September Board Meeting
2020-09-03 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Dischell, Bartle & Dooley, PC, 1800 Pennbrook Pkwy # 200, Lansdale, Pennsylvania, United States

September 2020 CLE - Procedures for Uncontested Adoptions
2020-09-29 18:00 - 19:30
PROCEDURES FOR UNCONTESTED ADOPTIONSPresented by Helen E. Casale, EsquireHangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & SchillerVIA WEBINAR

Applying for approval of CLE 1.0 (S) by NFPA and Keystone AllianceCost: Free for MCPA Members: $10.00 for NFPA affiliated members (evidence required): $20.00 for non-members

RSVP: TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLE VISIThttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/880869752106636299

Collection: MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILDREN & YOUTHTo donate supplies to the Montgomery County OCY please visit their Amazon wishlist at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1668FD8RGO9L6?ref_=wl_share

For any questions, please contact: Jennifer Echikson, Pa.C.P.jechikson @ dischellbartle.com

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October Board Meeting
2020-10-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Dischell, Bartle & Dooley, PC, 1800 Pennbrook Pkwy # 200, Lansdale, Pennsylvania, 19446, United States

October CLE - PRIMER ON THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TORT CLAIMS ACT
2020-10-22 18:00 - 19:30
Via WebinarPresented by Christopher M. Horn, EsquireFowler Hirtzel McNulty & Spauling LLPApplying for approval of CLE 1.0 (S) by NFPA and Keystone AlliancePart 2 but you do not need to have attended Part 1 to attend Part 2.

Cost: Free for MCPA Members; $10.00 for NFPA affiliated members (evidence required); $20.00 for non-members

Collection: MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILDREN & YOUTHTo donate supplies to the Montgomery County OCY,please visit their Amazon wishlist at:https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1668FD8RGO9L6?ref_=wl_share

RSVP: To register please visit:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5292405072608748814

For any questions, please contact:Jennifer Echikson, Pa.C.P. jechikson@dischellbartle.com

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November Board Meeting
2020-11-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Dischell, Bartle & Dooley, PC, 1800 Pennbrook Pkwy # 200, Lansdale, Pennsylvania, United States

MCAP’s Salute to Heroes!
2020-11-12 08:00 - 2020-11-21 17:00
While we can’t do the Dinner Dance this year, we’ll keep the fun and fundraising going with our “home is where the heart is “VIRTUAL AUCTION & SOCIAL MEDIA FUN!

All proceeds support MCAP’s life-saving mission to end and prevent child abuse and neglect in Montgomery County through legal services, advocacy, and education.

VIRTUAL AUCTION!Starting 11/12, you will be able to check out our amazing auction items inspired by our theme “home is where the heart is!” They include: Down the Shore! Weekend stay at private home in Sea Isle Phancy Philly! Overnight stay & dinner for 2 at the Inn at the Union LeagueGreen Thumb Garden! Custom-built raised bed gardenPhilly “LOVE” necklace and more! Pay attention to alerts on your phone – you’ll be notified if you’ve been outbid, and you can bid up to 9 pm 11/21! We’ll contact winners to arrange getting your prize(s) to you.

Scope out prizes: 11/12, 5pm Bidding starts: 11/14, 5pmMCAP AUCTION

SOCIAL MEDIA FUN!MCAP Spotlight: Check our Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn pages throughout the week for pics and stories by and about the people who make MCAP great. MCAP Memories: Let’s take a trip down memory lane with photos from past dinner dances! Send to heather@mcapkids.org OR post them on your social media with the hashtag #MCAPKids Dancing Shoes: We’ll miss dancing together, but we’d still love to see your dancing shoes! Get a photo in your dancing shoes – creative comfy-wear (sweats, PJs) for the rest of your ensemble encouraged! Send to heather@mcapkids.org OR post them on your social media with the hashtag #MCAPKidsI WANT TO SPONSOR SALUTE TO HEROES!Sponsors are so important to our successful fundraising for this event. We have five levels of sponsorship and every level supports our work with child victims of abuse and neglect in Montgomery County.‌ ‌SPONSOR

November 2020 CLE - The Pennsylvania Mechanics' Lien Law
2020-11-18 18:00 - 19:30
Where: Via WebinarTopic: THE PENNSYLVANIA MECHANICS’ LIEN LAWPresented by: Robert R. Watson, Jr, Esquire of Eastburn and Gray, PCApproved for CLE 1.5 (S) by NFPA and Keystone Alliance

Cost: Free for MCPA Members; $10.00 for NFPA affiliated members (evidence required); $20.00 for non-members

Collection: MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILDREN & YOUTHTo donate supplies to the Montgomery County OCY, please visit their Amazon wishlist at:https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1668FD8RGO9L6?ref_=wl_share

RSVP: To register please visit:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3959843159546453006

For any questions, please contact:Jennifer Echikson, Pa.C.P. jechikson @ dischellbartle.com

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December Board Meeting
2020-12-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Dischell, Bartle & Dooley, 1800 Pennbrook Parkway, Suite 200, Lansdale, Pennsylvania, 19446, United States

HOLIDAY TRIVIA NIGHT!
2020-12-10 19:00 - 20:30
Please join the Montgomery County Paralegal Association for a night of holiday trivia, fun, and prizes!

Wear your favorite ugly sweater and make your favorite cocktail (be sure to share the recipe!) as we celebrate the holiday season!

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIudeiqqzIpGN3PxbYyUFU-FZpV6SbgXtu4

Prizes provided by: Reliable, Harris Investigations and more!

MCPA is collecting for Toys for Tots (https://toysfortotsbox.com/)

and

Montgomery County Office of Children and Youth

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DECEMBER CLE Income Taxes in Decedent Estates
2020-12-15 12:01 - 13:00
Please join the Chester County Paralegal Association for their final CLE event of 2020.

Presenter: Don Bristol

This course will cover the issues surrounding a Decedent’s final individual income tax returns, as well as an estate’s own set of income tax returns (the fiduciary income tax return). We’ll discuss tips and tricks for a successful information gathering and tax return preparation. The course is approved by CCPA and Keystone Alliance for one (1) substantive CLE credit.

All participants will receive a proof of attendance following the event.

CLICK HERE to find the registration link for the event. If you will be attending, kindly forward the completed registration payment form to chescoparalegal@gmail.com.

Have a great week, and I hope to “see” you on December 15th!

January 2021 CLE - INDUCTION OF 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND GUARDIANSHIP CLE
2021-01-25 19:00 - 21:00
Presented byHonorable Stanley R. Ott (Ret.)

Applying for approval of CLE 1.0 (S) by NFPA and Keystone Alliance

Free for MCPA Members$10.00 for NFPA affiliated members (evidence required)$20.00 for non-members

COLLECTION: MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILDREN & YOUTHTo donate supplies to the Montgomery County OCY,please visit their Amazon wishlist at:https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1668FD8RGO9L6?ref_=wl_share

To register please visit:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqde2grTIjG9G_kHrp54TVGHBE8HLK9L5k

For any questions, please contact: Jennifer Echikson, Pa.C.P.

jechikson @ dischellbartle.com

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February CLE - MINDFUL MEDITATION / MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION
2021-02-16 18:00 - 19:30
Presented by Phillip Sallavanti

**Applying for approval of CLE 1.0 (S) by NFPA and Keystone Alliance**

Free for MCPA Members

$10.00 for NFPA affiliated members (evidence required)

$20.00 for non-members

Collection: MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILDREN & YOUTH, To donate supplies to the Montgomery County OCY, please visit their Amazon wishlist at:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1668FD8RGO9L6?ref_=wl_share

To register please visit:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwucOCsqD4uGtNa7r_nn9omEp2ZdcX_GjNg

For any questions, please contact: Jennifer Echikson, Pa.C.P.

jechikson @ dischellbartle.com

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Board meeting
2021-03-04 18:15 - 19:30, 2021-04-01 18:15 - 19:30, 2021-05-06 18:15 - 19:30, 2021-06-03 18:15 - 19:30, 2021-09-02 18:15 - 19:30, 2021-10-07 18:15 - 19:30, 2021-11-04 18:15 - 19:30, 2021-12-02 18:30 - 19:30
The MCPA Board will meet on the first Thursday of every month except July and August. All are Welcome to attend. Please contact any board member to get the zoom information.

March 2021 CLE Seminar - Representing Applicants for Naturalization/U.S. Citizenship
2021-03-09 18:00 - 19:30
Via Zoom

What You Need to Know About Representing Applicants for Naturalization/U.S. Citizenship

Presented by Emily M. Cohen, Esquire, and Mary Sims, Esquire

**Applying for approval of CLE 1.5 (E) by NFPA and Keystone Alliance**

Free for MCPA Members; $10.00 for NFPA affiliated members (evidence required); $20.00 for non-members

Collection: MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILDREN & YOUTH To donate supplies to the Montgomery County OCY, please visit their Amazon wishlist at (https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1668FD8RGO9L6?ref_=wl_share)

To register please visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYldeCrpzooGNFt2-l8Lbu5qHzw2lMF_Mmz

For any questions, please contact: Jennifer Echikson, Pa.C.P.

jechikson@dischellbartle

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APRIL CLE - Mongomery Child Advocacy Project - Representing Abused, Neglected, and Trafficked Children in Mongomery County
2021-04-28 18:00 - 19:30
Montgomery Child Advocacy Project – Representing Abused, Neglected, and Trafficked Children in Montgomery County Presented by: Mary Pugh, Esquire, and Sharon Jones Hofer, Esquire **Applying for approval of CLE 1.5 (S) by NFPA and Keystone Alliance** April 28, 2021 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Via Zoom To register please visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYudOyuqj0tHNTW6-vdQTLivWGAfnA9FcC9 For any questions, please contact: Jennifer Echikson, Pa.C.P. jechikson @ dischellbartle.com Free for MCPA Members; $10.00 for NFPA affiliated members (evidence required); $20.00 for non-members This month, MCPA will be collecting for the Montgomery Child Advocate Project. Please visit the link below to donate: https://www.mcapkids.org/donate/Click here for Flyer

May CLE - Under Investigation... The Process
2021-05-17 18:30 - 19:30
Presented by: Michelle Harris – Owner of Harris Investigations.

Via ZOOM

**Applying for approval of CLE 1.0 (S) by NFPA and Keystone Alliance**

Free for MCPA Members$10.00 for NFPA affiliated members (evidence required)$20.00 for non-members

To Register Please Visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtcu6vqTMqHNUSd3mwnmAuzOooruWPPp9Z

For any questions please contact Jennifer Echikson, Pa.C.P. at jechikson@dischellbartle.com

This month, MCPA will be collecting for Manna on Main Street. Please visit the link below to donate:

https://Mannaonmain.org/give-money/donate-now

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JUNE CLE SEMINAR - Civil Rights: A Primer on 42 U.S.C. §1983
2021-06-16 12:30 - 13:30
Presented by: Anthony R. Sherr, Esquire of Sherr Law Group

June 16, 2021 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Via ZoomApplying for approval of CLE 1.0 (S) by NFPA and Keystone Alliance

To register please visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsfuCgqTkoEtZLLe6rg6Cj25E3noJuIXm2

For any questions, please contact: Jennifer Echikson, Pa.C.P.jechikson@dischellbartle.com

Free for MCPA Members$10.00 for NFPA affiliated members (evidence required); $20.00 for non-members

This month, MCPA will be collecting for the Infinite Mission.Please visit the link below to learn more and to donate:https://theinfinitemission.org

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September 2021 CLE - How Real Estate Affects Family Law
2021-09-20 18:30 - 19:30
How Real Estate Affects Family LawPresented by: Phil Voorhees Realtor/Partner – The Mark McGuire Team

Applying for approval of CLE 1.0 (S) by NFPA and Keystone AllianceVia Zoom

To register please visit:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0od-msqTMpGtyFvRe4EmBygDnzOef-hAvg

For any questions, please contact: Jennifer Echikson, Pa.C.P. jechikson @ dischellbartle.com

Free for MCPA Members$10.00 for NFPA affiliated members (evidence required)$20.00 for non-members

This month, MCPA is spotlighting: Between Friends OutreachTo learn more, please visit:https://www.bfoutreach.net/ourmission

For any questions, please contact: Jennifer Echikson, Pa.C.P. jechikson @ dischellbartle.com

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Bachelor-to-JD Program Info via Pierce College Webinar
2021-09-23 18:30 - 20:00
Go to www.pierce.edu/bachelortojd to register.

Learn about Pierce College’s Bachelor-to-Juris Doctor Program with Rutgers Law School and how you can earn a bachelor’s from Pierce and a law degree from Rutgers in just six years.

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October CLE - Appellate Procedure for Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers
2021-10-05 12:30 - 13:30
Presented by: Virginia Hinrichs McMichael, EsquireManaging Attorney, Appellate Law Group LLC

Approved for CLE 1.0 (S) by NFPA and Keystone Alliance

Via Zoom

To register please visit:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvdeurpjIrHt0K2cIqybmXvYrOTVAjiqWA

For any questions, please contact:Jennifer Echikson, Pa.C.P. jechikson @ dischellbartle.com

Free for MCPA Members$10.00 for NFPA affiliated members (evidence required)$20.00 for non-members

This month, MCPA will be collecting for Laurel HouseTo learn more and to donate, please visit: https://laurel-house.org/

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Deadline for MCPA Board Nominations
2021-10-31 17:00
We are excited to announce open Board positions within MCPA.

Board members are expected to attend monthly Boardmeetings, minus July and August. Board meetings are currently held on the first Thursday of each month. Positions are held for a two year term.

If you are interested in becoming a Board member or ever wondered what it looks like to be on the Board, feel free to attend one of our meetings. Our next meeting will be held on September 2, 2021 at 6:15 p.m. via Zoom. You can reach out to any current Board member for details.

If you are interested in becoming a candidate for this position, kindly email me a short bio and headshot of yourself. Your submission must be received no later than October 31st to be eligible for this year’s election in November. If you are interested, but have more questions, please let me know.

We look forward to hearing from you.

November CLE - BE LIKE WONDER WOMAN
2021-11-09 18:30 - 19:30
Presented by:Helen L. Gemmill, EsquireMcNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

Approved for CLE 1.0 (E) by NFPA and Keystone Alliance

Via Zoom

To register please visit:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqdeCtqTspE9LN85k96OsUA0LoWQgGfgp5

For any questions, please contact: Jennifer Echikson, Pa.C.P. jechikson@dbdlaw.com

Free for MCPA Members $10.00 for NFPA affiliated members (evidence required) $20.00 for non-members

This month, MCPA will be collecting for Norristown Hospital Center To learn more and to donate, please visit: https://hospitalitycenter.org/

Induction Ceremony/January CLE
2022-01-25 18:30 - 20:00
Via Zoom

Induction Ceremony Presented by:The Honorable Daniel J. Clifford

Medicaid and Asset Protection PlanningCLE Presented by:Rosemary R. Ferrino, Esquireof Montco Elder Law, LLP

Applying for approval of CLE 1.0 (S) by NFPA and Keystone AllianceTo register please visit:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUld-6grDMiG9ZTIuVjLw3Nno_l75oV7f4w

For any questions, please contact:Jennifer Echikson, Pa.C.P.jechikson @ dbdlaw.com

Free for MCPA Members$10.00 for NFPA affiliated members (evidence required)$20.00 for non-members

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