MEETING MINUTES
FAMILY LAW SECTION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
PRESENT: Judge Hilder, Kellie Williams, Rick Hummel, Al
Pranno, Russ Minas, John Sheaffer, Christina Miller, Helen Christian, Dena
Sarandos, Adam Trupp, Stuart Ralphs, Marcie Keck, Harry Caston, Steve Gunn,
Susan Bradford, Angela Fonnesbeck (by phone), Adam Caldwell (by phone)
GUESTS: Brooke Bruno, Brenda Teig
Approval of Minutes.
The minutes from the August 10 meeting were read and approved without
amendment.
Pro Bono Project.
Brenda Teig relayed to the EC that Utah Legal Services and Legal Aid have
a domestic pro bono project at the courthouse on the first and third Tuesday
evenings of each month. They are looking for volunteers. Those who sign
up can receive a fee waiver from a section luncheon.
Section Web Site.
Brooke Bruno reported that the section web site is outdated. This is somewhat
of a concern because the site receives perhaps more hits than any other
section web site. Russ to work with Brooke and report back as to progress
on the web site at the next EC meeting.
Committee Assignments
Howard Lundgren has resigned from the EC and so will not be serving on
any subcommittees. Susan to take the subcommittee assignments that were
going to go to Howard. Final committee assignments are attached. Louise
to check into the limitations of our Legislative Relations Committee vis-à-vis
the bar. Committee chairs to report to the EC each month as a standing
agenda item. Legislative committee members to meet with Rep. Wyatt.
CLE Topics.
The next CLE luncheon will be on October 21 and will cover the new bankruptcy
reform act and how it will affect domestic relations practice. Upcoming
CLE dates will be November 10, January 20, February 28, April 21, and
the annual seminar will be May 12, 2006
EC Membership.
Howard Lundgren has resigned. Russ reported that Rob Parrish has agreed
to join the EC as the Guardian Ad Litem representative. Russ nominated
Rob to be the Guardian Ad Litem representative on the EC. Susan seconded.
Unanimous approval.
Financial Report
We have $14,058.22 in the bank. Stuart requested $4000.00 for And Justice
for All. Unanimous approval of $4000.00 donation of section funds to And
Justice For All.
New Business
The EC discussed fee waivers for section CLE events. There also was discussion
about attendance at the EC meeting, in light of the fact that there were
not enough lunches for everyone in attendance this time. The EC approved
giving the chair authority to waive fees for section CLE evens on a case-by-case
basis. The EC agreed that it should be assumed members will attend the
meetings unless they e-mail the chair indicating otherwise, and the chair
will call in the catering accordingly.
Adjournment - Next Meeting
The meeting adjourned at approximately 1:30 p.m. The next meeting is set
for October 12, 2005 at noon at the Law & Justice Center.
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Monthly Seminar
Louise Knauer, Chair
Marcie Keck
Judge Hilder
Helen Christian
Al Pranno |
Newsletter/Web Site
Russ Minas, Editor
Kellie Williams, Assistant Editor
Marcie Keck
Harry Caston
Judge Hadley
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Spring Convention
Rick Hummel, Chair
Stewart Ralphs
Adam Caldwell
Judge Jones |
Legislative Relations
Stewart Ralphs, Chair
John Sheaffer
Adam Caldwell
Adam Trupp
Angela Fonnesbeck
Commissioner Blomquist
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Annual Convention
Susan Bradford, Chair
Steve Gunn
Dena Sarandos |
Section Annual Seminar
Marcie Keck, Chair
Christina Miller
John Sheaffer
Angela Fonnesbeck
Louise Knauer
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Parties
Christina Miller, Chair
Helen Christian
Kellie Williams
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