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.
 

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.
 

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 20^th 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.