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2008 - 2009 HCBA OFFICERS

President: Jim Crum, jcrum@chwlaw.com

Vice President: John S. Terry, jterry@ckplaw.com

Secretary: Leslie Henderzahs, henderzahs@cchalaw.com

Treasurer: David Najjar, dkn@co.hamilton.in.us

HCBA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

The turn of a New Year is a time of reflection on the past year and resolution for the year to come. I am honored to serve as the 2008 President of the Hamilton County Bar Association. My fellow board members and I look forward to a productive year to come as we build upon the accomplishments of the past year. Under President Bob Becker and the Board, the HCBA accomplished the following goals set for 2007:

* Brought back the golf outing as the 2007 Judges and Lawyers Golf tournament where over 45 golfers enjoyed a day of competitive camaraderie.

* Re-established, increased or further developed the following HCBA committees: social committee, nominating committee, judicial advisory committee, and CLE committee.

* Completed the work on the bar association web site and photo composite of HCBA membership.

I'm sure there were many other accomplishments that I have failed to notice, but rest assured the new Board will do what it can to keep the Hamilton County Bar Association a useful, yet fun, Association.

In conclusion, I invite your active participation in the HCBA. As one of the fastest growing counties in the state, our legal community is growing rapidly. The purpose of membership is to provide you with opportunities for legal educational growth as well as professional and social networking. Your presence at one or all of our many events is encouraged and your thoughts and ideas in regard to how to make your membership and our organization more valuable are welcome.

Best wishes for a healthy and prosperous new year!

CLE COMMITTEE

The Executive Board is excited to begin presenting CLE seminars for the membership. If you are interested in serving as Chair or interested in being a part of the CLE committee, presenting CLE seminars, or have any input on topics you wish to see presented, please contact Jim Crum.

HCBA DONATION TO ISBA

Doug Church is excited to announce that the HCBA was the first county bar association to donate original artwork to the Indiana State Bar Association’s new project aimed at acquiring paintings of each of Indiana’s 92 county courthouses.

The painting by Rich Ernsting is displayed prominently at the ISBA offices in Indianapolis. Since the HCBA made its donation, 10 other counties have followed and the collection of artwork is growing! Thank you!

“LAWYERS HELPING FAMILIES”

“Lawyers Helping Families” is a Hamilton County project for indigent parties in family law cases. The project meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Jury Assembly room, Suite 313. Hearings are scheduled in Superior Court 3 at 5:30 p.m. and clients utilize attorney volunteers who enter Limited Appearances for that evening’s hearing only.

Attorneys are encouraged to refer potential Hamilton County clients to the program, including those cases where income disparity between parties is an issue, in cases where Hamilton County residents are proceeding pro se in family law cases, and income eligible clients with uncontested family law matters.

Clients may be referred to Heartland’s Intake Line at 317-614-5304. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Laurie Beltz Boyd at 317-631-9410 x 2267 or laurie.boyd@ilsi.net.

HCBA HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

The annual HCBA Holiday Luncheon was held December 13, 2007 at Harbour Trees Golf Club. Members enjoyed good food and camaraderie.

The Bar presented a painting to the Haymaker Family in memory of Shirley Haymaker. The painting is displayed in Superior 2.

Awards for outstanding service to the HCBA were presented to the following:

Judge J. Richard Campbell—Website

Judge Daniel J. Pfleging—Baseball Outing

Jennifer Hess—Third Thursday Socials

Jenna M. Stewart—Newsletter

Shawn Blumenthal—Chili Cook-off

HCBA MEMBERSHIP DUES

HCBA Membership and Associate Membership dues for 2008 will be collected beginning in November. The annual cost of membership is $50 for those with their principal offices located in Hamilton County. The cost for associate members, those with their principal offices located outside of Hamilton County, is $30. 2008 Membership Applications can be found at www.hamiltoncountybar.com, and attached to this issue of the Barrister Banter.

JUVENILE LAW SECTION MEETING

The Juvenile Law Section’s next meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. in the Jury Assembly room. Snacks will be provided and the agenda for the meeting will include a speaker from the Department of Child Services. For more information, contact Jenna Stewart at stewart_jenna@hotmail.com.

CLOTHING DONATIONS FOR COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS

Please consider donating gently used adult male and female clothing to Community Corrections for program participants who arrive at the work release facility or correctional facility with little or no clothing to wear as they are released to the community to obtain employment. Often they have no funds available to purchase clothing. Forward your donations to:

Ralph Watson
Executive Director
Hamilton County Community Corrections
18104 Cumberland Road
Noblesville, Indiana 46060
(317) 776-9760/ FAX (317) 776-9764
rbw@co.hamilton.in.us

HCBA 2008 LUNCH MEETINGS

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Thursday, December 11, 2008

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

Monthly HCBA Executives Meeting

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Noon, the Bridgewater Club

Juvenile Law Section Meeting

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

5:00 pm, Jury Assembly Room

Lawyers Helping Families

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

4:30 pm, Jury Assembly Room

Bi-Monthly HCBA Lunch Meeting

            Thursday, February 21, 2008

            11:45 am, TBA

Third Thursday Gathering

Thursday, February 21, 2008

5:00 pm, Elks Club

Summer Baseball Outing

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Picnic starts at Noon

Game starts at 2:00 pm

COMMITTEES AND CONTACTS

If you are interested in serving on a committee, contact Sam Robinson at 773-2190.

AWARDS: Steve Cook

CLE: Tom Aycock

JUDICIAL liaison: Rodney Sarkovics 317-846-6514 or rsarkovics@ckplaw.com

NOMINATING: Stephenie Gookins

SOCIAL:

Chili Cook-off Subcommittee: Shawn Blumenthal 317-773-3737; sblumenthal@yahoo.com

Golf Subcommittee: Chair, Joel Hand, jhand@doe.state.in.us, Bruce Bittner, Bruce Boje, Jim Crum, Jane Merrill, John Proffitt

Please direct additions, comments and/or corrections to the BARRISTER BANTER to Laura Holt at lholt@hjzlaw.com. Submissions due by the 20^th of each month for the upcoming newsletter.