Greetings!
October is here and as we anticipate the cool Fall Florida weather, CFPA is gearing up for some cool things this month. First if you have not paid attention to the email blasts or your preferred email accounts, please take some time to look as we have some proposed Bylaw changes that we would like to you review and be ready to vote on at our "Bylaws Meeting". We will forward more information on the time and place through the yahoo blasts as well as personal emails. The Bylaws Committee has worked so hard to come up with these changes so please take some time and review the changes, provide us with any questions you may have and come out to vote on the amendments at the end of this month. Our Annual Review Course begins this weekend. I want to say good luck to those who are studying to take the Certification Exam. If you have not done so and are thinking about it, now is your chance. CFPA is also offering a scholarship to one member who wants to take that big step. There is also a scholarship for Advanced Certification and of course or annual scholarship for those who are continuing their education at one of our local colleges. I urge you to take advantage of this great opportunities! We will be rounding out or Support the Troops Project and if you have a family member serving in the war zone please email their information to President@cfpainc.org so we can add them to our list. This is exciting for our organization and we so look forward to this service project every year. I want to also give a shout out to Digital Legal and Orange Reporting for partnering up with us for this project. We love our patron members and truly appreciate their service within our community. We appreciate Orange Legal's sponsorship of our newsletter this month and as a supportive Patron Member of CFPA. If you wish to know more about Orange Legal, please click on the link 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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Support the Troops Project ...
 Every Year many of us CFPA Members look forward to this project so that we can show our service men and women how proud and thankful we are of their service and all they do to protect us.
We will be providing drop off locations and collecting items up through November 2, 2012 at any of the drop locations below. If you have a family member who is currently serving in Afghanistan please email their names and contact information to me at President@cfpainc.org.
Once all the items are collected, we will be in need of volunteers to assist with packing all the items to be mailed off. PACKING PARTY will be held on November 3, 2012 at Orange Legal!
For a list of common items requested by Soldiers visit our website at https://www.cfpainc.org/supportourtroops.html
Here are our drop off locations:
Matiland:
Leslie Irick, CP, FRP
ANN MARIE GIORDANO GILDEN, P.A.
151 Lookout Place, Suite 110
Post Office Box 940610
Maitland, Florida 32794-0610
Telephone Number: 407-599-1170
Downtown:
Peonca S. Grier, CP, FRP
Dean, Ringers, Morgan & Lawton, P.A.
201 E. Pine Street, Suite 1200
Orlando, Florida 32801
Direct: (407) 422-4310
Jean Hinton, FRP
Shutts & Bowen, LLP
300 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
407-423-3200
Orange Legal
1416 E. Robinson Street
Orlando, Florida 32801
407-898-4200
Karen M. Battista, FRP
Overchuck & Byron, P.A.
20 North Orange Avenue, Suite 810
Orlando, Florida 32801
(407) - 418-2162 Direct
Keep in Mind:
We are sending the items in the flat rate boxes, so don't get large items. Get the travel size items. The packages will be traveling a long way--no pressurized items, aerosol cans, glass, nothing that will melt. No pork or alcohol. No risque magazines. Check out our website to see what we have done in the past as well as a list of suggested items https://www.cfpainc.org/supportourtroops.html |
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Orlando Philharmonic Event ...
SAVE THE DATE!!
CENTRAL FLORIDA PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION, INC.'S
Scholarship Event at the Orlando Philharmonic
Orlando Philharmonic presents WICKED DIVAS
Sat, October 13, 2012
Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
Andrew Lane, conductor
Starring Alli Mauzey & Nicole Parker
Former Principal Pops & Resident Conductor Andrew Lane returns to the podium in this concert of diva showstoppers featuring the high-flying Broadway "Wicked" stars Alli Mauzey and Nicole Parker, performing selections from the Tony Award-winning musical, along with favorites from Gypsy, Chicago, Ragtime, and Phantom of the Opera.
Special ticketing prices for CFPA members will be posted soon.
Proceeds will benefit CFPA'S Scholarship Fund.
STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS!!
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Digital Legal Supports CFPA's Troop Project ...
Picture it: September 19, 2012, 6:00 p.m., a CFPA Mixer at Maxine's on Shine: During the mixing and the mingling and general fun had by all, Digital Legal asks CFPA, Inc., if they may donate any proceeds they raise at the upcoming YLS Golf Tournament on September 28th to our Support the Troops effort. CFPA's response you ask....well YESSSS, of course!
Now, again picture if you will, CFPA has approximately t-minus, 9 days or 777,600 seconds or 12,960 minutes or 216 hours (give or take a nano-second) to offer any assistance we can to our wonderful Patron, Digital Legal for the YLS Golf Tournament. Enter-in, CFPA's shining star volunteers, Diana Bonilla and Jean Hinton! As some of you may or may not know, Jean Hinton has been a CFPA member for many years and is our Historian and all round craft person! The things that woman can fix with a little ribbon is amazing. Thanks to Jean, our raffle item donations were collected and artfully packaged for display at the Digital Legal Tent! Jean not only donated her skills, but one of her famous baskets as a raffle prize as well! Thank you so much Jean!  Not to be outdone, Diana Bonilla graciously took her own personal time from work and volunteered to work the Digital Legal tent on September 28th as a CFPA representative. She worked in the tent through the heat just like a trooper!! We cannot thank these two ladies enough for taking their time and assisting CFPA and Digital
Legal. We also cannot thank DIGITAL LEGAL enough for the gracious offer and hard, hot work! You all ROCK!
---Marisa L. Green
It was a very hot day, but the Digital legal crew and I accomplished what we had in mind, raise money for the Troops!! I arrived at 8:00 a.m., and the fun began. We greeted each new group of golfers, offered them something to eat and drink, and then explained to them about our raffle prizes and charity. We had a game called corn hole. It
was $5 per game or $20 for five games and they would automatically get their names entered into the drawing.  In addition, every time they made it in the hole, we would put their names in the drawing again. I was very impressed to see how many golfers were not interested in playing the game or entering their names in the raffle, they only wanted to contribute money to the Troops!!
Due to the heat, not as many golfers as expected participated in the event, but thanks to the generosity of those that did and Digital Legal, we were able to raise $648.00! Indeed, an amazing and worthwhile event! Thank you to each and every one who made it a success.
----Diana Bonilla
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CFPA's Review Course for CP Exam ...
Certified Paralegal Examination Review Course
Dates: October 6th - November 17th
Every Saturday Morning
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Seminole State College - Heathrow Campus
1055 AAA Drive
Heathrow, FL 32746
407.708.4400
Parking: FREE
Cost: Entire Course - $125.00 to CFPA Members $225.00 to Non-Members
Per Session - $40.00 to CFPA Members
Registration Flyer & Detailed Review Course Information will be posted on the website soon.
YOU CAN REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE AT: *This seminar is pending approval by NALA for 3.0 hours of substantive CLE credit each week including 3 hours of Legal Ethics.
If you are interested in taking the Review Course please contact the Review Course Committee Chair at ReviewCourse@cfpainc.org.
If you are already a Certified Paralegal WE ARE IN NEED of instructors!! If you are interested in teaching a portion of the Review Course, please contact the Committee Chair at the email address above. IF you are a CP, you are eligible to receive 3 hour of CLE for every 1 hour taught.
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CFPA Scholarships ...
CFPA SCHOLARSHIPS - DEADLINE OCTOBER 20TH!!
Apply Today!!
CFPA offers the following scholarships:
Offered to those CFPA Members and Non-Members who are enrolled in a Legal Studies Program
Offered to CFPA Members ONLY who have been members for one year prior to application who intend to sit for the Certified Paralegal Exam given by NALA.
Offered to CFPA Members ONLY, members must already be a CP in good standing with NALA, and who have been members for one year prior to application who intend to sit for the Advanced Certified Paralegal Exam given by NALA.
DEADLINE TO APPLY is October 20, 2012!!
Just click on the type of scholarship you wish to apply for above to be directed to the proper location on CFPA's website
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Upcoming CLE Seminars ...
October 16, 2012
Judicial Assistant's Perspective:
What Every JA Wants Every Paralegal to Know
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Keiser University
November 14, 2012 An Overview of Administrative Law
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Keiser University
Registration Form
December 7 Paralegal Essentials: Trial Preparation & Appellate Briefs
Please go to CFPA's website for more information on these seminars and to 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 News ...
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Nancy Jordahl,
CP, FRP
NALA Liaison
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NALA has Apple and Google Apps for Facts & Findings! The app is available on the App Store for iPhones or on Google Play for Android. Search for "NALA" to find the app. With the FREE app for members, you can access the current issue of Facts & Findings and access the last six issues, including the table of contents. Issues may be downloaded as pdf files for access when the device is not online. For non-members, there is a guest preview for the latest issue and access to the last six issues as well. Bonus features for the app are a CLE look up for all Certified Paralegals (password protected) and a link to NALA's Facebook page.
Do you need CLE? Don't forget to check out Nala Campus Live! It is real time CLE online with live presentations via your computer and a toll-free call. Most courses provide up to two hours of CLE. There are some really interesting fall programs including several Ethics programs. Check details on the NALA website: www.nala.org.
NALA's certified paralegal examination always has the following month-long "Testing Windows": January 1-31 (application deadline December 1, late application deadline December 10); May 1-31 (application deadline April 1, late application deadline April 10); and September 1-30 (application deadline August 1, late application deadline August 10).
Advanced Paralegal Certification is available in: Contracts Management/Contract Administration, Discovery, Social Security Disability, Trial Practice, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Organizations: Incorporated Entities, Trademarks, Personal Injury (Core), Personal Injury (eight practice areas), Land Use, Criminal Litigation, and Commercial Bankruptcy. Visit www.nala.org and click on "Advanced Certification" for more details.
The NALA 38th Annual Convention and Educational Institutes will be July 10-13, 2013 in Portland, Oregon at the Hilton Portland and Executive Tower.
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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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CFPA SPECIAL MEETING CALLED ...
THE BYLAWS COMMITTEE has completed its proposed revisions to CFPA's Bylaws. In accordance with the the current Bylaws, CFPA has called a Special Meeting so that ALL eligible Active and Sustaining Members will be able to vote on the proposed Bylaw changes. If you are an Active or Sustaining Member you should have received an email on September 25, 2012 at your preferred email address on file with CFPA giving you the details of the Special Meeting and providing the required notice as well as copies of the proposed amendments as well as a copy of the current Bylaws. October 25, 2012 Special Meeting - Bylaw Amendments Voting Ember Downtown Orlando 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 42 West Central Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32801
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Orange Legal ...
 This is a paid advertisement. |
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Halloween Party ...
CFPA's Prowling Paralegal Halloween Party
Membership Meeting/Mixer
October 25, 2012
from 6:30-8:30
at
Ember
42 West Central Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32801
Event Sponsored by:
http://videoverification.cc/
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Charity Fundraising Events ...
Brent Snyder is the son of Cassie Snyder, a long time CFPA Member, and current Membership Chair and Editor of the Carpe Diem.
Brent, who is 23, is undergoing continued evaluation for a double lung transplant at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL and to be dual listed at Florida Hospital Rollins, due to the continued decline is his health from a lung disease he was born with called Cystic Fibrosis. To see more about his story you can check out the Lungs for Brent Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LungsforBrent.
There are two (2) fundraising events coming up:
October 20, 2012 - Breathe for Brent Boot Camp
This is a fun, work at your own pace program ... not a hardcore militant boot camp :o) So come out and have a good time working it out with some of your fellow CFPA members :o)
To pay in advance you can pay online at http://bsnyder12345.chipin.com/brent-snyder. You can pay at the door or you can contact Cassie Snyder on how to mail in your donation.
A huge thanks to the event sponsor Orlando Fit Body Boot Camp (www.facebook.com/OrlandoFitnessBootCamp) and our refreshment sponsor Orange Legal (www.facebook.com/pages/Orange-Legal/135665749785582)!!
November 4, 2012 - Sunday "Fun"day Karaoke
November 4th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - will be having a Sunday Funday - Karaoke Contest at The Abbey in Downtown Orlando to benefit Lungs for Brent!! Kids are welcome! Start warming up those singing voices!! Prizes will be handed out to the top 3. There will also be a silent auction. More details and an event flyer to come soon!!!
To RSVP or for more information on either of these events or if you like to make a donation, please contact Cassie Snyder at snydercd@earthlink.net
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Networking Happy Hour ...
 CFPA's Downtown Networking Happy Hour Maxine's on Shine 337 North Shine Avenue Orlando, FL 32803 When: November 14, 2012 Time: 5-6:30pm Happy hour drink specials. RSVP to Linda Ralston Last downtown networking event of 2012 |
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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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"Start by doing what's necessary, then what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible." Saint Francis of Assisi
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Membership Corner
Welcome New Members:
Andrea Almeida
Jean Biondo
Mary Ellen Farmer
Traci R. Green, FRP
Sirlei Hortega
Wendy Lancer
DeAnna Miksell
Katharine Pascarello
Mary Persampiere
Jenette Turner
LexisNexis
For Membership Information and Application CLICK HERE
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Newsletter Sponsor:
CFPA CONTACT:
1416 East Robinson Street
Orlando, Florida 32801
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