You've reached TBPA's new home on the web! We have re-designed our website to make your visit even more enjoyable.
Over the next several months, we will be implementing several new features that will enhance the value of your TBPA Membership. Please bookmark this page and check back often as it will be your source for the latest news regarding the Tampa Bay Paralegal Association!
TBPA ProBono Project - July & August
Over the next two months TBPA will be collecting school supplies to donate to Kids Charity of Tampa Bay. Kids Charity of Tampa Bay, Inc. is a non-profit organization of concerned individuals whose mission is to improve the quality of life for foster children and foster families. As Kids Charity does not take money from the government or receive United Way funds to assist the local children and family in need, raising funds and developing resources, both in-kind and monetary, that directly affect these areas of critical need is the primary focus of Kids Charity of Tampa Bay, Inc. Please see the attached Kids Charity Flyer for ways TBPA may provide donations to this charity. To learn more about Kids Charity and other ways to help this great cause, please visit their website at www.kidscharitytb.org
July Luncheon Meeting
Plan now to join us* for our Monthly Luncheon meeting on the third Wednesday of the month, July 21st. Bruce M. Kleinberg, Esquire, from Cohen, Foster & Romine, P.A. will be discussing, "Streamlining Personal Injury Practice."
Be sure to RSVP your attendance to Barbara O'Shaughnessy, FRP, on or before July 14th. If your check and reservation form will not reach Barbara by the 14th, please send her an email confirming your attendance. Under no circumstances can reservations be accepted after the 14th. TBPA shall not be responsible for any postal or email delays. Please click here to download the luncheon reservation form. Also, do not forget your donation to the Kids Charity of Tampa Bay which is the TBPA Pro Bono focus for the months of July and August.
Please note two significant changes: (1) The new Guest rate is $25 and (2) The Tampa Club will validate your parking ticket for a reduced price of $2.00 between the hours of 11:30 and 2:30.
TEST: Click here to rsvp now.
*Guests are limited to two attendances per year. Click here to learn how to become a member.
BETA TEST: A new RSVP service is being tested and is not yet available. If you attempt to register using this link, you will not be registered for this luncheon. TEST RSVP now!
July-August 2010 Newsletter
Check out the latest edition of TBPA's Newsletter, "The Reporter".
2010 Paralegal Week
Governor Charlie Crist and Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio have signed proclamations observing the week of May 30, 2010 through June 5, 2010 as Paralegal Week in the State of Florida, in the City of Tampa in recognition of the professional dedication and expertise of paralegals in Tampa and across the State of Florida. See the attached 2010 FL Paralegal Week proclamation for the State and Tampa Paralegal Week proclamation for the City of Tampa. In addition, Mayor Iorio has proclaimed Wednesday, June 2, 2010, as Paralegal Day in the City of Tampa.
The issuance of the proclamations was a joint effort with TBPA and the Hillsborough County Chapter of PAF working in unison for the advancement of the paralegal profession.
In addition, the Board of County Commissioners of Hillsborough County, Florida, have issued an proclamation to encourage all residents to acknowledge and appreciate the hard work of paralegals. Please see the proclamation for further details.
TBPA Congratulates Thelma Poston!
TBPA presented Thelma Poston with the 2009 Student Scholarship during our holiday luncheon. Great job Thelma!
(Thelma Poston and the Education Committee, Lisa Ferrara, Melissa Cook, and Nita Serrano. Not pictured: Jay Quigley)
TBPA's Holiday Luncheon
A big thank you goes out to our members who helped support our Toys for Tots drive! We also want to thank our sustaining members for providing various door prizes for the ticket raffles.
(From left to right: SSgt Nolan, Nita Serrano, Cpl. Tew)
TBPA Looking for Paralegal Mentors
TBPA has launched it's Paralegal Mentoring Program. If you want to participate as a Mentor or if you'd like to be assigned a Mentor, you can download the application. More information can be obtained by contacting Dione Mitchell.
Have you moved or changed jobs and need to provide updated contact information to TBPA? Contact our Membership Chair.
Contact Information
As a member-driven organization, we love to receive input and feedback from our members. Please feel free to contact us with any comments or suggestions.
President: Nita Serrano, RP, FRP
Address: P.O. Box 2840, Tampa, FL 33601
