The Week of July 26, 2016
Articles
After working 34 years in the legal arena with highly skilled, highly skeptical attorneys, I have learned that keeping ourselves in a positive "can do" frame of mind helps keep your sanity. Executing the feeling is another story.
 
Paul Withrow's legal support career started a few years after college. He attended Frostburg State University in Maryland and played on the men's soccer team.  He is also an accomplished snow skier and worked as a ski instructor while in college. 

NALS Foundation News
Fall NALS Foundation Grant Deadline Announced

The NALS Foundation Trustees are excited to announce the Fall 2016 Grant deadline is September 1, 2016.

Do you have an idea to provide education to legal professionals? Don't let funding hold you back. Apply today for the Fall 2016 Grant.


NALS Foundation Fall Conference Sweepstakes

In conjunction with NALS' national conference, held in the fall, the NALS Foundation hosts "Sweepstakes" events in order to raise money to fund and ensure a rewarding future for you and all legal support professionals. The NALS Foundation does this by asking for member- and chapter-gifts in-kind which are raffled off to lucky winners!

Consider Donating Now.
NALS Association News
Apply to become a NALS Board Member - Deadline August 1 

Do you want your voice heard?  Do you want to make a difference in the future of our Association?  Do you have ideas that will benefit the national level?  If you've answered yes to at least one of these questions, then you should consider applying to the NALS Board of Directors.  You don't need to have prior leadership experience. 

Available Volunteer Opportunities
 
Certifying Board ( 1 Opening )

Interested in promoting and creating legal education and certification? Then this is the task force for you. Learn and create exam preparation materials  for potential and current NALS members and examinees. A few requirements: PLS/CLP and/or PP certified, current NALS member, and two-year minimum commitment. 


Ed On Demand Task Force ( 3 Openings )

Build and use your legal professional network to organize and schedule legal education for your fellow NALS members. Requirements include: online/email access, ability to attend web meetings throughout the year, and willingness to cold-call or email to gain potential speakers. One-year commitment preferred. Resources are provided.

IRS Form 990-N Filing Deadline
 
It is that time of year again for tax-exempt organizations with fiscal years ending April 30 and gross receipts of $50,000 or less per year to file the IRS Form 990, also known as the "e-postcard."  You may file now and the deadline for filing is September 15.  Those organizations with calendar years ending December 31 must file by May 15. 
 
In This Issue
Positive Energy, Goal Setting, and Organizational Skills
NALS Member Spotlight
Fall NALS Foundation Grant Deadline
NALS Board Application
Volunteer Opportunities
IRS State/Local
 
Upcoming
Events & Deadlines

 
 
NALS Annual Legal Professional Conference
 
NALS Conference
Announcements
Commemorative
Lapel Pin 
(Limited)

A pin has been created for the NALS 65th Annual Education Conference & National Forum which will be held this October in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.


Certifying Board Beta Testing

The NALS Certifying Board will be hosting Certification Exam - Beta Question Testing session during the conference.

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Upcoming Webinar
Utilizing NALS.org to Manage & Lead Your Chapter

NALS.org is a great tool for state and local chapter engagement and management. In this webinar, Lydia Goodner, NALS Communications and Meetings Manager, will be walking you through a few resourceful tasks that will assist with your chapter management. You will have a chance to ask questions and follow on screen step-by-step instructions. Lydia will also cover how to manage your NALS.org profile. 

Cost: Free  to NALS members/$50 for future members.  CLE Credit:  Worth one (1) hour CLE in NALS General Law.
 
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Resource Center Staff 
Tammy Hailey, CAE -  NALS Executive Director -  NALS Foundation Director 
Saundra Bates -  Membership Services Manager 
Melissa Wells - Certification & Education Manager 
Breah Boone - Certification & Education Assistant
Lydia Goodner -  Meetings & Communications Manager

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