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Washtenaw Is Invited to Wayne's End of Summer Wine & Garden Party in Canton on September 13
Washtenaw Region is warmly encouraged to come to Canton on Monday, September 13 to Wayne Circuit Judge Lita Popke's garden to attend the Wayne Region's second annual End of Sumer Wine & Garden Party.
Just ask someone who attended last year - - don't miss what will be one of the best, relaxed social gatherings of the fall. Judges, lawyers and law students will mix and mingle over wine, hors d'oeuvres and sweets. Hosted by the Wayne Region in western Wayne County, we expect we will see members of several WLAM regions as well as members of other area bar associations. Feel free to bring a friend, client or family member. It could be just a 20 minute drive!
To see photos from last year's party in Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Kirsten Frank Kelly's garden: http://picasaweb.google.com/elizabethjolliffe/WLAMWayne09EndOfSummerGardenParty#
Monday, September 13 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wine, hors d'oeuvres and sweets.
If paid in advance: $10 all students, $15 WLAM members, $20 nonmembers.
At the door: $20/$20/$30.
RSVP by September 5 to elizabeth@yourbenchmarkcoach.com
Event address provided upon receipt of RSVP.
Send checks, payable to WLAM Wayne, in advance to 543 Fifth Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48103.
Washtenaw Region Tailgate Party - Michigan v Massachusetts, Sept. 18
Join members of the Washtenaw Region and other WLAM Regions, as well as members of the Washtenaw County Bar for a morning tailgate party on Saturday September 18 at Elizabeth Jolliffe's home near the stadium.
9 - 11 a.m. before the University of Michigan v Massachusetts football game.
No charge. Street parking is easy and free.
Children are welcome.
You don't have to be a football fan or be going to the game to attend the tailgate.
RSVP and for more information: Elizabeth@yourbenchmarkcoach.com
Photos from Washtenaw Region's Summer Party on 7/31/10
Thank you Heidi Salter-Ferris and Don Ferris for opening your home to host the Washtenaw Region's summer party on Saturday night. Everyone had a great time in your beautiful yard and on your decks. The rain blew out of town just in time and the band played on.
Thank you, also, to the event co-chairs Rosemary Frenza and Beth Wickwire!
See photos here: http://picasaweb.google.com/elizabethjolliffe/WLAMWashtenawSummerParty#
Our calendar of upcoming events includes a Board meeting at noon on August 19 @ Olive Garden, an invitation to the Wayne Region's End of Summer Wine & Garden Party on Monday September 13 at Wayne County Circuit Judge Lita Popke's house & garden in Canton (close to Washtenaw!), a tailgate party on Saturday September 18 from 9 - 11:00 a.m. (you don't have to be a football fan or be going to the game) and a quarterly Moms-In-Law brown bag lunch discussion in late September or early October.
We welcome members to get involved in any or all of these activities!
Annual Lawyers v Judges Softball Game Was A Hit! See Photos.
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!
Washtenaw Region Annual Planning Retreat - Sunday June 27
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
