Follow the Columbus Bar on: In this issue... 1. 2011 Municipal Court Preference Poll Now Online 2. CBA Board of Governors' Retreat, August 12-13 3. New 'Virtual Runner' Option for Race Judicata 5K 4. Update Your Photo for the 2012 Directory 5. Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act Compliance 6. Seeking Pro Bono Help for Military Personnel 7. Member Discount: Columbus Crew vs. LA Galaxy 8. Food Truck and Cart Fest @ Columbus Commons 9. Where's Alex? 10. Et Cetera 2011 Municipal Court Preference Poll The 2011 Columbus Bar Preference Poll of Franklin County Municipal Court judges went live on Monday, August 22, and will be available through noon on Friday, September 2. As with the spring Performance Poll, your login is your last name and your password is your Supreme Court number (NOT your Columbus Bar membership number). Please contact Kathy Wiesman at 614/340.2063 or kathy@cbalaw.org if you have questions. View results of previous years' judicial polls Board of Governors' Retreat, August 12-13 The Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, Ohio was the scene of the August 12-13 2011 Columbus Bar Association Board of Governors' Retreat. Continue reading New 'Virtual Runner' Option for Race Judicata 5K The 5th Annual Race Judicata, presented by the Moritz College of Law Student Bar Association, is set for September 23, and proceeds from this year's race benefit the Columbus Bar Foundation. The Moritz SBA would love to see a huge turnout from the central Ohio legal community this year - runners, walkers, and pets are all welcome - but if you can't participate in the race, you can still support Race Judicata by becoming a Virtual Runner. Race registration / Virtual Runner information Download a sponsorship form Another Easy Way to Help 'Like' the Columbus Bar Facebook page by August 31 - for every 'like' our page receives, we'll donate $1 to Race Judicata. Hurry! You only have one week left. Update Your Photo for the 2012 Directory Need to update your photo for the 2012 Columbus Bar Directory? Contact esther@cbalaw.org if you have a new photo for inclusion in the 2012 book, or to schedule a time to have a photo taken at the Columbus Bar. Reserve your fields of practice / law firm listings Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act Compliance for Federally-Regulated Lenders Attention, attorneys who advise lenders: The Comptroller of the Currency now includes Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act compliance in its inspections of federally-regulated lenders. Download the Comptroller's Handbook (PDF) for more information Seeking Attorneys to Provide Legal Assistance for Military Personnel CLASS (Civil Legal Assistance for Soldiers and Sailors) is a CBA pro bono program offering legal services to active duty military personnel who are experiencing civil legal issues as a result of their military service. Given the increasing demand for assistance and plans for upcoming mobilization efforts, the Columbus Bar is actively seeking attorneys who are willing to donate their time to assist these dedicated individuals. For more information, contact marion@cbalaw.org. Learn about other pro bono opportunities Columbus Bar Member Discount: Columbus Crew vs. LA Galaxy on September 24 Cheer on the Crew and help blackout David Beckham, Landon Donovan and the rest of the LA Galaxy on September 24th! All Columbus Bar members are eligible to take advantage of special pricing for this match, but hurry because discount tickets are only available for the first 50 CBA members! Use promo code: Bar. Order your Crew tickets More event discounts for CBA members Columbus Food Truck and Cart Fest 2011, August 26 at Columbus Commons Come play in our backyard on August 26 from 4-10pm at the Columbus Food Truck and Cart Fest. Admission is free. Choose from over 20 food trucks, and enjoy live music and activities for the whole family. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Mid-Ohio Foodbank. Which food trucks will be there? Where's Alex? Wondering how Alex Lagusch has been spending his time, since his retirement as Executive Director of the Columbus Bar? Most recently, he's been spotted aboard the Columbus Commons carousel, following a long-overdue visit with the Columbus Bar staff. Check back next month for another installment of "Where's Alex?" Et Cetera Ice Miller and SZD Combine (www.szd.com, August 19) Supreme Court Adopts New, Revised Probate Forms (Supreme Court of Ohio, August 18) Dinsmore & Shohl Student Commons Announced (moritzlaw.osu.edu, August 17) DISCLAIMER: The CBA provides links to various sources of information in Columbus Bar News Bytes eNewsletter purely for the convenience of readers. The opinions expressed by the authors are their own, and the CBA is not responsible for reliance on any such information. 2011 CLE Planner Download the 2011 Columbus Bar CLE Planner. Take advantage of your Columbus Bar member discount at Premier at Sawmill Athletic Club. August 25 10:30am-3:30pm CLE: Institute on Domestic Violence & Child Custody August 29 1:30-2:30pm CLE: E-Filing at Franklin County Courts (Video) August 30 12:00-1:00pm CLE: ONA & CBA Present: Notary Wars August 31 1:30-2:30pm CLE: E-Filing at Franklin County Courts (Video) August 31 6:00-8:00pm Committees: Social Security Disability Committee Kick-Off Happy Hour & Networking Night September 1 12:00-1:00pm Committees: Employee Benefits Committee Meeting September 1 12:00-1:00pm Committees: Common Pleas Court Committee Meeting September 1 5:00-7:00pm New Lawyers: Happy Hour @ Bar Louie (Arena District) September 6 12:00-1:00pm Committees: Municipal Court Committee Meeting September 6 12:00-1:00pm Committees: Real Property Committee Meeting September 6 12:00-1:00pm Committees: Estate & Gift Tax Committee Meeting September 7 12:00-1:00pm Committees: Labor & Employment Law Committee Meeting September 8 12:00-1:00pm Committees: Bankruptcy Law Committee Meeting September 8 12:00-1:00pm Committees: Health Law Committee Meeting September 8 4:00-5:00pm Committees: Workers' Comp Committee Meeting September 9 9:00am-4:30pm CLE: Masters Series: Employment Law September 9 12:00-1:00pm Committees: ADR Committee Meeting September 12 12:00-1:00pm Committees: Family Law Committee Meeting September 13 12:00-1:00pm CBA@noon: Tuning Up Your LinkedIn Profile - Does It Represent Your Personal Brand? 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