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In this issue:
Leadership Training Course
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April 15, 2006 - Deadline for aplication for ALS exam for LTC for June sitting |
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Do you need CLE? Do you want an opportunity to network with other legal support professionals from around the State? Are you interested in leadership training? Each year, Texas ALP holds three Educational Conferences. These conferences are an excellent source for obtaining CLE hours. In addition to the continuing legal education, the conferences also offer leadership training, workshops, and networking opportunities. The 51st Annual Meeting and Educational Conference will in Lubbock, May 18-21, 2006, hosted by Lubbock LPA. Don’t miss out – register now! Coming soon – the Fall Board Meeting and Educational Conference in Richardson, Texas, September 21-24, 2006, hosted by Dallas ALS; and the Winter Board Meeting and Educational Conference in Kerrville, Texas, February 15‑18, 2007. |
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Can you believe the 2006 Annual Meeting is less than two months away! The Lubbock chapter is busy getting everything ready for your arrival in our town. We have some excellent seminar speakers on bankruptcy, criminal law, ethics, real estate, adoption and judicial bypass, jury selection, and legislative update. Also, there will be an opportunity for leadership training for those who want to “step up to the plate.” The vendors will be available for your learning and shopping pleasure both Friday and Saturday. If you get too tired, you might consider having a 5-minute neck and/or shoulder massage. We have planned a night on the town at the Cactus Theater in the Depot District in the heart of Lubbock. This will be a 50s Nostalgia Night. Some of us may not want to admit we remember any of those oldies but the look on our faces just might give us away! We may be able to have a hamburger and an ice cream sundae before we catch the bus, too. Saturday night will be a night of celebration as we honor those who have served us and those who will serve us in the coming year. New York, New York will be our banquet theme, and we would love to see your red, black and white attire, especially in the Lady Raider Nation region of Texas. We hope you come to learn, be entertained, network, and have lots of fun! Crossing the Line A special opportunity has become available for Texas ALP members. Mandy Mantooth, Director of Human Resources for Lubbock County, has volunteered to attend our Sunday Breakfast to talk very briefly about recognizing the factors which contribute to personality conflicts within an office environment and show a video entitled "Crossing the Line". Mandy showed this video to the staff of the District Clerk’s Office in Lubbock and many personality conflicts disappeared immediately, and members of the staff thanked me for showing it. The information will not only help TALP members in their work environment, but the principles will also spill over into our communications within chapters and at the state level. This presentation will be done during the breakfast, so everyone will need to be on time, and you will be able to leave by 9:30. |
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Criminal Law Rod Hobson, Attorney at Law Legislative Update David Slayton Real Estate Dulan Elder, Attorney at Law Ethics Tom Pitts, Attorney at Law Adoptions and Judicial Bypass Hon. Paula Lanehart, County Court at Law No. 3 of Lubbock County Jury Selection Hon. Sam Medina, 237th District Court of Lubbock County Bankruptcy David Langston, Attorney at Law, and former Mayor of Lubbock
Excellence in Education Award Requirements
30 hours of CLE, $10 fee (non-refundable) and your completed Application. The deadline for receipt of Applications is Monday, May 8, 2006. Applications are available on the Texas ALP website. Submit your Application or Renewal to: Kristy Turner, PP, PLS, CLA, TSC2 Texas ALP Continuing Education Chair Law Office of Karl R. Quebe 5400 Bosque Blvd., Suite 603 Waco, Texas 76710 Flipperkrc@cs.com |
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Texas ALP is pleased to offer its Leadership Training course on Saturday, May 20, 2006, from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in Lubbock, Texas. Please see the attached flyer for detailed information. This leadership training course is designed to help all members who are considering running for office, as well as all current members who are officers, strengthen their leadership skills, to help members become more successful leaders, and to offer an understanding of what each officer position is responsible for, as well as providing the “big picture” of an officer’s duties and responsibilities to the chapter.
Registration Deadline: We look forward to seeing you there! |
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Faithful Motivational and Inspirational Quotes Do the hard jobs first, the easy jobs will take care of themselves. Dale Carnegie It is not fair to ask of others what you are unwilling to do yourself. Eleanor Roosevelt A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be. Rosalynn Carter
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grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do
the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first
group. There is much less competition. The key to successful leadership is influence, not authority. Unknown Author Leadership is a combination of strategy and character. If you must be without one, be without the strategy. Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf A real leader faces the music, even when he doesn't like the tune. Unknown Author A big man is one who makes us feel bigger when we are with him. John C. Maxwell Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity. George Patton Leadership is based on a spiritual quality; the power to inspire others to follow. Vincent Lombardi
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oting versus Consensus. Voting makes sense when ■ Many people are involved; ■ The group is diverse; ■ Moving forward is more important than settlement; ■ Before votes are cast there is ample time for dialogue; and ■ The dialogue includes looking at and evaluating a number of options. The disadvantage of voting is that it leads to a win/lose outcome. What happens to those who voted “no”? Will they support the outcome of the vote? Were the concerns of those who voted “no” addressed? Consensus is certainly more desirable. Consensus is the agreement that is acceptable enough so that all members agree to support the decision. Each and every person involved in the decision-making process has veto power. If one person objects, we should find out why and give considerable thought to the concerns expressed by the dissenting member. People rarely use veto power. Consensus does not mean there is no conflict. Consensus requires taking all concerns into consideration and attempting to find the most acceptable decision possible. Consensus decisions demonstrate ■ Commitment to the belief that the group needs have priority over individual needs; ■ Participation and equal access to power; ■ Recognition that process is as important as outcome; ■ Attitudes of cooperation, support, trust, respect, and good communication; ■ Tolerance of differences and acceptance of conflicting views; and ■ Time, willingness, and capability to devote time to the process. Some factors against consensus include ■ Competition; ■ Individualism; and ■ Passivity.
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From San Antonio: 2005 Legal Secretary of the Year: From Austin: Theresa Ann Alba, PLS Theresa Ann is employed by the firm of Brown McCarroll LLP. She has been a member of Austin LSA since 1990 serving as president in 1993-1994. Theresa Ann is currently Austin LSA's Director. Some words from her employer: For a law firm to achieve greatness in any community, it must be served by a team of ethical, smart, hard-working, dedicated, caring, thorough, diligent, and committed people. People who not only do a great job at work and in their profession, but also in the community, and at home.
Theresa Ann Alba is just that sort of person. Theresa Ann is a valuable member of our legal team. Theresa Ann makes the extra effort to ensure all work product is of the highest quality and all client contact is conducted in the most professional and cordial manner. She is always willing to help, whether it requires coming in early, staying late, or working on the weekend. While not only fulfilling her duties with Brown McCarroll, at present she serves as Director of your organization and participated on your Board at various levels. In addition, on top of all this, she is also very involved in several church ministries and in her daughter’s life.
We, at Brown McCarroll are fortunate to have this extraordinary woman as a member of our team.
From Houston:
Legal
Professional of the Year: Marty Olson, PLS, TSC
Boss of the
Year: Stephen D. Susman
Rookie of the
Year: Stephanie Jenkin, PLS
Inspiration
Award: Deidra Daniels, PP, PLS, CLA, TSC
Mentor
Award: Stephanie S. Burns, PP, PLS, TSC
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