WLAM: Women Lawyers Association of Michigan

July 7 may've been the hottest day of the year but the weather didn't stop more than 50 people from coming to the annual lawyers v judges softball game!

The "judges" team prevailed in a closer game than usual, 12-5, but everyone had a great time, especially those who found some time to stand in the shade.

Judge Chris Easthope coached the "judges" team (it had a lot of lawyers on it!) and pitched a complete game.  Judge Don Shelton umped a good game, while Court of Appeals Judge Doug Shapiro was tough at catcher and refused to hear appeals.  Judge Cedric Simpson and Judge Charlie Pope showed off their power at the plate, while Judge Libby Hines cheered every play from a cool spot on the bleachers.  Reitred Judge Elden and his wife faithfully cheered on the craziness from the shade.

Thank you to Assistant Prosecutor John Reiser and lawyer Mark Heusel for foregoing their analyst/color commentary roles in the broadcasting tent to help out the judges team. Thanks also to Washtenaw County Legal News editor and photographer Frank Weir for his pre game day publicity, for covering the event so tirelessly and for helping cart the coolers and load and unload the truck.  We still want to see you bat, Frank!

Donations for the American Cancer Society are still coming in.  The count from the donations collected at the food table (in lieu of paying for your hot dog/beverage/chips and from non-members who played) was $141.  Thank you, everyone!

See photos of the game at:

http://picasaweb.google.com/elizabethjolliffe/WLAMWashtenawSoftballGame#

 We'll see you on the field next year!

Join us for the annual planning retreat at President Angela Walker's home on Sunday, June 27 from 1:00 - 3:00.  Light brunch.  All interested members and non-members are welcome.

Contact Angela for more information.  awalker@nachtlaw.com

The annual WLAM LAWYERS V JUDGES SOFTBALL GAME IS FINALLY RESCHEDULED FOR:

JULY 7th  6:00 - 8:00 PM  @ Buhr Park, by Cobblestone Farm on Packard.  Afterglow to follow at Cubs AC. 

See photos from the practice held on May 24:

http://picasaweb.google.com/elizabethjolliffe/WLAMWashtenawSoftballPractice#

Stay tuned!  We may hold another practice since we have another month to get ready......

E. Jolliffe

The traditional annual lunch meeting at Cottage Inn on May 12 was as delicious and successful as ever.  People were in and out by a few minutes after 1:00 pm.  What an efficient group!

The 30+ attendees introduced themselves briefly and new members were welcomed.  Outgoing president Suzanne Sukkar recapped the year.  Judge Darlene O'Brien administered the oath of office to the new officers.  New president Angela Walker spoke from the heart about what WLAM Washtenaw Region has meant to her and done for her career in the past six years, and what she would like to accomplish in 2010-2011.  These goals include expanding the nature of our events to include joint events with other business and professional women's groups and partnering with other WLAM Regions on events. 

 The new officers are:  president Angela Walker, vice president Beth Wickwire, treasurer Erane Washington and secretary Rosemary Frenza.  Amy Reiser is the new regional director on the WLAM state board of directors.

See photos from the event at:

http://picasaweb.google.com/elizabethjolliffe/WLAMWashtenawAnnualLunchMeeting#

E. Jolliffe

Washtenaw Region members bowled their hearts out for kids in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl-a-thon on March 20 at Colonial Lanes.  WLAM's teams were just part of the Washtenaw County Bar Association's participation in the bowl-a-thon.  Over 140 WCBA & WLAM members and their families attended the event and raised more than $10,000 for BB/BS in Washtenaw County!

See photos from the event at:

http://picasaweb.google.com/elizabethjolliffe/WLAMWashtenawBowlAThonTeams#

Note:  large group photo and photo of N. Wright and H. Salter-Ferris by Frank Weir, courtesy of the Washtenaw County Legal News.

E. Jolliffe