Brevard Paralegal Association
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: President’s Message
President’s Message 1
Annual Meeting Notice 1 there are still positions that
Speaker Bio 2
PAF News 2 but the busier I get the less
March Meeting Info 3 will
Community Service 3 when I wasn't that busy! A
Membership 3 Violence. Please join us
Remembrances 3 ideas
The arrival of March
2010 - 11 Board Listing 4 means I'm getting older,
yes folks, my birthday is
Sponsors 5-7 this month. Local
Declaration of Candidacy
Proxy
8
9
eateries and watering
holes around the world
will be celebrating the
PAF, Inc. 35th Seminar Flyer 10 day of my birth, which
just happens to be the
NALA Updates 11 same day as St. Patrick's
Day. In case you didn't
know, St. Patrick is the
patron saint of Ireland.
And while my maiden
name is Kennedy, it's not
of Irish heritage, but
Scottish -- my other
common link with the
saint, who was also
Scottish. And not even
named Patrick, but
Maewyn Succat. Say
that five times fast. St.
Succat's day doesn't
have the same ring. So
it's a fun coincidence that
St. Patrick and I share
the day. May the luck of
the Irish be with you!
How do you keep yourself
organized? I used to pride
myself on being organized,
organized I seem to be. I
guess I was only organized
classic example is how I
wrote down a few great
for my March
President's message, but
when I sat down this
morning to pen (rather, type)
this month's communication,
my notes are no where to be
found. Maybe I'll find them
before summer is here.
Please don't forget this is
the last month to make
donations to our BPA basket
to be raffled off at the PAF
Spring Seminar in April.
This year's theme is "A
Pampered Paralegal".
Please see me at this
month's meeting if you have
anything to donate.
Lastly, next month is our
annual meeting and
election. I'm happy to report
that many of our
membership has stepped
forward and it looks as if
we'll have a board in place
for the 2011-12 year but
March 2011
need to be filled.
This month's speaker is
attorney Lane Cofer who
educate us on
Injunctions for Protection
Against Domestic
on March 10th at the
Suntree Country Club.
Regards,
Kim
Pursuant to Bylaw 3.16, notice
is hereby given to the Active,
Student, Associate and
Honorary members of the
Brevard Paralegal Association
that its Annual Meeting will
be held as follows:
Thursday, April 14, 2011
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Suntree County Club
Melbourne, Florida
Pursuant to Bylaw 3.10, only
Active members in good
standing with Brevard
Paralegal Association and the
Paralegal Association of
Florida, Inc. will be entitled to
vote.
A slate of declared candidates
and proxy forms are attached,
pursuant to Bylaw 3.11.
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Speaker Bio
Lane Cofer, Esquire
Lane Cofer is a Staff
Attorney and Pro Bono
Coordinator at Brevard
County Legal Aid, Inc.
She received a Bachelor
of Science in Psychology
and a Bachelor of Arts in
Criminology from the
University of Florida and
her juris doctor from
Florida State University
College of Law. Ms.
Cofer helps domestic
violence victims seeking
injunctions for protection
and gives numerous
seminars for victims and
advocates at local
shelters. She coordinates
events and seminars to
recruit attorneys to do pro
bono work for Legal Aid
clients. Ms. Cofer is also
the current chair of the
Brevard County Domestic
Violence Task Force, a
task force founded by
Judge Lisa Davidson in
1995. Ms. Cofer is
actively involved in the
Brevard County Bar
Association, the Young
Lawyers Division, and the
Brevard County
Association for Women
Lawyers.
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PAF, Inc. News
www.pafinc.org
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The Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. would like to invite you to our 35
Anniversary 2011 Spring Seminar and Annual Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, FL on
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Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14 , hosted by our Broward Chapter. It will be
held at the beautiful Lago Mar Resort and Club located at 1700 South Ocean Lane,
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316.
Go to PAF’s website to download the registration form and schedule for the two-day
seminar. We have great speakers lined up and interesting topics!
You will see from the schedule, the speaker topics are relevant and will keep you in
touch and informed with the 'hot' legal issues facing many of your legal teams today.
In addition, the seminar has been approved by NALA for 9 hours of CLE credit (10
hour if attending the CP Breakfast) including 2.5 hours of Ethics. It will be an
educational and interesting program for all paralegals. We are sure that you will gain
great experience and knowledge, not to mention the terrific networking opportunity
you will enjoy with other legal professionals in your field.
We have also invited key exhibitors to keep you up-to-date with the latest services
and technology that will enable you to make the most of your time and to save money
in your legal day-to-day activities. Our exhibitors have also donated great prizes that
we will give away. You won't want to miss that!
Do Not Delay!
The seminar registration will close on April 25th!
PAF was able to secure an unbelievable discount rate of $139.00 + per room per
night. Please be advised that room rate reservations are based upon occupancy and
will end on April 15th; therefore, call 1-954-523-6511 today to take advantage of this
spectacular deal!
We hope you will take this opportunity to sign up for this very reasonably-priced, two-
day seminar and enjoy a great educational opportunity to advance your paralegal
career while gaining NALA approved credits. We look forward to meeting you and
welcoming you to the Southeastern Coast of Florida!
C’MON BPA’ers! We need help with our basket to be raffled for the upcoming Spring
Seminar. We didn’t contribute at the fall seminar! Let’s not fall down on the job this
time. BPA has one month to put the basket together. So put your creative thinking
caps on for donations (either cash or an item) for a basket encompassing the Spring
2011 theme of "Weekend of Wishes...a pampered paralegal".
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Community Service Welcome New

Ashley King, subbing for Toni-Marie
March D’Alessandro, CP, FCP, FRP Members
CLE/Networking This month BPA will
Meeting be collecting “Wish Nicole Janesky
List” items to donate to Toiletries
Serene Harbor. Toothpaste & Chris M. Smith
SUNTREE COUNTRY CLUB Mouthwash,
Serene Harbor is a Feminine Products
One Country Club Drive local non-profit New Hair Brushes,
Melbourne, FL 32940 organization that Deodorant, Cosmetics
When: Thursday, provides emergency
shelter and resources
Shampoo & Conditioner
Hotel Soaps, Shampoos, Membership
March 10, 2011, 6:00PM etc.
for victims of domestic Over the counter
violence and their medications (i.e.: Tylenol,
54 Active
Distinguished Guest:
Lane Cofer, Esquire families. The Motrin, Antacids. etc) 8 Students
organization provides 2 Honorary
Women & Children
Topic: Injunctions for the basic necessities Tampons (Cardboard
of life and a full Only Please)
Protection Against Domestic
continuum of services, Feminine Napkins
Violence such as: 24-hour New Under Wear &
domestic violence Socks (All sizes)
Members $19.00 New Clothing (All sizes)
Non-Members $21.00 hotlines, victim Nightgowns, Pajamas &
Pay at the door on day of advocacy, case Alarm clocks
event. management, Diapers (All sizes)
relocation assistance, Toys
community education, Books
Note: A member may attend
the meeting without dinner and counseling. Linens March
Birthdays
for a charge of $7.00. Non- Standard Pillows & Pillow
Members may attend one (1) Please remember to Cases Twin & Full Size
bring “Wish List” Sheets Twin & Full Size
meeting without dinner with Blankets & Comforters
no charge. Thereafter, a donations to this Patricia Bieringer
Bath Towels & Wash
charge of $7.00 per meeting week’s BPA meeting. Cloths
Alayne Bowes
without dinner will be
assessed. Office Supplies
Wish List
School Supplies Patricia Cantrell
Backpacks
RSVP: Please contact High Priority Items: Sandra Day
Copy Paper
Liquid Laundry Detergent
Sabine Martel for entree Unused Ink cartridges (in
Dish Liquid Sharon Fitzpatrick
selection and any additional sealed plastic bag)
Liquid Hand Soap
information at: Hand Sanitizer Books
Eugene V. Natale
bpameetings@yahoo.com. Clorox/Lysol Wipes
409 All Purpose Cleaner
Toilet Paper Lisa Noble
Kleenex Tissues
Paper Towels Kimberly Nowakowski
Tall Kitchen Trash Liners,
Batteries (All sizes) Jessica Pauley
Plastic cups
Gift Cards (Walmart, Michelle Trepanier
Target, etc.)
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Newsletter 2010-11 BPA Board of Directors & Committee Chairs

Advertising
Half Page $100/Year
Or $55/6 months
Business Card $50/Year
Or $30/6 months
Special rates available
for one-time ads
Submit business card or ad
artwork, preferably in .jpg
or .bmp format to Kimberly.
Nowakowski@
Health-First.Org or send it
to:
Kim Nowakowski
c/o Health First, Inc.
6540 US Hwy 1
Rockledge FL 32955
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advertising reaches people
throughout Florida.
publication’s
The
revenue
supports scholarships and
various community service
projects, which enables
your costs associated to
advertising here to be tax
deductible.
Please make your check
payable to Brevard
Paralegal Association.
Thank you.
Meeting Policy
Reminder
Pursuant to Internal
Revenue Code Section
501(c)(6) if you RSVP for a
dinner and do not attend
the meeting, you will be
sent an invoice for the cost
of the dinner.
If you cancel your
reservation less than 10
days prior to the event, you
will be sent an invoice for
the cost of the dinner.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Student Liaison
President
Eveling B. Raymond
Kim Nowakowski, RP, FRP
kimberly.nowakowski@ health- rico2malo@yahoo.com
first.org
Job Bank Coordinator
Vice President Kim M. Dexter, ACP, FCP
Tracy A. King kdexter@gray-robinson.com
tracyking@cfl.rr.com
Local Bar Liaison
Debra A. Clarke, CP, FCP,
Treasurer FRP
Patricia Bieringer debra.clarke7@yahoo.
pbieringer@cfl.rr.com
Meetings
Secretary Sabine Martel
Silvia Cowan bpameetings@yahoo.com
silvinha@cfl.rr.com
Membership
Director-at-Large Tracy A. King
Cathleen M. Cummings,
FRP Newsletter Editor
cmcmlb@bellsouth.net Cathleen M. Cummings,
FRP
Immediate Past President
Debra A. Clarke, CP, FCP,
Jessica Pauley
Bill Hickman BPA is on
FRP
debra.clarke7@yahoo.com Nominations/Elections
Nicole Dooley, CP, FRP
Facebook,
LinkedIn, and
Parliamentarian
Toni-Marie D’Alessandro, Publicity
CP, FCP, FRP
tdalessandro@gray-
Cathleen M. Cummings,
FRP
Twitter!
robinson.com
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Ways and Means Search “Brevard
Vacant
Paralegal Association”
Entertainment OTHER POSITIONS and join! We list useful
Nicole Dooley, CP, FRP links, information
Dooley_nicole@hotmail.com Historian/Photographer
regarding upcoming
Kim Nowakowski, RP, FRP meetings and events,
Budget
Patricia Bieringer PAF Website and it’s an opportunity
pbieringer@cfl.rr.com Danielle T. Pirolo to network with fellow
danielle.pirolo@health-first.org members!
Bylaws and Standing Rules
Maureen “Mo” Martens,
CLA, FRP
momartens@cfl.rr.com
Community Service
Toni-Marie D’Alessandro,
CP, FCP, FRP
tdalessandro@gray-
robinson.com
 Ashley King

Education/Scholarship
Roma Molinaro, CP, FCP,
FRP, MLA
roma@michaelkahnpa.com
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 DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY

I, _______________________, certify that I am an Active Member in good

standing with Brevard Paralegal Association, and I hereby declare my
candidacy for the following position for the 2011-2012 term of office:

President Secretary

Vice President Member-At-Large

Treasurer

I further certify that:

1. I am an Active Member of Brevard Paralegal Association.

2. If I am declaring for the position of President, I have served on the

Board of Directors of Brevard Paralegal Association for at least one
year.

3. If elected, I will serve to the best of my ability and will abide by the
Bylaws and the Standing Rules adopted by Brevard Paralegal
Association.

Date: _________________
Name:
Address:

Please return to:

Nicole Dooley, Chairman of Elections
304 S. Harbor City Blvd., Suite 201
Melbourne, Florida 32901
 DESIGNATION OF PROXY AND ALTERNATE PROXY
Instructions and General Information

1. If you cannot attend the Brevard Paralegal Association (“BPA”) Annual Membership Meeting
on April 14, 2011, you may designate one BPA Active member to cast your vote during the
meeting. In the event the primary designee is not able to attend, a second BPA Active member
may be appointed as an alternate. Any Active member may hold your vote with the
exception of the BPA President.

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Meeting. If your proxy holder and/or alternate proxy holder have to leave the meeting before its
conclusion, another member cannot hold your proxy. No proxy or alternate proxy holder
may be designated after April 1, 2011.

3. Your “Designation of Proxy and Alternate Proxy” form must be sent to the BPA Secretary. IT
MUST BE IN THE SECRETARY’S HANDS BY NO LATER THAN APRIL 1, 2011.

DESIGNATION OF PROXY AND ALTERNATE PROXY

I, , a BPA Active member, hereby appoint
, a BPA Active member, to serve as my proxy holder at
the BPA Annual Meeting in Melbourne, Florida on April 14, 2011. In the event my named proxy
holder is unable to hold my proxy, I hereby appoint
, a BPA Active member, to serve as my alternate proxy at said Annual Meeting.

Dated: , 2011.

Signature

Print or type your name

Address

Send original Designation of Proxy to:

Nicole Dooley, Chairman of Elections
304 S. Harbor City Blvd., Suite 201
Melbourne, Florida 32901
 NALA Updates
February 23, 2011
By Patricia C. DeRamus, ACP, FRP

NALA Applications for the May

Certified Paralegal Exam are Due April 1, 2011

April 1 is the deadline date for applications for the Certified Paralegal examination, May 2011 testing! Application forms
may be found on the NALA web site “Certification/Examinee Information.”

Help NALA Spread the Word!

The NALA Certifying Board utilizes the network of ACT to administer the examination. This can be costly to the
examinees. As a solution, NALA will also open testing sites outside of the ACT network in schools or employer locations for
students and employees. Details and an application form to qualify as a testing center are on the web at Certification/Qualifying as
a Testing Center.

In case you are wondering, to date, NALA has administered over 1500 sections of the Certified Paralegal Exam via the new
computer based testing process with very few glitches!

2011 NALA Convention and Summer Institutes

(Additional Details on NALA Website
http://www.nala.org/convention.aspx)

The 2011 annual meeting of NALA promises to be one of the most advanced programs ever offered. The educational
program consists of seven 3-day programs, in a classroom like format. They are designed to explore the subject in detail and leave
you with something you can use in your own work environment.

 Essential Skills – a review for the Certified Paralegal Exam, for those seeking certification, AND for those who are
working with their associations or schools in presenting a review course.
 Corporate Law – understanding of the lifecycle of a business on an advanced level.
 Estate Planning/Estate & Trust Administration – advanced planning techniques applied to client situations and tax
related concepts.
 Litigation Technology Institute – presented by the person who wrote the book “Using Computers in the Law Office.”
 Personal Injury Institute – a LIVE presentation of the Advanced Paralegal Certification, Personal Injury Core Course.
 Real Estate Institute – provides an intensive study of essential elements necessary for an understanding of real estate
law used by paralegals in transaction or litigation matters.
 Social Security Institute – This course takes a case from the initial interview through appeals in federal court.

LEAP Class of 2012

NALA’s Professional Development Committee is now accepting applications. The class members will be announced this summer
at the 2011 NALA Annual Meeting of Members, in Dallas. The current focus is on serving state and local affiliated associations,
and developing skills that support their goals and growth. Participation in LEAP will also enhance the leadership skills of NALA
members regardless of affiliate membership. LEAP is open to members of NALA who are also Certified Paralegals. Read more
about the LEAP classes on the web at www.nala.org/leap.aspx.

NALA to be Featured on February Program of The Paralegal Voice!

NALA President Karen McGee, ACP, and Continuing Education Council Chair, Christine Porter, ACP, will be featured guests on the
February show of The Paralegal Voice, produced by the Legal Talk Network. The show will be available for listening or
downloading by the end of the month. The program will include a discussion of how to revitalize your career by using continuing
education opportunities. To download (free) or listen to the podcast, visit http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice.