August 31, 2010
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Upcoming Sessions from NALS: September 2, September 9 - WebEd Session:
Nuts & Bolts of Written Communication and Grammar (6 Week Course) CLE.
You can attend the sessions individually if you are still interested in participating
in any of the upcoming sessions.
Online Study Group - August 10 – September 21, 2010 – 8:00 p.m. Central
- August 31 – Legal Knowledge
- September 7 – ALS Review
- September 14 – PLS Review
- September 21 – PP Review
the NALS docket - August 2010 - In This Issue:
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- From the Top
- Veterans vs. Hot Shot Newbies
- Leading the Way
- e-Learn: Issuing Out-of-State Subpoenas for Deposition
- Conflict of Interest
- What Does it Take to be a NALS Foundation Trustee?
- Could Your Cases Profit From Early Neutral Evaluation?
- Staff Notes
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Nominations & Elections
The Nominations & Elections Committee is pleased to announce the 2011-2012
candidates for NALS Board Member positions. Ballots will be mailed from the
Resource Center on or about September 20, 2010. Please encourage your members
to watch for their ballots to arrive and to promptly vote and return their
ballots.
The candidates will be introduced during the Opening Session at the NALS National
Forum to be held in Branson, Missouri, on October 22, 2010.
OFFICERS
President-Elect
Helene Wood, PP, PLS, TSC |
Secretary/Treasurer
Doris Compton, PP, PLS
Faynell Poe, PP, PLS |
FUNCTIONAL DIRECTORS
Certification Director
Karen Becker, PP, PLS
Jeannie Shaw, PP, PLS |
Education Director
Tina Hurley, PP, PLS
Karen McElroy, PP, PLS |
Marketing Director
Sherri J. Bowden, PP, PLS
Brynne Williamson, PP, PLS |
Membership Director
Tina Boone, PLS
Misty Lewis, PP, PLS |
REGIONAL DIRECTORS
Region 1 Director
Antoinette VanSchaick, PP, PLS |
Region 5 Director
Renee Kleinjan, PLS |
Region 2 Director
Rita Ann Gilson, PP, PLS |
Region 6 Director
Reba Peden, PP, PLS
Cindy Squier, PP, PLS |
Region 3 Director
Barbara A. Stone, PP, PLS |
Region 7 Director
Mariann Fletcher, PLS
Debra Taylor, PP, PLS |
Region 4 Director
Lisa J. Mitchum, PLS
Deborah Waters, FPR |
Region 8 Director
Kathy Sieckman, PP, PLS, CLA |
Membership
Member recognition is vital to any organization. Everyone wants acknowledgement of his or her contributions and hard work. As a leader it is your responsibility to make those you work with feel important. There are several things leaders can do. First and foremost, be sure to thank the person for working on and/or completing the task. Thank the people privately but more importantly, don’t forget to publicly thank them for their work – either in your newsletter or at a meeting. Present them with a Certificate of Appreciation at a meeting. With all the desktop publishing programs available, you can create your own unique certificate to give.
There are other ways to recognize your members. Find out something about
their outside interests or hobbies, such as scrapbooking, photography, or
reading. Go out and buy a small token of appreciation for the member that
fits with his or her interest, such as a picture frame for the photo buff
or a bookmark for the reader. These items do not need to be expensive –
there are quite a few “dollar” stores where you can pick up inexpensive things.
In the end, the important thing to remember is remember members’ feelings
and don’t forget to recognize their importance to your organization.
Think Big and spread the word!
Education
NALS OLC, OLSG & Webinars
You can do it! Whether you are studying for certification exams or just obtaining CLE, there are more sessions scheduled to help you cram a little more knowledge into your brain. Mark your calendars now for these upcoming educational sessions in the OLC, OLSG and webinars (all sessions are at 8:00 p.m. Central).
| DATE |
ONLINE LEARNING CENTER (OLC) TOPIC |
NALS COMMITTEE |
| Sept. 15, 2010 |
Students- Types of Law Practiced in the Law Firm |
Membership |
| Sept. 22, 2010 |
Test Taking Tips |
Certifying Board |
| DATE |
ONLINE STUDY GROUP (OLSG) TOPIC |
NALS COMMITTEE |
| August 31, 2010 |
Legal Knowledge (1.5 CLE) |
Education |
| Sept. 7, 2010 |
ALS Review (1.5 CLE) |
Education |
| Sept. 14, 2010 |
PLS Review (1.5 CLE) |
Education |
| Sept. 21, 2010 |
PP Review (1.5 CLE) |
Education |
| DATE |
WEBINARS - TOPIC |
NALS COMMITTEE |
| Sept. 9, 2010 |
Written Communication/Grammar Part VI- Numbers, Abbreviations and Style (1 CLE) |
Education |
| Sept. 16, 2010 |
Public Speaking–FREE TO MEMBERS-presented by NALS Past President Donna Dendy, PP, PLS |
FLD |
| Sept. 30, 2010 |
Conflict Resolution-FREE TO MEMBERS-presented by
Karen McElroy, PP, PLS |
FLD |
NALS Foundation
NALS Foundation Support Opportunities in Branson
Over the years, the NALS Foundation has provided assistance to the NALS Members through grants, keynote speakers, and funding of various NALS programs and projects. NONE of this would be possible without the continuing support of you—the NALS MEMBERS. For your generosity, we are truly appreciative.
When we get to Branson, there will be several opportunities of support available:
we will continue the Twenty Bucks Sweepstakes, the Silent Auction, Circle
Donations (new and renewals), and—back by popular demand—the Live Auction.
We have a special offering for the Live Auction: a 2009 New York Yankees Championship World Series Package featuring
a team autographed 2009 New York World Series Baseball, 2009 New York Yankees
Championship T‑shirt, 2009 World Series DVD, Major League Baseball Cap with
2009 World Series Pin and 2009 New York Yankees Champions World Series Pin,
and a 2009 World Series Program.
Baseball aficionados, come prepared to bid! One lucky fan will be the recipient
of this fabulous package.
  
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