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Fall/Winter 2010-2011 Seminar Schedule Available Online
The
HBA/CLE 2010-2011 Fall/Winter Seminar Schedule is available on the HBA
Web site to download as a PDF and as an up-to-date listing on the HBA
CLE Seminars web page.
Click here to see the schedule.
2010 Fall Harvest Party
The
2010
Fall
Harvest Party has been set for Monday, November 15, 2010 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 $525,000. For information on underwriting the Harvest Party,
contact Kay Sim at 713-759-1133 or
kays@hba.org.
Click here for the ticket order
form.
Judicial Investiture
The Hon.
Sheri Y. Dean will be sworn in as judge of the 309th District Court at
noon on Wednesday, September 15, 2010, in the Ceremonial Courtroom at
the Civil Courthouse, 201 Caroline, 17th Floor. A reception will follow
in the conference suite across the hall. All judges, attorneys and
colleagues are invited to attend.
Portrait Unveilings Senior Lawyers Luncheon September 22  Dean Donald Guter of South Texas College of Law will be the featured speaker at the first 2010-2011 quarterly luncheon of the HBA Senior Lawyers Forum on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at The Briar Club, 2603 Timmons Lane,
Houston, Texas 77027. Dean Guter, who also is a Rear Admiral, Judge Advocate General Corps, U.S. Navy (Ret.), will discuss “Legal Assistance for Veterans – How It’s Changed Since 9/11.” The cost is $35 per person. Make checks payable to HBA
and send to Bonnie Simmons at the Houston Bar Association, 1001 Fannin,
Suite 1300, Houston, TX 77002 by September 17, 2010. For information
contact Bonnie at 713-759-1133 or
bonnies@hba.org.
Judicial Preference Poll
The deadline to return your 2010 Judicial Preference Poll is 5:00 p.m.
on Friday, September 17, 2010.
Click here for more information on
candidates.
Special Olympics Volunteers Needed in September, October
The HBA Special Olympics Committee is gearing up for a new year of
events. If you would like to volunteer for any of the following events,
please contact Ashley Sugg at 713-759-1133 or
ashleys@hba.org
for more details.
September 11 – Family Resource Conference & Health Fair, University of Houston September 25 – Regional Bocce Tournament, The Kinkaid School September 27 – Regional Golf Tournament, Cypress Lakes Country Club October 2 – Area Aquatics Meet, University of Houston October 9 – Area Softball Tournament, Collins Park December 4 – Area Bowling Tournament, Copperfield Bowl
Tutors Needed for B.C.
Elmore Middle School
Fall Clothing Drive October 11-15
The
HBF/HBA Fall Coat and Warm Clothing Drive is set for October 11-15,
2010, benefiting homeless Houstonians living in local shelters and agencies
that serve the homeless. The drive collects gently-used coats, jackets,
sweaters, blankets and articles of clothing for adults and children of all
ages. Watch the Houston Bar Bulletin and HBA Web site for more information
on the fall drives or contact Miguel Trevino or Ashley Sugg at 713-759-1133
or
miguelt@hba.org
or ashleys@hba.org.
Lawyers Against Waste Fall Cleanup October 16
The HBA Lawyers
Against Waste Committee will host an “Adopt A Cemetery” project on
Saturday, October 16, 2010, from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Volunteers will
mow, weed and clean debris from the historic College Memorial Park
Cemetery, located at 3600 W. Dallas Avenue, 77019. Volunteers also will
help the cemetery check its maps and records to verify burial locations.
Bring your family and friends to participate in this event.
Click here
for the registration form. Contact Miguel Trevino at 713-759-1133 or
miguelt@hba.org
to learn more.
Gender Fairness Networking
Luncheon October 19 |
