COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLES OF LEGAL EXCELLENCE, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND INCREASED MINORITY PARTICIPATION IN THE PRACTICE OF LAW

Bridgette A. Greer, Past President 2002-2003

“... I would like to take this opportunity to welcome each of you to the 19th Annual Scholarship Awards Banquet of the J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association, Inc. and the J. Franklyn Bourne Scholarship Fund, Inc.

“The resonating theme throughout this Administration was the “Three R’s”…recruitment, retention and reclaiming of members. As various Bar Associations struggle with the decline in membership, Bourne has been creative in developing ways to boost membership participation.

In March, we held a “Reclamation Social”, which earned the Bar Association the “Best Service to the Bar Project Award” from the Maryland State Bar Association.“We further served our community by sponsoring a high school student Oratorical Contest., “At What Price-Homeland Security.” Hon. Hassan El-Amin and his committee did an outstanding job and the students were awarded scholarships for their hard work.

"… in conjunction with the Monumental Bar Association (we) held a “Celebrity Golf Tournament,” to benefit the Law Links and the J. Franklyn Bourne Scholarship
Fund.

”… The Bar Association held several “Ask-a-Lawyer” Community Forums. Additionally, an “Elder Law Clinic” was held to address the increasing legal needs of our senior citizens.

“ … we are currently in the process of up-dating the Attorney Resource
Directory. This publication will be released in early December.

“ … thank(s) (to) all of our Committee Chairs and members who have actively sought to raise the visibility of the Association by being involved in the community and addressing the many challenges of a changing society … especially William A. Snoddy and his committee for their hard work in planning and organizing this Banquet.

“It has been my pleasure to serve as your President. As Hon. Charles B. Day eloquently wrote in a recent newsletter, “I’ve learned that JFB means … being ticked off, abused, frustrated, and maybe having a period of separation. But, I’ve learned it also means coming back, stepping up and showing up…because your support is needed. I’ve learned what J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association really means to me. It means that you stick together… kind of like…family.”

Bridgette A. Greer, Esquire

President's Message
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February Joint Meeting 
Black History Month
Tuesday February 7, 2012 Greenbelt Courthouse
$30 & RSVP
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10th Annual Highschool Oratorical Contest
Saturday, February 25, 2012
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PAY YOUR 2012 DUES BY CREDIT CARD HERE
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February 2012 Newsletter
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With
Howard U. Sch. of Law
&
Black Women's Bar Association of Suburban Maryland