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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
MINUTES OF THE JUNE 24, 2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING
The June 24, 2008 Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Indian River
County Bar Association, Inc., was held at Vocelle & Berg, at 3333 20th
Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960.
I. Call to Order
The Meeting was called to order at 12:15 p.m. by President, Paul Berg. Board
Members attending were: Paul Berg, Mark Hill, Jennifer Van Hoose, Rebecca
Emmons, Andy Metcalf, Brian Connolly.
II. Approval of Minutes
The Minutes for the May Board meeting were approved.
III. President’s Report (Paul Berg)
Paul brought up the issue of wireless problems in the courthouse. Mark has
been working with court administration to address this issue. However, Mark
also did his own research with his laptop and had a good result with
wireless connectivity in the courthouse. Mark will give another update at
the next board meeting.
IV. President Elect’s Report (Brian Connelly)
Brian did not have a report although he did raise the issue of the
Ask-A-Lawyer project.
V. Treasurer’s Report (Peggy Lyon)
Peggy was not in attendance but Andy, the upcoming treasurer, was in
attendance. The approved budget was passed around and a general discuss was
had. The board addressed that there was still $3,000.00 of YLD money in the
account. The question is does the board continue to hold it for the YLD or
does the YLD open a checking account and control the money. In addition the
board has budgeted $750.00 per year for the YLD and discussion was had about
whether the board continues to hold this money as well or transfer it to the
YLD for their use and control. There were issues or questions of board
liability and coverage issues regarding the E&O policy. It was decided to
invite one of the YLD co-chairs to the next board meeting to discuss these
issues in more detail.
VI. Secretary’s Report (Andy Metcalf)
No Report.
VII. Committee Reports
A. Pro Bono Committee (Mark Hill): This will complete Mark’s second year as
the coordinator for Indian River County and a discussion was held that Tom
Tierney would be an excellent replacement. In addition, Mark mentioned that
Sandra Rodriguez Hickman from FRLS would be attending Judge Kanarek’s
quarterly meeting to discuss alternative family law pro-bono opportunities
since FRLS is keeping most of the family law pro-bono cases in house.
B. Website and Newsletter Committee (Barry Segal): No report.
C. Public Relations Committee (Paul Berg/Brian Connelly): No report.
D. Non-Dues Income (Rebecca Emmons): No report.
E. Television Programs (Jim Harpring): No report.
VIII. Old Business
a. Jennifer discussed the photo composite for the courthouse.
IX. New Business
a. None
IV. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by President, Paul Berg, at 12:50 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Mark E. Hill
Secretary, IRCBA.
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
MINUTES OF THE MAY 28, 2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING
The April 27, 2008 Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Indian River
County Bar Association, Inc., was held at Vocelle & Berg, at 3333 20th
Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960.
I. Call to Order
The Meeting was called to order at 12:05 p.m. by President, Paul Berg. Board
Members attending were: Paul Berg, Mark Hill, Barry Segal, Jennifer Van
Hoose, Peggy Lyon, Andy Metcalf, Brian Connolly, Barry Segal, and Tom
Tierney.
II. Approval of Minutes
The Minutes for the April Board meeting were approved.
III. President’s Report (Paul Berg)
Paul Berg tried to contact Judge Fleet in regards to lunch sponsorship
without success. Paul discussed the slate of officers to be presented at the
June membership lunch as well as the new director. There was a discussion in
regards to pro-bono file counts and alternative pro-bono opportunities.
Specifically the board discussed regularly scheduled Ask-A-Lawyer sessions
at the courthouse, perhaps on a quarterly basis. The board agreed. Paul made
a motion to hold regular Ask-A-Lawyer sessions and Tom Tierney seconded. The
board approved unanimously.
IV. President Elect’s Report (Brian Connelly)
Brian Connelly pointed out that the Vero Beach Country Club does not allow
jeans in the clubhouse.
V. Treasurer’s Report (Peggy Lyon)
Peggy Lyon presented the 2008-2009 budget and a discussion was held. Mark
Hill then made a motion to approve the budget and Barry Segal seconded the
motion. The board unanimously approved the budget.
VI. Secretary’s Report (Andy Metcalf)
No Report.
VII. Committee Reports
A. Pro Bono Committee (Mark Hill) : This will complete Mark’s second year as
the coordinator for Indian River County and a discussion was held that a
replacement from the board would need to be found.
B. Website and Newsletter Committee (Barry Segal) : Barry started a brief
discussion on the possibility of advertising on the website as part of our
push for non-dues income. Discussion ensued in regards to rules covering
advertising and what possible limitations the board might place on who can
advertise. There is concern about out of town firms advertising and the
impacts that might have. Continued discussion was tabled until the next
board meeting.
C. Public Relations Committee (Paul Berg/Brian Connelly): No report.
D. Non-Dues Income (Rebecca Emmons): No report.
E. Television Programs (Jim Harpring): No report.
VIII. Old Business
a. Charles Sullivan, Sr. Discussion was had about the celebration of Mr.
Sullivan’s 50 years of membership in the Florida Bar. Said celebration to
take place at the June membership lunch meeting.
b. Discussion was had about the bar portrait and the need to frame it to be
placed in the courthouse.
IX. New Business
a. Slate of Officers: The Nominating Committee will present Erin Grall for
approval of the membership in June to fill the vacancy left by outgoing
Past-President, Jim Harpring.
b. Mark Hill discussed the upcoming family law seminar and received support
from the board to proceed with the bar’s financial support.
IV. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by President, Paul Berg, at 1:00 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Mark E. Hill
Secretary, IRCBA.
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
MINUTES OF THE APRIL 22, 2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING
The April 22, 2008 Meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Indian River County Bar Association, Inc., was held at Vocelle & Berg, at
3333 20th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960.
I. Call to Order
The Meeting was called to order at 12:05 p.m. by President, Paul Berg. Board
Members attending were: Paul Berg, Rebecca Emmons, Mark Hill, Barry Segal,
and Tom Tierney. Michelle Carter was also present as the Young Lawyer’s
Division Law Week representative.
II. Approval of Minutes
The Minutes for the March Board meeting were approved.
III. President’s Report (Paul Berg)
Paul Berg received a CLE offer for website development that he will pass on
to Peggy Lyon for possible use during next year’s luncheons. Paul Berg also
presented the President Elect’s Report, Old Business, and New Business.
IV. President Elect’s Report (Brian Connelly)
No report. Jeff Susi is the May speaker. Julianne Frank is not going to
sponsor the May luncheon. The June lunch will have the new board elections
and a celebration of the 50 year club. Judge Fleet will be the sponsor.
V. Treasurer’s Report (Peggy Lyon)
No report.
VI. Secretary’s Report (Andy Metcalf)
No Report.
VII. Committee Reports
A. Pro Bono Committee (Mark Hill) : 100% placement reported by Mark Hill.
B. Website and Newsletter Committee (Barry Segal) : The website is currently
up-to-date and contains all information about Law Week.
C. Public Relations Committee (Paul Berg/Brian Connelly): There has been
great publicity by the YLD for Law Week.
D. Non-Dues Income (Rebecca Emmons): No report.
E. Television Programs (Jim Harpring): No report.
VIII. Old Business
a. Law Library Takeover: No report.
b. Portrait Composites: The response from the membership was positive and we
have received positive feedback about the photographer.
IX. New Business
a. Slate of Officers: The Nominating Committee will present Erin Grall for
approval of the membership in July to fill the vacancy left by outgoing
Past-President, Jim Harpring.
b. Law Week Report (Michelle Carter): Co-chairs are Stephanie Velasquez and
Jason Odom. This year’s theme is RULE OF LAW: FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITIES OF
OPPORTUNITY AND EQUITY.
The television programs will be hosted by Russ Peterson and Jim Harpring.
They are still looking for help with the classroom presentations. Lesson
plans for classroom presentations will be supplied by the Lawyer’s
Auxiliary.
Additional law week events will include the Blood Drive, (located behind the
courthouse), and Ask a Lawyer, which will be held at the Law Library instead
of at the Mall.
A Motion was made by Tom Tierney, seconded by Barry Segal, and approved,
authorizing the YLD to spend as much as $500 for publicity and other
expenses of Law Week.
IV. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by President, Paul Berg, at 12:30 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Tom Tierney, on behalf of Andy Metcalf
Secretary, IRCBA.
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