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WINTER EDITION

2015

Message from the President

By: Heather Purnell, PresidentI can’t believe this year is coming to an end!! The GLPA

Board and members were very active and busy this year!! We

tried to increase membership by having a reception thanking

firms that pay for GLPA dues and encouraging those that don’t

to pay for dues.

The GLPA was very involved in the community and active

with the Fayette County Bar Association. We participated in

blood drives several times this year, some of which were in

conjunction with the Fayette County Bar Association. We

cooked dinner for families at the Ronald McDonald House,

collected money and items for the Lexington Humane Society

and also sent a package to the deployed National Guard Unit.

A CLE was offered monthly except July and December

with lunch and speaker. We also offered a Half Day CLE where

paralegals could earn 3 credit hours. Our November CLE was

approved with the Kentucky Bar Association for 1 Ethics Credit

for both attorneys and paralegals.

We had a Spring Social at the Roller Derby. Our Fall

Social was held in conjunction with our October CLE. Sullivan

graciously hosted this by providing lunch, a speaker and

transportation.

I hope to see you involved with the GLPA next year

either on the board, on a committee or behind the scenes. Thank

you for letting me serve as your President for the past 2 years.

It truly has been an honor.

As always, please email me with comments or suggestions.

hpurnell@dlgfirm.com

TREASURER’S REPORTBy: Terri Marksbury

CENTRAL BANK ACCOUNTBalance as of October 31, 2015 $12,827.52

TOTAL DEPOSITS: $0.00

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS: $675.00

Central Bank balance as of September 4, 2015 $12,152.52

DUPREE FUND INFO:

Dupree Fund – October 30, 2015 $10,979.25

Philanthropy SpotlightBy: Michelle Ralston

This month’s newsletter is somewhat different. I want to propose a few changes to how

philanthropy is handled. As the Philanthropy Chair, I have been responsible for choosing the philanthropy

events and facilitating donations and participation at events as needed.

I want to propose that we implement a philanthropy committee of five (5) volunteers, including

the chair. The Chair and the selected committee members will have an initial meeting to assign individual

job duties and generate a list of possible philanthropy events for the larger GLPA to vote on. Once the

committee generates this list of possible events, the larger GLPA will narrow it down to five (5) events.

Each member of the committee would be responsible for one of the events. Once these events are decided

and have a member assigned to each event, the committee will then decide the budget for each event.

In an effort to make it more streamlined and easier for people to donate, we are proposing cash

donations that the member in charge of the event can use for the event expenses, like buying donations or

supplies or just giving a portion of money to the philanthropy of choice. As always, if members of the

GLPA would like to donate their time to any event, that would be extremely appreciated and much

welcomed! At each monthly meeting there will be a container for members to provide monetary

donations that will be used to purchase items to donate or supplies for the philanthropy event for the

quarter.

Helpful Hints(Submitted by Bev Rawlings, RP)

To close out my stint as IT Chair, I thought I’d pass along a few software-relatedtips that I find very useful:

In Word, you can add a button to your toolbar that will allow you to scroll through adocument. You can vary the speed. It’ll take you a couple of tries to get the hang ofit, but it’s really useful after you do! It’s called “Auto Scroll” and you can findinstallation instructions here:http://wordribbon.tips.net/T009859_Automatic_Scrolling.html

WordTips (wordribbon.tips.net or word.tips.net, depending on your version of Word)is a useful site for clear instructions on Word functions. You can subscribe to theirnewsletter and get a weekly “lesson” on a topic of their choice.

In Adobe Acrobat, you can also scroll through a document. Press CTRL + SHIFT + H,and then press 1-9 for speed (slow to fast). Press Esc to stop.

I recently discovered a site (http://www.avery.com/avery/en_us/Templates-%26-Software/Software/Avery-Design--Print-Online.htm) that lets you create text to fitany Avery label or business card. You can store the text online at that site ordownload it to your computer. I find it saves me the hassle of dealing with Word’slabel function, especially if I want to print a full page of the same label.

If you type the paragraph symbol (¶), you probably get tired of clickingInsert>Symbol in Word. Or maybe, like me, you prefer to keep your hands on thekeyboard as much as possible. Try this keyboard shortcut: ALT + 0182 (using yournumber pad keys). You can search online for other ALT keyboard shortcuts; thereare lots!

Hope you find these useful! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to everyone!

SPECIAL EVENTS SURVEY

(Submitted by: Liz Boggs)

Many thanks to those of you who responded to the survey I sent out asking for input on what typesof social events members would like the GLPA to sponsor. I so appreciate you taking time to answer thequestions and get back to me. While we all dearly love our families, the overwhelming majority said theypreferred a members only social to be held either at lunch time or after work. Weekend events were not atall popular. Members also indicated a favor toward a spring social geared more toward getting to knowthe other members in our group. Since I have been re-elected to this position for next year (thank you forthat vote of confidence) I plan to implement some of your suggestions. Be on the lookout for a springsocial to be held earlier than usual so that we can meet and get to know members. Due to timeconstraints, it is difficult to socialize at the monthly CLE meetings, so if we can introduce ourselvesearlier that might help put faces to names.

Please let me know if you have any other suggestions on how to make next year better than ever.Thank you again.

NFPA NEWS TO USE ……Glenna Fugazzi, RP, NFPA Primary Representative

Mary Campbell, CKP, NFPA Secondary Representative

The NFPA Annual Convention and Policy Meeting is now history. New officers wereelected to carry this national association into 2016 and new policy was presented and votedupon by the delegates in attendance. All GLPA members should be receiving regularemails from NFPA advising of excellent (and affordable) CLEs and happenings across thecountry.

The GLPA Board agreed to submit a proposal to NFPA to host the 2017 Joint Conference.All bids were reviewed by the NFPA Board at the October Annual Conference, but we fellshort. Our bid, however, was well-written and the NFPA Board was very impressed withthe presentation – very impressed. It is the hope of the GLPA Board that we can againsubmit a proposal when the meeting is back on the East Coast!It has been an honor and a privilege to serve this year as your NFPA Representatives.Please continue to look over the NFPA website at www.paralegals.org and login as aMember. You will be surprised at all the information available.The GLPA is looking forward to 2016 and continuing our relationship with NFPA.

Student Scholarship Winner - Essay

By: Heather Purnell, Student Relations

Congratulations to Shelby Shackelford who is the recipient of a $500

scholarship and is a freshman at EKU with a double major of paralegal science

and political science. See below for her essay:

In high school, in my hometown of Lexington, I was fortunate enough to

be able to complete a six week student internship at the Human Rights

Commission. While there I was unable to directly work with any lawyers, as an

intern I spent most of the time filing papers and making copies, but in being

there I was able to observe frequently what the attorneys did to assist these

people who were being discriminated against and instantly I knew exactly what

I wanted to go to college for. As a female student who went to the high school

on the “wrong side of town” and had a bad reputation, I understand what it is

like to feel as though you are not being treated fairly in some situations and I

am extremely passionate about helping others to make this world a better and

more equal place for everyone. After being able to experience working in the

Human Rights Commission first hand, I know that I want to become a paralegal

and then ultimately an attorney and work in the field of civil rights law. I also

someday would like to go into politics once I have a bit of law experience so

that I can help people by making positive changes in the government that will

benefit others. Currently as a student at Eastern Kentucky University double

majority in Political and Paralegal Science, I definitely feel that I am on my way

toward achieving this dream.

Looking Ahead

(Submitted by Bev Rawlings, RP)

I ran across this column by Vicki Voisin, who blogs as “The Paralegal Mentor”. It wasoriginally published at the end of 2012, but I think the lessons still apply:

As you kick off the New Year, instead of “resolutions” look for “realsolutions” that will help you grow and flourish in the 12 months ahead.

Here are 12 tips to help you make 2016 one of your best years ever:

1. Look for the opportunities and be prepared to take advantage ofthem.

2. When you make plans, back them up with action. A plan withoutaction is just a wish.

3. Doing what’s right may not be the easiest way, but it isthe best way.

4. When you encounter negativity, respond with education instead ofanger.

5. Nourish your mind every day with new information that educates,motivates and inspires you.

6. Deliver on your promises and exceed expectations.

7. Always ask, “What can I learn from this situation?”

8. Do not be a follower. Instead, find the courage to be your uniqueself.

9. In addition to work that pays, do work that matters.

10. When you start a project, always be working on the end resultyou want.

11. Avoid fixating on disturbing news and disasters that you can donothing about.

12. Rather than complain, create a solution.

Vicki Voisin, “The Paralegal Mentor”, delivers simple strategies for paralegals and other professionalsto create success and satisfaction by setting goals and determining the direction they will take theircareers. Vicki spotlights resources, organizational tips, ethics issues, and other areas of continuingeducation to help paralegals and others reach their full potential. She is the co-author of TheProfessional Paralegal: A Guide to Finding a Job and Career Success. Vicki publishes ParalegalStrategies, a weekly e-newsletter for paralegals, and co-hosts The Paralegal Voice, a monthlypodcast produced by Legal Talk Network.

More information is available at www.paralegalmentor.com where subscribers receive Vicki’s 151Tips for Your Career Success.

Bev Rawlings, RP

Certification Ambassador

Stephanie Dewitt and Rebekah Walton won PACE Scholarshipsat the December luncheon.

Congratulations!

2106 GLPA BOARD ANNOUNCED!

President: Rebekah WaltonVice President: Brian DeVinney

Secretary: Brian DeVinneyTreasurer: Mary Campbell

CLE Chair/Newsletter Chair: Debra GibbySpecial Events: Elizabeth Boggs

Board-at-Large: Heather Purnell and David HobsonPhilanthropy: Michelle RalstonJob Bank Chair: Charity Foster

IT Chair: Charity FosterStudent Relations: Jennifer Warren

Past President: Heather PurnellNFPA Primary: Tammy Smith

NFPA Secondary: Glenna FugazziCertification Ambassador: Heather Purnell

KPA Liaison: Mary Campbell

FALL SOCIAL(Submitted by: Liz Boggs)

The fall social was held in conjunction with the October CLE at Sullivan University.Our good friends at Sullivan sent their bus downtown to pick up about 20 members thatwere attending. My attempt at getting everyone to sing camp songs did not go over verywell, but needless to say, it was very enjoyable having our own personal chauffeur. Theculinary students prepared delicious soups and sandwiches for lunch, a brief get to knowyou activity was held at the beginning and two $25.00 door prizes were given away.Thanks, as always, to Helen Bongard and the good people at Sullivan University for theircontinued support of the GLPA.

!2016 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL REMINDER!

Don’t forget to renew your membership for 2016!! You canuse the application attached or go online and fill out anapplication. If you go online, don’t forget to mail in your checkso you can be processed!!

See next page for Application Form.

DECEMBER LUNCH(Submitted by: Liz Boggs)

Wow!!! I don’t know about everyone else, but I had an absolutely wonderful timeat the lunch held on Dec. 3rd at the Hilary J. Boone Alumni Center on the UK campus.The facility was perfect, the food was perfect, and the people were perfect. Certainly putme in the holiday mood. An absolutely fantastic way to start off December and all theactivities associated with the holiday season. We had 51 people register to attend, andalmost everyone came. Many door prizes were given away as well as awards andrecognitions for the past year. I have to say our members are what make these “special”events and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your support, participation and kindwords.

Also, I would be remiss to not thank each and every one of you who voted for mefor the Don Eppler award. Everyone on the board donates countless hours during thecourse of the year and does so selflessly and with enthusiasm. Winning the award was avery proud moment for me and all I can say again is thank you.

AWARDS GIVEN:

Donald E. Eppler Commitment Award: Elizabeth BoggsPresident’s Award: Beverly Rawlings

Most Outstanding Speaker: Helen BongardMost Supportive Attorney: Laura Day DelCotto and Steve BarkerMost Supportive Law Firm: Sturgill Turner Barker and Moloney

(Below photos courtesy of Helen Bongard)

Answers to crossword puzzle:

Across:4. case,

5. jurisdiction,7. misdemeanor,

8. defendant

Down:1. objection,2. evidence,

3. jury,6. Remand

DON’T FORGET…

Christmas – December 25th

New Year’s Day – January 1st

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