Vermont Bar Association Board of Managers Meeting July 20, 2012 VBA Conference Room Present: Will S. Amber L. Barber, James F. Carroll, David C. Carter, Therese M. Corsones, Thomas S. Durkin, Jennifer Emens-Butler, David R. Fenster, Austin R. Gray, Daniel P. Richardson, Edward J. Tyler, III, Matthew Valerio Staff: Mary Ashcroft, Lisa Maxfield, Bob Paolini, Kevin Ryan, Laura Welcome Call to President Jim Carroll called the meeting to order at 1:04 p.m. Acceptance of Consent Agenda Minutes The minutes from the May 23, 2012, and June 15, 2012 – meetings were adopted as written. Treasurer’s Report Copies of the projected year-end budget were to – the Board. Lisa and Bob Paolini provided explanations for some income and expense differences for this fiscal year, as well as the 2012-2013 budget. The June budget report was adopted as written. Board Committee Reports Operations Amber Barber noted the committee has been working – on the budget. Amber also noted that the disaster manual is still not complete and asked everyone working on it to try and finish up their section as soon as possible. Membership Nothing to report. – Program and Planning Will Baker stated the committee discussed – the upcoming meetings. Jim Carroll asked what seminars are scheduled for the Annual Meeting in September, which Kevin Ryan discussed. Kevin also spoke about the 2012 Basic Skills in VT Practice and Procedure, which will meet the Supreme Courts criteria for attorneys licensed in other states who are trying to get their Vermont license. Pro Bono Mary Ashcroft provided the Board with an outline for the – October 25th Pro Bono Conference. President’s Report Jim Carroll noted that past-president Eileen – Blackwood was recently named Burlington City Attorney. President Elect’s Report Nothing to report. – Executive Director’s Report Bob Paolini reported that much of his time – has been spent on the VBA budget, preparations for the NEBA meeting,
Vermont Bar Association Board of Managers Meeting July 20, 2012 VBA Conference Room Present: Will S. Amber L. Barber, James F. Carroll, David C. Carter, Therese M. Corsones, Thomas S. Durkin, Jennifer Emens-Butler, David R. Fenster, Austin R. Gray, Daniel P. Richardson, Edward J. Tyler, III, Matthew Valerio Staff: Mary Ashcroft, Lisa Maxfield, Bob Paolini, Kevin Ryan, Laura Welcome Call to President Jim Carroll called the meeting to order at 1:04 p.m. Acceptance of Consent Agenda Minutes – The minutes from the May 23, 2012, and June 15, 2012 meetings were adopted as written. Treasurer’s Report – Copies of the projected year-end budget were to the Board. Lisa and Bob Paolini provided explanations for some income and expense differences for this fiscal year, as well as the 2012-2013 budget. The June budget report was adopted as written. Board Committee Reports Operations – Amber Barber noted the committee has been working on the budget. Amber also noted that the disaster manual is still not complete and asked everyone working on it to try and finish up their section as soon as possible. Membership – Nothing to report. Program and Planning – Will Baker stated the committee discussed the upcoming meetings. Jim Carroll asked what seminars are scheduled for the Annual Meeting in September, which Kevin Ryan discussed. Kevin also spoke about the 2012 Basic Skills in VT Practice and Procedure, which will meet the Supreme Courts criteria for attorneys licensed in other states who are trying to get their Vermont license. Pro Bono – Mary Ashcroft provided the Board with an outline for the October 25th Pro Bono Conference. President’s Report – Jim Carroll noted that past-president Eileen Blackwood was recently named Burlington City Attorney. President Elect’s Report – Nothing to report. Executive Director’s Report – Bob Paolini reported that much of his time has been spent on the VBA budget, preparations for the NEBA meeting,
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