Draft Meeting Minutes: January 12, 2009

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