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The Alabama Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. (“AALA”) was formed in July, 1982, as a non-profit organization. In 2003, by a majority vote of the membership, the name of the organization was changed to Alabama Association of Paralegals, Inc. (“AAPi”). AAPi is devoted to enhancing the quality and efficiency of the paralegal profession by providing its members with opportunities for continuing legal education and training in specialty areas, mentoring abilities, and forums for leadership, community service and networking. As an affiliate of NALA, the organization promotes NALA’s ideals and practices.
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THE SUMMER SEMINAR WILL BE HELD August 10-12, 2012. Please see the Seminar page for more information and registration information! Hope to see you all in Orange Beach!
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CALL FOR DECLARATIONS OF CANDIDACY
OFFICIAL NOTICE REGARDING ACCEPTANCE OF DECLARATIONS OF
CANDIDACY
AAPi’s election of officers is held each year at its annual meeting in August. Along with this notice you will find the requisite form to declare candidacy for office. You may also find the form on AAPi’s website. If you wish to be placed on the slate of candidates for office for the 2012-2013 fiscal year, please complete the form and submit it to Patti Strickland, Nominations and Elections Chairperson. Declarations of Candidacy must be received by the deadline of June 11, 2012, unless postmarked on the deadline.
In fairness to all candidates, late declaration forms will NOT be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS. The following standards of timeliness according to method of delivery will apply:
HAND DELIVERY: Your form must be received by the Nominations & Elections Chairperson on or before June 11, 2012.
EMAIL: A declaration form sent by email must be received on or before the close of regular business hours on June 11, 2012.
FACSIMILE: A declaration form sent by facsimile must bear the receiving facsimile machine’s time/date stamp showing that it was received on or before the close of regular business hours on June 11, 2012.
OVERNIGHT DELIVERY SERVICE (FEDEX, UPS, AIRBORNE, ETC.): Declarations submitted by this form of delivery must be received by the Nominations and Elections Chairperson on or before June 11, 2012.
REGULAR U.S. MAIL: Declarations sent by U.S. Mail must bear the U.S. Postal Service’s postmark showing it was mailed on or before June 11, 2012. If you have your law firm’s meter mail stamp on the envelope bearing the date June 11, 2012, but do not get it in the mail in time to get the Postal Service’s June 11, 2012, postal stamp, your form cannot be accepted.
The Bylaws of the Alabama Association of Paralegals, Inc. outline the requirements and duties of each board office. For your convenience in considering a candidacy for a board position, we are presenting here the duties and requirements for each position.
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
This officer assists the President in any manner necessary to accomplish the goals of the association.
Job Description: Presides at meetings in absence of the President. Follows up with those that have been drafted or volunteered for various association activities or tasks to ensure their timely completion. Chairs the Education Committee.
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT-SEMINARS
This officer coordinates educational opportunities for the membership.
Job Description: Makes all arrangements for educational seminars sponsored by the membership. Arranges for speakers and seminar locations.
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT-MEMBERSHIP
This officer distributes information about AAPi to prospective members and maintains official membership rolls for the Association.
Job Description: Sends out dues notices. Receives membership applications and prepares membership packets for new members. Maintains membership database.
SECRETARY
This officer is responsible for preparing accurate records of what occurs at all meetings and maintaining past records.
Job Description: Must be a good listener and display ability to take accurate notes. Must be able to prepare accurate synopses of important information.
TREASURER
This officer is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records of the Association.
Job Description: Works with accounting software to prepare accurate and timely financial reports. Works with President to develop and maintain annual budget. Pays all bills and handles all banking transactions for the Association. Works with First Vice President-Membership to remind members of dues and fees owed.
NALA LIAISON
This officer is responsible for maintaining contact and working closely with NALA as well as ensuring that AAPi complies with all requirements to maintain its status as a NALA Affiliate in Good Standing.
Job Description: Must be a NALA member at the time of nomination. Prepares and submits quarterly and annual reports to NALA as required. Works with Treasurer to ensure that annual NALA dues are timely paid. Works with First Vice President to ensure that the Association meets NALA’s educational requirements. Works with Parliamentarian to ensure that bylaw changes are submitted to NALA for approval. Works with President to ensure that our goals and projects are consistent with those of NALA. Keeps membership informed about news and programs. Keeps NALA informed about AAPi activities. Works with CLA Coordinator to obtain current information from NALA.
REGION DIRECTORS
These four officers oversee the activities for their assigned region of the State.
Job Description: Plan and coordinate activities and meeting at the regional level for AAPi members in each of the four geographic regions.
ALABAMA ASSOCIATION OF PARALEGALS, INC.
DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY
2012-2013 ELECTIONS
I, , employed as a legal assistant with _______________________________________________________, hereby declare myself a candidate for the following office: _______________________________________________.
My qualifications for this office are as follows:
(If more space is needed, please attach an extra sheet of paper.)
ONLY ACTIVE MEMBERS OF AAPI WHO ARE IN GOOD STANDING ARE ELIGIBLE TO RUN FOR OFFICE.
DECLARATIONS OF CANDIDACY MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN JUNE 11, 2012.
DECLARATIONS RECEIVED AFTER JUNE 11, 2012, WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
RETURN THIS FORM TO THE NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS CHAIRPERSON:
Patti S. Strickland, Paralegal
Spear, Spear & Hamby, P.C.
169 Dauphin Street – Suite 200
Mobile, Alabama 36602
[Post Office Box 1347, Mobile, AL 36633-1347]
Email: patti@sshlawpc.com
Telephone: 251/344-8181
Facsimile: 251/344-6629
Campaign guidelines will be sent to each declared candidate.
________________________________________
Signature
________________________________________
Print or Type Name
________________________________________
Address
_______________________________________
City, State, Zip
Telephone:
Home:
Work:
Cell:
CALL FOR DECLARATIONS OF CANDIDACY
OFFICIAL NOTICE REGARDING ACCEPTANCE OF DECLARATIONS OF
CANDIDACY
AAPi’s election of officers is held each year at its annual meeting in August. Along with this notice you will find the requisite form to declare candidacy for office. You may also find the form on AAPi’s website. If you wish to be placed on the slate of candidates for office for the 2012-2013 fiscal year, please complete the form and submit it to Patti Strickland, Nominations and Elections Chairperson. Declarations of Candidacy must be received by the deadline of June 11, 2012, unless postmarked on the deadline.
In fairness to all candidates, late declaration forms will NOT be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS. The following standards of timeliness according to method of delivery will apply:
HAND DELIVERY: Your form must be received by the Nominations & Elections Chairperson on or before June 11, 2012.
EMAIL: A declaration form sent by email must be received on or before the close of regular business hours on June 11, 2012.
FACSIMILE: A declaration form sent by facsimile must bear the receiving facsimile machine’s time/date stamp showing that it was received on or before the close of regular business hours on June 11, 2012.
OVERNIGHT DELIVERY SERVICE (FEDEX, UPS, AIRBORNE, ETC.): Declarations submitted by this form of delivery must be received by the Nominations and Elections Chairperson on or before June 11, 2012.
REGULAR U.S. MAIL: Declarations sent by U.S. Mail must bear the U.S. Postal Service’s postmark showing it was mailed on or before June 11, 2012. If you have your law firm’s meter mail stamp on the envelope bearing the date June 11, 2012, but do not get it in the mail in time to get the Postal Service’s June 11, 2012, postal stamp, your form cannot be accepted.
The Bylaws of the Alabama Association of Paralegals, Inc. outline the requirements and duties of each board office. For your convenience in considering a candidacy for a board position, we are presenting here the duties and requirements for each position.
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
This officer assists the President in any manner necessary to accomplish the goals of the association.
Job Description: Presides at meetings in absence of the President. Follows up with those that have been drafted or volunteered for various association activities or tasks to ensure their timely completion. Chairs the Education Committee.
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT-SEMINARS
This officer coordinates educational opportunities for the membership.
Job Description: Makes all arrangements for educational seminars sponsored by the membership. Arranges for speakers and seminar locations.
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT-MEMBERSHIP
This officer distributes information about AAPi to prospective members and maintains official membership rolls for the Association.
Job Description: Sends out dues notices. Receives membership applications and prepares membership packets for new members. Maintains membership database.
SECRETARY
This officer is responsible for preparing accurate records of what occurs at all meetings and maintaining past records.
Job Description: Must be a good listener and display ability to take accurate notes. Must be able to prepare accurate synopses of important information.
TREASURER
This officer is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records of the Association.
Job Description: Works with accounting software to prepare accurate and timely financial reports. Works with President to develop and maintain annual budget. Pays all bills and handles all banking transactions for the Association. Works with First Vice President-Membership to remind members of dues and fees owed.
NALA LIAISON
This officer is responsible for maintaining contact and working closely with NALA as well as ensuring that AAPi complies with all requirements to maintain its status as a NALA Affiliate in Good Standing.
Job Description: Must be a NALA member at the time of nomination. Prepares and submits quarterly and annual reports to NALA as required. Works with Treasurer to ensure that annual NALA dues are timely paid. Works with First Vice President to ensure that the Association meets NALA’s educational requirements. Works with Parliamentarian to ensure that bylaw changes are submitted to NALA for approval. Works with President to ensure that our goals and projects are consistent with those of NALA. Keeps membership informed about news and programs. Keeps NALA informed about AAPi activities. Works with CLA Coordinator to obtain current information from NALA.
REGION DIRECTORS
These four officers oversee the activities for their assigned region of the State.
Job Description: Plan and coordinate activities and meeting at the regional level for AAPi members in each of the four geographic regions.
ALABAMA ASSOCIATION OF PARALEGALS, INC.
DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY
2012-2013 ELECTIONS
I, , employed as a legal assistant with _______________________________________________________, hereby declare myself a candidate for the following office: _______________________________________________.
| My qualifications for this office are as follows:
(If more space is needed, please attach an extra sheet of paper.) |
ONLY ACTIVE MEMBERS OF AAPI WHO ARE IN GOOD STANDING ARE ELIGIBLE TO RUN FOR OFFICE.
DECLARATIONS OF CANDIDACY MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN JUNE 11, 2012.
DECLARATIONS RECEIVED AFTER JUNE 11, 2012, WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
RETURN THIS FORM TO THE NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS CHAIRPERSON:
Patti S. Strickland, Paralegal
Spear, Spear & Hamby, P.C.
169 Dauphin Street – Suite 200
Mobile, Alabama 36602
[Post Office Box 1347, Mobile, AL 36633-1347]
Email: patti@sshlawpc.com
Telephone: 251/344-8181
Facsimile: 251/344-6629
Campaign guidelines will be sent to each declared candidate.
________________________________________
Signature
________________________________________
Print or Type Name
________________________________________
Address
_______________________________________
City, State, Zip
Telephone:
Home:
Work:
Cell: