FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Fellow Members of the Bar:
The Holiday Season is upon us and I trust that all is reasonably well with each of you even in the tough economic times which are enveloping the country. I hope that the Bar Association's Holiday Party served as an anecdote to the distressing conditions. The newly renovated, historic federal court room at 23 Chalmers Street is spectacular and I hope the Bar Association will consider it for future events, including CLE events. The portrait unveiling of the Honorable Louis E. Condon, which portrait will be hung in the County Courthouse, was an added treat for the attendees. The portrait was commissioned by a portrait committee organized and guided by Tom Waring and his board. The Bar Association was not involved in the project. However, our members, many of whom practiced before him, were provided an opportunity to say a few words to Judge Condon on the happy occasion of the unveiling.
We currently are working on an important issue, a greater than normal support of Pro Bono Legal Services, Inc. which provides yeomans work in representation of indigents. Depending on the nature of the support we may need a by-law change which requires a vote of the Membership at the annual meeting. If we go this route you will get a letter from me in advance of the meeting with the proposed change, explaining it in detail. Moreover, we are studying the concept of an associate membership to the Bar Association which if adopted would allow law students a limited participation.
Happy Holidays to all!
Sincerely,
Marvin D. Infinger
