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Standing Committeeswith Chair Representation on Board of Governors (FY 2022-2023)
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Amicus Poloniae Legal Clinic
Chair, Katherine Levine
Amicus Poloniae Legal Clinic whose duty it will be to support the work of the Clinic in the name of the Advocates Society in cooperation with the PNA, the Clinic coordinator, the Clinic Chairs, CVLS and other organizations, and to assist in the recruitment of attorneys to provide needed pro bono services to the Clinic.
Constitution and Bylaws
Chair, Hon. Michael Chmiel
Constitution and Bylaws whose duty it will be to receive, review and recommend to the General Membership amendments and changes to the Constitution and By-laws of this Society.
Finance and Budget
Chair, Thomas Nowinski
Finance and Budget whose duty it will be to submit at the meeting of the Board of Governors in March, a proposed budget reflecting estimated income and expenditures for the ensuing year. The Chair of this Committee shall be the Treasurer of the Society.
Membership
Chair, Joan Smuda
Membership whose duty it will be to seek and solicit new members and receive and process their applications for membership in accordance with Article III hereof.
MCLE
Chair, Julia Smolka
MCLE whose duty it will be to investigate ways the Advocates Society can bring opportunities to earn Mandatory Continuing Legal Education credit to its members.
Joint Public Relations and Newsletter
Chair, Kathy Bojczuk - email
Joint Public Relations and Newsletter whose duty it will be to publicize the activities of the Society insofar as they affect the public at large; to obtain due recognition of the efforts of this Society and its members; and establish and maintain proper and suitable relations between the public and the Bar; to edit and publish the Society’s Newsletter The Advocate.
Steering
Chair, Michael Zink
Steering: It shall be the duty of the Steering Committee to consider all matters pertaining to civic or political endorsements for elective or appointive office and to make recommendations relating thereto.
Welfare
Chair, Janette Strzalka
Welfare whose duty it will be to observe and perform the usual and customary services incident to the illness, bereavement or death of a member of this Society or of his or her immediate family.
Other Active Non-Standing Committees
Judge's Night Committee
Chair, Ann Melichar
Maryville Wishlist Fundraiser Committee
Chair, Joanna Obrochta
Parade Committee
Chair, Eryk Wachnik
Scholarship Fundraiser Committee
Chair, Christina Malecki
Scholarship Committee whose duty it shall be to assist, in cooperation with the independent 501(c)(3) “Advocates Society Scholarship Fund,” the solicit of donations for such scholarships and to make recommendations as to the possible recipients of such scholarships.