The West Virginia Bar Foundation

Bar Brief-94

WVBarFoundationAdmin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:30:28 +0000

LUNCH AND LAUGHS-WVU LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
Last November, WVU College of Law Dean Emeritus John Fisher was the honored guest for the Second Lunch and Laughs with a Legal Legend event, which was a friendly roast of Dean Fisher by his friends and colleagues. The proceeds from this successful endeavor were equally divided between Dean Fisher’s choice of Law School student scholarships and Bar Foundation grants.
Recently, a contribution of nearly $8,000 was presented to the College of Law for these scholarships. Pictured above are Dean Emeritus Fisher and Dean Joyce McConnell in the main hallway of the College of Law in Morgantown. Both Deans are Bar Foundation Fellows and have served as members of the Bar Foundation’s Board of Directors.
As can be seen in the background of the photo which was taken in early April, the construction work continues at a rapid pace for the major re-modeling and additions that are occurring at the Law School building. Numerous lawyers, law offices and entities have provided funds to enhance and improve this important facility for our legal profession and the justice system.

APRIL 19 DEADLINE – BAR FOUNDATION FELLOWS DINNER
More than 120 persons from around the state have already made reservations for the 15th Annual Bar Foundation Fellows Dinner. This year’s Fellows group consists of nineteen lawyers and three members of the judiciary who join 240 lawyers and 35 judges, who have been previously selected as Bar Foundation Fellows.
The Annual Reception and Dinner to honor the 2013 class is set for Thursday, April 25, at the Marriott Hotel in Charleston. The well attended event (black tie optional) begins at 6:30PM and the cost is $125 per person or $1,250 for a table of ten persons.
The members of this year’s class include: Fred Adkins-Huntington
Judge Jack Alsop-Webster Springs
Marcia Ashdown-Morgantown
Robert Berthold, Jr.-Charleston
Rebecca Betts-Charleston
Professor Tom Cady-Morgantown
Judge Russell Clawges, Jr.-Morgantown
Robert Dinsmore-Morgantown
William File, III-Beckley
Richard Ford, Jr.-Lewisburg
William Galeota-Morgantown
Thomas Hurney, Jr.-Charleston
Evans King, Jr.-Bridgeport
Neva Lusk-Charleston
David McCauley-Buckhannon
Judge Ronald Pearson-Charleston
Rory Perry, II-Charleston
Tracey Rohrbaugh-Martinsburg
Don Sensabaugh, Jr.-Charleston
Howard Seufer, Jr.-Charleston
Lonnie Simmons-Charleston
Ron Tucker-Fairmont

Please contact Tom Tinder to make your reservations—(304)-343-9823, tom@wvbarfoundation.org or WV Bar Foundation, P. O. Box 4845, Charleston, WV 25364. The deadline for reservations is APRIL 19, 2013.

ALPS LAWYER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
The number of participants for the second ALPS Lawyer Leadership Institute to be held on May 17-19, 2013, at the Stonewall Resort near Weston., has passed the half way point.
Participation in the Institute will be limited to twelve newer lawyers (admitted to the practice of law for ten years or less) who will have the opportunity to learn from outstanding members of the judiciary and the legal profession regarding education and professional training that will enable them to become leaders in the legal profession, in their communities and in the State. They will receive expert presentations on service skills, leadership traits, professionalism and civil discourse through participation in interactive sessions, networking opportunities and interpersonal relationship building in an informal atmosphere.
The Bar Foundation is extremely pleased that ALPS, the Attorney Liability Protection Society, will again be the Sponsor of this outstanding endeavor. Last year’s event was overwhelmingly successful.
The cost is $499 per person, which includes two nights lodging at Stonewall Resort, five meals, and all materials, as well as application will be made for twelve hours of continuing legal education credits, with at least three hours of legal ethics credits.
Please contact the WV Bar Foundation to reserve your place——Tom Tinder—(304)-343-9823, tom@wvbarfoundation.org or WV Bar Foundation, P. O. Box 4845, Charleston, WV 25364.

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Thomas R. Tinder, Esq.
Executive Director
West Virginia Bar Foundation
Post Office Box 4845
Charleston, WV 25364

304-343-9823-phone
tom@wvbarfoundation.org

The philanthropic organization for West Virginia’s legal profession and justice system.

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Bar Brief-93

WVBarFoundationAdmin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:14:17 +0000

G. NICHOLAS CASEY-ABA TREASURER-ELECT
G. Nicholas Casey of Charleston has been selected as the Treasurer-Elect for the American Bar Association, one of the largest voluntary professional organizations in the world. Nick, pictured above, will serve one year as Treasurer-elect and then serve as the Treasurer for the international bar group which has almost 400,000 members, an annual budget of more than $200 million and assets of more than $320 million.
Nick is a Bar Foundation Fellow and served as a member of the Bar Foundation’s Board of Directors and an Officer, including the position of President. He has been elected by the lawyers in West Virginia, who are ABA members, as their ABA State Delegate and has served on the ABA Board of Governors.
Nick has been involved in numerous professional, community and governmental activities for many years, as well as being a certified public accountant. He is married to his lovely wife, Mary Frances, and they have two grown children.
Congratulations to Nick Casey for achieving this national leadership position!

BAR FOUNDATION FELLOWS DINNER-APRIL 25, 2013
More than 100 persons from around the state have already made reservations for the 15th Annual Bar Foundation Fellows Dinner. This year’s Fellows group consists of nineteen lawyers and three members of the judiciary who join 240 lawyers and 35 judges, who have been previously selected as Bar Foundation Fellows.
The Annual Reception and Dinner to honor the 2013 class will be held on Thursday, April 25, at the Marriott Hotel in Charleston. The well attended event (black tie optional) begins at 6:30PM and the cost is $125 per person or $1,250 for a table of ten persons.
The members of this year’s class include:

Fred Adkins-Huntington
Judge Jack Alsop-Webster Springs
Marcia Ashdown-Morgantown
Rob Berthold-Charleston
Rebecca Betts-Charleston
Professor Tom Cady-Morgantown
Judge Russell Clawges-Morgantown
Bob Dinsmore-Morgantown
Bill File, III-Beckley
Rich Ford-Lewisburg
Bill Galeota-Morgantown
Tom Hurney-Charleston
Evans King-Bridgeport
Neva Lusk-Charleston
David McCauley-Buckhannon
Judge Ronald Pearson-Charleston
Rory Perry-Charleston
Tracey Rohrbaugh-Martinsburg
Don Sensabaugh-Charleston
Howard Seufer-Charleston
Lonnie Simmons-Charleston
Ron Tucker-Fairmont

Please contact Tom Tinder to make your reservations—(304)-343-9823, tom@wvbarfoundation.org or WV Bar Foundation, P. O. Box 4845, Charleston, WV 25364.

The deadline for reservations is APRIL 19, 2013.

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Thomas R. Tinder, Esq.
Executive Director
West Virginia Bar Foundation
Post Office Box 4845
Charleston, WV 25364

304-343-9823-phone
tom@wvbarfoundation.org

The philanthropic organization for West Virginia’s legal profession and justice system.

15th Annual Bar Foundation Fellows Dinner-April 25, 2013

WVBarFoundationAdmin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:37:38 +0000

More than 120 persons from around the state have already made reservations for the 15th Annual Bar Foundation Fellows Dinner. This year’s Fellows group consists of nineteen lawyers and three members of the judiciary who join 240 lawyers and 35 judges, who have been previously selected as Bar Foundation Fellows.
The Annual Reception and Dinner to honor the 2013 class is set for Thursday, April 25, at the Marriott Hotel in Charleston. The well attended event (black tie optional) begins at 6:30PM and the cost is $125 per person or $1,250 for a table of ten persons.

The members of this year’s class include:

Fred Adkins-Huntington
Judge Jack Alsop-Webster Springs
Marcia Ashdown-Morgantown
Robert Berthold, Jr.-Charleston
Rebecca Betts-Charleston
Professor Tom Cady-Morgantown
Judge Russell Clawges, Jr.-Morgantown
Robert Dinsmore-Morgantown
William File, III-Beckley
Richard Ford, Jr.-Lewisburg
William Galeota-Morgantown
Thomas Hurney, Jr.-Charleston
Evans King, Jr.-Bridgeport
Neva Lusk-Charleston
David McCauley-Buckhannon
Judge Ronald Pearson-Charleston
Rory Perry, II-Charleston
Tracey Rohrbaugh-Martinsburg
Don Sensabaugh, Jr.-Charleston
Howard Seufer, Jr.-Charleston
Lonnie Simmons-Charleston
Ron Tucker-Fairmont

Please contact Tom Tinder to make your reservations—(304)-343-9823, tom@wvbarfoundation.org or WV Bar Foundation, P. O. Box 4845, Charleston, WV 25364.

The deadline for reservations is APRIL 19, 2013.

Bar Brief-92

WVBarFoundationAdmin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:28:35 +0000

BAR FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS-
The Bar Foundation’s fifteen member Board of Directors held its quarterly meeting on Thursday, March 7, 2013, at 12:00 Noon at the law offices of Flaherty, Sensabaugh and Bonasso in Charleston, pictured above.
The Board received a report from its Investment Fund counselor and directed its Investment Fund Committee to determine if modifications should be made in its investing policies, specifically reviewed and approved the financial report for the first eight months of the fiscal year and discussed its upcoming activities, including the Bar Foundation Fellows Dinner, the ALPS Lawyer Leadership Institute and the Lunch and Laughs with a Legal Legend.
Also, the Board approved two grants to improve the administration of justice in the state, in addition to its Public Service Scholarship at the WVU College of Law.

BAR FOUNDATION FELLOWS DINNER-APRIL 25, 2013
The Bar Foundation Board of Directors has selected the members of the 2013 class of Bar Foundation Fellows. This year’s group of nineteen lawyers and three members of the judiciary joins 240 lawyers and 35 judges, who have been previously selected as Bar Foundation Fellows.
The Annual Reception and Dinner to honor the 2013 class will be held on Thursday, April 25, at the Marriott Hotel in Charleston. The well attended event (black tie optional) begins at 6:30PM and the cost is $125 per person or $1,250 for a table of ten persons.
The members of this year’s class include:

ALPS LAWYER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
The WV Bar Foundation’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the second ALPS Lawyer Leadership Institute will be held on May 17-19, 2013, at the Stonewall Resort near Weston.
Participation in the Institute will be limited to twelve newer lawyers (admitted to the practice of law for ten years or less) who will have the opportunity to learn from outstanding members of the judiciary and the legal profession regarding education and professional training that will enable them to become leaders in the legal profession, in their communities and in the State. They will receive expert presentations on service skills, leadership traits, professionalism and civil discourse through participation in interactive sessions, networking opportunities and interpersonal relationship building in an informal atmosphere.
The Bar Foundation is extremely pleased that ALPS, the Attorney Liability Protection Society, will again be the Sponsor of this outstanding endeavor. Last year’s event was overwhelmingly successful.
The cost is $499 per person, which includes two nights lodging at Stonewall Resort, five meals, and all materials, as well as application will be made for twelve hours of continuing legal education credits, with at least three hours of legal ethics credits.
Please contact the WV Bar Foundation to reserve your place——Tom Tinder—(304)-343-9823, tom@wvbarfoundation.org or WV Bar Foundation, P. O. Box 4845, Charleston, WV 25364.

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Thomas R. Tinder, Esq.
Executive Director
West Virginia Bar Foundation
Post Office Box 4845
Charleston, WV 25364

304-343-9823-phone
tom@wvbarfoundation.org

The philanthropic organization for West Virginia’s legal profession and justice system.

Bar Brief-91

WVBarFoundationAdmin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:12:22 +0000

BAR FOUNDATION FELLOWS DINNER-APRIL 25, 2013
The Bar Foundation Board of Directors has selected the members of the 2013 class of Bar Foundation Fellows. This year’s group of nineteen lawyers and three members of the judiciary joins 240 lawyers and 35 judges, who have been previously selected as Bar Foundation Fellows. (The photo above was taken during the 2012 Dinner.)
The Annual Reception and Dinner to honor the 2013 class will be held on Thursday, April 25, at the Marriott Hotel in Charleston. The well attended event (black tie optional) begins at 6:30PM and the cost is $125 per person or $1,250 for a table of ten persons.
The members of this year’s class include:

Please contact Tom Tinder to make your reservations—(304)-343-9823, tom@wvbarfoundation.org or WV Bar Foundation, P. O. Box 4845, Charleston, WV 25364.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
The Bar Foundation’s fifteen member Board of Directors will hold its quarterly meeting on Thursday, March 7, 2013, at 12:00 Noon at the law offices of Flaherty, Sensabaugh and Bonasso in Charleston.
The agenda for the meeting includes the financial report, a presentation on the Investment Fund, various committee reports with recommendations for action and planning decisions for future programs and activities.

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West Virginia Bar Foundation
Post Office Box 4845
Charleston, WV 25364

304-343-9823-phone
tom@wvbarfoundation.org

The philanthropic organization for West Virginia’s legal profession and justice system.

Bar Brief-90

WVBarFoundationAdmin — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:19:18 +0000

JUDGE COOKMAN SWORN IN AS STATE SENATOR
Judge Donald H. Cookman, a Bar Foundation Fellow, was sworn in as a State Senator on January 31, 2013 during a well attended ceremony in the Senate chambers at the State Capitol in Charleston. He was appointed to the position by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin to serve several counties in the eastern panhandle of the state.
Senator Cookman, who served as the Circuit Court Judge for the 22nd Judicial Circuit for 20 years, was administered the oath of office by Circuit Court Judge Thomas H. Keadle (26th Judicial Circuit) on his last
day in that position after 28 years as Judge Keadle retired and assumed senior status. Interestingly, Judge Keadle’s first assignment as a Senior Status Judge was to preside over the docket in Judge Cookman’s former courtroom, beginning on February 1, 2013.
Pictured above are Judge Keadle, on the left, and Senator Cookman, on the right. The Senator and the Judge are brothers-in-law. Congratulations to Senator Cookman for his successful career as a member of the judiciary as he undertakes his new responsibilities in a different branch of state government and to Judge Keadle for his many years of judicial service to West Virginia!

BAR FOUNDATION FELLOWS
The West Virginia Bar Foundation and its fifteen member Board of Directors have selected the lawyers and members of the judiciary to be members of the 2013 class of Bar Foundation Fellows. They will be honored at the Annual Dinner which has been set for Thursday, April 25, 2013, at the Marriott Hotel in Charleston, beginning at 6:30 PM.
Bar Foundation Fellows are those lawyers and judges ”whose professional, public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the welfare of their communities and honorable service to the legal profession….” Of the more than 5,000 lawyers and judges in West Virginia, a little more than 300 have been honored as Bar Foundation Fellows since 1999.
The members of this year’s class include: Fred Adkins-Huntington
Judge Jack Alsop-Webster Springs
Marcia Ashdown-Morgantown
Rob Berthold-Charleston
Rebecca Betts-Charleston
Professor Tom Cady-Morgantown
Judge Russell Clawges-Morgantown
Bob Dinsmore-Morgantown
Bill File, III-Beckley
Rich Ford-Lewisburg
Bill Galeota-Morgantown
Tom Hurney-Charleston
Mark Jenkinson-Martinsburg
Evans King-Bridgeport
Neva Lusk-Charleston
David MacCauley-Buckhannon
Bankruptcy Court Judge Ron Pearson-Charleston
Rory Perry-Charleston
Tracey Rohrbaugh-Martinsburg
Don Sensabaugh-Charleston
Howard Seufer-Charleston
Lonnie Simmons-Charleston
Ron Tucker-Fairmont

KATHY HENNING
Many Bar Foundation Members and Fellows know Kathy Henning, the Executive Secretary staff person at the WV State Bar since 1992. For nearly two decades, Kathy provided valuable staff support services to the Bar Foundation, along with the other longtime State Bar personnel-Connie Blessing, Hope Gresham and Cheryl Petty.
We regret to inform you that Kathy’s mother, Barbara Fowler, passed away very suddenly on January 23, 2013. Kathy’s father, Charles Fowler, had provided lawn care services at the Bar Foundation buildings in Charleston for more than ten years. It was a terrible loss for Kathy, Charles, the other family members and the multitude of Barbara’s friends.
The Bar Foundation expresses its sincere sympathy and condolences to Kathy, Charles and the rest of the family.

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Executive Director
West Virginia Bar Foundation
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Charleston, WV 25364

304-343-9823-phone
tom@wvbarfoundation.org

The philanthropic organization for West Virginia’s legal profession and justice system.

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Bar Brief-89

WVBarFoundationAdmin — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 03:28:33 +0000

ALPS LAWYER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
The WV Bar Foundation’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the second ALPS Lawyer Leadership Institute will be held on May 17-19, 2013, at the Stonewall Resort near Weston. Pictured above during the 2012 Institute are a participant, Jason Foster (Martinsburg) and well known and well respected WVU Law School Professor Emeritus Jack Bowman, with his lovely wife, Myla.
Participation in the Institute will be limited to twelve newer lawyers (admitted to the practice of law for ten years or less) who will have the opportunity to learn from outstanding members of the judiciary and the legal profession regarding education and professional training that will enable them to become leaders in the legal profession, in their communities and in the State. They will receive expert presentations on service skills, leadership traits, professionalism and civil discourse through participation in interactive sessions, networking opportunities and interpersonal relationship building in an informal atmosphere.
The Bar Foundation is extremely pleased that ALPS, the Attorney Liability Protection Society, will again be the Sponsor of this outstanding endeavor. More information concerning the 2013 Institute will be provided in the near
future, including the list of renowned speakers on the agenda, including Professor Bowman.

BAR FOUNDATION FELLOWS
The West Virginia Bar Foundation and its fifteen member Board of Directors have selected approximately twenty lawyers and members of the judiciary to be members of the 2013 class of Bar Foundation Fellows. They will be honored at the Annual Dinner which has been set for Thursday, April 25, 2013, at the Marriott Hotel in Charleston, beginning at 6:30 PM.
Bar Foundation Fellows are those lawyers and judges ”whose professional, public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the welfare of their communities and honorable service to the legal profession….” Of the more than 5,000 lawyers and judges in West Virginia, a little more than 300 have been honored as Bar Foundation Fellows since 1999.
Among the members of this year’s class are Judge Jack Alsop (Webster Springs), Judge Russell Clawges (Morgantown), Judge Ronald Pearson (Charleston), Marcia Ashdown (Morgantown), Rebecca Betts (Charleston),
William File, III, (Beckley), Richard Ford, Jr. (Lewisburg), Mark Jenkinson (Martinsburg), Evans King (Bridgeport), Neva Lusk (Charleston), David McCauley (Buckhannon), Tracey Rohrbaugh (Martinsburg) and Ron Tucker
(Fairmont). A complete listing of the class will be placed in the next Bar Brief.

CONTRIBUTION
The Bar Foundation’s Board of Directors expresses its utmost appreciation to ALPS, the Attorneys Liability Protection Society, for its recent extremely generous contribution to the programs and services provided by the
organization.
The funds will be utilized to support the ALPS Lawyer Liability Institute to be held on May 17-19, 2013, at Stonewall Resort and to provide Bar Foundation grants to worthwhile charitable groups which improve the administration of justice in West Virginia. More than $160,000 in grants have been distributed in the past five years for projects concerning child abuse and neglect prevention, anti-bullying programs, the WVU College of Law
Public Service Scholarship, civic literacy, law related education and more.
ALPS President Robert Minto, Jr., a Bar Foundation Fellow, has provided his important leadership in helping lawyers, law offices and lawyer organizations in West Virginia for more than 25 years.

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Thomas R. Tinder, Esq.
Executive Director
West Virginia Bar Foundation
Post Office Box 4845
Charleston, WV 25364

304-343-9823-phone

tom@wvbarfoundation.org

The philanthropic organization for West Virginia’s legal profession and justice system.

Bar Brief-88

WVBarFoundationAdmin — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:18:20 +0000

CHARITABLE
DEDUCTIONS

CHARITABLE DEDUCTIONS REMAIN INTACT
On January 1, 2013, the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate took action to avert the so called “fiscal cliff” with the approved legislation, “The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012″, including several provisions relating to charitable deductions. President Obama signed the legislation into law.
It has been reported by GuideStar that there is no cap amount or limitation amount placed on charitable deductions, as had been proposed and speculated during the last minute Congressional negotiations. However, higher income individuals and families may be constrained in the area of overall itemized deductions. More detailed information should be forthcoming in the future.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity, contributions and donations to the WV Bar Foundation are tax deductible, in accordance with the law.

CONTRIBUTIONS
The West Virginia Bar Foundation and its fifteen member Board of Directors wish to express their sincere appreciation to Bar Foundation Fellows Judge Edwin Flowers (Morgantown) and James “Jeep” Wilson (Bridgeport) for
their generous end-of-year contributions. Their donations will be utilized to provide Bar Foundation grants to improve the administration of justice and the provision of legal services here in West Virginia.

WARREN A. THORNHILL, III
On January 2, 2013, Warren A. Thornhill, III, of Beckley passed away. After the incorporation of the WV Bar Foundation in December, 1988, Warren served as a member of the first full Board of Directors in 1989.
He was a well known and well respected member of the legal profession, who was a recognized leader in the Beckley and Raleigh County area. The public obituary quoted Bill File, III, a former Bar Foundation Vice President from Beckley, “He was the one attorney that really set the standard that all the younger attorneys tried to match. He was a gentleman that we all admired and learned from. Beckley is a better community because of his efforts.”
Warren Thornhill was one of the ten original founding members of the Beckley Area Foundation. The Bar Foundation extends its sympathy to his family and legion of friends and colleagues.

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Executive Director
West Virginia Bar Foundation
Post Office Box 4845
Charleston, WV 25364

304-343-9823-phone

tom@wvbarfoundation.org

The philanthropic organization for West Virginia’s legal profession and justice system.

Bar Brief-87

WVBarFoundationAdmin — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:11:07 +0000

HAPPY
NEW

YEAR!

MAKE A DONATION THAT MATTERS
In these last few days of 2012, WV Bar Foundation members and Fellows have the wonderful opportunity to make donations that will have a positive impact on individuals, families and charitable organizations in the state which fulfill the Bar Foundation’s mission of improving the adminisdtration of justice and the provision of legal services to people in need.
Here are just a few examples of the important effect that Bar Foundation grants have had:

* Child Abuse and neglect prevention programs in north central and southern WV. * The Public Service Scholarship for a worthy student at the WVU College of Law in Morgantown.

* Court appointed special advocates for children in the Eastern Panhandle. * The WV Supreme Court’s Law Adventure project for students in Mason County and other parts
of the state.

* Law related, bullying prevention and civic education courses in Wheeling, Rivesville, Beckley, Charleston and throughout WV.

* The provision of health care directives materials to citizens in Clay County.

Please consider making a tax deductible contribution to the WV Bar Foundation so that the Board of Directors can increase its strong commitment to these and similar worthwhile activities.
You can easily make donations electronically on the Bar Foundation’s homepage on the new website— www.wvbarfound.org —-or send a check to WV Bar Foundation, P. O. Box 4845, Charleston, WV 25364.
Do it before December 31, 2012.
Thank You for your valuable consideration!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS
The West Virginia Bar Foundation and its fifteen member Board of Directors hope that each of you and all your friends and family members are enjoying the wonderful holiday season!

HAPPY NEW YEAR
We wish you great success in all your endeavors and hope that 2013 will be the best year ever for you!

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West Virginia Bar Foundation
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Charleston, WV 25364

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Bar Brief-86

WVBarFoundationAdmin — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:00:06 +0000

BAR FOUNDATION GRANT-ANTI BULLYING PROGRAM
Earlier this year, the West Virginia Bar Foundation provided a grant to Seven Stories Theater Company in Fairmont to make educational presentations to school students in several counties regarding anti-bullying matters. This new endeavor was highly recommended by school administrators and officials as an effective means to deal with bullying activities that affect both girls and boys.
Pictured above is Joey Madia, the Director of the program, as he talks with students at Rivesville School concerning bullying prevention. Hundreds of students have and will participate in these anti-bullying sessions
in the counties in the north central part of West Virginia during the current school year.
This grant is another opportunity for the Bar Foundation to support programs and activities that improve the administration of justice in our state.

DONATIONS TO BAR FOUNDATION
The Bullying Prevention program, mentioned above, is just one example of the significant programs and services that are supported by WV Bar Foundation grants which the Board of Directors distributes from the charitable donations that are received each year.
Past grants have been awarded for student scholarships and legal programs at the WVU College of Law, civic education programs such as WV Law Adventure and We, the People, and child abuse and neglect prevention endeavors as provided by ChildLaw and local child advocacy centers.
Please consider making a tax deductible contribution to the WV Bar Foundation so that the Board of Directors can increase its strong commitment to assisting those activities in the state that improve the administration of justice and the provision of legal services.
You can easily make donations electronically on the Bar Foundation’s homepage on the new website— www.wvbarfound.org —-or send a check to WV Bar Foundation, P. O. Box 4845, Charleston, WV 25364.
Do it before December 31, 2012.
Thank You for your valuable consideration!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS
The West Virginia Bar Foundation and its Board of Directors hope that each of you and all your friends and family members are enjoying the wonderful holiday season!
We wish you the very best in all your endeavors and look forward to you having the best year ever in 2013!!

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Thomas R. Tinder, Esq.
Executive Director
West Virginia Bar Foundation
Post Office Box 4845
Charleston, WV 25364

304-343-9823-phone

tom@wvbarfoundation.org

The philanthropic organization for West Virginia’s legal profession and justice system.