Check out the Conference Recap from Norfolk!  Now Online!

How Will You Know If You Don't Go? Experience Something New! Make your plans today to travel to Tulsa and attend the Professional Development & Education Conference.  Each year NALS leaders and members gather at the home of NALS to learn and have a great time while making life long memories. Don't miss this opportunity to make the most out of your membership! March 12-14, 2009 - Tulsa, Oklahoma Register Today!

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Aflac Now Available to NALS Members! NALS is making Aflac's accident, cancer and dental insurance policies available to you. Unlike major medical health insurance, Aflac pays you (unless otherwise assigned) not the doctor or hospital.  You control the cash benefits and spend them as you like to help with financial challenges an accident or illness could have to your standard of living.  For more information visit www.chooseaflac.com/nals.

The Official NALS Blog is Now Online!  Check out insideNALS for posts from your president, president-elect and even NALS Staff!

Become a member of the NALS 2009-2010 Leadership Team!  Have you often wondered what it takes to be part of the NALS Leadership team, but were afraid to ask?  NALS the TIME to get commit to participate!  If you want to be part of this extraordinary Association and share in the excitement of NALS, simply fill out the form and return it to Julie Abernathy, PP, PLS.  Taking an active role in NALS enhances your member equity, makes it more rewarding for you personally, and is an outstanding way for you to maximize your potential!  

Dedication and a flexible schedule is a must! Hours vary in accordance with committees or projects, but you should expect to put in a minimum of one hour each month and may be asked to volunteer additional hours as necessary.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NALS 2009-2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS
President Julie Abernathy, PP, PLS
President Elect Patricia E. Infanti, PP, PLS
Secretary/Treasurer Kathleen R. Amirante, PP, PLS

FUNCTIONAL DIRECTORS
Certification Director Kathy M. Cline, PP, PLS, CLA
Education Director Doris Compton, PP, PLS
Marketing Director Ann M. Lang
Membership Director Helene L. Wood, PP, PLS, TSC

OTHERS
Immediate Past President Dee Beardsley, PP, PLS
NALS Foundation Chair Faynell Poe, PP, PLS
Executive Director Tammy Hailey, CAE

REGIONAL DIRECTORS
Region 1 Director Marion Sarcuni
Region 2 Director Karen Jackson, PLS
Region 3 Director Marion Stone, PP, PLS
Region 4 Director Nancy T. Harris, PP, PLS
Region 5 Director Brenda Johll, PP, PLS
Region 6 Director Tina D. Hurley, PP, PLS
Region 7 Director Brynne Williamson, PP, PLS
Region 8 Director Karen R. Becker, PP, PLS

The region casting the highest percentage of ballots in this election is . . . DRUM ROLL PLEASE . . . Region 3 with 51.65%. For their efforts, Region 3 receives a free registration to the NALS 2009 Professional Development & Education Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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The NALS website has been redone to better serve you. It is still under construction as we take a look at the bugs and get them all worked out. We thank you for your patience!

Check out some new features as you click around...we have added a press area for you to read press releases about industry news and new products. We have also add RSS compatibility so if you are currently using an RSS reader you can add NALS to your feeds. If you do not use an RSS reader some browsers will allow you to add the RSS feed to your bookmarks as well as some email programs will let you add your RSS feeds to your inbox. An RSS feed simply tells you when something new has been added to the NALS site so that you don't have to continually check our pages for new information. To access the feed you can click on the RSS icon in your address window of your browser or you can click the NALS RSS Feed icon on the home page. You may get an error if your browser does not support RSS.

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Mark the date - December 1, 2008!  That is the early bird deadline for the Professional Development Conference in Tulsa and it is fast approaching.  Besides the excellent leadership training sessions that will be available, we hope that the seminar titles listed below will get you excited to attend:

Friday, March 13, 2009:
Business Etiquette
Current State of the United States Immigration Law
Corporate Session – Avery
Pet Project – The Only Property That Will Miss You When You’re Gone

Saturday, March 14, 2009:
Negotiating the Wild Blue Yonder
A Guide to Preparing Witnesses for Trial
WordPerfect - Advanced Tips, Tricks and Q&A
Forensic Technology and CSI, Crime Detection in the Future
Living Fearlessly in a Leaner, Meaner Job Market
Myths of the Criminal Justice System
An Innocent Man

See the NALS website for a description of the above-listed seminars as well as the registration form, conference schedule and hotel information.  And keep in mind that you can save $40 by sending in your registration form before December 1, 2008!

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner and with it, we give thanks for all the goodness in our lives. You can also give thanks for the time you spent studying and sitting for the September exams. Whether or not you certified, you are better for having taken the challenge and furthering your education and knowledge of the legal profession. In addition to being thankful, give yourself a pat on the back, be gracious for the experience, and say "I took the challenge!"

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WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION DEBATE UPDATE
The following is an update to the information provided in September 30, 2008 e-News, regarding regulation activity in Washington State:
The Board of Governors of the Washington State Bar Association held its annual meeting on September 18 and 19, where they voted against recommending to the State Supreme Court that the legal technician rule proposal be adopted. The tally for the vote was 3 to 8. Now the Court will determine whether or not to proceed with the proposal. For more information, please see http://www.wsba.org/info/bog/mungia.htm. 

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IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!

Did you ever wonder what happens to the funds raised for the NALS Foundation through your generous donations made during sweepstakes, silent auctions and other Foundation events at NALS and regional meetings?  Those funds are given back to you!  That’s right, the NALS Foundation facilitates member-to-member dollars through its grant program.  If your chapter, state or region has an upcoming project or program for which you need some financial assistance, then apply for a grant.

The next deadline for submitting a grant application to the NALS Foundation is December 1. And it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. Go to nals.org.
2. Click on NALS Foundation.
3. Complete the on-line grant application form found under Grants.

Submit your completed grant applications to Jennifer Reed at reed@nals.org.  The NALS Foundation loves to see YOUR DOLLARS AT WORK!

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Avery

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