CCBA Monthly Board Meet<strong>in</strong>gDAVID GREGERSONCCBA SecretaryCCBA Board meet<strong>in</strong>g - Aug. 1, 2012Board members <strong>in</strong> attendance: J. Sasser; J. <strong>Clark</strong>; D. Gregerson,J. Nellor; J. Fairgrieve (presid<strong>in</strong>g); A. Dunn (12:15 arrival).Staff <strong>in</strong> attendance: L. Darco1. Fairgrieve called <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g to order at 12:08 PM.2. Approval of “summary” m<strong>in</strong>utes from July 11, 2012 (Secretarydid not attend). On motion duly made, seconded, andpassed, “summary” m<strong>in</strong>utes are APPROVED3. Nellor was present and provided f<strong>in</strong>ancials, with comparisonsfor year to date and previous year.4. Old bus<strong>in</strong>ess:a. Kaiser balance transfer: Nellor will cont<strong>in</strong>ue with efforts($3,900 approx.).b. Mentorship program: On June 21, committee convened withapprox. 10 <strong>in</strong>terested parties. PowerPo<strong>in</strong>t presentationdrafted with summary and outl<strong>in</strong>e of mentorship program,with goal to “launch” prior to September meet<strong>in</strong>g.c. Summer BBQ update: Darco reports $325 raised <strong>in</strong> raffle,spent $1,031 compared to $1,500 last year. Attendance washigh and feedback generally positive.d. September annual meet<strong>in</strong>g: September 10 at 12:00 at Inn at<strong>the</strong> Quay, CLE to be added to supplement after <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g.Discussion held regard<strong>in</strong>g program content and duration.5. New Bus<strong>in</strong>essa. Membership surveys: Dunn is work<strong>in</strong>g, and this matter is setover to next meet<strong>in</strong>g.b. September annual meet<strong>in</strong>g: September 10 at Inn at <strong>the</strong>ASSOCIATE ATTORNEYVancouver law firm Marsh, Higg<strong>in</strong>s, Beaty & Hatch is seek<strong>in</strong>g a licensedWash<strong>in</strong>gton State attorney hav<strong>in</strong>g a m<strong>in</strong>imum of two years litigation experience.The candidate should have consumer bankruptcy experience andhave experience <strong>in</strong> or will<strong>in</strong>gness to develop, a couple o<strong>the</strong>r areas of law.Basic knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel, and Outlook required.Oregon license is a plus. The candidate will be expected to fully managehis or her own cases and have direct client contact. This position provides<strong>the</strong> opportunity for a candidate with <strong>in</strong>itiative and a will<strong>in</strong>gness to workhard, to quickly develop as an attorney.We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package.Please respond to this ad by forward<strong>in</strong>g your cover letter and résumé tolegalmanager@yahoo.com.Quay. Courts and clerk will be <strong>in</strong>vited to give reports, membershipsections. Board will aim to present an annualoperat<strong>in</strong>g budget. Officer nom<strong>in</strong>ations and recommendationsshould be presented.c. SGAL: Dunn reports he contacted WSBA which has nodirect program or <strong>in</strong>volvement for SGALs. Dunn contactedsister counties for a comparative study. Judge Johnson hasrequested that CCBA ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> a list of certified SGALs, butboard feels it is more appropriate for list to be ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed bycourt adm<strong>in</strong>istration. Input is needed from presid<strong>in</strong>g judgeJohnson. We may draw attorneys from o<strong>the</strong>r counties whichmay recognize our tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir local jurisdiction. Topic isripe for an article <strong>in</strong> HEARSAY. K<strong>in</strong>g <strong>County</strong> program is agood template for <strong>the</strong> program.d. SmartPros Legal and Ethics onl<strong>in</strong>e CLE: tabled until latermonth’s meet<strong>in</strong>ge. New Trustees: Fairgrieve repors that nom<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g committeeis consider<strong>in</strong>g candidates for replacement trustees on <strong>the</strong>board. Recommendations should be complete by next week.Bylaws permit broad floor nom<strong>in</strong>ation process. Vote will beheld at general membership meet<strong>in</strong>g.f. Community mediation services: Darco reports <strong>in</strong>quiry fromCMS for partnership on mediation skill build<strong>in</strong>g. They arepay<strong>in</strong>g for advertis<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> HEARSAY and sem<strong>in</strong>ar may bequalified for CLE credit. Questions regard<strong>in</strong>g whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g will qualify and get recognition <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> federal (Rule39.1) and state courts.6. There be<strong>in</strong>g no more bus<strong>in</strong>ess before <strong>the</strong> board, on motionduly made, seconded, and passed, <strong>the</strong> board meet<strong>in</strong>g wasADJOURNED.WILL SEARCHAnyone hav<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>formationconcern<strong>in</strong>g a will forRoger Halvorsonplease contact Ben Shafton at360-699-3001or bshafton@ccrslaw.com12 CLARK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
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