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FY2010-11 Nominations
The YLD Nominating Committee met November 11 to consider all nominees and make nominations by majority vote for the offices of President-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer and even-numbered Judicial Circuit Representatives for the 2010-11 Bar year. The following slate was approved:
President: Tina N. Herbert
President-Elect: Rebecca A. Roser
Secretary-Treasurer: Floyd S. Mills III (Trey)
Immediate Past President: Fred W. Suggs IIII (Trey)
Out-of-State Representative: Christopher W. Lempesis Jr.
Second Circuit Representative: Sydney J. Lynn
Fourth Circuit Representative: T. Brooke Hunt
Sixth Circuit Representative: Jamie L. Walters
Eighth Circuit Representative: Thomas E. Hite III
10th Circuit Representative: T. Matthew Bradley
12th Circuit Representative: FitzLee McEachin
14th Circuit Representative: Tyler A. Melnick
16th Circuit Representative: Tracy T. Vann
Pursuant to Division bylaws, any member of the Division may petition to become a candidate for any of the offices to be filled. The deadline for filing the petition is January 1, 2010. If you would like to petition, please review the YLD Bylaws, Article VIII, Election of Officers, Circuit Representatives and Out-of-State Representative, specifically Section 8.5, Nomination Procedure and Section 8.6, Elections. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tara Smith at (803) 799-6653, ext. 146/(877) 797-2227 or tsmith@scbar.org.
Operation Christmas Stocking
The YLD Done in a Day Committee, along with the S.C. Chapters of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. are collecting non-perishable items such as snacks and personal care items that will be sent to troops overseas. For a list of items needed, click here. In addition, monetary donations are being accepted to cover shipping expenses. Financial contributions are tax deductible through the SC Chapters of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Donations should be made to the individual chapters.
Volunteers are also needed to help with stuffing the stockings and packaging. If you are interested in volunteering or for additional information, please contact Paul Hoefer at phoefer@robinsonlaw.com or by calling (803) 227-1134 or you may refer to the individual Chapter information listed here.
Support your team and Children's Chance!
S.C. Bar members and their guests are invited to join YLD on Friday, November 27 from 7-10 p.m. at Nexsen Pruet (1230 Main St., #700) for its Carolina/Clemson Pep Rally Fundraiser. Enjoy appetizers and beverages and entertainment by The Joe Good Band. Tickets are $10 each in advance and $20 each at the door. The event will include a silent auction. Items will include autographed Âfootballs, t-shirts and other gear from both teams! Proceeds from this event will benefit Children’s Chance, a non-profit organization that raises money to fund a variety of programs designed to meet the financial, emotional and psychological needs of children with cancer and their families. To purchase tickets or for additional information, contact Tara Smith at (803) 799-6653/(877) 797-2227, ext. 146 or tsmith@scbar.org. Click here for a list of area hotels.
Promoting domestic violence awareness
YLD's Voices against Violence Committee is hosting three different volunteer opportunities designed to educate young lawyers about the epidemic of domestic violence, particularly among the teen population. Volunteers are needed for the following three projects: collection and distribution of personal care items to shelters across the state; a CLE seminar focused on how to handle civil and criminal domestic violence matters; and refurbishing of various shelters that provide food and housing to domestic violence victims and their children. For a detailed outline of the programs, click here.
New admittee receptions
Events will be held in Columbia, Charleston and Greenville to celebrate the newest members of the Bar. Please join YLD for a reception honoring new admittees in the Charleston area. Click here for details.
Young lawyers in the Columbia area are invited to a BBQ Thursday, November 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Carolina Field House. Please RSVP by November 13 by visiting www.scbar.org/bbqrsvp.
Young lawyers in the Greenville area are invited to a reception at the home of the Hon. and Mrs. Gary Hill. Click here for details.
PCR manual available
The S.C. Post-Conviction Relief Manual, Second Edition, by Ashley McMahan of the S.C. Attorney General's Office, will guide you through the PCR process step-by-step. It covers topics such as persons eligible to file a PCR application; remedies available; returns and motions; appointment of counsel; hearings; summary dismissal; general claims and allegations; orders of dismissal and appeals of PCRs; and sample forms including a PCR application, subpoena, indictment, sentencing sheet, notice of appeal and Form 4 Order. If you are on the civil appointment list, you need this book. To purchase, please visit the Publications Store.
Forum available
The Young Lawyers Division has established a forum, available for your use. You may access the forum at http://forum.scbar.org/yld. Please feel free to use it to post information relating to your practice area, ask questions and respond to postings by others.