December 2011 Pipeline

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Brevard Paralegal Association Chapter

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc.

December is already

here. Where did 2011

go?

Even before

Thanksgiving, stores,

radio stations, and TV

channels reminded us

that the holiday season is

already here. There is no

way to escape: the scent

of candles, the songs, the

movies, and the

decorations all point to

the season.

To me, the season kicked

off when I heard the songIts the most wonderful

time of the year. Its the

most wonderful time of

the year. Therell be

much mistletoeing. And

hearts will be glowing.

When love ones are near.

Its the most wonderful

time of the year.1

This season changes us. It

makes our hearts more open

to give and to receive love. It

makes us more open to

forgiveness and

reconciliation. Not only that,

as the New Year approaches,

it feels like our hope is

renewed. A hope of a better

year, a hope of new dreams

to come forth, a hope of old

dreams to be restored and/or

fulfilled, old plans to be put in

motion, or even change of

diet and exercise.

This season is packed with

expectations. We get so

busy with the preparation for

gatherings, the shopping, the

cooking, and, most important

of all, how we will spend the

season and with whom.

Some will be surrounded by

family, and some by friends.

It would be wonderful if we

could spend Christmas as the

song says and hearts will be

glowing. When love ones are

near. Life isnt perfect and

our expectations can do usin. Lets make the best of it.

Even if we have a great

family and/or friends,

compromise should be the

word of this time of year. A

little sacrifice can go a long

way.

I wish you Happy

Holidays and I wish that

before you let 2011 go,

that you reflect on the

many blessings that you

received this year.

I hope to see you around

Please join us at BPAs

Holiday Social on

Thursday, December 8th

2011 from 6:15 pm to

9:00 pm at Pizza Gallery

and Grill.

All the best,

Silvia

1It's the most wonderful time o

the year. Christmas song

written in 1963 by Edward Pola

and George Wyle, and sung b

Andy Williams.

December 2011

Presidents MessageI N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

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Technology Seminar 2

FRP Corner 2

Birthdays 2

BCC Paralegal Program 3

Community Service 3

2011-12 Board Listing 4

News/Mugshots 5

Sponsors 4, 6, 7

Holiday Social 8

Christmas

December 25th

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Brevard Community College Paralegal Program

Seminar/CLE

The Technical Advisory Committee for the Paralegal Program will host its annual

seminar on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Brevard Community College, MelbourneCampus. Please mark your calendar now to join us for next years seminar.

Registration forms will be available in future newsletters and at BPA meetings. Online

registration will soon be available through Banner which can be accessed through the

BCC website at www.bcctraining.com. The course is pending approval from NALA for

three or four hours of CLE.

For further information, watch this monthly column or contact Roma Molinaro at

[email protected]. Technical Advisory Committee members are: Roma

Molinaro, CP, FCP, FRP, Chair, Kim Dexter, ACP, FRP, Linda Ghirardelli, ACP, FRP,

Roberta Reaume, CP, FCP, FRP, Jenny Lawton Seal, CP, FRP and Suzanne Mair,

FRP.

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Hanukkah

Begins

December20th

Hanukkah Ends

December 28th

Florida Registered

Paralegal

The Florida Baroffers several free

or low costwebinars you canuse towards yourcontinuingeducationrequirement.Check out theBars website,www.floridabar.orgto find availablecourses.

Tis the Season!

BPAs Annual Holiday Social will be at the Pizza Gallery & Grill

at The Avenues in Viera on Thursday, December 8, 2011 from

6:15 pm to 9:00 pm. Bring your spouse, significant other, co-

workers or friends! There will be no fixed selections, you may

order off the menu. See the flier on Page 8 of this newsletter.

December

Birthdays

Linda L. King

Deborah A. Ryan


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Brevard CommunityCollege ParalegalProgram Classes

The 2012 Spring SemesterBrevard Community CollegMelbourne Campus classofferings are as follows:Introduction to the LegalSystem and Legal Researcwill meet on Mondays andWednesdays. Law OfficeProcedures, Torts, LegalWriting, and Evidence willmeet Tuesdays andThursdays. Real EstateTransactions, Introductionthe Legal System, and CivProcedure will be offered i

the evening.

The on-line classes beingoffered in the Spring are:Introduction to the LegalSystem, Legal Research,Property Law, CivilProcedures, Torts, CriminaLaw, Law Office ProcedureLegal Terminology,Bankruptcy, Evidence, Wiland Trusts, and Probate,Trusts and Guardianships

Class offerings, times and

instructors are subject tochange. For informationregarding these courseofferings and/or the ParaleProgram at BCC, contactLouis Jiannine at 321-433-5656 [email protected].

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Meeting Policy

ReminderPursuant to Internal

Revenue Code Section

501(c)(6) if you RSVP fo

a dinner and do not canc

within 10 days of the

meeting date or do not

attend the meeting, you

will be sent an invoice fo

the cost of the dinner.

Community Service

Toni-Marie DAlessandroCommunity Service Chair

www.friendsofchildrenofbrevard.org

This month BPAs Community Service Event is to benefit the Friends of

Children of Brevard County, Inc. who supports the local Guardian Ad Litem

program. What is a Guardian Ad Litem? The volunteer Guardian Ad Litem

(GAL) is a representative for a child before the court, social service

agencies and the community. The Brevard GAL Program has a shortage of

sponsors for Christmas presents for children who have been displaced from

their homes. As you may be aware, state law requires that every child

adjudicated dependent must have a GAL, so no child is unrepresented and

so the job of these special volunteers encompasses all aspects of the childs

well-being. Its an unfortunate fact, but many children are taken away from

their parents at Christmastime and foster family or relatives will receive them

with whatever they are wearing. No toys, presents, clothes or anything else.

Friends of Children of Brevard County, Inc. (Friends) is called upon by the

GAL Program when they have a child with an unmet need. Friends helps

with almost anything: a bed, a bike, a pair of shoes, or a school uniform.

This helps to bring a sense of normalcy to their disrupted lives.

Our Mission: To improve the lives of the abused, abandoned and neglected

children of Brevard County and to support their advocates, the GAL Program.

Our Vision: To help every child in need in Brevard Countys GAL Program.

What we Value: Children Community Service

You can make a difference in a childs life!

Friends needs your help to continue providing for the most vulnerable of our

children. Please bring an unwrapped childrens toy with you to the Holiday

Social or contract Toni-Marie for more information.

You can make a difference in a childs life. Contribute or volunteerbut

make a difference! It matters.


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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PresidentSilvia [email protected]

Vice PresidentNandra Ramnarine, CP,[email protected]

TreasurerRenee Roche, [email protected]

SecretaryAshley [email protected]

Immediate Past PresidentKim Nowakowski, RP,[email protected]

ParliamentarianToni-Marie DAlessandro,CP, FCP, [email protected]

Director-at-LargeAnne [email protected]

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

BudgetJenny Lawton-Seal, CP, FRP

[email protected]

Bylaws and Standing RulesMaureen Mo Martens, CP,FRP

[email protected]

Community Service

Toni-Marie DAlessandro,CP, FCP, [email protected]

Education/ScholarshipRoma Molinaro, CP, FCP,FRP, [email protected]

Student LiaisonsElizabeth A. [email protected]

Debbie [email protected]

Job Bank CoordinatorKim M. Dexter, ACP, [email protected]

Local Bar LiaisonKim Nowakowski, RP, [email protected]

MeetingsSabine Martelfor dinner reservations [email protected]

MembershipNandra Ramnarine, CP,[email protected]

Newsletter EditorKim Nowakowski, RP, [email protected]

PublicityJessica Pauley, [email protected]

Ways and MeansLinda [email protected]

OTHER POSITIONS

Historian/PhotographerKim Nowakowski, RP, [email protected]

PAF WebsiteKim Nowakowski, RP,[email protected]

BPA is onFacebook!

Search BrevardParalegal Association

and join! We list usefullinks, informationregarding upcomingmeetings and events,and its an opportunityto network with fellowmembers!

Were also onTwitter & LinkedIn!

2011-12 BPA Board of Directors & Committee Chairs

NewsletterAdvertising

Half Page $100/YearOr $55/6 months

Business Card $50/YearOr $30/6 months

Special rates availablefor one-time ads

Submit business card or adartwork, preferably in .jpgor .bmp format to [email protected] or send itto:

Kim Nowakowski

c/o Health First, Inc.6540 US Hwy 1Rockledge FL 32955

The Paralegal Pipelineadvertising reaches peoplethroughout Florida. Thepublications revenuesupports scholarships andvarious community serviceprojects, which enablesyour costs associated toadvertising here to be taxdeductible.

Please make your checkpayable to BrevardParalegal Association.Thank you.

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Membership59 Active Members

19 Student Members

2 Honorary Members


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PAF Quick Reference

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc.466 94

thAvenue North

St. Petersburg, FL 33702www.pafinc.org

Treasurers ReportRenee C. Roche, FRP, Treasurer

Savings $3,843.77Checking $4,608.23

The Pipeline is always

seeking new sponsors.

See pricing information

on page 4. Contact Kim

Nowakowski for more

information at

[email protected].

Did you know

In Alaska, you cant look at a

moose from an airplane.

In Illinois, a car must be driven with

the steering wheel.

In Tennessee, it is against the law

to drive a car while sleeping.

In West Virginia, only babies can

ride in a baby carriage.

In Ohio, one must have a license to

keep a bear.

Mugshots

BPA Vice President, Nandra Ramnarin

(right) with Novembers guest speaker

Bill Cantwell.

Human Rights Day

December 10th


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BREVARD PARALEGAL ASSOCIATIONCordially Invites You to Our

ANNUALHOLIDAY

SOCIALThursday, December 8th, 2011

6:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Pizza Gallery & Grill2250 Town Center Avenue

Viera, FL 32940

Eat, Drink & Be MerryOrder off the Menu

Bring A Guest!

Please R.S.V.P. by December 5th toSabine Martel at

[email protected]

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