Wine Tasting & Bottling
HPA 2009 Membership Directories Almost Here!
As the year comes to a close, the Membership Committee is working diligently to get the 2009 Membership Directories out. However, we need your help! This year we are sponsoring a Membership Directory Photo Cover Contest…and we are looking for your original scenic photos of Hawaii.
Simply submit your original photo via email to membership@hawaiiparalegal.org. Please type “membership cover contest” as the subject line, and don’t forget to put your name and the location the photo was taken in the body of your message. The deadline to submit your photos is November 14, 2008.
*Note: When sending pictures by email, it's best to reduce the size of your pictures so they transfer more quickly and can be viewed on the recipient's screen. For help to do this, in most applications you can just click on Help at the menu bar at the top of the screen, and type "email photos" in the search field. Then follow the instructions that are displayed.
Pro Bono Opportunity
Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii is looking for family law paralegals to provide assistance at their Legal Clinic. Pro Se Divorce Clinic to be held November 13 @ 5:00-7:30pm
If interested please contact: Emma Gardner Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator Volunteer Legal Services of Hawaii (808) 522-0676 www.vlsh.org
National Federation of Paralegal Association Announces 2008-2009 Board of Directors
Edmonds, WA – October 27, 2008- The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) The Leader of the Paralegal Profession®, announced at its 2008 Annual Convention held in Rogers, Arkansas the 2008-2009 Board of Directors. The directors reside throughout the United States, and they benefit the association by sharing their regional knowledge and perspective as they work together to shape NFPA’s strategic goals. In addition to holding their volunteer positions on the Board, these paralegal professionals are leaders within their own organizations and communities. The NFPA Board of Directors is the leadership team that provides oversight and guidance to the association to ensure that it achieves its mission of promoting a global presence for the paralegal profession and leadership in the legal community.
The 2008-2009 Board members include:
1. President, Georgette M. Lovelace, RP
2. Vice President & Director of Profession Development, Susan G. Ippoliti
3. Vice President & Director of Positions & Issues, Tracey L. Young, RP
4. Vice President & Director of Membership, Linda McGirr
5. Vice President & Director of PACE®, Ann W. Price, RP
6. Secretary & Director of Operations, Stephen P. Imondi, RP
7. Director, Region I, Theresa A. Prater, RP
8. Director, Region II, Helen Federline
9. Director, Region III, Mary J. McKay, RP, CLA
10. Director, Region IV, Sandra K. Heintz
11. Director, Region V, Cheryl Corning
12. Board Advisor, Anita G. Haworth, RP
About The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) NFPA is a non-profit professional organization representing more than 11,000 paralegals and is headquartered in Edmonds, WA. NFPA’s core purpose is the advancement of the paralegal profession. NFPA promotes a global presence for the paralegal profession and leadership in the legal community. NFPA - The Leader of the Paralegal Profession® www.paralegals.org
To review the 2008 HPA Resolutions, please click here.
Photo Slide Show of HPA 2008 Annual Luncheon