Greetings!
We are in the second month of the New Year already. Time sure does fly by when your having fun! I hope that we are all getting ourselves back in the swing of "normalcy" whatever that may be for you. It was so great to see new faces last month at the Winter Park and the Downtown networking luncheons. We had a great time networking and just getting to know each other. If you have not had a chance to attend a luncheon in your area, I highly suggest it. These luncheons are not intimidating, we each pay for our own meals and we really enjoy the break from work and the networking opportunity. So keep your eyes out for the blasts, check the calendar or email your nearest coordinator for details and schedule some time to attend a luncheon. If there is not one close to you, email me and we will see if we can do something about that. I truly learned a lot by attending these luncheons and I plan to see you at the next one!  | |
January 2012 Winter Park Luncheon - Right Side: Mike Logue (The Presentation Group); Peonca Grier, CP, FRP (CFPA President); Valerie Seiwert; Janet Scott, FRP - Left Side: Cassie Snyder, CP, FRP (CFPA BOD Vice-Chair); Linda Hutchinson; Linda Hayes;Natalie Steshik (The Presentation Group), Spence Gilman (The Presentation Group)
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Don't forget: This month we have our first volunteer opportunity of the year. If you have not yet signed up for our Second Harvest Project this month, please do so before the slots are all filled!
Peonca Grier, CP, FRP
Certified Paralegal/Florida Registered Paralegal
CFPA President - 2012
President@cfpainc.org
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Upcoming CLE Seminars ...
Paralegal Basics Series:Job Interviewing Skills for the Paralegal Date: Sat., Feb 4, 2011
Advanced Paralegal Series:
Legal Writing for Paralegals Polishing for Professionals Date: Sat., March 24, 2011
Please go to CFPA's website for more information on each of these seminars and to download the registration forms.
http://www.cfpainc.org/cleseminars.html
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CFPA's Online Security ...
 We have recently added a security feature to our website that makes registering & paying online SAFE ! Forms online used for Renewing Membership, Registering for CLE Seminars and CP Exam Testing and PayPal buttons provide users with online security. You know you're secure because the pages that contain these features are RE-routed to a secure page -- note the "https" in the URL when the page loads. Unfortunately, you may notice a few extra seconds to load pages with these features -- that's the time it takes to reroute & secure the form. Feel free to use the forms online to REGISTER and pay with PayPal for seminars and your membership renewal. (Due to new member processing, new member applications still require a completed, signed paper form to be mailed.) You can always be certain that CFPA treats the security of your private information as a priority. No personal data, email addresses or member names are ever shared or sold. |
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Upcoming CFPA Luncheons ...
ANNOUNCING .... the return of the Altamonte Springs Luncheon Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Sweet Tomatoes on 436 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For more details on the Altamonte Springs Lunch or to RSVP to attend, please contact Marisa Green/Anne Hughes at marisagreen1@gmail.com |
Community Service Corner ...
Second Harvest is CFPA's 1st Quarter Charity. Second Harvest relies on volunteers to make the difference they are aiming for. This is a great volunteer opportunity for all of our members to get involved in. It is a great way to meet and get to know one another while serving our community. We will be holding food drives through the year and more information as to drop off locations will be to come. The upcoming community service events will be for us to be Food Sorters at the Food Rescue Center located at 3533 Mercy Drive, Orlando, FL 32808.
Family and friends are welcome to come volunteer too! However, volunteers need to be at least 10 years of age. This is a great opportunity for those students who need volunteer credit. Please let me know any students who will be volunteering ahead of time so I may ensure they receive proper credit.
We will have two volunteer opportunities:
Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM (20 volunteers needed) and
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM (10 volunteers needed)
So MARK YOUR CALENDAR and come on out for a few hours on either or both events and make CFPA proud!
If you have any questions please contact Antoinette Braga at Volunteers@cfpainc.org.
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Risky Business Article ...
Risky Business
Ethics are important to your bottom line.
What you need to know.
To view the complete article, please click the link below ...
Risky Business Article
Submitted by Paulita E. Kundid, FAPR, RPR, CLVS, FPR
Volusia Reporting Company & Videoconferencing Center
Daytona Beach, Florida
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CFPA on the Web ...
You can find CFPA on these social networking sites:
Facebook
Linked In
Twitter
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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Food & Wine ...
Saturday, March 10, 2012
6 - 9 PM
New Broad Street, Baldwin Park, Florida
The 2012 Food & Wine Festival at Baldwin Park promises to be the talk of the town. We have O-Town's finest dining and beverage purveyors on one street for one evening for one simple donation. This year's A-list food critics and Mayor Buddy Dyer will join forces with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to determine who will win this year's coveted Silver Plate awards. Don't miss your opportunity to vote for the "People's Choice" award. From 4Rivers brisket to cupcakes, we'll have it all. What could be better you ask? How about Shula's sommelier choosing wines to compliment the evenings fare, and an exclusive VIP lounge catered by Stonewood Grill that will feature front row seating to this year's entertainment, BB King's All Star Band. Inquire today to learn more about volunteer, sponsorship and exclusive ticket opportunities for Orlando's premier Food and Wine Event.
To purchase your tickets to this amazing event, please go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's website and choose Peonca Grier as the Ticket Captain.
Tickets are $65.00 per person
All proceeds going to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
There are tons of tasting and beverage stations for you to enjoy. Here are some of those that will be in attendance:
WE ARE IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS ...
We are in need of volunteers for this event which will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2012 in Baldwin Park from approximately 5 to 9 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help with set-up earlier in the day, at the registration desk, silent auction tables, event staff, and break down in the evening. If you would like to volunteer for this event please let me know.
Any questions, please fee free to contact Cassie Snyder at 407-765-1838 or snydercd@earthlink.net
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Announcements ...
 John S. Schoene, Esquire has been certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Circuit Civil Mediator, serving Judicial Circuits 7, 9 and 18. Mr. Schoene's Office is located in Maitland and convenient to parties in Orange and Seminole Counties. Mr. Schoene has over 30 years experience handling general and commercial litigation matters, which includes litigation of: - Commercial Contract/Business Disputes
- Creditor's Rights/Bankruptcy
- Landlord/Tenant Disputes (Commercial and Residential)
- Corporate/Shareholder Disputes
- Replevins and Collection
If you would like further information about his mediation practice or to schedule a mediation, please contact his office at 407-644-9900 or email his paralegal, Cassie Snyder at snydercd@earthlink.net. |
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From the Editor ...
If you would like to be a "Sponsor of the Month" or if you have any legal articles or topics of interest that you would like to see covered in the next issue of the Carpe Diem please feel free to share them with me.
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"A law is valuable not because it is law, but because there is right in it." - H.W. Beecher
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Membership Corner
Welcome New Members:
For Membership Information and Application CLICK HERE
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Silver I Sponsor:
315 East Robinson St.Suite 515
Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: 407-649-9193
Fax: 407-245-7099
CFPA Contact:
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