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HCBA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

I would like to take this opportunity to highlight the accomplishments of the Hamilton County Bar Association this past year and to set some goals for 2007.

•The Bar Association continued through the efforts of its membership, in particular Dan Pfleging and Jen Hess, to coordinate the annual trip to an Indians baseball game and to continue the Third Thursdays social gatherings.

•Some new endeavors that the Bar Association engaged in include conducting a survey of the HCBA membership pertaining to the rating of judicial candidates running for local office. Those results were then published to assist the voting public.

•A directory of the Bar Association was published, updating the last directory which was done in 1998. If you have not yet received your copy, please contact Luann at my office at 773-4400 and we will make it available to you.

•Thanks to the assistance of Judge Richard Campbell, the Bar Association now has a website at www.hamiltoncountybar.com.

•We have increased communication to the HCBA membership through the efforts of Jenna Stewart and the Barrister Banter. It is disseminated both electronically and by hard copy.

•We distributed Legal Stuff You Should Know pamphlets to every graduating senior of a public high school in Hamilton County.

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UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

Monthly HCBA Executives Meeting

Monday, January 8, 2007

Noon. at The Hamilton

Third Thursday Gathering

Thursday, January 18, 2006

5:00 TBA

Bi-Monthly HCBA Lunch Meeting

Thursday, February 22, 2007

11:45 TBA

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•We have increased pro bono involvement with the local bar by partnering with the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic.

•Through the efforts of Eric Manterfield and Krieg DeVault, we presented an ICLEF seminar for ethics.

•The Bar Association donated $1,000 to the V. Sue Shields Scholarship Fund, $500 to Hamilton Centers Youth Service Bureau, $500 to the Betty Lou Kyle Dramatic Arts Scholarship, and $500 to the Explorer Post Moot Court Team sponsored by the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office.

•We conducted a food drive this Christmas season to benefit the needy of Hamilton County.

•Goals for the upcoming year include building on the accomplishments of 2006 by bringing back the golf outing or some other type of recreational activity for the Bar, completing the work on the photo directory and composite of the HCBA membership, and increasing and developing the Bar Association committee structure. The committees we have are Nominating, Social, Judicial Liaison, Awards and ICLEF. If you are interested in serving on a committee, contact Sam Robinson at 773-2190.

Finally, I want to thank all those people who have been involved in the Hamilton County Bar Association this past year, especially the Board – Vice President Jerry Barr, Secretary Brad Banks and Treasurer John Terry – for their efforts.

GOLF OUTING COMMITTEE

The HCBA welcomes all members interested in helping with the 2007 Golf Outing to join the Golf Outing Committee. The committee will determine the date, location and details for the event. Ladies, gentlemen and all skill levels welcome!

Contact Bob Becker at 317-773-4400 or rbecker@rbpbblaw.com.

THIRD THURSDAY SUGGESTIONS

Have a suggestion for a new location for the Third Thursday gatherings? Contact Jennifer Hess at jenhessatty@aol.com.

HCBA MEMBER DIRECTORY

The 2006-2007 HCBA Member Directory is complete and many copies have been distributed.

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HCBA CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

The annual HCBA Christmas Luncheon was held December 14, 2006 at Harbour Trees Golf Club. Members enjoyed good food and camaraderie while being entertained by the talented singers of the Youth Chorale from Our Lady of Grace School.

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

Judge J. Richard Campbell - Website

Judge Daniel J. Pfleging - Baseball Outing

Stephen W. Cook - Member Memorials

Jennifer Hess - Third Thursday Socials

Jenna M. Stewart - Newsletter

A $500 gift on behalf of the HCBA was presented to Hamilton Centers Youth Service Bureau. Michelle Welchel of Hamilton Centers was present to accept the gift.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE HCBA 2007 LUNCH MEETINGS

Thursday, February 22, 2007

Thursday, April 26, 2007

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Thursday, August 23, 2007

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Please direct additions and/or corrections to the BARRISTER BANTER to Jenna M. Stewart at stewart_jenna@hotmail.com. Submissions due by the 20^th of each month for the upcoming newsletter.