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Annual Jim Butcher Memorial Picnic September 7 at Twin Lakes Park

The 2018 Annual Jim Butcher Memorial Picnic will take place on Friday, September 7, at the Twin Lakes Shelter at Twin Lakes Park. A social hour will begin about 5 p.m., followed by dinner about 6 p.m. Smoked ribeye, bratwurst, hot dogs, and traditional side dishes, and beverages including beer, wine and soft drinks will be served.

Jim Butcher organized our annual picnic for many years before his untimely death in the late 1980’s. After his death, the event was renamed the Jim Butcher Memorial…

Jill Jackson Nominated for 2018-19 BCBA President

Current BCBA Vice President Jill Jackson of Ford, Parshall & Baker, LLC has been selected by the Nominating Committee as the nominee for 2018-19 BCBA President.

Other nominees are Randall Johnston of Randall B. Johnston, P.C., for Vice President, Molly Metza of Harper, Evans, Wade & Netemeyer, for Secretary, Dan Beckett of Smith Lewis LLP, for Treasurer.

Next year’s Executive Committee will consist of Jennifer Rodewald and Hon. David Zerrer and Jason Simmons as past-president and T…

12th Annual Chipping in for Charity Golf Tournament October 8th

The 12th annual Chipping in for Charity golf tournament organized by the Community Involvement Committee is scheduled for Monday, October 8, 2018 (Columbus Day – a court holiday). This year’s tournament will be held at Columbia Country Club, 2210 North Country Club Drive. Net proceeds from the tournament will be donated to Mid-Missouri Legal Services, which plans to use the funds for its Veterans Law Project. The tournament is a four-person scramble format, open to both lawyers and non-lawyers. …

Circuit Clerk Christy Blakemore Receives Clifford H. Ahrens Award

Congratulations to Christy Blakemore for receiving the Clifford H. Ahrens Award. Christy is scheduled to receive this award on Sept. 27 at the Judicial Conference.

The Clifford H. Ahrens Award is given annually by the Missouri Court Automation Committee (MCA) to recognize an individual who has made significant contributions to court automation in this state. The award is named after the Honorable Clifford H. Ahrens to acknowledge and honor his dedication to and considerable contributions to c…

Mid-Missouri Legal Services is Turning 40! Save the date Oct 25

Mid-Missouri Legal Services is commemorating its 40th Anniversary with a Celebration on Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Country Club of Missouri, 1300 Woodrail Avenue, Columbia. The Honorable Paul Wilson, Missouri Supreme Court Judge, will deliver brief remarks at 7:00 P.M. Join us for heavy hors d’oeuvres, music and cash bar as we celebrate our accomplishments! Please RSVP to barnesb@mmls.org with the names of you and your guest (if any).

Guardian ad Litem Training on November 12

The 13th Circuit will host its annual Guardian Ad Litem training on Veterans Day (Monday, November 12). It is anticipated it will be 3 hours of GAL training, and 3 hours of Mediation for up to 6 CLEs. More information on topics, speakers, cost and time will be available soon.

Nominations for BCBA Awards Needed

Nominations for this year’s BCBA Awards are needed for the 3rd annual awards for Distinguished Professional and Outstanding Service. The awards this year will be announced at the Holiday Party in December.

The Distinguished Professional Award is given to a BCBA member in practice 15 or more years who exemplifies the highest legal and ethical standards to which all legal professionals should strive. The Distinguished Professional Award has previously been presented to:

2016: Betty W…

Boone County Family Resources Hiring Legal Position

Boone County Family Resources, located in Columbia, Missouri, purchases and provides services for Boone County residents with developmental disabilities. With a budget of nearly $13 million, the Agency serves approximately 1,800 clients of all ages, providing case management, employment, residential and in-home services. The Agency is an enrolled Medicaid provider, and also provides property management services for two newly constructed special needs affordable housing apartment complexes. It is…

Attorney Position Available

Job Opening: Civil Practice Attorney: Established Columbia, Missouri Civil Practice law firm seeks attorney with 3 or more years’ experience and strong academic credentials. Replies will be held in confidence. Send resume to: Brown Willbrand, P.C. 601 E. Broadway, Ste. 203, Executive Building P.O. Box 1304, Columbia, MO 65205 www.brownwillbrand.com.

2018-19 BCBA Officers Nominations

Current BCBA Vice President Jill Jackson of Ford, Parshall & Baker, LLC has been selected by the Nominating Committee as the nominee for 2018-19 BCBA President.

Other nominees are Randall Johnston of Randall B. Johnston, P.C., for Vice President, Molly Metza of Harper, Evans, Wade & Netemeyer, for Secretary, Dan Beckett of Smith Lewis LLP, for Treasurer.

Next year’s Executive Committee will consist of Jennifer Rodewald and Hon. David Zerrer and Jason Simmons as past-president and Thad Taylor as Newsletter Editor.

The election of 2018-19 officers will take place at the Jim Butcher Memorial Picnic and Annual Meeting to be held Friday, September 7. At the election, nominations also may be made from the floor with the consent of those so nominated.

Many thanks for the hard work of this year’s Nominating Committee, consisting of Sander Sowers, Marcy Greenwade and Kay Evans.

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2017-18 Officers

President: Jason Simmons
Vice President: Jill Jackson
Secretary: Molly Metza
Treasurer: Andrew Kopp
Editor/Webmaster: Thad Taylor
Executive Committee: All officers listed above plus immediate Past President Marjorie Lewis and At-Large Members David Knight and Ben Faber
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