Norman S. Minor Bar Association

Executive Welcome and Strategic PlanMarch 5, 2014

Meeting AgendaI. Strategic Initiative

II. Calendar of Events

III. Membership Secretary’s Report

IV. Treasurer’s Report

V. Good of the Order

VI. Registration- events/membership!

2014-2016EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Darlene White, President

Zakiyyah N. Ashshaheed, First Vice President

Adrian Thompson, Second Vice President

Teirra Everette, Recording Secretary

Angela Simmons, Membership Secretary

Brandon D. Cox, Treasurer

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Ronald V. Johnson, Jr., Immediate Past President

Hon. Ronald B. Adrine, President Emeritus

Darlene E. WhiteDeputy Director of Cuyahoga County Law Department

Zakiyyah N. AshshaheedCuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority “CMHA”

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Adrian ThompsonPartner at Taft/

Teirra EveretteCounsel, Dominion East Ohio

Angela SimmonsSenior Counsel, Parker Hannifin

Brandon D. CoxAssociate, Tucker Ellis

2014

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Direction…?

Organizational Soul Searching…. Before you can figure out where

you are going…

You have to know where you have been…

and where you are!

SWOT AnalysisSTRENGTHS• Opportunity for students to

network• Important to see other people of

color• Luncheon• Programs• Holiday party• Respect in legal community• Historians• Current financial outlook

WEAKNESSES• Lack of administrative support• Outdated mailing/email list• Inconsistency in collecting dues• Lack of Resources• Unorganized• Cutting corners• Suffered an identify crisis• Lack of membership

participation

OPPORTUNITIES• For growth• Stronger community presence• Transition between generation gaps• To be continued advocates• Help development of future

professionals• Community partnerships• Current programs are in demand• Raise money for programs and

scholarships

THREATS• Weaknesses could diminish overall

effectiveness• Loss of interest• Loss of respect in community• Loss of mission

NOW WHAT?

Plan…

“Strategic Initiative”

Two primary Goals

With two very interdependent initiatives

First Initiative

CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVE

To develop and implement a capacity building scheme to ensure a strong, sustainable

organization in order to enhance our ability to effectively serve the

communit(ies) we serve.

Second Initiative

BRANDING

INITIATIVE

To develop and implement a systemic plan of action to brand and re-introduce the

organization to the community in order to

create higher visibility and to ensure the current and future support of NSMBA’s

value.

CORE OBJECTIVES1. To develop an administrative support system

2. To create a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation in order to allow increased fundraising opportunities

3. To improve service delivery by strengthening and building upon existing programs

4. To expand the services and benefits available to the membership

5. To increase active participation of core members, while continuing to increase membership

6. To partner with other organizations in the community to advance diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and thus enhance our ability to effectively serve the communities that we serve

7. Technological advancement

PROJECTSI. Infrastructure Building

II. Branding

III. Partnership Opportunities

IV. Program Development

V. Membership Drive

Infrastructure Project 501(c) 3

Develop administrative support

Going to take time!

End of 2014- Beginning 2015

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Infrastructure Project (continued)

More immediate results!

Financial Records on Quickbooks

Annual Budget

Infrastructure Project (continued) Technological Advancement!

Technology Laptop Computer Quickbooks Microsoft Word Mobile Credit Card Payment Device

Branding

Branding (continued)

Branding (continued)

Branding (continued) Website!

Cyber Social Media

Facebook Linked In Google docs

Partnership Opportunities Ohio Women’s Bar Association

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Ohio State Bar Association

Legal Aid Society

Special Counsel

Florida A&M University

Cleveland Municipal Court Community Organization Program, “C.O.P.”

C|M|Law College of Law Black Law Students Association

C|M|Law College of Law Hispanic Law Students Association

Case Western Reserve University Black Law Students Association

Potential Partnerships: Hispanic Bar Association American Asian Bar Association

On and on…….

Program Development Continuing Legal Education “CLE”

Healthier Futures, Health & Wellness C.L.E. for General credits and Ethics & Professionalism credits- dates TBD

Others…

Community Outreach Various suggestions

Community Partnerships Special Counsel will sponsor and co-host a “Professionalism and Career Development Workshop” for

law students interviewing for the fall interview/internship programs. Scholarship Opportunities Events where we currently co-host or co-sponsor:

Brief Advice Clinic- Legal Aid Society, OSBA, CMBA, Antioch Baptist Church OWBA- LeanIn Event- “Creating a Level Playing Field” CMBA:

3R’s Program

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Summer Legal Academy

Stokes Scholars

Annual Bench Bar Memorial

J.C.R.C. Judge for Yourself

Calendar of Events

2014 Calendar 2/27/14 CWRU BLSA

2/28 C|M|Law HLSA

3/5 General Body Meeting

3/7 J.C.R.C.-Judge for Yourself

3/11 CMBA’s Diversity & Inclusion Conference

4/2 C.O.P. *

4/4 & 4/5 American Asian Bar Association of Ohio

4/7 CMBA Annual Bench Bar Memorial Program

4/8 OWBA-LeanIn Event- “Creating a Level Playing Field” *

The 2014 Diversity & Inclusion Conference is March 11 at Aloft Cleveland Downtown. Please join us as we feature nationally recognized speaker Kathleen Nalty to discuss exciting initiatives and action plans that take our firms to the next level-retaining and advancing our people to generate a truly inclusive work force. 3.00 hours of CLE requested. 

Special Recognition of:

Inajo Davis ChappellAdam FishmanWilliam Warren (awarded posthumously)Sanford Watson

2014 NAPABA Central Region Conference Hosted by the American Bar Association of Ohio

The Asian American Bar Association of Ohio (AABA) is pleased to host the 2014 National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Central Region Conference. April 4-5, 2014 Cleveland, Ohio The Conference will kick off with a Welcome Reception on Friday, April 4, 2014. On Saturday, April 5, 2014, we will present a full day of CLE seminars followed by a Gala Dinner. We will be hosting legal professionals from all over the region and the nation, and have put together a number of fascinating CLEs. Schedule At-A-Glance Friday, April 4 Welcome Reception Thompson Hine LLP, 3900 Key Center, 127 Public Square, Cleveland

6:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 5 CLE Sessions Thompson Hine LLP, 3900 Key Center, 127 Public Square, Cleveland

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast and Registration

9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. An Arbitration Overview: Analysis of Best Practices, Tips, and Mistakes to Avoid

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Playing by the Rules: An Inside Look at Casino Gaming Laws

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime Keynote: An Immigration Update by Margaret Wong

12:00 p.m. – 1 p.m. The Unauthorized Practice of Law: A Case Update

1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Combating Human Trafficking and Empowering Survivors: An Ohio Perspective

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Will My Vote Count? Asian American Voting-Rights Issues in Ohio and Beyond

Gala Cocktail Reception & Dinner Cleveland Marriott Downtown @ Key Center, 127 Public Square, Cleveland

6:00 p.m. The Conference will culminate with a keynote Gala Dinner panel featuring APA general counsel and in-house attorneys from Nationwide, Allstate, Lincoln Financial, Mitsui Rail Capital, Sprint, and more!

For more information, including on-line registration and sponsorship opportunities, visit our website: www.aabaohio.org. We look forward to seeing you in Cleveland!

2014 Calendar 4/25 C|Mlaw BLSA

5/9 MLK High School Field Trip *

5/15 Brief Advice Clinic (Legal Aid, OSBA, Antioch Baptist Church, CMBA) *

5/? Region VI- NBA Conference

6/1 NSMBA Family Reunion Picnic *

6/4 C.O.P. *

6/11 CMBA- Stokes Scholars, Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Minority Clerkship

/Panel Discussions with students *

6/19 “ *

6/20 “ *

6/24 CMBA-Stokes Scholars, Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Minority Clerkship Luncheon *

8/6 C.O.P. *

2014 Calendar 9/3 General Body Meeting

9/16 Special Counsel- Career Workshop for Students *

10/1 C.O.P. *

10/24 Annual Trailblazer Luncheon *

11/5 General Body Meeting

12/3 C.O.P. *

12/? C.L.E. *

12/? Holiday Party *

Information overload?

Success Depends on…

YOU! THE MEMBERSHIP!

What do we need from you?

Elements that are key to the success of this Initiative: Commitment from members “Own it!”

Action from members “Do it!”

Investment from members “Support it”

TOGETHER we can do it!

Project Roles and Responsibilities

ExecutiveCommittee

PAST MEMBERS

CURRENT MEMBERS

FUTURE MEMBERS

POTENTIAL MEMBERS

Bar Ambassad

ors

Student Ambassad

ors

Ambassador Opportunities

Ambassador OpportunitiesSign up sheets for:

1. C.O.P. Programs

2. M.L.K. High School Field Trip

3. Brief Advice Clinic

4. OWBA LeanIn Event “Creating a Level Playing Field” (Attendance only)

5. Event Planning Committee (Family Reunion, Career Development Event, Socials)

6. Trailblazer Luncheon (1 of 3 committees- VIP/Marketing, ticket sales, planning)

7. Scholarship/Fundraising Committee

8. CLE committee

9. Pipeline Programs- Stokes Scholars, Stephanie Tubbs Jones, etc.

10. NSMBA 3R’s Team for 2014-2015 school year

With TEAM WORK, there wont be any of this.…

Only this…

Membership Secy’s Report

Membership Project

Membership Drive

Attorneys less than 5 yrs of practice: $60 year

Attorneys 5 yrs or more practice: $100 year

Associates (non-attorneys): $50 year

Paralegal $50 year

Law Student Free

Join today and get 50% off!One time deal! One day only!

Membership Drive 2014

Attorneys less than 5 yrs of practice: $60 year $30

Attorneys 5 yrs or more practice: $100 year $50

Associates (non-attorneys): $50 year $25

Paralegal $50 year $25

Law Student Free Free

Treasurer’s Report

How do we generate revenue? Dues

Continuing Legal Education

Annual Trailblazer Luncheon

C.O.P.

Sponsorships

Grants (future)

Good of the Order! ?

GENERAL BODY MEETING DATESMarch 5th

July 2nd

September 3rd

November 5th

Time: 5:30p.m

Location: CMBA, Galleria Downtown

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House keeping itemsMembership Forms

Current Members

Joining Members

Membership Dues

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Welcome to the

New

Norman S. Minor Bar Association!

Thank You!See you soon!