7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Registration
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Coffee Break
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Keynote Speaker - John Irvin
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
State/Local Presidents Leadership Training
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Membership Chair Leadership Training
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Parliamentary Procedure: Who’s Robert? Do We
Need Parliamentary Procedure? How Do We Use It?
Peggy Sullivan, PP, PLS
As members of various organizations, we have all experienced
meetings that were disorderly or unorganized. To protect
the rights of members equally and impartially and to
conduct a meeting in a fair and orderly manner, most
organizations follow a form of parliamentary procedure.
In this session, we will review: general principles of
parliamentary procedure according to Robert’s Rules of
Order; common parliamentary terms; a standard agenda
and how to conduct a meeting; and different types of
motions and steps to handle them.
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Collaborative Divorce
Barbara Bartlett
This new method of divorce resolves disputes without
resorting to litigation or strong-arm negotiation. The
values are not solely money and never focus on making
the other person lose. Respect and preservation of dignity
are key components to the negotiation. This method guides
the parties to an agreement that meets both of their
needs. Your role as a legal professional will shift to
wholly constructive preparation of the case, full disclosure,
and direct positive relations with your client’s spouse
and his/her attorney.
11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Regional Meetings
Each region will have an assigned room so that they can
meet with their regional directors and discuss things
going on in their regions.
Noon - 1:15 p.m.
Networking Lunch
Let the networking begin! Officially anyway. Hopefully
you will have already begun this process and now you
will have a chance to sit down and chat with those new
contacts you have made.
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
State/Local Presidents Leadership Training
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Membership Chair Leadership Training
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Corporate Sponsor Session - Avery
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Corporate Sponsor Session
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Disaster Recovery 101
Jeff Hamra
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Installations & President’s Reception
6:00 p.m.
Resource Center Grand Opening - Transportation
will be provided.
6:45 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Resource Center
Take this opportunity to tour the new Resource Center
and see where and how NALS operates on a national level.
Get a glimpse of the future as you see the room for expansion
and growth.
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Registration
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Coffee Break
8:45 a.m. - Noon
State/Local Presidents Leadership Training (NALS
University Information!)
8:45 a.m. - Noon
Membership Chair Leadership Training
8:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Tips & Tricks for Managing Stress
Brenda Johll, PP, PLS
Come on in and learn a few tips and tricks in helping
to reduce your stress levels. We will also be learning
a few tips in managing time a little better. We will
be having some fun while learning these tips and tricks—so
come on in and join us!
8:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Are You Styling?
Donna Brown
This session is designed to explain the basic structure
of all Microsoft Word documents from a theoretical approach.
We will also explore the benefits of using Styles and
features that depend on styles.
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Break
11:00 a.m. - Noon
Where Does the Time Go?
Patricia Infanti, PP, PLS
Tick, tock; tick, tock. Is your life dictated by time?
Wish you had more hours in the day to do the important
things? Do you play a daily “beat the clock” game by
trying to complete laundry lists of tasks within a miniscule
time frame? A must-attend seminar for those needing help
with time management, including tips to take control
of your schedule and your life!
11:00 a.m. - Noon
Let’s Style
Donna Brown
This session is designed to give hands-on practice of
using and creating your own styles in Microsoft Word.
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Recognition Lunch
Take this time to support those obtaining their certifications,
receiving membership awards and those being honored with
Jett Awards.
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
State Presidents Leadership Training
1:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Local Presidents Leadership Training
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Dealing with Difficult People
Marsha Smitherman, PP, PLS
We will classify the difficult people in our lives by
their importance, which tells us what we can do with
them or about them. We will explore the possibilities
of constructive communication, lowered expectations,
and the power of time to heal all wounds (or wound all
heels). We will take a closer look at the difficult person
who sits at our desk when we aren’t paying close attention.
We will explore our calling to deal with the difficult
people in our lives and consider how to arrive at a successful
fulfillment of that calling.
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Ethics 101
Dan Murdock
A review of the ethical rules and their practical application
to the attorney/support staff working relationship.
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Break
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
NALS Foundation Jett Award - Founder’s Award
Winner Session
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Scams, Shams, and Shenanigans
Rick Brinkley
A look at the scams affecting your neighborhood.
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Closing/Wrap-up
Get together and discuss the meeting and look forward
to Norfolk and the NALS Education Conference & National
Forum!
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Networking Dinner
Let your hair down and relax as you take advantage of
this opportunity to visit with new friends or catch up
one last time with old ones.
