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Please note I am on maternity leave until Jan. 3; however I look forward to meeting with all of you! N. Nichole J. Derks Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C. 313 South Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933 Phone: (517)371-8245 Fax: (517)371-8200 Email:NDerks@fosterswift.com ____________________________________ Circular 230 Disclosure: Pursuant to U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 230 which sets forth best practices for tax advisors, if this writing contains advice on a federal tax issue, the advice was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (1) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (2) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. If you would like a written tax opinion upon which you can rely for the purpose of avoiding penalties or for the use in support of the promotion, marketing, or recommending of the transaction described herein, please contact us. DISCLAIMER/CONFIDENTIALITY: This communication, along with any documents, files or attachments, is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain legally privileged and confidential information. Any document attached is a legal document and should not be changed or altered without the knowledge and approval of legal counsel. The sender takes no responsibility for any alterations, additions, revisions or deletions to any such document. Due to software and printer variations, documents printed at the recipient's location may vary from the original printed document.
From: Carrie Sharlow [mailto:CSHARLOW@mail.michbar.org]
Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 11:32 AM To: John Boufford <john@bouffordlaw.com>; Richmond Riggs <rriggs@co.genesee.mi.us>; Abed Hammoud <ahammoud@co.wayne.mi.us>; Angela Povilaitis <apovila@co.wayne.mi.us>; Julie Powell <jpowell1@co.wayne.mi.us>; Donna McKneelen <mckneeld@cooley.edu>; Samuel Smith <smiths@courts.mi.gov>; Donald E. McGinnis, Jr. <dmcginnis@dmcginnis.com>; Daniel Corrigan Grano <dgrano@floodlawcenter.com>; Derks, Nichole; Jenna Bonmarito <lawofficeassistant1@gmail.com>; John Freeman <formerfedlawyer@hotmail.com>; Kimberley Reed Thompson <kdrr@hotmail.com>; Hon. David Hoort <dhoort@ioniacounty.org>; Erika Julien <esjulien@lindermanjulien.com>; Gretchen Schlaff <gretchen.schlaff@macombcountymi.gov>; James Heath <HeathJ@michigan.gov>; Michael Gordner <gordner@millercanfield.com>; John Livesay <livesayj@porthuron.org>; Barry Poulson <barry@poulson.com>; Haytham Faraj <haytham@puckettfaraj.com>; J. McKay <jmckay@shiawassee.net>; Adam Mittman <miattorney@tds.net>; Timothy Havis <hlopllc@yahoo.com>; John Jarema <johnajarema@yahoo.com>; Paul Bukowski <paulbukowski@yahoo.com> Cc: Elizabeth Lyon <ELYON@mail.michbar.org> Subject: 2010-2011 Schedule for Criminal Jurisprudence & Practice Committee Committee Members: Thank you again for your willingness to serve on the Criminal Jurisprudence & Practice Committee. Gretchen and Judge Hoort are excited about being the co-chairs for the upcoming year, and hopefully will be able to continue the tradition of excellence established in prior years and expected by the State Bar. Gretchen will run the meetings and, with her attention to detail, it is our hope to get you out on time. We have modified the meeting times and dates to maximize attendance, either in person or by telephone. 1. Our meetings are from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the SBM building in Lansing on the following dates: a. November 4, 2010 b. February 17, 2011 c. March 17, 2011 d. April 28, 2011 e. May 19, 2011 f. June 16, 2011
No meeting in December and January because of the weather, holidays and (because of the November election) there probably will not be any significant legislative action in the months of December and January. If we are wrong, then we may meet by telephone or email. Judge Hoort, as our social director, wants very much to schedule an âunofficialâ holiday event/dinner in December or January. He is willing to do so at his home in Portland (MI) but its not that convenient for any distance travelers. i.e. he is looking for other suggestions. 2. Project proposals. This group has a unique opportunity to accomplish and influence almost all sectors of the criminal justice system. At our SBM Chair Orientation, our new President indicated that one of his priorities will include a focus on diversity. Please be thinking about what projects we can undertake as the Criminal Jurisprudence and Practice Committee. 3. Attendance: At our Orientation meeting, we were specifically reminded that there is a strict policy regarding attendance. i.e. âAny member of a Standing or Special Committee or Assembly Committee who shall be absent without having been excused by the Chairperson at three consecutive meetings of such Committee or Subcommittee to which he/she may have been assigned, or combination of both, shall be deemed to have resigned and the vacancy thereby created shall be filled in the same manner as it was made, for the unexpired term.â Further, that there were many people who wanted to be on our committee but there were not sufficient openings. a. We are required to have at least 12 people in person or by telephone to be able to conduct committee business. Realizing what is required of you in your job, professional and personal life, if our meeting dates are not going to work for you, please consider allowing someone else to maybe take your place on the CJ&P committee.
Finally, remember if you have any questions, please feel free to call, email or otherwise contact Gretchen, Judge Hoort, Elizabeth, Carrie or one of our long term members such as Abed, Kevin or Sam. Carrie Sharlow
Administrative Assistant
Governmental Relations
State Bar of Michigan
Michael Franck Building
306 Townsend St., Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: 517/346-6317 Fax: 517/482-6248
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