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IMPORTANT UPDATE!!! Click here to view our Yahoo Group!  1/31/08 BLSA RECEPTION - Click here to download the flyer. PCP BAR ANNOUNCEMENTS November 6, 2007 MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT PCP Bar’s next
general meeting is scheduled for November 15, 2007 6:00 p.m. at the Orlando Public Library. TODAY
November 6, 2007, 6:00 p.m. the Young Professionals of the Metropolitan Orlando Urban League will host and event entitled
THE STATE OF THE ORLANDO BLACK PROFESSIONAL. The event promises to be educational as well as a networking opportunity to connect
with other Black professionals in the Orlando community! For additional details, please visit: http://yporlando.org/. It will be held at the Orlando Public Library 101 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32801 Albertson Room PCP is in the process of forming a Pro Bon Attorney group. If you
are interested in chairing the group or being a member please contact me at adonell@circuit9.org. FAMU
Black Law Student Association cordially invites you to attend an Affirmative Action Debate on Wednesday, November 7, 2007
@ 4:30pm at the FAMU College of Law. The debate will focus on the landmark case of Grutter v. Bollinger, and topics to be
debated include (1) whether the case was decided correctly, and (2) the current effects of that decision on today's law
schools. The debate will feature Ms. Patricia Broussard - Professor of Law at FAMU and Mr. Todd Gaziano of the Heritage
Foundation in Washington, DC. The debate will be Moderated by the President of the Florida Bar, Mr. Francisco Angones. A reception
will immediately follow the debate. The next PCP Las Vegas Nights planning meeting will be held this Thursday from 7:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m. at Deaina Brown’s Office. Please come out and support our annual fundraiser in its planning stages.
If you are unable to attend please forward any ideas, suggestions or connection to donellhicks@yahoo.com. *** Town Hall Meeting Wednesday December 12, 2007 the FLORIDA CIVIL RIGHTS ASSOCIATION will host its
3RD ANNUAL TELEVISED TOWN HALL MEETING “Breaking the Criminal Cycle through Community Partnerships” Orange County
Police Chiefs will take Center Stage for Questions & Answers from the Public. This year, the Florida Civil Rights
Association invited Governor Charlie Crist to speak at this historic event on violent crimes in Orlando and across Florida.
The Meeting will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church 4077 Prince Hall Boulevard,
Orlando, Florida 32811 YOU MUST RSVP BY NOVEMBER 15, 2007 (Seating Is Limited) By email: info@fcranews.com — By phone: (407) 272-9254 *** Nominations for Professionalism Award The Orange County Bar Association is seeking nominations
for the William Trickel Award (over 15 years practice); the Lawrence Mathews Young Lawyer Award (less than 15 years in practice);
and the James G. Glazebrook Memorial Bar Service Award (jurist). The deadline for nominations is December 1. Nomination
forms are available on the OCBA website. *** Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter National Bar Association News Virgil Hawkins
Florida Chapter of the National Bar Association will have an affiliate chapter presidents meeting along with it long range
planning meeting November 17, 2007 at FAMU College of Law for 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
adonell@circuit9.org. *** National Bar Association
The
Young Lawyers Division of the NBA invites you to be a part of its 5th Annual Diversity Roundtable and Network Retreat Aboard
Carnival Fantasy of the Sea. The Cruise is from Thursday May 22- Monday May 26, 2008. Enjoy a 4-day Western Caribbean
Cruise from New Orleans to Cozumel. For further information please contact tanyadmcduffie@yahoo.com or Bpatter318@aol.com. *** Orange county Bar Association Orange County Bar Association is sponsoring its Third
Annual Poker Tournament on Thursday, November 15, 2007, at 5:30 p.m. The OCBA Poker Tournament will be held at Tanqueray’s
located on the northeast corner of Pine Street and Orange Avenue. The rules are traditional Texas Hold 'em tournament
rules with trophies and bragging rights for the top finishers. The entry fee is $25 per person and sponsorship opportunities
available at $150, $250 and $500. For those who wish to just socialize and watch the admission fee is only $10 All participants
receive complimentary beer and Cuban appetizers. Local celebrities will be invited to participate and will join various the
sponsors tables. In year's past they have had such distinguished players as Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orlando City Commissioner
Phil Diamond and Channel 6 reporters Tony Pipitone and Todd Jurkowski. The event’s proceeds will benefit the OCBA Foundation
Inc., which is the not-for-profit endowment arm of the OCBA. Through the years, Foundation funds have been used to support
programs such as Teen Court, Drug Awareness Programs in schools, campaigns promoting the Bicentennial of our Bill of Rights,
high school mock trial programs, scholarships, and various other law related educational programs. Because the location has
limited space, in order to compete for the OCBA’s bragging rights you will need to get your sponsorship and RSVPs in
promptly as we expect to sell out this year’s event. To RSVP please reply to me at dwrodriguez@aol.com and send your checks directly to: Orange County Bar Association
880 North Orange Avenue Orlando, Florida 32801 JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS ATTORNEY
POSITION The Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association
is a non-profit law firm in Orlando, Florida. There is an attorney position available in the Guardian ad Litem Program.
The GAL Program provides best interest representation to abused and neglected children primarily through volunteer attorneys.
Experience in juvenile dependency law, social work or other children’s advocacy work is desirable but not required.
Litigation experience preferred. Bilingual candidates preferred. Must be licensed to practice in Florida. Please forward
resume, references and cover letter to: Mandy Silvestris Legal Aid Society of the OCBA, Inc. 100 East Robinson Street Orlando,
FL 32801 (407) 841-8310 Fax: (407) 648-9240 E-mail: asilvestris@legalaidocba.org UNITED
STATES DISTRICT COURT MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA Jacksonville Division VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT JUDICIAL LAW CLERKS $63,417 -
$75,414 * Announcement No.: 08-03 Closes: Open until filled Available: Immediately Position
Overview The judicial law clerk researches issues of law, drafts bench briefs and opinions, attends trials and other court
proceedings, and acts as advisor, making recommendations based on the law, to the Honorable James R. Klindt, United States
Magistrate Judge. The position includes responsibility for some routine administrative tasks as well. The caseload
in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied, often involving novel issues of law. While
the nature of the matters presented is serious, the office environment is personable. There is daily interaction with
the Judge and other law clerks concerning legal and court-related issues. Minimum Qualification Requirements At
the time of appointment, the applicant must be a law school graduate and must possess excellent research and writing skills,
and PC proficiency in Windows and WordPerfect. Experience on the editorial board of law review, moot court, and/or publication
of noteworthy article and high academic standing is preferred. Will consider any post-graduate legal experience as well.
Bar membership is a benefit, but not a requirement. Information for Applicants Employment with the
United States District Court offers a generous benefit package, civil and criminal law experience at the federal court level,
and an environment providing significant responsibility and challenge. Applicants should submit a cover letter, current
resume with class rank, transcripts, no more than three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample to: Federal
Clerkship # 08-03, Chambers of the Honorable James R. Klindt, United States Magistrate Judge, 300 North Hogan Street, Suite
5-111, Jacksonville, Florida 32202-4249. Deadline for Receipt of Resumes All resumes will be considered when received.
Selected interviews will be scheduled until the positions are filled. Due to the volume of applications usually received,
receipt of individual applications will not be acknowledged. PCP BAR ANNOUNCEMENTS October 10, 2007 Quotes
for the week Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom
must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it. Thomas Paine Patterning your
life around other's opinions is nothing more than slavery. Lawana Blackwell PCP Bar Meeting Announcements PCP Bar’s next general
meeting is scheduled for October 18, 2007 12:00 p.m. at the Office of the Public Defender. Please RSVP if you plan to attend
for lunch. General Announcements ADOPT-A PRECINCT The Supervisor of Elections for Orange County has approved PCP to Adopt- a-Precinct and assigned the Pine
Hills Community Center to PCP for 2008 election! Our organization will provide the personnel to staff
the Election Board on Election Day. We need at least 15 volunteers who are Orange County registered voters to assist
on election-day. Training will occur in January and is mandatory by Florida law. The training for most positions is 3-5 hours.
Some positions available for you to consider include Touch screen Tech, Internet Oath Person, Tabulator Inspector, PR/PL Inspector,
Ballot Issuer, Poll Deputy and Clerk. Please contact me at adonell@circuit9.org <mailto:adonell@circuit9.org> for further information or a more detailed description. If you are interested in supporting your community
and PCP simultaneously please get involved. REPRESENTATIVE
GERALDINE THOMPSON AND PINE HILLS COMMUNITY COUNCIL SPONSOR PINE HILLS ECONOMIC SUMMIT Representative Geraldine
Thompson, in conjunction with the Pine Hills Community Council, will sponsor the Pine Hills Economic Summit on Thursday, October
11, 2007 at 6:00 pm at the Pine Hills Community Center, 6416 Jennings Drive, Orlando, Florida. The summit will be an opportunity
for business owners and residents to talk to offer solutions. The focus of the event will be discussing strategies
to help restore economic power to the Pine Hills community. Participants will focus on a myriad of topics, including business
development, the new Evans High School, crime prevention, neighborhood improvement and civic pride. The summit grew out of
concerns of the Pine Hills Community Council which functions to assure the continued vitality of Pine Hills as a unique, family-friendly
place to live and work. Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter of the National Bar Association will have its First
Quarterly Meeting the weekend of October 26-27th. The meeting coincides with the Minority Mentoring
Picnic on Oct. 27th in Miami. Please contact me at adonell@circuit9.org regarding registration information for the
meeting, directions, an agenda and an invitation. Please support our State Chapter in its mission. Your presence appreciated. As
an added benefit of membership, the PCP Bar created an online Member Directory. We believe this will become an invaluable
tool for the community at large to use to locate a Black attorney in Central Florida. If you are a member, please take five
minutes to complete the brief form to be included in the Member Directory. The form is located at: <http://www.pcpbar.com/memberdirectoryregistrationform.html>
If you are not currently a member of the PCP Bar, please become a member today! Membership is valid for one year from
the date of payment! <http://www.pcpbar.com/membership.html>. If
you are interested in supporting or assisting in PCP’s High School Scholarship fundraiser please contact
Anton Robinson at attorneyanton@yahoo.com <mailto:attorneyanton@yahoo.com>. On Wednesday, November 14, 2007, Jones High School will be participating in "Teach-In
2007" to celebrate American Education Week. PCP is invited to participate. This event is sponsored by Orange County Public
Schools, Bank of America and The Orlando Sentinel. The purpose of this event is to bring business and community leaders to
the classrooms to discuss a variety of topics including career fields, employability skills, and the importance of post-secondary
education and/or overcoming obstacles. The Teach-In will occur during second period *(8:09 am – 8:53 am). Jones High
School will be providing a delicious hot breakfast for you from 7:30 am - 8:00am. Teach – In speakers will be in classrooms
from 8:09am – 8:53 am (second period). If you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to contact Lisa
James at (407) 835-2300 ext. 2320. Golden Krust Restaurant a Caribbean Bakery & Grill invites members of PCP to
enjoy a discount. The restaurant is located at 7613 S. Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, Florida 32809 (Inside Sky View Shopping
Plaza, next to the PUBLIX shopping market, across from the Florida Mall) Telephone Number: (407)851-9755 |
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