Greetings!
As we wrap up the first quarter of the year and welcome the anticipation of Spring, I just want to say a big THANK YOU to all the members, friends, and family who came out to the Second Harvest Food Bank last Saturday. We had approximately 20 volunteers which included several new faces. It was great to work with you all while doing some good in our community. For those who could not come, please check with our volunteer coordinator for more opportunities this year to work with our quarterly charities. I know you will not regret it.
We have a great full day seminar this month to help refresh our Legal Writing skills. Also, in this month's newsletter, please check out the upcoming Certified Paralegal Exam testing center dates. CFPA is so proud to offer our members and students an opportunity save money on the CLA/CP Exam with the help of our partner ITT Tech. We had great success with our first round and several members and non members took advantage of this savings. Not only are we dedicated to our member's education, we also want you all to be healthy and release some stress, so check out the Yahoo and Facebook blasts for information regarding a great opportunity for a week of free boot camp this month. Mark your calendars to attend the March 15th Joint Social Mixer with the Orange County Judicial Assistants. Have you ever wanted to meet the JA you speak to all the time? Then come on out to our mixer, last year was a blast and we made some lasting friendships with our local Judicial Assistants. There are many things to look forward to this month and I hope to see all of you at the upcoming events. We appreciate Access Investigative Services, Inc.'s sponsorship of our newsletter this month and as a supportive Patron Member of CFPA. If you wish to know more about Access Investigative Services, Inc., please click on their logo below which is linked to their web site.
Peonca Grier, CP, FRP
Certified Paralegal/Florida Registered Paralegal
CFPA President - 2012
President@cfpainc.org
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Upcoming CLE Seminars ...
Advanced Paralegal Series:
Legal Writing for Paralegals Polishing for Professionals Speaker: Brooke Bowman, Esq Date: Sat., March 24, 2011
Please go to CFPA's website for more information on this seminar and/or Register online or download the registration form.
http://www.cfpainc.org/cleseminars.html
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Paralegal Basics Series:Technology for the Paralegal
Speaker: Brent Mead of
The Presentation Group Date: Tues., April 17, 2012Please go to CFPA's website for more information on this seminar and/or Register online or download the registration form.
http://www.cfpainc.org/cleseminars.html
All CFPA seminars are approved by NALA and meet the criteria for CLE credit under the Florida Registered Paralegal Program
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NALA's CLA/CP Exam - May Test Dates ...
 CFPA has partnered with ITT Technical Institute to provide a NALA-approved testing center for the NALA Certified Paralegal (CP) Exam. Testing sessions are FREE OF CHARGE to all CFPA members and legal studies students. Nonmembers/nonstudents are welcome to register to take their CP exam at our facility at a discounted rate -- examinees can save over $100 by registering to take the exam at the CFPA/ITT Tech-sponsored facility. Test Dates for May: May 5, 12, 19, 2012 Registration Deadline for May Test Dates: April 10, 2012
Test Period 1 - May 5, 2012 Registration from times TBAJudgment & Analytical Section times TBA
Test Period 2 - May 12, 2012 Registration from times TBA
Communications times TBA Ethics times TBA Test Period 3 - May 19, 2012 Registration from times TBA
Legal Research times TBA
Substantive Law times TBA
You MUST pre-register for this exam. No walk-ins are permitted. For more details, CLICK HERE. |
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What a Paralegal Does ...
Submitted by Theresa Thomas, CP, FRP - Thanks TK this is awesome!!
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Upcoming CFPA Luncheons ...
The next Winter Park/Maitland luncheon will be on March 8, 2012 at 11:45 a.m. at Olive Garden Located across from the Winter Park Village on 17-92/Orlando Avenue 
For more details on the Winter Park Lunch or to RSVP to attend, please contact Cassie Snyder, CP, FRP at snydercd@earthlink.net  The next Downtown Orlando luncheon will be on March 14 2012 at 12:00 p.m. at Ichiban Japanese Cuisine Downtown Orlando
19 S. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 http://orlandoichiban.com/  For more details on the Downtown Lunch or to RSVP to attend, please contact Lee Kusak at lee.kusak@rissman.com |
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Joint Happy Hour with CFPA and the Orange County Judicial Assistants ...
MARK YOUR CALENDARS TO ATTEND ....
a night out with CFPA and the Orange County Judicial Assistants Joint Happy Hour at Terrace 390.
MARCH 15th
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Certification: 10 Exam Prep Tips ....
Certification: 10 Exam Prep Tips
Vicki Voisin, ACP
The key to success is in the preparation and planning. Here are my suggestions for both:
- Decide which credential you will pursue.
- Decide when you will take the examination.
- Decide how much time you will need to prepare.
- Assemble your study materials.
- Prepare your own study materials.
- Take advantage of preparation and educational opportunities offered by the credentialing organization, as well as your professional association.
- Stick to your study plan.
- Seek advice from those who have "been there, done that".
To view the article in its entirety, please click the link below:
© 2012 Vicki Voisin, Inc. Vicki Voisin, "The Paralegal Mentor", delivers simple strategies for paralegals and other professionals to create success and satisfaction by setting goals and determining the direction they will take their careers. Vicki spotlights resources, organizational tips, ethics issues, and other areas of continuing education to help paralegals and others reach their full potential. She publishes Paralegal Strategies, a weekly e-newsletter for paralegals, and co-hosts The Paralegal Voice, a monthly podcast produced by Legal Talk Network. |
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.
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 and make CFPA proud!
If you have any questions please contact Antoinette Braga at Volunteers@cfpainc.org.
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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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SPECIAL MEETING ... Bylaws Day
SPECIAL MEETING: BYLAWS REVISIONS
BYLAWS DAY
declared June 7, 2012 from 4pm - 7pm
Voting on the proposed Bylaw Amendments will take place at 2 polling stations for the convenience of members
Downtown & in the Maitland locations to be determined
Check out the website for the most current information:
BYLAWS
http://cfpainc.org/cfpabylaws.html
More details to come ...
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Types of Trusts ....
Submitted by CFPA Member Janet Mahindroo, ACP, FCP. Thank you Janet!!
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NALA Updates ...
 By: Nancy Jordahl, CP, FCP, FRP CFPA's NALA Liaison NALA is offering a special discount on Facts & Findings subscriptions to members of NALA affiliated organizations. We know many of you enjoy the benefit of the free issues of Facts & Findings with your NALA membership. This 30% discount off the published rate is available only to affiliate members that are not NALA members. Hopefully this will encourage affiliate members to renew their membership within their affiliated organizations and to familiarize them with the many benefits of an individual membership with NALA. Please take a moment to read the attached press release for further details.
Also, don't forget that NALA is currently accepting applications for the LEAP class of 2013! NALA's Leadership Enhancement and Preparation (LEAP) is open to all active NALA members. This program will assist you with all facets of your work, social, home, and organizational skills in addition leadership development. You do not have to be a board member of an affiliated association to apply for LEAP. Applications are due by May 15. Apply now! Class size is limited to 12-15 participants. For further details the application form may be found at this address on the NALA web site: http://www.nala.org/FORMS/LEAP-app-form.htm .
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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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" You may only be someone in the world, but to someone else, you may be the world." Author Unknown
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Membership Corner
Welcome New Members:
Ellen Diaz-Peralta, FRP
Tiffany Squires
Sydney Hart
For Membership Information and Application CLICK HERE
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Silver II Sponsor:
CFPA Contact: Peter Cerone Access Investigative Services, Inc.6239 Edgewater Drive, Suite D-13 Orlando, FL 32810 407-447-6053
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