OPA 1ST QUARTERLY MEETING
FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012 – 4:00PM – 6:30PM
STANDARD INSURANCE CENTER, LOWER LEVEL AUDITORIUM, 900 SW 5TH AVE. PORTLAND.
Join us for our Quarterly meeting and seminar, “Animal Law: What is it in a Nutshell?” Pamela D. Frasch, Esq. Assistant Dean of the Animal Law Program at Lewis & Clark Law School will present information in two parts: 1. Litigation Issues, and 2. Anti-Cruelty Laws. Following the seminar, OPA will hold a Quarterly Business meeting – all members are encouraged to attend our quarterly meetings. Download the registration form: Registration Form.
2011 / 2012 OPA Election Results
Congratulations to the new Officers and Board of Directors:
OPA President – Kelley D. Chaney, RP®
OPA Vice President - Brenna C. Dickey
OPA Secretary – Melissa C. Mayes
OPA Treasurer – MaryAnn Ivie, RP®
NFPA Primary Representative – Kathleen K. Miller, RP® (serving 2nd year)
NFPA Secondary Representative – Joyce Kent, RP® (elected to a new term)
Board of Director (2 year term) – Diane Thompson, CP, RP®
Board of Director (1 year term) – Leah Short
Board of Director (1 year term) – Jeannie Lihs
Board of Director (2 year term, continuing for 2nd year) – Jacqueline Bollinger
Associate Representative – Linda Lee True
OPA Convention: Award Recipients
Congratulations and Our Appreciation for your service and hard work!
2011 Outstanding Service Provider Award Winner: Nationwide Process Service Inc.
2011 Outstanding New Member Award Winner: Leah Short
2011 Outstanding Member Winner: Kelley D. Chaney, RP
2011 President’s Award Winner: Kelley D. Chaney, RP
OPA Annual Convention 2011
“Paralegals Soar with OPA”
UPDATE: OPA’s annual meeting was another success! Fantastic education seminars, wonderful support from legal vendors, and a fun and exciting evening of entertainment (and risk-free gambling) at Wild Bill’s Casino. More news to come.
October 28-29, 2011
Where: Embassy Suites Portland-Airport
For more information and while it lasts, you can visit our Convention website, http://www.opaconvention.com/
NEWS FROM THE COURTHOUSE:
The Oregon Judicial Department has issued Order No. 11-033, relating to Court Closure days. Go to our News Page for more details.
Website password HAS changed!
Because we have entered into our new membership year, the password for Members-only content on this website has been changed. The new password will be distributed to current members by the membership committee via e-mail. If you need it right away, you can e-mail us through the contact form, click on Contact above.
South of Portland Paralegals
SOPP is a loose-knit group of OPA members in areas to the south of Portland city central. A ‘meet & greet’ meeting was held on April 27th, and they have set up a Google Group to keep in touch. If you have a sign-in for Google, you can search for the group and request to be included. Check the Events listing to the left, or go to our Calendar for more information.
