News And Upcoming Events
2011 EVENT SCHEDULE...
The Parma Bar Association has several Committees which further assist the Membership and this Organization including, Bylaws and Constitution, Continuing Legal Education, Website and Lawyer Reference, Golf Outing, Founder's Night and Nomination.
If you are interested in working on any of these Committees, please contact Gloria Homolak at 440/885-5599.
TRUSTEE MEETINGS: Trustee Meetings are scheduled for the first Monday of each month, with the exception of a summer break. These meetings are held at Kirner & Boldt Co., LPA. and begin promptly at 5:00 p.m.
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2011 - ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2011: The Election of Officers and Trustees for the Parma Bar Association will take place at the Parma Justice Center, Magistrate's Courtroom, 2nd Floor, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. President, Gloria Homolak, will facilitate this year's Election. Should you have any questions, Gloria may be reached at g4law@cox.net or 440/885-5599.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2011 - FOUNDER'S NIGHT - INSTALLATION DINNER: The Installation Dinner will be held at Sammy's in the Flats, 1400 West 10th Street. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner in the main dining room overlooking the Cuyahoga River. Each paid Member may be accompanied by one guest, the cost for additional guests is $75.00 each. Please forward your Reservation form no later than February 1, 2011. Should you have any questions, please contact Tom Wilbur at thomas.wilbur@sbcglobal.net or 440/845-1900.
There will be complimentary valet parking courtesy of the Parma Bar Association for this event.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2011 - LUNCH AT BUCCI'S (Berea) - SOUTHWEST BAR ASSOCIATION: The Parma Bar Association will combine with the Southwest Bar Association for a luncheon at Bucci's in Berea at Noon on Friday, April 29th. Our guest speaker will be Dan Coughlin, Sports Writer of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Please contact Tom Kraus at tomkraus.law@gmail.com or 440/816-0603 to reserve your seat today! Seating is limited to 65 guests. The cost is $20.00. Please mail checks to Tom Kraus at One Berea Commons, Suite 216, Berea, OH 44017, payable to "Southwest Bar Association." Please note there is no CLE for this event.
FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2011 - ANNUAL GOLF OUTING: The Annual Parma Bar Association Golf Outing will be held at the Ridgewood Golf Course. Mark your calendar now for this event! Registration for golf, dinner and hole sponsor will be posted at a later date.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011 - ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY: Parma Elk's Club from 4:45 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINARS...
CLE Charge: $25.00 for PBA Members and $35.00 for Non-Members.
THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011 - 1.00 CLE: Members are invited to attend a pre-St. Patrick's Day dinner of Corned Beef and traditional St. Patrick's Day cuisine at MarCal's Restaurant in Middleburg Heights. Our after dinner guest will be announced at a later date.
THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2011 - 1.00 CLE: Enjoy dinner featuring Steak and Scampi, with Garfield Heights Municipal Court Judge Deborah Nicastro and Bob Watson. The main topic for this CLE is...Driver's License Reinstatement. This seminar will be held at MarCal's Restaurant beginning at 5:00 p.m.
THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2011 - 1.00 CLE: Join us for Prime Rib and after dinner conversation with Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court Judge Diane Palos. This seminar will be held at MarCal's Restaurant beginning at 5:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 - 6.00 CLE: Mayor/Magistrate Seminar. This seminar will be held at the Ridgebrook Party Center, 7460 Brookpark Road in Brooklyn. This seminar is an all day event with Registration beginning at 8:00 a.m., Non-OVI from 8:30 a.m. until Noon, Lunch at Noon and OVI from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The cost for this event is $160 for the full day and $80 for half day.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011 - 1.00 CLE: Members and invitees are encouraged to attend our annual Probate Seminar and Clam Bake at MarCal's Restaurant beginning at 5:00 p.m.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2011 - 1.00 CLE: Judge Kenneth Spanagel - Municipal Court Update. This seminar will be held at MarCal's Restaurant beginning at 5:00 p.m.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011 - 2.50 CLE: Ethics, Substance Abuse and Professionalism. This seminar will be held at the Parma Elk's Club from 2:00 p.m. until 4:45 p.m. Please note the CLE cost for this event is $35.00 for Members and $50.00 for Non-Members.
