In the President's Message following our Board of Directors meeting, you'll receive a “Board Update.” I’ve been a member in various levels of leadership of our Bar Association for many years (from representing the new lawyers as Board Member and President, to Section Chair, to SDCBA Board Member, Officer and now President). I recognize the importance of conveying to all members the valuable work done by our Board, our internal team and our volunteer leadership to benefit our Bar Association. This Board Update is intended to share with you what the Board is working on and discussing monthly.

Technology Committee Chair Renee Galente and SDCBA Executive Director and CEO Ellen Miller-Sharp reported that the Board expects to hire a Member Technology Officer in the coming month. Frank Barone, Chair of the organization’s Strategic Framework Working Group, reported on the Committee’s recommendations for defining “Core Values” for the Association. Stay tuned for a roll-out of these “Core Values” and an updated Mission Statement soon.

Most significantly impacting operations is the retirement of long-time Deputy Executive Director SJ Kalian, who has been an invaluable team member and will be greatly missed by both Bar leaders and her colleagues locally and nationally.

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