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Memorial
The 31st Judicial Circuit Court en Banc and the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association invite you to a ceremony honoring Marily Braun, Robert Jones, James McLeod, The Hon. Mark Orr, James Sharp and Wallace Squibb. The service will be held Thursday, December 11, 3:00, in the Division Four Courtroom. SMBA members and the public are encouraged to attend.

Gifts from the Bench and Flu Shots Next Week
The December Gifts from the Bench lunch is one of our most popular programs, and this year we are pleased to have Missouri Supreme Court Judge Paul Wilson as our primary speaker. Also, in keeping with tradition, we offer the gift of health to our members, via flu shots. Dr. John Bentley will be available after the meeting if you would like to be vaccinated. The SMBA will make a donation to Jordan Valley Community Health Center for this service, and additional donations are welcomed by Dr. Bentley if you are so inclined. (Registration Online, by email to melanie@springfieldbar.com or by calling the bar at 417 831-2783.

Welcome New Members to the Springfield Bar
The newly admitted members of the bar listed here will be invited to participate in our very popular SMBA orientation and mentorship program. For more information contact melanie@springfieldbar.com.

SMBA 2015 Monthly Lunch Season Pass
Save Time and Money
Receive a discounted rate ($50.00 savings: the equivalent of two free lunches!) and convenient preregistration for the entire year. More information.

Passing the Gavel: Save the Date
The 42th Annual Banquet and Installation of Officers will be held Friday, January 23, 2015, at Hickory Hills Country Club. Join your colleagues for the dinner celebration followed by music and dancing. Look for your invitation in the mail soon.