MCBA Newsletter updated september 30, 2019
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2019
October Events 10/4/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 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 PRESIDENTAlthough the weather was a bit wet and rumbly at times, I hope everyone had a nice weekend! This is a fairly quiet week for the Bar, but looking ahead into October, there are several CLE opportunities. The Family Law Committee will be presenting a FREE CLE on Individual and Family Tax Law Updates on Thursday, October 10 at 4:00 pm in Judge McFarland's Courtroom. On Monday, October 14, beginning at noon, there is an opportunity to obtain up to 2 hours of general CLE credit with a presentation on Expungements. This CLE will convene in the Jury Assembly Room on floor 5 of the Law and Justice Center. Lunch is included! Finally, our monthly CLE luncheon will be provide a program centered around Real Estate in Divorce. Please see the links below for more information on these upcoming CLEs. Bob White, who is a Mock Trial coach for Normal West, has reached out to indicate that two very talented seniors 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 see the information below. Michelle Mancias and Fred Moore are members the MCBA and the Orpheus Mandolin Orchestra. 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 on October 10, 11 and 12. Come out and enjoy! Lastly, there is one month left for application for the annual MCBA scholarship. This is a great opportunity for a second and/or third year Law student. Please share this information with qualifying students. The deadline is October 31. Please see the application LINK. Have a great week ! Joe Foley
local community
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 Thursday, September 26 - noon-1.oo pm YLD Committee Meeting Friday, September 27 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. mcba t-shirt sale
Click on the MCBA logo above for more details. thursday - october 10
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