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Norman S. Minor Bar Association. Executive Welcome and Strategic Plan March 5, 2014. Meeting Agenda. Strategic Initiative Calendar of Events Membership Secretary’s Report Treasurer’s Report Good of the Order Registration- events/membership!. 2014-2016 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Norman S. Minor Bar Association
Executive Welcome and Strategic PlanMarch 5, 2014
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Meeting AgendaI. Strategic InitiativeII. Calendar of EventsIII. Membership Secretary’s ReportIV. Treasurer’s ReportV. Good of the OrderVI. Registration- events/membership!
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2014-2016EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Darlene White, PresidentZakiyyah N. Ashshaheed, First Vice President
Adrian Thompson, Second Vice PresidentTeirra Everette, Recording Secretary
Angela Simmons, Membership SecretaryBrandon D. Cox, Treasurer
* * * Ronald V. Johnson, Jr., Immediate Past President
Hon. Ronald B. Adrine, President Emeritus
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Darlene E. WhiteDeputy Director of Cuyahoga County Law Department
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Zakiyyah N. AshshaheedCuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority “CMHA”
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Adrian ThompsonPartner at Taft/
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Teirra EveretteCounsel, Dominion East Ohio
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Angela SimmonsSenior Counsel, Parker Hannifin
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Brandon D. CoxAssociate, Tucker Ellis
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2014
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Direction…?
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Organizational Soul Searching…. Before you can figure out where
you are going… You have to know where you
have been… and where you are!
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SWOT AnalysisSTRENGTHS• Opportunity for students to
network• Important to see other people of
color• Luncheon• Programs• Holiday party• Respect in legal community• Historians• Current financial outlook
WEAKNESSES• Lack of administrative support• Outdated mailing/email list• Inconsistency in collecting dues• Lack of Resources• Unorganized• Cutting corners• Suffered an identify crisis• Lack of membership
participation
OPPORTUNITIES• For growth• Stronger community presence• Transition between generation gaps• To be continued advocates• Help development of future
professionals• Community partnerships• Current programs are in demand• Raise money for programs and
scholarships
THREATS• Weaknesses could diminish overall
effectiveness• Loss of interest• Loss of respect in community• Loss of mission
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NOW WHAT?
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Plan…
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“Strategic Initiative”
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Two primary Goals
With two very interdependent initiatives
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First Initiative
CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVE
To develop and implement a capacity building scheme to ensure a strong, sustainable
organization in order to enhance our ability to effectively serve the
communit(ies) we serve.
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Second Initiative
BRANDING INITIATIVE
To develop and implement a systemic plan of action to brand and re-introduce the
organization to the community in order to create
higher visibility and to ensure the current and
future support of NSMBA’s value.
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CORE OBJECTIVES1. To develop an administrative support system2. To create a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation in order to allow increased fundraising
opportunities3. To improve service delivery by strengthening and building upon existing
programs4. To expand the services and benefits available to the membership5. To increase active participation of core members, while continuing to increase
membership6. To partner with other organizations in the community to advance diversity and
inclusion in the legal profession and thus enhance our ability to effectively serve the communities that we serve
7. Technological advancement
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PROJECTSI. Infrastructure BuildingII. Branding III. Partnership OpportunitiesIV. Program DevelopmentV. Membership Drive
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Infrastructure Project 501(c) 3 Develop administrative support
Going to take time!End of 2014- Beginning 2015
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Infrastructure Project (continued)
More immediate results! Financial Records on Quickbooks Annual Budget
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Infrastructure Project (continued) Technological Advancement!
Technology Laptop Computer Quickbooks Microsoft Word Mobile Credit Card Payment Device
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Branding
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Branding (continued)
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Branding (continued)
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Branding (continued) Website!
Cyber Social Media
Facebook Linked In Google docs
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Partnership Opportunities Ohio Women’s Bar Association Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Ohio State Bar Association Legal Aid Society Special Counsel Florida A&M University Cleveland Municipal Court Community Organization Program, “C.O.P.” C|M|Law College of Law Black Law Students Association C|M|Law College of Law Hispanic Law Students Association Case Western Reserve University Black Law Students Association Potential Partnerships:
Hispanic Bar Association American Asian Bar Association
On and on…….
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Program Development Continuing Legal Education “CLE”
Healthier Futures, Health & Wellness C.L.E. for General credits and Ethics & Professionalism credits- dates TBD Others…
Community Outreach Various suggestions
Community Partnerships Special Counsel will sponsor and co-host a “Professionalism and Career Development Workshop” for law
students interviewing for the fall interview/internship programs. Scholarship Opportunities Events where we currently co-host or co-sponsor:
Brief Advice Clinic- Legal Aid Society, OSBA, CMBA, Antioch Baptist Church OWBA- LeanIn Event- “Creating a Level Playing Field” CMBA:
3R’s Program Stephanie Tubbs Jones Summer Legal Academy Stokes Scholars Annual Bench Bar Memorial J.C.R.C. Judge for Yourself
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Calendar of Events
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2014 Calendar 2/27/14 CWRU BLSA 2/28 C|M|Law HLSA 3/5 General Body Meeting 3/7 J.C.R.C.-Judge for Yourself 3/11 CMBA’s Diversity & Inclusion Conference 4/2 C.O.P. * 4/4 & 4/5 American Asian Bar Association of Ohio 4/7 CMBA Annual Bench Bar Memorial Program 4/8 OWBA-LeanIn Event- “Creating a Level Playing Field” *
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The 2014 Diversity & Inclusion Conference is March 11 at Aloft Cleveland Downtown. Please join us as we feature nationally recognized speaker Kathleen Nalty to discuss exciting initiatives and action plans that take our firms to the next level-retaining and advancing our people to generate a truly inclusive work force. 3.00 hours of CLE requested.
Special Recognition of:
Inajo Davis ChappellAdam FishmanWilliam Warren (awarded posthumously)Sanford Watson
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2014 NAPABA Central Region Conference Hosted by the American Bar Association of Ohio
The Asian American Bar Association of Ohio (AABA) is pleased to host the 2014 National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Central Region Conference. April 4-5, 2014 Cleveland, Ohio The Conference will kick off with a Welcome Reception on Friday, April 4, 2014. On Saturday, April 5, 2014, we will present a full day of CLE seminars followed by a Gala Dinner. We will be hosting legal professionals from all over the region and the nation, and have put together a number of fascinating CLEs. Schedule At-A-Glance Friday, April 4 Welcome Reception Thompson Hine LLP, 3900 Key Center, 127 Public Square, Cleveland
6:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 5 CLE Sessions Thompson Hine LLP, 3900 Key Center, 127 Public Square, Cleveland
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast and Registration
9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. An Arbitration Overview: Analysis of Best Practices, Tips, and Mistakes to Avoid
10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Playing by the Rules: An Inside Look at Casino Gaming Laws
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime Keynote: An Immigration Update by Margaret Wong
12:00 p.m. – 1 p.m. The Unauthorized Practice of Law: A Case Update
1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Combating Human Trafficking and Empowering Survivors: An Ohio Perspective
2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Will My Vote Count? Asian American Voting-Rights Issues in Ohio and Beyond
Gala Cocktail Reception & Dinner Cleveland Marriott Downtown @ Key Center, 127 Public Square, Cleveland
6:00 p.m. The Conference will culminate with a keynote Gala Dinner panel featuring APA general counsel and in-house attorneys from Nationwide, Allstate, Lincoln Financial, Mitsui Rail Capital, Sprint, and more!
For more information, including on-line registration and sponsorship opportunities, visit our website: www.aabaohio.org. We look forward to seeing you in Cleveland!
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2014 Calendar 4/25 C|Mlaw BLSA 5/9 MLK High School Field Trip * 5/15 Brief Advice Clinic (Legal Aid, OSBA, Antioch Baptist Church, CMBA) * 5/? Region VI- NBA Conference 6/1 NSMBA Family Reunion Picnic * 6/4 C.O.P. * 6/11 CMBA- Stokes Scholars, Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Minority Clerkship/Panel Discussions with students * 6/19 “ * 6/20 “ * 6/24 CMBA-Stokes Scholars, Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Minority Clerkship Luncheon * 8/6 C.O.P. *
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2014 Calendar 9/3 General Body Meeting 9/16 Special Counsel- Career Workshop for Students * 10/1 C.O.P. * 10/24 Annual Trailblazer Luncheon * 11/5 General Body Meeting 12/3 C.O.P. * 12/? C.L.E. * 12/? Holiday Party *
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Information overload?
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Success Depends on… YOU!
THE MEMBERSHIP!
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What do we need from you?
Elements that are key to the success of this Initiative: Commitment from members “Own it!”
Action from members “Do it!”
Investment from members “Support it”
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TOGETHER we can do it!
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Project Roles and ResponsibilitiesExecutive
Committee
PAST MEMBERS
CURRENT MEMBERS
FUTURE MEMBERS
POTENTIAL MEMBERS
Bar Ambassad
ors
Student Ambassad
ors
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Ambassador Opportunities
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Ambassador OpportunitiesSign up sheets for:
1. C.O.P. Programs2. M.L.K. High School Field Trip3. Brief Advice Clinic4. OWBA LeanIn Event “Creating a Level Playing Field” (Attendance
only)5. Event Planning Committee (Family Reunion, Career Development
Event, Socials)6. Trailblazer Luncheon (1 of 3 committees- VIP/Marketing, ticket sales,
planning)7. Scholarship/Fundraising Committee8. CLE committee9. Pipeline Programs- Stokes Scholars, Stephanie Tubbs Jones, etc.10. NSMBA 3R’s Team for 2014-2015 school year
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With TEAM WORK, there wont be any of this.…
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Only this…
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Membership Secy’s Report
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Membership ProjectMembership Drive
Attorneys less than 5 yrs of practice: $60 year Attorneys 5 yrs or more practice: $100 year Associates (non-attorneys): $50 year Paralegal $50 year Law Student Free
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Join today and get 50% off!One time deal! One day only!
Membership Drive 2014
Attorneys less than 5 yrs of practice: $60 year $30 Attorneys 5 yrs or more practice: $100 year $50 Associates (non-attorneys): $50 year $25 Paralegal $50 year $25 Law Student Free Free
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Treasurer’s Report
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How do we generate revenue? Dues Continuing Legal Education Annual Trailblazer Luncheon C.O.P. Sponsorships Grants (future)
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Good of the Order! ?
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GENERAL BODY MEETING DATESMarch 5thJuly 2nd
September 3rdNovember 5th
Time: 5:30p.mLocation: CMBA, Galleria Downtown
Mark your calendars!
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House keeping itemsMembership Forms
Current MembersJoining Members
Membership DuesPay by check, cash or credit card- Today and save!
Sign up for committeesSign up for volunteer opportunitiesMark your calendars
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Welcome to the New
Norman S. Minor Bar Association!
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Thank You!See you soon!