TRAINING FOR HURRICANE IKE VOLUNTEERS, OCTOBER 8


Training for Hurricane Ike Volunteers, October 8
Another training program for attorneys who want to volunteer at legal advice booths at the Disaster Recovery Centers and other venues has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2008, from 1:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Baker Botts, 32nd Floor of One Shell Plaza, 910 Louisiana. The training has been approved for 3.5 hours of MCLE credit and there is no cost to attend. Space is limited; you must RSVP to mariar@hba.org by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 6. To watch a two-hour video from the first training program, visit www.cleonline.com. Call the HBA office for a discount code.

Volunteers Needed for Hurricane Ike LegalLine

Volunteer attorneys are needed to answer calls from the public from 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m., October 6- October 10, in the HBA office. The HBA has extended its Hurricane Ike LegalLine through October 10 to answer the public's legal questions related to the storm. If you would like to volunteer, contact Maria Randall at mariar@hba.org or 713-759-1133.

Fall Coat & Warm Clothing Drive Held Now Through October 31st

After an early start because of Hurricane Ike, the HBA’s 2008 Coat and Warm Clothing Drive will continue through October 31, 2008. The drive collects gently-used coats, sweaters, diapers and other clothing items that will be distributed to Houston’s homeless shelters. In addition, the HBA will partner with Dress for Success Houston to collect business suits and black handbags for women. Cash donations also will be accepted; for every $75 donation, Dress for Success can purchase one new suit. Items may be delivered to the HBA office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Contact Maria Randall at 713-759-1133 or mariar@hba.org for more information.

Disaster Relief Grants for Non-attorneys

The Houston Bar Foundation received a $15,000 grant from Mr. David J. Healey in honor of the opening of the Houston office of Fish & Richardson on October 1. Mr. Healey's contribution provides $1,000 grants for Hurricane Ike-related emergency housing and living expenses for legal assistants, legal secretaries, and other non-lawyer employees of firms in the Houston-Galveston area, as well as for students from the three Houston law schools and the University of Texas School of Law. To apply, applicants should send a letter of explanation, along with copies of receipts, to the Houston Bar Foundation, 1001 Fannin, Suite 1300, Houston, TX 77002.

Hon. James Squier Portrait Unveiling

A portrait of the Hon. James Squier, former judge of the 312th District Court, will be unveiled in a ceremony on Friday, October 10, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the 312th District Court, Family Law Center,1115 Congress. All attorneys, members of the judiciary and friends are invited to attend.

59th Harvest Party

The 59th Harvest Party has been set for Monday, November 10, 2008 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at River Oaks Country Club. The Harvest Party is the main annual fundraising event for the Houston Bar Foundation, and this year's underwriting goal has been set at $500,000. Tickets are $105 per person. No tickets sold at the door. Ticket Order Form and Harvest Party Underwriters.

Houston Bar Association Auxiliary Fall Coffee on October 22
The HBAA will hold its Fall Coffee on Wednesday, October 22 from 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. at Hotel Granduca. The hotel is located at 1080 Uptown Park Blvd, 713-418-1000. There is no cost to attend. Donations of interview-appropriate handbags for Dress For Success Houston and disposable diapers for shelters will be accepted.

2008 Real Estate Institute

The 2008 Real Estate Institute will be held on Friday, October 24, 2008 from 12:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. and Friday, October 31, 2008 from 12:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. The October 24 date will be COMMERCIAL with 3.75 hours of MCLE credit and .75 hours ethics credit. The October 31 date will be RESIDENTIAL with 4 hours of MCLE credit and .5 hours ethics credit. You may register for one or both days. Click here for the registration form or call the HBA office at 713-759-1133.

All Day Ethics Program

The HBA All Day Ethics Program will be held on Saturday, November 1, from 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the Harris County Jury Assembly Room, 1019 Congress. The program is free to all HBA members and $25 to all non-HBA members. No Pre-registration is required. Click here for more information.

Last Roster Photo Session Scheduled for October

One last photo session has been scheduled to allow members to have a new photo made for the 2009 HBA Pictorial Roster. A photographer will be in the HBA office at 1001 Fannin, Suite 1300, Houston, TX 77002, on Tuesday, October 28 and Wednesday, October 29, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is no charge for the photo and no appointment is necessary. This is the only way to still get a new photo in the 2009 HBA Pictorial Roster.

Historical Portrait Ceremony

A ceremony and celebration will mark the unveiling of the portrait of the Hon. Colbert Coldwell, who served as presiding judge of Harris County's only District Court in 1865-1866, as the court re-opened after the Civil War. The event is set for Friday, October 17, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. in the 11th District Court of Judge Mark Davidson. All are invited to attend.

Give the Gift of Life

The recent Gulf Coast storm has made the need for blood donations in our community even greater. The Houston Bar Association is in its 7th year of giving the gift of life through the annual Paul E. Stallings Blood Drive, with a goal of 5,500 units of blood for the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. Please consider sponsoring a blood drive in your firm or corporation. For more information, visit the HBA Web site, or www.giveblood.org.

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