The Causeway
The monthly newsletter for the Franklin County Bar Association
"The law is a causeway upon which, so long as he keeps to it, a citizen may walk safely" Robert Bolt, playwright
December 2020
FCBA Annual Meeting
The Franklin County Bar Association invites you to join us for the 2020 Annual Meeting on  Friday, December 4th.

This year's Annual Meeting will be held as a remote video conference via Zoom. You may join from the comfort of your home or office!

The meeting will start at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 4th. Please CLICK HERE for the updated agenda and meeting materials.


Register in advance for the Annual meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Courthouse Planter Project
The Women's Club of FCBA Decorated for the Christmas Parade & the Holidays
The FCBA Women's Club did a wonderful job of decorating the Courthouse Planters for the holidays. Thank you to all the volunteers who make this project possible!

Pictured left to right: Amy Owen, Martha Walker, Michele Kluk, Honorable Mary Beth Shank, Nancy Meyers, Anne Shepard, Janice Hawbaker, Barbara Townsend, Sara Grove, Maureen Spang, and in the planter is Liam Spang.
FCBA Admissions Ceremony & Wingerd Award Presentation is Postponed
FCBA leadership has elected to postponed the admissions ceremony and Wingerd Award presentation scheduled December 4th. We made this decision based on the safety of our members. We look forward to planning an in person ceremony in the Spring. Once a new date is set an announcement will be coming out. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Press Releases, Memos and Important Notices 
39th Judicial Memos and Information
The Disciplinary Board
of the Supreme Court of PA
Supreme Court of PA
The Pennsylvania Judiciary has provided updates at the link below regarding county-by-county court operations and proceedings. They continue to monitor developments regarding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on court operations.
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
Open an IOLTA Account with a Platinum Leader Bank
One of the easiest and most impactful ways to support legal aid is to open an IOLTA account at a Platinum Leader Bank. The Pennsylvania IOLTA Board’s Platinum Leader Bank program is made up of financial institutions that have committed to paying premium interest rates on IOLTA accounts. READ MORE
PA Bar Association
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Coffee Corner
"Coffee Corner" is a periodic column in The Causeway by Bar members Annie Gómez Shockey, Brandon Copeland, Krystal MacIntyre, and Brendan Sullivan.  
By Annie Gómez Shockey

We’ve made it to the end of 2020 and the holiday season is upon us! Thank goodness!!! If you’re stumped about what to get a loved one this year maybe this article can help. Over the past month I’ve polled many members of our Bar Association regarding what they would like to receive for Christmas and what presents they plan on getting for their family. Here are the results:

For the attorney
Toaster and other small appliances (for a colleague of ours who has a camper)
Fitbit Inspire 2 with a silver band
Jewelry
“Life is Good” long-sleeved t-shirt
A paddle for a kayak
Oculus Quest 2
Massage chair
Peloton
Cookbooks
Ornaments
Contributions towards a rug for the dining room
A new gavel (for Judge Sponseller because “he is always pounding his old one & has only been on the bench 5 years” – Tim Sponseller)

For spouses
Kayak
Large Lego set
Books
Waxing & tuning skis (some of our colleagues are very talented)
Peloton
 
For young adults
Vacuum
Carpet cleaner
Checkered high-tops Vans
Doc Marten boots
Records for a record player
Amazon gift card
Target gift card
NFL paraphernalia
 
For boys & girls
Money
Fishing gear
Floating target game with darts
Something from the “More than Magic” section at Target

For parents of the attorney
New kitchen sink and installation of it (some of our colleagues are handy!)
Amazon gift card
Franklin County Bar Association
100 Lincoln Way East, Suite E, Chambersburg, PA 17201
717-267-2032