The West TN Chapter of the Tennessee Paralegal Association met on April 8, 2008, to make final plans for our part in helping with the Madison County Bar Association's Law Day Celebration scheduled April 25th.  Our chapter has been responsible for table decorations and name tags, as well as presentation of the Ernie Gray Paralegal Utilization Award.  The recipient of this year's award was presented to Ms. Jane Jarvis, Attorney with West Tennessee Legal Services.  Ms. Jarvis' nomination was submitted by LaFran Plunk, who was also recognized.

On June 10th, our Chapter met at the Old Hickory Steakhouse in Jackson, and was joined by a new paralegal to the area, Susan Banks.  Discussion included the possibility of revamping our questions for the Ernie Gray Paralegal Utilization Award and having a "town hall" type local seminar in September highlighting the latest changes in the exemption laws in the state of Tennessee.  Our next meeting is scheduled for August 12th at the Red Lobster in Jackson.