Greetings!
Summer is almost here and boy is time flying by. It certainly looks like we are in for a unpredictable Summer. One thing you can count on is that CFPA will continue to keep you busy with educational, charitable, and networking opportunities. As we end the celebration of Paralegal Week, remember that CFPA salutes you and is here for you. Take a look at all that is happening in the month of June including our CLE in Worker's Compensation and our service project at the Coalition for the Homeless. We appreciate AAllen Bryant & Associates's sponsorship of our newsletter this month and as a supportive Patron Member of CFPA. If you wish to know more about AAllen Bryant & Associates, please click on their logo below which is linked to their web site. Have a great month! Let us hear from you! 
Peonca Grier, CP, FRP
Certified Paralegal/Florida Registered Paralegal
CFPA President - 2012
President@cfpainc.org
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In Honor or Paralegal Week ...
In honor of Paralegal Week
(May 28th through June 2nd):  True Story!! :o)
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Upcoming CLE Seminars ...
Paralegal Essentials SeriesWorkers' Compensation:
Start to Finish Case Overview for the Non-WC Paralegal Speaker: Phil Collard, FRP
Date: Sat., June 16, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Keiser University
5600 Lk Underhill Road
Orlando, FL 32807
Parking: FREE
Cost: $40.00 CFPA Members
$60.00 Non-members
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
All CFPA seminars are approved by NALA and meet the criteria for CLE credit under the Florida Registered Paralegal Program
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CFPA's Second Quarter Charity ...
CFPA will be serving Breakfast at the Center for Women and Families on the following date:
Saturday, June 16th @ 7:30 a.m.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!!
Any monetary donations can be made payable to Coalition for the Homeless and mailed to Peonca Grier at CFPA, Inc., P.O. Box 1107, Orlando, FL 32802-1107 or you can email President@cfpainc.org to make arrangements for pick up.
To volunteer for this event please email Antoinette Braga at Volunteers@cfpainc.org.
HERE ARE SOME PHOTOS FROM THE MAY 19TH BREAKFAST:
 | CFPA Members: Sandra Canzio, Crystal Davis, Antoinette Braga, Peonca Grier, Linda Lullman, Nancy Jordahl, and Natalie Colon
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 | Peonca Grier and Bob
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 | | CFPA Volunteers getting ready to serve Breakfast at the Women's Center |
 | | CFPA Volunteers:Peonca Grier, Alison Jones, Marisa Green, Elaine Braga, Linda Lullman, Nancy Jordahl and Sandra Canzio |
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Upcoming FRP Committee Meeting ....
The Florida Registered Paralegal Program Committee's next meeting is being held on June 22, 2012 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.*, during The Florida Bar's 2012 Annual Convention at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando, Florida. All FRPs are welcome to attend so please mark your calendars to attend the meeting. YOU DO NOT have to attend the conference to be able to attend this meeting. You will not have to pay a fee to attend the meeting, however, you may have to pay to park at the hotel. 
*Please be advised that these times are subject to change. If CFPA becomes aware of any changes we will let you know. |
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FRP Renewal Fees ...
It's that time of year again. Renewal fee statements were mailed out on May 25, 2012 to your address of record. If you have NOT received on you may need to update your information with The Bar. It is your obligation to keep your address up to date. Please make sure you keep your record address updated with any changes as this is the address to which all communications from the Bar are mailed. You can change your address by logging on to the Bar's website www.floridabar.org. Click on Member Services on the left. Then click on Update Contact Information. You must have a password to log on. Click on this link f or instructions on obtaining a password. Annual renewal payment can either be mailed or paid online.
The Florida Bar is dedicated to making the FRP program a success. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact them at frp@flabar.org
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Just for Fun ....
A Special Thanks to CFPA Member, Janet Mahindroo, ACP, FCP for providing this to us ...
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NALA News ....
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Nancy Jordahl, CP, FCP, FRP
NALA Liaison
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As you may know, the NALA annual convention will be held from July 25-28, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska. During the NALA annual meeting, allvoting members of NALA will vote for allcandidates for national office and regional director positions. The candidates and their offices are listed on NALA's website with their biographical information and qualifications for office at: http://www.nala.org/anmtnmembers.aspx. Voting will take place during the NALA Annual Convention and results will be announced during the 37th Annual Membership meeting on Friday afternoon, July 27, 2012. If you are a voting member of NALA and cannot attend the meeting this year, you may designate two NALA active members to cast your proxy vote during the meeting. One NALA member will serve as your proxy holder and the second member will serve as your alternate proxy holder. Any active member may hold your proxy with the exception of the NALA President. A "Designation of Proxy" form is required to inform NALA that another member is authorized to cast your vote. The form appeared in the January and May issues of Facts & Findings, or you may download a copy in pdf format at http://www.nala.org/Upload/file/PDF-Files/2012%20Convention/12designation-proxy-form.pdf. You may also file this form online. Go to http://www.nala.org/forms/2012-designation-of-proxy.htm for the online version. Your Designation of Proxy and Alternate Proxy form must be sent to both the NALA Secretary and the NALA Credentials Chairman in order for your proxy to be recorded. The form must be received by these officers no later than June 27, 2012. It is important for you to instruct your proxy holder how you wish your votes to be cast. An "Instructions to Proxy" form is available at: http://www.nala.org/Upload/file/PDF-Files/2012%20Convention/12instructions-to-proxy.pdf. You are welcome to designate me (Nancy L. Jordahl, CP, FRP, FCP) as your proxy or alternate proxy. Other CFPA members that are attending the convention that you may designate as your proxy or alternate proxy are: Leslie Irick, CP, FRP; Peonca Grier, CP, FRP; and Lisa Vander Weide, ACP. There are some contested races this year so your vote definitely counts. In addition to voting for candidates, NALA members will be voting on amendments to the NALA Bylaws. The NALA Board of Directors is recommending for adoption amendments to Articles 4, 6, and 11 of the Bylaws. Please review the Bylaw amendments at: http://www.nala.org/Upload/file/PDF-Files/2012%20Convention/2012bylaws.pdf. Advise your proxy and alternate proxy how you would like to vote on the proposed amendments. Please contact me at nalaliaison@cfpainc.org or contact NALA Headquarters if you have any questions!
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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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SPECIAL MEETING ... Bylaws
THE SPECIAL MEETING ON THE PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO THE CFPA BYLAWS Scheduled for
June 7th has been CANCELLED!
This event will be rescheduled hopefully some time in July
More details to come ...
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CFPA Seminars ...
AS A REMINDER,
TO REGISTER FOR CFPA SEMINARS
1. Please complete the online registration FORM for the seminar that you would like to attend at www.cfpainc.org/cleseminars.html
AND
2. PAY ONLINE (preferred) or at the door. If you choose not to use Pay Pal to pay for your seminar, please bring check or money order to the seminar and pay at the check-in table. Please, no cash. The online registration form will not generate a receipt! Your registration receipt should be sent via Email within 72 hours. If you do not get a confirmation Email, please contact the CLE Chair, Marisa Green at CLECHAIR@cfpainc.org. It is the responsibility of the registrant to ensure that payment AND registration is received by CFPA. Failure to confirm registration and payment with CFPA may result in registration delay or denial in the event of limited seating seminars.
Payments for ANY seminar processed through PayPal online include a convenience fee of $2.00 - $5.00 per seminar.
All CFPA seminars are approved by NALA and meet the criteria for CLE credit under the Florida Registered Paralegal Program.
CFPA Seminar Cancellation Policy:
If a seminar for which you have registered has been cancelled by CFPA for any reason, you may request a refund at any time up to one week after the date the seminar was to take place. If you are unable to attend a seminar for which you have registered, you must submit a refund request to CLE Chair 2 business days prior to the seminar. Processing refund may take 7-10 business days. No refunds for seminars will be given if receipt of payment and registration are not confirmed.
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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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"Some men succeed because they are destined to, but most men succeed because they are determined to." ~ Greame Clegg ~
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Membership Corner
Welcome New Members:
Annette Campbell, FRP
Xiomara Giannelli
Marta Hernandez
Jennifer Haq
Katherine Olivera
For Membership Information and Application CLICK HERE
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Bronze II Sponsor:
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