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Brevard Paralegal Association Chapter
Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc.
December is already
here. Where did 2011
go?
Even before
Thanksgiving, stores,
radio stations, and TV
channels reminded us
that the holiday season is
already here. There is no
way to escape: the scent
of candles, the songs, the
movies, and the
decorations all point to
the season.
To me, the season kicked
off when I heard the songIts the most wonderful
time of the year. Its the
most wonderful time of
the year. Therell be
much mistletoeing. And
hearts will be glowing.
When love ones are near.
Its the most wonderful
time of the year.1
This season changes us. It
makes our hearts more open
to give and to receive love. It
makes us more open to
forgiveness and
reconciliation. Not only that,
as the New Year approaches,
it feels like our hope is
renewed. A hope of a better
year, a hope of new dreams
to come forth, a hope of old
dreams to be restored and/or
fulfilled, old plans to be put in
motion, or even change of
diet and exercise.
This season is packed with
expectations. We get so
busy with the preparation for
gatherings, the shopping, the
cooking, and, most important
of all, how we will spend the
season and with whom.
Some will be surrounded by
family, and some by friends.
It would be wonderful if we
could spend Christmas as the
song says and hearts will be
glowing. When love ones are
near. Life isnt perfect and
our expectations can do usin. Lets make the best of it.
Even if we have a great
family and/or friends,
compromise should be the
word of this time of year. A
little sacrifice can go a long
way.
I wish you Happy
Holidays and I wish that
before you let 2011 go,
that you reflect on the
many blessings that you
received this year.
I hope to see you around
Please join us at BPAs
Holiday Social on
Thursday, December 8th
2011 from 6:15 pm to
9:00 pm at Pizza Gallery
and Grill.
All the best,
Silvia
1It's the most wonderful time o
the year. Christmas song
written in 1963 by Edward Pola
and George Wyle, and sung b
Andy Williams.
December 2011
Presidents MessageI N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :
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Technology Seminar 2
FRP Corner 2
Birthdays 2
BCC Paralegal Program 3
Community Service 3
2011-12 Board Listing 4
News/Mugshots 5
Sponsors 4, 6, 7
Holiday Social 8
Christmas
December 25th
Inspiring professional growthone paralegal at a time
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Brevard Community College Paralegal Program
Seminar/CLE
The Technical Advisory Committee for the Paralegal Program will host its annual
seminar on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Brevard Community College, MelbourneCampus. Please mark your calendar now to join us for next years seminar.
Registration forms will be available in future newsletters and at BPA meetings. Online
registration will soon be available through Banner which can be accessed through the
BCC website at www.bcctraining.com. The course is pending approval from NALA for
three or four hours of CLE.
For further information, watch this monthly column or contact Roma Molinaro at
[email protected]. Technical Advisory Committee members are: Roma
Molinaro, CP, FCP, FRP, Chair, Kim Dexter, ACP, FRP, Linda Ghirardelli, ACP, FRP,
Roberta Reaume, CP, FCP, FRP, Jenny Lawton Seal, CP, FRP and Suzanne Mair,
FRP.
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Hanukkah
Begins
December20th
Hanukkah Ends
December 28th
Florida Registered
Paralegal
The Florida Baroffers several free
or low costwebinars you canuse towards yourcontinuingeducationrequirement.Check out theBars website,www.floridabar.orgto find availablecourses.
Tis the Season!
BPAs Annual Holiday Social will be at the Pizza Gallery & Grill
at The Avenues in Viera on Thursday, December 8, 2011 from
6:15 pm to 9:00 pm. Bring your spouse, significant other, co-
workers or friends! There will be no fixed selections, you may
order off the menu. See the flier on Page 8 of this newsletter.
December
Birthdays
Linda L. King
Deborah A. Ryan
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Brevard CommunityCollege ParalegalProgram Classes
The 2012 Spring SemesterBrevard Community CollegMelbourne Campus classofferings are as follows:Introduction to the LegalSystem and Legal Researcwill meet on Mondays andWednesdays. Law OfficeProcedures, Torts, LegalWriting, and Evidence willmeet Tuesdays andThursdays. Real EstateTransactions, Introductionthe Legal System, and CivProcedure will be offered i
the evening.
The on-line classes beingoffered in the Spring are:Introduction to the LegalSystem, Legal Research,Property Law, CivilProcedures, Torts, CriminaLaw, Law Office ProcedureLegal Terminology,Bankruptcy, Evidence, Wiland Trusts, and Probate,Trusts and Guardianships
Class offerings, times and
instructors are subject tochange. For informationregarding these courseofferings and/or the ParaleProgram at BCC, contactLouis Jiannine at 321-433-5656 [email protected].
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Meeting Policy
ReminderPursuant to Internal
Revenue Code Section
501(c)(6) if you RSVP fo
a dinner and do not canc
within 10 days of the
meeting date or do not
attend the meeting, you
will be sent an invoice fo
the cost of the dinner.
Community Service
Toni-Marie DAlessandroCommunity Service Chair
www.friendsofchildrenofbrevard.org
This month BPAs Community Service Event is to benefit the Friends of
Children of Brevard County, Inc. who supports the local Guardian Ad Litem
program. What is a Guardian Ad Litem? The volunteer Guardian Ad Litem
(GAL) is a representative for a child before the court, social service
agencies and the community. The Brevard GAL Program has a shortage of
sponsors for Christmas presents for children who have been displaced from
their homes. As you may be aware, state law requires that every child
adjudicated dependent must have a GAL, so no child is unrepresented and
so the job of these special volunteers encompasses all aspects of the childs
well-being. Its an unfortunate fact, but many children are taken away from
their parents at Christmastime and foster family or relatives will receive them
with whatever they are wearing. No toys, presents, clothes or anything else.
Friends of Children of Brevard County, Inc. (Friends) is called upon by the
GAL Program when they have a child with an unmet need. Friends helps
with almost anything: a bed, a bike, a pair of shoes, or a school uniform.
This helps to bring a sense of normalcy to their disrupted lives.
Our Mission: To improve the lives of the abused, abandoned and neglected
children of Brevard County and to support their advocates, the GAL Program.
Our Vision: To help every child in need in Brevard Countys GAL Program.
What we Value: Children Community Service
You can make a difference in a childs life!
Friends needs your help to continue providing for the most vulnerable of our
children. Please bring an unwrapped childrens toy with you to the Holiday
Social or contract Toni-Marie for more information.
You can make a difference in a childs life. Contribute or volunteerbut
make a difference! It matters.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PresidentSilvia [email protected]
Vice PresidentNandra Ramnarine, CP,[email protected]
TreasurerRenee Roche, [email protected]
SecretaryAshley [email protected]
Immediate Past PresidentKim Nowakowski, RP,[email protected]
ParliamentarianToni-Marie DAlessandro,CP, FCP, [email protected]
Director-at-LargeAnne [email protected]
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
BudgetJenny Lawton-Seal, CP, FRP
Bylaws and Standing RulesMaureen Mo Martens, CP,FRP
Community Service
Toni-Marie DAlessandro,CP, FCP, [email protected]
Education/ScholarshipRoma Molinaro, CP, FCP,FRP, [email protected]
Student LiaisonsElizabeth A. [email protected]
Debbie [email protected]
Job Bank CoordinatorKim M. Dexter, ACP, [email protected]
Local Bar LiaisonKim Nowakowski, RP, [email protected]
MeetingsSabine Martelfor dinner reservations [email protected]
MembershipNandra Ramnarine, CP,[email protected]
Newsletter EditorKim Nowakowski, RP, [email protected]
PublicityJessica Pauley, [email protected]
Ways and MeansLinda [email protected]
OTHER POSITIONS
Historian/PhotographerKim Nowakowski, RP, [email protected]
PAF WebsiteKim Nowakowski, RP,[email protected]
BPA is onFacebook!
Search BrevardParalegal Association
and join! We list usefullinks, informationregarding upcomingmeetings and events,and its an opportunityto network with fellowmembers!
Were also onTwitter & LinkedIn!
2011-12 BPA Board of Directors & Committee Chairs
NewsletterAdvertising
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Business Card $50/YearOr $30/6 months
Special rates availablefor one-time ads
Submit business card or adartwork, preferably in .jpgor .bmp format to [email protected] or send itto:
Kim Nowakowski
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The Paralegal Pipelineadvertising reaches peoplethroughout Florida. Thepublications revenuesupports scholarships andvarious community serviceprojects, which enablesyour costs associated toadvertising here to be taxdeductible.
Please make your checkpayable to BrevardParalegal Association.Thank you.
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Membership59 Active Members
19 Student Members
2 Honorary Members
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PAF Quick Reference
Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc.466 94
thAvenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33702www.pafinc.org
Treasurers ReportRenee C. Roche, FRP, Treasurer
Savings $3,843.77Checking $4,608.23
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In Alaska, you cant look at a
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In Illinois, a car must be driven with
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In Tennessee, it is against the law
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In Ohio, one must have a license to
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Mugshots
BPA Vice President, Nandra Ramnarin
(right) with Novembers guest speaker
Bill Cantwell.
Human Rights Day
December 10th
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BREVARD PARALEGAL ASSOCIATIONCordially Invites You to Our
ANNUALHOLIDAY
SOCIALThursday, December 8th, 2011
6:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Pizza Gallery & Grill2250 Town Center Avenue
Viera, FL 32940
Eat, Drink & Be MerryOrder off the Menu
Bring A Guest!
Please R.S.V.P. by December 5th toSabine Martel at