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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
MINUTES OF THE MARCH 25, 2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING
The March 25, 2008 Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Indian River
County Bar Association, Inc., was held at Berg, Vocelle & Clem 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, Brian Connnelly, Peggy Lyons, Andy
Metcalf, Rebecca Emmons, Jennifer VanHoose, Barry Segal, Mark Hill and Tom
Tierney. Michelle Carter was also present as the Young Lawyer’s Division
Law Week representative.
II.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes for the February Board meeting were approved.
III.
President’s Report (Paul Berg)
Saved report until New Business.
IV.
President Elect’s Report (Brian Connelly)
Upcoming Speakers: President of Odyssey Marin Explorations, Mark Gordon,
will speak in April.
Judge Fleet has expressed interest in sponsoring the April luncheon and
Julianne Frank will likely sponsor the May luncheon.
V.
Treasurer’s Report (Peggy Lyon)
Current Membeship Status: Two new members this month, (Christopher Pegg and
Hillary Hunt).
Peggy also supplied with the March IRCBA Treasurer’s Report indicating a
total balance of $14,848.54 in the bank. This amount included a $4,500.00
grant held by the IRCBA for the YLD.
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.
C. Public Relations Committee (Paul Berg/Brian Connelly):
Both Jennifer Peshke and John Stewart appeared in last month’s issue of the
Florida Bar News for their efforts with the YLD.
D. Non-Dues Income (Rebecca Emmons): See President-Elect
report re: upcoming speakers.
F. Television Programs (Jim Harpring): Jim Harpring
was not present.
VIII. Old Business
a. Law Library Takeover: Peggy Lyon met with Judge Hawley and
Kanarek regarding alternative space to the law library for the relocation of
recording clerks. It was determined Dave Weldon’s office was no longer
being used and would be a logical location. Weldon’s space has windows and
offers sufficient room. There will be another meeting in a month to
finalize the decision.
b. Portrait Composites: Ongoing working out very well. Many
appointments have been set.
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.
A sign-up sheet was passed around at this month’s luncheon.
There is a need for more school volunteers. The Television program will be
hosted by Russ Peterson and Jim Harpring. Lesson Plans for classroom
presentations will be supplied by the Lawyer’s Auxillary.
Additional law week events will include the Blood Drive,
(located behind the courthouse), and Ask a Lawyer, (located at the Indian
River Mall). The Indian River Mall requires a payment in the amount of
$214.00 and a certificate of self-insurance for the booth.
There was discussion about the value in continuing to hold Ask a
Lawyer at the Indian River Mall. Alternative locations such as the public
library and the courthouse were suggested. Michelle Carter will investigate
the possibility of changing the venue.
IV.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by President, Paul Berg, at 1:10 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Andy Metcalf
Secretary, IRCBA.
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