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Brevard Chapter

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc.

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November 2016

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mation regarding upcoming

meetings and events!

I think we can officially say we have

entered the Holiday Season. We will

leave behind daylight saving’s time and

hopefully enjoy some cooler weather. I

hope everyone had a fun and spooky

Halloween!

This year is especially exciting for me. I

graduate from UCF in December and

can finally have more time for my

family and friends. They have all been

so supportive and patient. I would like

to take the NALA exam next year and

I am hoping there are other members

who would like to create a study

group. Let me know!

The Board is so excited about all the

Chapter’s upcoming meetings and

events. On Saturday, December 5,

2016, we will hold the Chapter’s annual

garage sale. Last year we held the

garage sale at Penny Chambers’ house

in Merritt Island and it was a successful

and fun day (Penny’s husband is a great cook and treated us to breakfast and

lunch – you can tell what is important

to us!). So, we have nominated the

Chambers’ residence again this year.

All proceeds from our garage sale will

go to the Children’s Hunger Project.

This would be a great time to clean out

your home of those things you keep

meaning to take to Goodwill, and bring

them to the November 10th meeting,

drop them off at Penny’s house, or

contact a Board member. Anyone

who wants to help on the day of the

garage sale, let me know. You are

sure to lots of fun.

On February 11, 2017, we will hold our

Chapter’s yearly seminar “Lights,

Camera, Action”, at the Hilton in Melbourne Beach. The Seminar

committee has put together an

impressive list of guest speakers. Mark

your calendars, you will not want to

miss this seminar.

In March, we will have our next social

and are looking into “Painting with a

Twist” in Downtown Melbourne. We

know that would be a great evening for

us to unwind and get creative.

I look forward to seeing many of you at

the November meeting where we will

hear firsthand how Federal Rule 26 was

extensively amended in December

2015 and how it has effected civil

discovery procedures.

As we approach this last meeting of the

year, I would like to take this

opportunity to wish you all a safe and

happy holiday season filled with family

and friends.

Kathy Reimann, Second Vice President

IN THIS ISSUE PAF News 2

Chapter News 3-6

Birthdays 7

Community Service 7–8

2016-17 Board 9

Space Coast Light 10

Fest Registration Form Spring Seminar 11 Save the Date Student Scholarship 12-13 Professional 14-15 Development Scholarship Advertising 16-22

Monthly Message


PAF

MEMBERSHIP

INFORMATION

Applications can be obtained

through the PAF Website or con-

tacting PAF Headquarters. Con-

tact information and web site are listed below.

All applications and membership

fees are submitted directly to PAF.

FRP CE Requirements

As many of you are aware, the CLE requirements for

attorneys have changed to now include technology-related

courses. However, this is not a requirement for paralegals.

The FRP CE requirement has not changed.

FRPs are required to complete 30 general hours of CEs, with

5 of those hours in Ethics or Professionalism. Although

technology-related courses are not required, feel free to take

them for credit towards your general CE requirement. Please

remember that only courses approved by The Florida Bar,

NALA or NFPA are permissible.

Notable News from PAF

Paralegal Association of

Florida, Inc.

466 94th Avenue North

St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Tel. 727-258-0460

www.pafinc.org


Survey Monkey

We have almost completed the preliminary stages of compiling our member survey. Our

Board has been working tirelessly to try to provide our members with substantive questions

that will provide information that will be beneficial for all of us. We appreciate your patience

and we look forward to receiving all of your responses once the survey is complete.

Upcoming Social Events

We want to thank all of you who took the time out of your busy lives to join us for a fun

night of bowling this past Saturday for Cosmic Bowling in Merritt Island. It was a success and

everyone that showed up had a blast!

We are planning our next social to take place in Spring at Painting with a Twist. Stay tuned for

more details.

Spring Seminar

We have confirmed the date for the Chapter’s Annual Spring Seminar. It will be held on

Saturday, February 11, 2017. The theme will be “Lights, Camera, Action” and will be focused

on the ethical and legal problems associated with high profile cases. We look forward to

seeing you there!

(See attached flyer)

Notable News from Your Chapter Board

NALA Upcoming Webinars

Webinars are a fast, convenient, and now an even more affordable way to get the education you need.

1.0 hour webinars: $39 for Members and $59 for Nonmembers



November 2, 2016 - American Legal System (2 CLE Credits)

November 8, 2016 - Tales from the Crypt: Dealing with the Decedent's Tax Fraud

(1.5 CLE Credits)

November 10, 2016 - Excel for Paralegals (1.5 CLE Credits/Non Substantial)

* For more information on NALA webinars visit www.nala.org


Notable News from your Chapter Board


MEMBERSHIP COUNT

67 Active

14 Students

2 Honorary

2 Associate

Total 85

November – Mark Warzecha, Esquire – Federal Rules – Rule 26 December – No meeting

January - Ashley Hardee, Esq. - Certificate of Service

Treasurer’s Report Penny Chambers

As of October 24, 2016

Checking $6,298.85 Savings $4,839.96

Notable News from Your Chapter Board

November Membership Meeting

Speaker: Mark Warzecha, Esq.

Topic: Federal Court Rules - Rule 26

* Pre-suit investigation

* Discovery phase

* Trial support

Date: Thursday, November 10, 2016

Time: 6:00 PM Dinner

6:30 PM Presentation

Raffle Items: Monthly Flowers and item donated by 2 Crafty Cats.

For Reservations Please E-mail

Hope Cremona at:

[email protected]

Dinner: $19.00 Members or $20.00 Non-Members

Meeting Only: $7.00

Any reservation not cancelled at least 48 hours before the meeting will be

subject to payment.



Fall Community Service

Children’s Hunger Project

Collecting monetary donations and food for school children in need of food on the weekends. See flyer on next page for list of items requested.

SpaceCoast Lightfest 5K - Run Among the Lights

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* See registration form on page 10 or use web address above to register online

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Theresa Goddard

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Chet Solomon

Maria Trunzo

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Jeremie Ayala, FRP [email protected] 1st Vice President Hope Cremona, CP [email protected] 2nd Vice President Kathy Reimann, FRP [email protected] Treasurer Penny Chambers, ACP, FCP [email protected] Secretary Karen Wortman, CP, FRP [email protected] Immediate Past President Anne Cope [email protected] Parliamentarian OPEN COMMITTEE CHAIRS Budget Penny Chambers, ACP, FCP [email protected] Rules and Regulations Jason Pronsky Community Service OPEN

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Saturday, February 11, 2017

8:00 – 1:00

Melbourne Beach Hilton

"Spinning the Law: Trying Cases in

the Court of Public Opinion"

Featured Speaker:

Esteemed Litigator and Author

KENDALL COFFEY, ESQUIRE

COFFEY BURLINGTON, P.L.

MIAMI, FL

Seminar will include presentations by

Court Administration and a panel discus-

sion with attorneys and media represent-

atives.

CLEs Requested for

Attorneys and Paralegals.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

NOW

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Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. –

Brevard Chapter

$500.00 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

The Brevard Chapter of the Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc., awards an annual $500.00 Student Scholar-

ship to a qualified applicant for the specific purpose of encouraging students enrolled in paralegal programs in

Brevard County to complete their degree. Scholarship funds will be awarded based on adherence to the

rules, qualifications and need. Recognizing that students have expenses that surpass the boundaries of the

classroom, the Brevard Chapter places no restriction on the way the funds will be used by the recipient.

RULES

1. Applicant/Recipient must be a student member of Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. – Brevard Chapter

enrolled in and attending paralegal studies classes at Eastern Florida State College, formerly BCC and pro-

vide evidence of same with the Application. Membership must be confirmed by PAF and the Chapter.

2. Applicant must submit the $500.00 Student Scholarship Application to the Brevard Chapter Education/

Scholarship Committee (“Committee”) Chair no later than March 17, 2017.

3. Applicant must legibly complete the essay portion of the application, which will be judged on originality,

writing clarity, and content.

4. The Committee shall judge the applications and make a recommendation to the Board of Directors. Up-

on ratification by the Board of Directors, the scholarship recipient will be notified in writing and the name

will be published in the Chapter newsletter. The cash award will be given at a Chapter meeting.

5. By submitting this application, the applicant agrees that the winning essay may (but will not necessarily) be

published in the Chapter Newsletter or publications of the Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. or the

National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc.

6. No application received after March 17, 2017 will be considered.

7. The Brevard Chapter reserves the right to not award a $500.00 Student Scholarship.

8. A runner-up may be chosen, but will not be notified unless the winner forfeits the award.


$500.00 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM


Brevard Chapter

DEADLINE: March 17, 2017

(Please type or print legibly)

NAME: _______________________________________________E: MAIL: _____________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________CITY: __________________ ZIP: _______________

HOME PHONE: ___________________ WORK/CELL PHONE: _________________ FAX:_______________

EDUCATION: List name and address of the school you are currently attending, if applicable and attach evidence of enrollment. Please include the

name and phone number of the director of the paralegal studies department.

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

ESSAY: On a separate sheet of paper, tell us why you decided to enroll in a paralegal studies program, what goals you have for your future and your

career, and how $500.00 in cash would be of help to you at this point in your studies. Your essay must be legibly printed or typed and not more than 500

words. It will be judged for clarity in writing, originality and content. Please remember to attach it to your completed application.

TERMS OF SCHOLARSHIP: I understand that my permission may be asked to publish my essay in a professional newsletter or magazine. I also un-

derstand there are no limitations on the way the $500.00 scholarship award can be used.

PLEASE REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION CAREFULLY TO BE CERTAIN IT IS COMPLETE

DATE: ____________________ __________________________________________________

Signature

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT IS MARCH 17, 2017

Mail completed application to:

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc – Brevard Chapter

c/o Roma Molinaro, CP, FCP, FRP

482 N. Harbor City Blvd.

Melbourne, FL 32935

(321) 242-2564

____________________________________________________________________________________________

FOR SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE USE ONLY

Date Received: _________________ __ Scholarship Awarded in the Amount of $500.00

Date Awarded: ______________________



Brevard Chapter

ROSEANN NELSON, CP PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP

The Brevard Chapter of the Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc., awards an annual Professional Development Scholarship to a

qualified applicant for the specific purpose of encouraging chapter members to attain the CP, ACP, or FCP designation. Scholar-

ship funds up to $750.00 are allocated upon the recipient's presentation of proof of completion of the exam OR funds will be paid

directly to NALA for registration and books upon proof that application for NALA Certification has been approved. The amount

reimbursed to the recipient may include the following:

CP

Application Fee, Study Guide, lab fees

(OR)

ACP (CP required)

Application Fee, Study Guide, lab fees (if available)

(OR)

FCP (CP required)

Application Fee, Study Guide, Review Course, lab fees (if available)

RULES

1. Applicant must be a current active or student member in good standing with the Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc.

(PAF), and meet the qualifications required to take the selected exam.

2. Applicant must submit the Professional Development Scholarship Application to the Brevard Chapter Education/

Scholarship Committee (Committee) Chair by US mail or hand delivery no later than March 17, 2017.

3. Applicant must legibly complete the essay portion of the application, which will be judged on originality, writing clarity,

and content.

4. The Committee shall judge the applications and make a recommendation to the Board of Directors. Upon ratification by

the Board of Directors, the scholarship recipient will be notified in writing and the name will be published in an issue of

The Paralegal Pipeline. The award will be given at the Chapter’s Annual Meeting in April 2017.

5. The Scholarship recipient will be presented with a certificate for the examination application fee, study guide (if applicable)

and review course (if the CFLA exam is chosen and course is available). This certificate may be redeemed upon

presentation of evidence that the recipient has taken the exam.

6. A runner‑up will be chosen, but will not be notified unless the winner forfeits the award or does not meet the require-

ments to sit for the exam.

7. Any certificate not redeemed within one (1) year will be forfeited.

8. The winning essay may, but will not necessarily be published in the Chapter Newsletter or publications of PAF or the Na-

tional Association of Legal Assistants, Inc.

9. Applications received after March 17, 2017 will not be considered.

10. The Brevard Chapter reserves the right to not award a Professional Development Scholarship.


ROSEANN NELSON, CP PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

DEADLINE: March 17, 2017

(Please type or print legibly)

I am applying for: ___________________________________________________________________________

(Exam/Date to be taken) (Amount)

NAME: _______________________________________________E: MAIL: _____________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________CITY: __________________ ZIP: _______________

HOME PHONE: ___________________ CELL or WORK PHONE: __________________ FAX: _________________

EDUCATION: In chronological order, beginning with most recent, list the names and addresses of all schools you have attend-

ed, including high school, and any degrees/certificates/awards earned.

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

ESSAY: On a separate sheet of paper, tell us why you believe completing this exam is important to you. Your essay must be

legibly printed or typed and not more than 300 words. It will be judged for clarity in writing, originality and content. Please re-

member to attach it to your completed application.

TERMS OF SCHOLARSHIP: I understand that, if I am awarded the Professional Development Scholarship, the Chapter may

publish my essay in a professional newsletter or magazine but has no obligation to do so. I also understand that if I am awarded

the Professional Development Scholarship, I shall be responsible for paying the exam and/or study material fees. Upon submission

of proof that I have completed same, I will be reimbursed for the approved Professional Development Scholarship amount and

certify that I will not seek reimbursement from any other source.

PLEASE REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION CAREFULLY TO BE CERTAIN IT IS COMPLETE

DATE: __________________________________________________

Signature

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT IS March 17, 2017

Mail completed application to:

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc – Brevard Chapter

c/o Roma Molinaro, CP, FCP, FRP

482 N. Harbor City Blvd.

Melbourne, FL 32935

(321) 242-2564

[email protected]

____________________________________________________________________________________________

FOR SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE USE ONLY

Date Received: _________________ Scholarship Awarded in the Amount of $_______________________

Exam taken: __CP __ACP __FCP; Date Completed: _______________ Date Reimbursed: _______________


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