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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!   

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 TBPA ProBono Project - September & October

Bears on Patrol is Back!  TBPA's "Bears on Patrol" program was a tremendous success the past two years and TBPA will participate in the program once again this year.  The "Bears on Patrol" program assists local law enforcement officers who respond to calls that involve young children.  Many times when an officer responds to a domestic violence call, a traffic accident, or other emergency, there are young children at the scene.  Through this program officers are given teddy bears to carry in the trunks of their patrol cars which they can then give to a child who has been traumatized by an event.  Programs in place in other parts of the country note that the bears have helped to reduce the trauma suffered by children who are exposed to violence, abuse, or other upsetting incidents.  Officers report that the bears have been valuable to them in comforting upset children.

We will be collecting new, unused teddy bears at our September & October luncheons and would ask that each of you consider contributing to this drive. 

September Luncheon Meeting

Plan now to  join us* for our Monthly Luncheon meeting on the third Wednesday of the month, September 15th.    Richard S. Maselli, Esquire, from Ogden, Sullivan & O'Conner, P.A. will be discussing, "Spoliation of Evidence."

Be sure to RSVP your attendance to Barbara O'Shaughnessy, FRP, on or before September 8th.  If your check and reservation form will not reach Barbara by the 8th, please send her an email confirming your attendance.  Under no circumstances can reservations be accepted after the 8th.  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 Bears on Patrol which is the TBPA Pro Bono focus for the months of September and October.  

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!  

 2010 Education Scholarship

TBPA is now accepting applications for the 2010 Education Scholarship award in the amount of $500 to a paralegal student enrolled either part-time or full-time in a paralegal education program or college level prorgam with the emphasis in paralegal studies as further detailed in the attached 2010 Education Scholarship application.  October 31, 2010 is the postmark deadline for submitting the application with supporting documentation. Questions may be directed to the Education Committee.

July-August 2010 Newsletter

Check out the latest edition of TBPA's Newsletter, "The Reporter".