1. Meeting was called to order at 12:05 pm.  Those present included: Peg Dougherty, Jane Hochberg, Laura Burri, Wendy Olson, Deb Nelson, Nicole Hancock, Marty Durand, Erin Wynne, Kathleen McRoberts, and Nicole Snyder.
2. Minutes. Wendy Olson moved to approve the February minutes. Nicole Snyder seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
3. Eastern Idaho Chapter Update
   1. Mary Huneycutt reported via email that this chapter will be volunteering to visit schools and make presentations on equal rights for Law Day.
4. Legislative Reception
   1. The legislative reception was held Feb. 24, 5-6:30 p.m. at the Givens Pursley offices. There was a good turnout.
   2. Deb Nelson will send thank you notes to the legislators.
5. Luncheon Committee Update
   1. The annual legislator luncheon is scheduled for March 16th, noon, at the Idaho State Bar Building. Nicole LaFavour has confirmed that she will be attending. Other legislators have been invited but their attendance is not confirmed.
   2. The Board will host a financial planning luncheon for April. Laura Burri has contacted a financial planner to present at that luncheon. IWL will also host its 2009 Service Project at that luncheon, details to be announced later.
6. Equal Pay Resolution
   1. Marty Durand discussed the Equal Pay Resolution pending before the Idaho Legislature. She will be making a presentation in support of the Resolution on behalf of IWL.
7. Annual ISB Meeting/ Title IX Presentation
   1. The Committee is meeting on Wednesday, March 11 to finalize its speaker list. The presentation is set for the Friday morning timeslot at the ISB Annual Meeting.
   2. Susan Buxton and Elaine Eberharter-Maki are confirmed as presenters.
   3. The Committee is looking for photos of ISB members who were college athletes for a slideshow during the presentation.
8. IWL Annual Meeting
   1. IWL’s Annual Meeting will be held on March 19th 5:30 pm at Yen Ching.
   2. The Kate Feltham Award will be awarded to Leslie Goddard at the meeting.
   3. Members interested in serving on the board should contact Peg Dougherty.
9. Judiciary Committee
   1. Judge Stanford, along with Greg Moeller, was recommended to the Governor’s Office for the 7th Judicial District District Judge vacancy.
   2. Three people were recommended to the Governor’s Office for the 3rd Judicial District District Judge vacancy: Brad Ford, John  Keenan, and George Southworth.
   3. Judge McDermott of the 6th Judicial District is planning on retiring this summer; IWL encourages its members to apply for this position when it’s available.
10. Idaho Business Review
    1. IWL will host a table at the Women of the Year banquet on March 26th. Members that are interested in attending should contact Deb Nelson at den@givenspursley.com or 388-1200.
11. Board Retreat
    1. The Board discussed a planning retreat in early June. Erin Wynne will scout locations.
12. The next Board meeting is Monday, April 13.
13. Meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Jane Hochberg

Secretary

I.                   Meeting was called to order at 12:05 pm.  Those present included: Peg Dougherty, Jane Hochberg, Laura Burri, Wendy Olson, Deb Ferguson, Deb Nelson, Jennifer Schrack-Dempsey, Mary Huneycutt, Syrena Case Hargrove, and Valerie Charles.

II.                Minutes. Wendy Olson moved to approve the December minutes. Syrena Hargrove seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.

III.             Eastern Idaho IWL Chapter

a.       The Chapter has been alternating meeting locations between Idaho Falls and Pocatello. They are looking into using teleconferencing equipment to connect the region for future meetings.

b.      The Chapter is planning on volunteering for Law Day, through the Idaho State Bar.

IV.             Website Update

a.       The new website is up and running.

b.      Emile Loza is reviewing the terms of use and privacy policy and will meet with the Board to discuss her findings at the February meeting.

V.                Luncheon Committee Update

a.       December’s luncheon on stress management and nutrition was well attended and fun. Attendees were pleased with the presenters and topics.

b.      The Board will organize its annual legislator luncheon for February or early March. Wendy Olson volunteered to contact Diane Bilyeau, and Peg Dougherty will contact Nicole LaFavour. Other possible presenters would be Donna Boe, Kate Kelly, Wendy Jaquet, and Elaine Smith.

c.       The Board would like to organize a financial planning luncheon for April. Laura Burri volunteered to contact a financial planner to present at that luncheon.

VI.             Legislative Reception      

a.       Deb Nelson is organizing the reception. She is working on setting a date.

VII.          Membership Committee

a.       The Board discussed the need for a flyer detailing IWL and its goals, leadership, etc. for distribution at the new admittees reception and other bar functions.

VIII.       Kate Feltham Award       

a.       The Board will make a final decision at the February meeting.

b.      As of this date, nominees include:

                                                              i.      Maureen Laflin

                                                            ii.      Candy Dale

                                                          iii.      Linda Copple Trout

                                                          iv.      Linda Judd

                                                            v.      Leslie Goddard

                                                          vi.      Wendy Olson

                                                        vii.      Kate Kelly

c.       The Board is taking additional nominations and comments from members until February 6^th.

IX.             Annual ISB Meeting/ Title IX Presentation        

a.       The Committee will organize another meeting for the end of January.

X.                Judiciary Committee

a.       Two women are running for the District Judge position in the Third Judicial District: Virginia Bond and Cynthia Jordan.  IWL has contacted Cynthia Jordan and remains ready to giver her support if she requests it.

b.      One woman has applied for the 7^th Judicial District Judge Position:  Magistrate Judge Penny Stanford.  IWL has contacted Judge Stanford and remains ready to give her support if she requests it.

c.       The Board discussed ways to increase women and minorities on the judicial selection committees.

XI.             The next Board meeting is Monday, February 9. Board meetings have been rescheduled to the 2^nd Monday of each month.

XII.          Meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Jane Hochberg

Secretary

1. Meeting was called to order at 12:10 pm. Those present included: Peg Dougherty, Jane Hochberg, Nicole Hancock, Kathleen McRoberts, Nicole Snyder, Laura Burri, and Mary Huneycutt.
2. Minutes. A motion to approve the July minutes was postponed until the September board meeting.
3. Eastern Idaho IWL Chapter
   1. A petition was received to allow the formation of an Eastern Idaho Chapter of the Idaho Women Lawyers. Laura Burri moved to accept this petition, and Nicole Hancock seconded the motion. The motion passed.
   2. Laura Burri moved to accept the nomination of Peggy Hinman as the Eastern Idaho Chapter representative on the Board of Directors. Kathleen McRoberts seconded the motion, and the motion passed.
   3. IWL will send the Eastern Idaho Chapter an EIN number as soon as its received by the Board, to assist the Chapter in setting up its finances.
4. Website Update
   1. Peg Dougherty reported that she met with Rizen Creatives to discuss the creation of a new website for IWL. They provided her information about the set-up, use, and security of the web-blog format. The estimated cost is $1,000. Other companies would charge approximately $2,500 - $3,000 for this product.
   2. The Board reviewed a proposed chart of information to be included on the website.
   3. It was disclosed that Tom Dempsey, who works for Rizen Creative, is IWL Board Member Jennifer Schrack Dempsey’s husband.
5. Maternity Leave Survey
   1. Nicole Snyder presented a revised draft survey regarding maternity leave policies.
   2. The Board approved the survey, and it will be sent to the membership via “Survey Monkey.”
6. Luncheon Committee Update
   1. The Board hosted a second “Bring Your Intern To Lunch” luncheon on July 31st discussing Career Options. The luncheon was well attended.
   2. Deborah Ferguson has stepped down from her position as committee co-chair due to the time commitment of her new position as State Bar Commissioner. She will continue to serve on the Board of Directors of IWL, and will be a liaison between IWL and the Bar.
   3. The Committee (Jane Hochberg and Nicole Hancock) is seeking new members or input from the membership.
   4. Possible future topics include:
      1. “The Four-Year Itch” – why attorneys feel a desire to change positions, or reflect on their professional careers, every four years; how the Itch can be reviewed; and what to do about it.
      2. A presentation from the Northwest Women’s Law Center
      3. “Alternative” work schedules – part-time, job-sharing, etc.
7. Membership Committee
   1. The next networking event is Thursday, August 7th at Red Feather Lounge.
8. Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting Presentation
   1. The Board has reserved a place at the 2009 annual meeting for a CLE. The topic is Title IX and will address compliance issues, pros and cons, etc. Possible speakers or panelists include athletic directors, coaches, attorneys that benefited from Title IX, and a compliance specialist.
9. Judiciary Committee
   1. There was a new district judge appointed to the district court bench in Soda Springs.
   2. There is a vacancy in the district court in Pocatello, 6th Judicial District. One woman, Cynthia Jordan, has applied for that position.
   3. There are two women running for the Idaho Court of Appeals position: Cynthia Jordan and Rebekah Cude.
10. Eastern Idaho Chapter Report
    1. The Chapter is working with the Idaho State Bar’s education program to create a curriculum for the 2009 Law Day.
11. The September Board meeting is Monday, September 8th. (The 1st is Labor Day)
12. Meeting adjourned at 12:45.

 

Respectfully submitted,
Jane Hochberg
Secretary