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

THE PRESIDENT'S PAGE

On Thursday, November 5, 2009, the Association will sponsor its 25th Annual Scholarship Awards Banquet at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Maryland and your support is very much needed.  If you are unable to be a sponsor or purchase a table, please purchase a ticket.  Your purchase of a ticket truly makes a difference.  There is much to be said for the old adage, “every little bit helps”.  As former law students, most of us are aware first hand the expense associated with going to law school. The banquet is our opportunity to raise funds to support our future colleagues.  Our theme this year is “Continuing the Mission.”  The awarding of scholarships furthers our mission of promoting increased minority participation in the law.  Please help support this worthwhile event.
           
Our upcoming participation in the National Pro Bono Week Celebration is our last opportunity this term to show our commitment to community service.  Our Legal Clinic/Ask-a-Lawyer event scheduled for Saturday October 31, 2009  has now been officially recognized by the Maryland State Bar Association and is on the MSBA official calendar of events.  In these very difficult economic times, let’s dispel some of the negative myths about by lawyers by taking few hours out of our day to answer a few questions for those who might not  otherwise have an opportunity to get legal advice.  Let’s show that lawyers have a heart.

Our next general membership meeting, which will be held on November 19, 2009, will be my last as your President.  At that time, we will hold elections for 2009-2010 Bourne Officers.  Election forms can be found on our website, www.bournebar.org.The deadline for nomination is Monday, November 2, 2009.  

I hope to see all of you at the banquet on November 5th.

Sharon Y. Christmas-DeBerry
President
J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association

 

 

 

 

October Newsletter
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President's Message
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Billy Martin Featured at Scholarship Awards Banquet
November 5, 2009
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JFB Pro Bono Legal Clinics Bowie & Takome Park
October 31, 2009
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JFB Election Nominations
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JFB General Body Meeting & ELECTIONS
November 19, 2009
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FOR THE BAR'S GOOD
Chief & Administrative Judge Missouri's Orders affecting the 7th Judicial Circuit
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Billy Murphy's Ultimate Trial Lawyer Reading List
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With
Howard U. Sch. of Law
&
Black Women's Bar Association of Suburban Maryland