Pennsylvania Association of Bar Executives
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Minutes of the meeting of April 24, 2003
Philadelphia, PA

BUSINESS MEETING

President Birdsall called the meeting to order at 2:42 P.M. Art thanked Ken for hosting the meeting.

ATTENDANCE: Members present were: Jean Bednarski (York), President, Arthur Birdsall (PBA), Marianne Canning (Lehigh County), Susan Kenny (Monroe County), Barbara Kittrell (Berks County), Patricia Martin (Bucks County), Claudia Meyer (Northampton County), Secretary, Becky Morgenthal (Cumberland County), Vice President Nancy Paul (Montgomery County), Elizabeth Price (Delaware County), Kenneth Shear (Philadelphia County), and Evelyn Sullivan (Lancaster County

MINUTES: Pat Martin moved to approve the minutes of February 28, 2003; Susan Kenny second the motion; vote: all in favor. Corrected minutes from November 21, 2002 were handed out to everyone present.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Ev Sullivan moved to accept the treasurer’s report as presented; Nancy Paul second the motion; vote: all in favor.

REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT:

President Birdsall asked for a minute of silence in memory of Eugene W. Lederer, Esquire, Executive Director Emeritus, Centre County Bar Association

Presentation in absentia - Dan Stark of Chester County – Art presented a clock for Dan because he is leaving his position in Chester County. Art will make sure Dan receives his clock since Dan’s parents live near him.

The 2003 County Bar Dues Survey was presented. It was noted that some county bar dues reflect yearly subscriptions to the law journals. This will be adjusted and new reports sent out.

See the PBA Zonegram for the notes on the PBA Board of Governor’s meeting held April 22, 2003.

2004 CCBL Program: Barbara Kittrell will be PABE’s representative to the CCBL on March 4-5-6, 2004 in Hershey

2003 CCBL Report from Liz Price: PBA told the CCBL committee the event is costing too much money; maybe local bars can sponsor material costs. The registration was raised to $175 (Unit counties get a $50 discount). PBA lowered the amount of money paid to the National speakers. We don’t need entertainment in the Hospitality suite on Friday nights.

Ken Shear asked how the CCBL Conference leaders are chosen? The CCBL has their own nominating committee and they look at diversity across the State. Ken feels it is not responsive to the entire bar membership though out the State. Art will pass his concerns along to the nominating committee.

The PBA is no longer giving PABE members free Bar Leader magazine. The cost increase from the ABA was prohibitive.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Responsive Communications
By Donald C. Sarvey, President
Editorial Enterprises

PENNSYLVANIA BAR INSTITUTE REPORT
PBI’s Board of Directors’ meeting was held April 23, 2003.

The PBI is still hurting financially but they are in a better position now than they were a few months ago

The PBI is renegotiating its contract with the Philadelphia Bar Association. The Philadelphia Bar provides 80% of PBI’s revenue

Online CLE should gross $150,000 which is better than expected

PABE RETREAT REMINDER
The PABE retreat will be held May 11 – 13, 2003 at Nemacolin Woodlands

OLD BUSINESS
Susan Kenny noted that the Judicial Review recommended that all journals should be using “Public Notice” on top of each notice. She asked how many were doing this in their publications. Most journals were not.

NEW BUSINESS – None

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

The American Bar Association (ABA) is having financial problems. Out of the 400,000 members only 300,000 actually pay dues

Ev Sullivan, NABE Treasurer noted that NABE is in a healthy financial position

Acknowledged Marianne Canning’s birthday

Ken Shear has been appointed by Governor Rendell to serve a 2 year term on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquencies

The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted

by________________________________
Becky H. Morgenthal

 

President	Vice President	Secretary	Treasurer
Arthur J. Birdsall	Nancy R. Paul	Becky Morgenthal	Diane Krivoniak
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