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December 2020 Minutes

1/11/2021

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I.          Introductory Remarks from President Lindberg
  • Call to order
  • Introductions
    • Mr. Anderson introduced Ms. Alexandra Griffin, new associate at Anderson Law Firm.
    • President Lindberg introduced Zoe Cantu, our special guest for the evening.
 
II.        Guest Speaker: Zoe Cantu
  • How to make a Bourbon Mary!
 
III.       Board Announcements
  • Recognition to President ex Officio Hagen
    • Thank you for your service.
  • Presentation of Treasurer’s Report
    • Mr. Anderson moved to approve.
    • Mr. Godwin seconded the motion.
    • Motion approved unanimously.
  • Presentation of November Minutes
    • Referee Baker moved to approve.
    • Mr. Anderson seconded the motion.
    • Motion approved unanimously.
  • Reminder to pay dues
    • Those who haven’t paid in full by 12/18 will be removed from the roster.
 
IV.       New Business
  • Ugly Sweater Contest!
    • First round: tie between Ms. Whalen and Referee Baker.
    • Final round: Referee Baker wins for “having most appalling outfit.”
  • Results of first vote to increase scholarship
    • Approved by 72% of the 65 members who voted.  47 for, 18 against.
    • Discussion of scholarship increase.
      • Ms. DiFiore presented rationale for increasing scholarship awards.
        • This isn’t an either/or contest between scholarships and LAOC.
        • We are able to do both.
      • Mr. Novack explained financial ability to pay for this year.
        • We’ve only spent $1000 so far this year.
        • We have plenty of reserves to continue this year even if things move forward.
        • We would have spent this much already on other things and still have funds for LAOC.
      • Referee Baker
        • Opposed because of special role between OCBA and LAOC.
        • Doesn’t think scholarship increase is sustainable.
        • There’s a difference between helping two people and dealing with 200% increase in people who need civil legal services.
        • LAOC needs the money as much or as more now.
        • Wants to amend vote to include language that restricts increase to one year.
      • Mr. Lipford
        • Opposed because of special role LAOC plays in our county.
        • He runs SMRLS in eleven counties; Olmsted is the only bar he doesn’t ask for money.
      • Ms. Dobson
        • In favor.
        • Concerned about sustainability.
        • Hopes that $2500 in future years can be part dues, part individual or firm donations.
      • Ms. Plante
        • In favor.
        • Ms. Johnson unable to attend tonight, but communicated she is in favor; her thoughts are consistent with Ms. Dobson’s.
        • Point of clarification: LAOC hasn’t made request yet; they are welcome to do so if/when they need money.
        • Point of clarification: bylaws don’t provide for change of voting issue midway through voting process.
      • Ms. Griffin
        • In favor.
        • Wants to make sure we make a meaningful contribution in whatever we undertake as a group.
        • She would like to see us to do that with LAOC, too.
      • Ms. DiFiore
        • Each expenditure goes before membership every year, so no reason to amend current issue before membership.
      • Mr. Anderson
        • In favor.
        • Each expenditure goes before membership every year, so no reason to amend current issue before membership.

  • Results of vote to appoint Mr. T. Adkins
    • 100% in favor.
    • Welcome to the Board, Terry!  Thank you for your willingness to serve!
  • Changes to pandemic OCBA business
    • Email voting necessary to continue engaging in our business during pandemic.
  • Bylaws update
    • Among other things, seeking to clarify and formalize grant request process.
    • Hoping to have at least some preliminary proposals at January meeting.
  • Overview of January 14, 2021 meeting
    • Guest is Referee Baker, who will discuss HRO’s and OFP’s.
    • Meeting will be via Zoom and begin @ 5:30 p.m.
 
V.        Adjournment
  • Mr. Anderson made motion to adjourn.
  • Mr. J. Adkins seconded the motion.
  • Meeting adjourned.
 
 
Present: Ms. Lindberg, Ms. DiFiore, Mr. Novack, Ms. Plante, Ms. Dobson, Mr. T. Adkins, Mr. J. Adkins, Mr. Anderson, Ref. Baker, Mr. Godwin, Ms. Griffin, Mr. Lampman, Mr. Lipford, Ms. McLaughlin, Mr. Suhler, Ms. Whalen
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