planning
Date: Thursday, October 31
Topic: Unmaking Messes
Date: Thursday, November 14
Topic: Estate Planning for Professionals
Date: Thursday, December 19
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. If you provide an email addresses we will add those to our direct monthly invite list.
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
Board of Governor's Committee Meeting - June 11 at 12:00 noon
Continuing Legal Education Committee Meeting - Thursday - June 20 at 12:00 noon
Continuing Legal Education Committee Meeting - Thursday - June 20 at 12:00 noon
save the dates - 2019
july 16 - cle luncheon
july 19 - Family Law Committee CLE & Happy Hour
september 20 - cipa seminar
december 17 - annual holiday luncheon
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!