Social & Networking Committee
The Social & Networking Committee coordinates a variety of social and networking opportunities to promote collegiality and a cohesive membership, including the Lawyers' Luncheon Series and Holiday Party.
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2020-21 Chair | 2020-21 Vice Chair |
Joshua Reed 336/491-4231 Reedj1289@gmail.com |
Claire Covington 312/498-5151 |
Class of 2021 | Class of 2022 | Class of 2023 |
Kerry-ann Archer
Chelsea E. Gajewski
Marisa Mato Victoria Mathias |
Brittany Conner
Michael Steven Todd Casey Ferri Soree Finley |
Vanessa Bunch Roland Macher Lyndsey Medlin Katie Miller |
Staff Liaison
Chastity Gamble-Julg, Events & Sponsorship Coordinator, cjulg@meckbar.org
Volunteer Need / Commitment
Members of the Social & Networking Committee attend committee meetings to discuss and plan established and new events. Responsibilities include securing speakers for Luncheon Series, developing format and entertainment for the Holiday Party, reviewing current MCB events and evaluating need/desire for new and/or different activities.
2019-20 Social & Networking Committee Report
Elizabeth Goodwin, Chair and Joshua Reed, Vice Chair
The Social & Networking Committee was formed in 2012-13 with the purpose of coordinating a variety of social and networking opportunities to promote collegiality and a cohesive membership, including the Lawyers' Luncheon Series and Holiday Party.
The Committee again utilized marketing techniques and personal outreach this year to drive participation from new attendees in the Lawyers’ Luncheon Series. The series took place in October, November, February and March. The 2019-20 Luncheon Series included some of the following presentations and speakers:
The 2019 Holiday Party was held at the Bar & Foundation Center. The event had a great turnout with over 125 registered to attend. The Committee looks forward to hosting another successful Holiday Party in 2020.
Next year, the Committee will continue to explore and implement new networking opportunities.