I would like to thank the West Tennessee Chapter for hosting a great and successful Spring Seminar.  The C.S.I. theme was exciting and challenging.  Stay tuned for upcoming information on our Fall Seminar and Annual Meeting which will be held on November 6 & 7, 2009.  This year’s seminar venue is at the Embassy Suites in downtown Nashville.

Laysha and I will be attending NALA’s annual convention in San Diego, CA.  We will be presenting a presentation on “How to Plan a Successful and Profitable Seminar with an Emphasis on CLA Review” at the Affiliates Annual Meeting.

We are taking our West Chapter’s C.S.I. theme from the Spring Seminar to San Diego with us for our affiliate’s table. Pictures of our booth will be in our next issue of The Paralegal Advocate  In addition, in this issue you will find the mystery case of “Who Murdered George E. Porge, Esq.” to investigate and discover the culprit of this murder.

Thank you to everyone who donated items for us to take to San Diego with us, which will be presented to the Defenders of Freedom for care packages for US Troops.  I know the items are needed and will be greatly appreciated.

This year the TPA has added an additional scholarship to be awarded at our Annual Meeting to a TPA member who plans on taking the CLA/CP certification or the ACP certification course.  The scholarship is in the amount of $250.  The recipient can use the money towards the registration fee for any testing date in the upcoming year.  Check out our website for the application and additional details.          

Have a safe and enjoyable summer!!       

Tracey A. Williams, CBA
TPA President