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World ” -themed tent serving cosmic brownies , rock candy , and a stellar drink ( see photos on pages 32-38 ). The Law-Related Education Committee , chaired by Tyler Almon , Alexa Cline , and Sarah Waters , led the YLD ’ s involvement in Law Week . Despite some external challenges , this team ensured mock trials , classroom speakers , and courthouse tours were staffed by local lawyers . YLD member John Gerding served as our representative at The Florida Bar YLD ’ s Affiliate Outreach Conference where he and ex-officio member Brittany Dix presented a grant presentation seeking funding for another year of Buddy Brew ’ s coffee truck — they were successful , so you can joyfully anticipate that cup o ’ joe next Bar year !
For our quarterly luncheon , YLD hosted its annual “ Pizza and CLE ” program with Board member Alexis Deveaux presenting on “ Getting Published : Digital & Periodical Publications ” ( see the photos on page 57 ). Given crowd engagement , there ’ s no doubt many publications will result ! Another productive moment was obtaining the necessary approval to implement YLD Bylaw amendments ; the Board worked hard since
YLD members learned how to get published at the annual “ Pizza and a CLE ” luncheon .
August to review and revise outdated aspects of our Bylaws . You can check them out on the HCBA website . The Social Events Committee , chaired by Julia Ammerman , John Gerding , and Briana Zupko , hosted another happy hour , this time at 511 Franklin , one of Tampa ’ s new hip spots ( see the photos on page 21 ). The Professionalism & Ethics Committee , chaired by Kevin Riley and David Walsh , is actively planning our State Court Trial Seminar scheduled for mid-June . The Community Outreach and Pro Bono Committees were previously highlighted in the November / December magazine issue after successfully hosting a giving drive and our annual Pro Bono Luncheon . And working hard behind the scenes is the ever-important Grants , Awards , and Bylaws Committee , led by Quinn Cockrell , Joleen Nelson , and Jeanneth Miranda — they write all our grant and award submissions ; a tall task !
Stay tuned for a writeup in my final YLD column about the “ Before the Law was Equal ” sequel documentary premiere , the Judicial Appreciation Luncheon , the State Court Trial Seminar , a community service activity , and other end-of-year fun ! n
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