June Meeting

PENINSULA ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF

Please join us for dinner and our monthly meeting.

WHEN: Monday, June 6, 2011
6 - 9 p.m.

WHERE: Bensi of Hampton
5101 Kilgore Avenue
Hampton, VA 23666

(Limited parking in front of the restaurant. Parking is available behind Barnes & Noble Bookstore, and with a short walk through the bookstore, exit their front door and Bensi’s is across the street.)

Our Continuing Legal Education Program will Feature:


GUEST SPEAKER: To be announced

.05 CLE Credit



For information, please contact Tricia Conner at 220-6500, extension 13, or e-mail her at tconner@ghfhlaw.com.

March Meeting

PENINSULA ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF

Please join us for dinner and our monthly meeting

Monday, March 21, 2011
6 - 9 p.m.
at
Center Street Grill
5101 Center Street
Williamsburg, VA 23188

Dinner orders will be taken from the menu.
http://www.centerstreetgrill.com/

Dinner will be followed by our Legal Education Program featuring:

Patrick B. McDermott, Esquire
Accompanied by Geneva N. Perry, Esquire

Topic: Statutes Pertaining to Power of Attorneys and Trusts
(.05 CLE Credit)

Board Meeting will follow presentation.

For more information, please contact Tricia Conner at 220-6500, extension 13, or e-mail her at tconner@ghfhlaw.com.

February Meeting

PENINSULA ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF

Please join us for dinner and our monthly meeting.

WHEN:
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
6 - 8 p.m.

WHERE:

Warwick Restaurant
12306 Warwick Boulevard
Newport News, Virginia
(Across from the Ferguson Center)

Continuing Legal Education Program:
(05 CLE Credit)

GUEST SPEAKER:
Bridgette Roseman
Legal Advocate for Transitions

For information, please contact Tricia Conner

220-6500, extension 13, or e-mail tconner@ghfhlaw.com.

Annual Holiday Dinner and Charity Auction

Peninsula Association of Legal Supportstaff

Annual Holiday Dinner & Charity Auction

Benefitting Transitions and the Scholarship Fund

Monday, December 6, 2010

6:00 p.m.

Point Plaza Suites and Conference Hotel
950 J. Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601

PUBLIC WELCOME

Live Auction ~ Silent Auction ~ Chinese Auction

Featuring
Neal Steele
Morning DJ at WXGM ~ Xtra 99.1FM
as Auctioneer

Traditional Christmas Dinner
$17

Reservations:Contact Tricia Conner 220-6500, ext. 13; tconner@ghfhlaw.com.

Deadline for Reservations/Cancellations:
Thursday, December 2, 2010 before 4 p.m.

November Meeting

PENINSULA ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF

Continuing Legal Education Program Featuring:

Veronica E. Sheppard, Esquire
Chief Deputy Hampton City Attorney’s Office


TOPIC:

Freedom of Information Act

WHERE:

Point Plaza Suites at City Center
950 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard

Newport News, Virginia

WHEN:

Monday, November 15, 2010
6:00 p.m. “Get Acquainted and Socialize”
6:30 p.m. Dinner with Program to Follow

(.05 CLE Credit for attending the Education Program)

COST: $17.00

MENU:

House Salad
Boneless Breast of Chicken
with Tomato, Bacon & Swiss
Honey Glazed Baby Carrots
Rice Pilaf
Warm Rolls with Butter
Coffee and Tea
Pumpkin Cheese Cake

Chef Salads and Vegetable Plates can still be ordered,
but must be requested when you make your reservation.

RESERVATIONS:

Make reservations by calling Tricia Conner at 220-6500, extension 13, before 4 p.m., Thursday, November 11, 2010. If no answer, please leave a message. You may also e-mail her at tconner@ghfhlaw.com. Payment for dinner will be collected at the meeting.

Please observe the deadline to make or cancel a reservation. Cancellation of reservations must be made by the deadline or payment is required.

REMINDERS:

Bring an old book for our "Books for a Buck" fundraiser

Holiday Party and Christmas Auction is just around the corner!!!!
Monday, December 6, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.

October Meeting

PENINSULA ASSOCIATION

OF

LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF

Continuing Legal Education Program Featuring:

Catherine "Cay" Pittman
James City County Information Center Specialist

TOPIC:

Word Tricks and Treats

WHERE:

Point Plaza Suites at City Center
950 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard
Board Room B
Newport News, Virginia

WHEN:

Monday, October 18, 2010
6:00 p.m. "Get Acquainted and Socialize"
6:30 p.m. Dinner with Program to Follow

COST: $17.00

MENU:
House Salad
Sliced London Broil
with

Red Wine, Onion, and Mushroom Sauce
Green Beans Almandine
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Warm Rolls with Butter
Coffee and Tea
Chef’s Choice of Pie

Chef Salads and Vegetable Plates can still be ordered,
but must be requested when you make your reservation.

RESERVATIONS:

Make reservations by calling Tricia Conner at 220-6500, extension 13, before 4 p.m., Thursday, October 14,2010. If no answer, please leave a message. You may also e-mail her at tconner@ghfhlaw.com. Payment for dinner will be collected at the meeting. Please observe the deadline to make or cancel a reservation. Cancellation of reservations must be made by the deadline or payment is required.

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REMINDERS:
Next Board Meeting - Monday, November 15, 2010, 5:45 p.m. at Point Plaza

Vote for 2010-11 Board of Directors - Region 2

Ballot must be received at The NALS Resource Center by 10/31/2010

Annual Christmas Auction - December 6. Call all your friends and make plans to attend.

September Meeting

PENINSULA ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF

Continuing Legal Education Program Featuring:

Mary Bunting
Hampton City Manager


TOPIC:
How Hampton is Improving Citizens Engagement

WHERE:
Point Plaza Suites at City Center
950 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard
Board Room A
Newport News, Virginia

WHEN:
Monday, September 20, 2010
6:00 p.m. “Get Acquainted and Socialize”
6:30 p.m. Dinner with Program to Follow

COST: $17.00

MENU:

House Salad
Grilled Sugar-Cured Ham Steak
with Pineapple-Cherry Glaze
Au Gratin Potatoes
Vegetable Medley
Warm Rolls with Butter
Coffee and Tea
Chef’s Choice of Cake

Chef Salads and Vegetable Plates can still be ordered,
but must be requested when you make your reservation.

RESERVATIONS

Make reservations by calling Tricia Conner at 220-6500, extension 13, before 4 p.m., Thursday, September 16, 2010. If no answer, please leave a message. You may also e-mail her at tconner@ghfhlaw.com. Payment for dinner will be collected at the meeting. Cancellation of reservations must be made by the deadline or payment is required.

Reminder for Members

Please remember to bring your items for the “Correspondence Basket” and your flag orders.

July Meeting Notice

PENINSULA ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF

Continuing Legal Education Program Featuring:

Robin A. Abbott, Esquire

TOPIC:
2010 General Assembly Updates

WHERE:
Point Plaza Suites at City Center
950 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard
Newport News, Virginia

WHEN:
Monday, July 19, 2010
5:45p.m. Board Meeting
6:15 p.m. Dinner - Program to Follow

The Board Meeting and the Dinner/Program will be in Board Room A.

COST: $17.00

MENU:

House Salad
Sliced London Broil
with Red Wine, Onion and Mushroom Sauce
Vegetable Medley
Herbed Baby Potatoes
Rolls and Butter
Coffee and Tea
Chef’s Choice of Cake

Chef Salads and Vegetable Plates can still be ordered,
but must be requested when you make your reservation.



RESERVATIONS:

Make reservations by calling Tricia Conner at 220-6500, extension 13, before 4 p.m., Thursday, July 15, 2010. If no answer, please leave a message. You may also e-mail her at tconner@ghfhlaw.com. Payment for dinner will be collected at the meeting.

Please observe the deadline to make or cancel a reservation. Cancellation of reservations must be made by the deadline or payment is required.

PENINSULA ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL SUPPORTSTAFF

Continuing Legal Education Program Featuring:

KATHERINE K. GLASS, CMC
Clerk of Council for the City of Hampton

TOPIC:
Career Series
“My journey from Legal Secretary / to Legal Assistant /
to Legal Office Manager / to Paralegal / to Clerk of Council

WHERE:
Point Plaza Suites at City Center
950 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard
Newport News, Virginia

WHEN:
Monday, June 21, 2010
6 p.m. “Get Acquainted and Socialize”
6:30 p.m. Dinner with Program to Follow

COST:
$17.00

MENU:

House Salad
Roasted Pork Loin
with Bourbon Onion and Mushroom Sauce
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans Almandine
Warm Rolls with Butter
Coffee and Tea
Lemon Pie

Chef Salads and Vegetable Plates can still be ordered,
but must be requested when you make your reservation.

RESERVATIONS

Make reservations by calling Tricia Conner at 220-6500, extension 13, before 4 p.m., Thursday, June 17, 2010. If no answer, please leave a message. You may also e-mail her at tconner@ghfhlaw.com. Payment for dinner will be collected at the meeting.

Please observe the deadline to make or cancel a reservation. Cancellation of reservations must be made by the deadline or payment is required.

May Meeting

PENINSULA ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF

2010 Scholarship Presentation

and

Installation Ceremony of 2010/2011 Officers


WHERE:
Point Plaza Suites and Conference Hotel
950 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard
Newport News, Virginia

WHEN:
Monday, May 17, 2010
6:00 p.m. Get Acquainted and Socialize
6:30 p.m. Dinner with Program to Follow

COST: $17.00

MENU:
Mexican Theme Buffet

Fresh Garden Salad
Chicken Enchiladas
Tacos with Trimmings
Corn with Red Peppers
Mexican Rice
Chips and Salsa
Coffee and Tea
Assorted Desserts

Make reservations by calling Tricia Conner at 220-6500, extension 13, before 4 p.m., Thursday, May 13, 2010. If no answer, please leave a message. You may also e-mail her at tconner@ghfhlaw.com. Payment for dinner will be collected at the meeting.

Please observe the deadline to make or cancel a reservation. Cancellation of reservations must be made by the deadline or payment is required.

April Meeting

PENINSULA ASSOCIATION

OF

LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF

Continuing Legal Education Program Featuring:

Marjorie L. Harmon, PLS
Cope & Olson, PLC
and
Mary J. Lenhart, PP, PLS
Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, LC

TOPIC:
“Why Certify??”
(CLE Credit .5 hr.)

WHERE:
Point Plaza Suites and Conference Hotel
950 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard
Newport News, Virginia

WHEN:
Monday, April 19, 2010
6:00 p.m. “Get Acquainted and Socialize”
6:30 p.m. Dinner with Program to Follow

COST: $17.00

MENU
House Salad
Boneless Breast of Chicken
with Tomato, Bacon & Swiss
Honey Glazed Baby Carrots
Rice Pilaf
Warm Rolls with Butter
Coffee and Tea
Chef’s Choice of Cake

Chef Salads and Vegetable Plates can still be ordered,
but must be requested when you make your reservation.

RESERVATIONS

Make reservations by calling Tricia Conner at 220-6500, extension 13, before 4 p.m., Thursday, April 15, 2010. If no answer, please leave a message. You may also e-mail her at tconner@ghfhlaw.com. Payment for dinner will be collected at the meeting.

Please observe the deadline to make or cancel a reservation. Cancellation of reservations must be made by the deadline or payment is required.



Reminder:

Please bring donations for the First Aid/Emergency Basket

March Meeting

PENINSULA ASSOCIATION

OF

LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF

Continuing Legal Education Program Featuring:

Marjorie L. Harmon, PLS
Cope & Olson, PLC
and
Mary J. Lenhart, PP, PLS
Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, LC


TOPIC:
ETHICS

WHERE
Point Plaza Suites and Conference Hotel
950 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard
Newport News, Virginia

WHEN

Monday, March 15, 2010
6:00 p.m. AGet Acquainted and Socialize@
6:30 p.m. Dinner with Program to Follow

COST: $17.00

MENU

House Salad
Sliced London Broil
with Red Wine, Onion and Mushroom Sauce
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Vegetable Medley
Warm Rolls with Butter
Coffee and Tea
Double Fudge Nut Brownie

Chef Salads and Vegetable Plates can still be ordered,
but must be requested when you make your reservation.

RESERVATIONS
Make reservations by calling Tricia Conner at 220-6500, extension 13, before 4 p.m.,

Thursday, March 11, 2010. If no answer, please leave a message. You may also e-mail her at tconner@ghfhlaw.com. Payment for dinner will be collected at the meeting.

Please observe the deadline to make or cancel a reservation.

Cancellation of reservations must be made by the deadline or payment is required.


Reminder:
Items needed for the Emergency/First Aid Gift Basket

$500 One Time Scholarship

Applications must be received by

12 noon, Friday, March 5, 2010

PENINSULA ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL SUPPORTSTAFF ("PALS")
2010 Scholarship Program

I. PURPOSE

To help make it possible for deserving men and women wishing to further their education, to attend the school or college of their choice, with special emphasis on the legal field (legal support staff personnel, secretarial, law enforcement, court system, criminal justice, paralegal, attorney). Further, to create a public awareness that "PALS" is the local chapter of the State Association known as "VALS", the Virginia Association of Legal Professionals which is the state chapter of the National Association known as "NALS" ( http://www.nals.org/ ). As an association we stand ready to help make it possible for deserving men and women to further their education in the legal field.

II. THE AWARD

A. Basis for Award:

This award will be made based on recognition of achievement or as encouragement, regarding the applicant's scholastic achievement, leadership ability, and financial assistance need.

B. Applicants must:

1. Have demonstrated an active interest in entering the legal field;

2. Have an academic record acceptable to the chosen school or college;

3. Provide satisfactory statement from required references; and,

4. Have a grade point minimum average of a "B", substantiated by grade transcript of school where applicant is currently enrolled.

All information supplied to the PALS Scholarship Chairperson
shall be kept strictly confidential.

Download Application Here:

http://www.4shared.com/file/210389117/7be83038/PENINSULA_ASSOCIATION_OF_LEGAL.html

February Meeting Notice

PENINSULA ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF

Continuing Legal Education Program Featuring:

Master Police Officer Patrick Murray
Law Enforcement Center, Williamsburg

TOPIC: "Gangs"

WHERE:

Point Plaza Suites and Conference Hotel
950 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard
Newport News, Virginia

WHEN:

Tuesday, February 16, 2010
6:00 p.m. "Get Acquainted and Socialize"
6:30 p.m. Dinner with Program to Follow
COST: $17.00

MENU:
House Salad
Boneless Breast of Chicken with Sliced Tomato, Bacon & Swiss
Rice Pilaf
Honey Glazed Baby Carrots
Warm Rolls with Butter
Coffee and Tea
Chef’s Choice of Pie

Chef Salads and Vegetable Plates can still be ordered,
but must be requested when you make your reservation.

RESERVATIONS:

Make reservations by calling Tricia Conner at 220-6500, extension 13, before 4 p.m., Thursday, February 11, 2010. If no answer, please leave a message. You may also e-mail her at tconner@ghfhlaw.com. Payment for dinner will be collected at the meeting. Please observe the deadline to make or cancel a reservation. Cancellation of reservations must be made by the deadline or payment is required.