Affiliate Outreach Conference
The Florida Bar Young Lawyer Division’s
Affiliate Outreach Conference
will be held in Daytona Beach
on January 18-19, 2013
The Shores Resort, Daytona Beach Shores
Overview of the 2013 Young Lawyers Division Affiliate Outreach Conference
Dear Affiliates,
Each winter, The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division ("YLD") hosts its Annual Affiliate Outreach Conference ("AOC"). The conference allows affiliate and law student leaders from around the state to socialize, share ideas, and present grant project proposals.
The 2013 AOC will be held at the Shores Resort in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida on Friday, January 18 and Saturday, January 19, 2013. The theme for the weekend is Racing to Serve, which celebrates both the racing history of Daytona and the community service that Florida’s young lawyers do all across the state.
Below is a guide that will provide you with information regarding who should attend the AOC, whether you can be reimbursed for your attendance, how to register, what programming is offered, and how to apply for grants and awards. After reviewing these materials, please contact AOC Co-Chairs Matthew Welch (msw@kvplaw.com) and Katherine Hurst Miller (katherine.miller@cobbcole.com) should you have any questions about the conference.
We look forward to welcoming you to Daytona in January!
Sincerely,
Matthew Welch & Katherine Hurst Miller
AOC Co-Chairs
2013 YLD Affiliate Grant Application Booklet
Attendance & Reimbursement for AOC
Any member of a recognized young lawyers affiliate in the State of Florida and any designated Law Student Division Governor may register for and attend the AOC. Two members of each affiliate are each eligible to receive a $400.00 reimbursement for attendance at the conference. (The $50.00 conference registration fee and any expenses incurred by guests will not be reimbursed.) Please contact your young lawyer affiliate to determine whether you are eligible to fill one of these two spots. Law Student Division reimbursement information will be sent directly to Law Student Division Governors by Division Chair, Ben Diamond.
Hotel Reservations
Our conference hotel is the Shores Resort, located right on the Atlantic Ocean. We encourage our affiliates to take advantage of the hotel’s location and amenities and stay as long as your schedule permits. Reservations should be made at the Shores Resort by clicking here. You may also book your reservation by calling (866) 934-7467.
AOC Programming
Below is a description of all programming that will be offered at this year's AOC.
Friday, January 18, 2013
Conference Registration, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Bill France Foyer, Shores Resort
AOC registration for conference attendees will take place in the Bill France Foyer, just off the lobby of the Shores Resort from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. The registration desk will remain open throughout the afternoon for questions.
“Getting and Keeping a Big Corporate Client”
In-House Counsel CLE Panel Presentation, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Richard Petty Ballroom, Shores Resort
Attorneys from some of Central Florida’s most influential businesses will be speaking about their experiences, their expectations for young lawyers, and their advice for getting and keeping a big corporate client. Speakers include the following in-house counsel: Ann-Margaret Emery from the City of Ormond Beach, Robert Lloyd from Brown & Brown, Matthew W. Rearden from SeaWorld, Zandria Conyers from LPGA and Brett Scharback from the International Speedway Corporation. Materials come from “A Young Lawyer’s Guide to Superior Client Services,” a joint project between the Florida Young Lawyers Division and the Texas Young Lawyers Association. CLE credit for the presentation has been applied for, including ethics credit. This is a don’t-miss educational opportunity for all conference attendees! Dress is relaxed business casual.
Buses Leave for the Conference Reception, Dinner, and Dancing, 5:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Departing From the Shores Resort Lobby and arriving at Daytona International Speedway
Conference attendees and guests are invited to board buses promptly at 5:00 p.m. in the Shores Lobby for a short ride to the Daytona International Speedway. Our group is being given access inside the track for our conference reception, dinner, and dancing.
The reception begins at the DAYTONA 500 Club Lounge overlooking historic Gatorade Victory Lane and the start/finish line. You will be treated to a conference reception graciously provided by the conference’s Diamond sponsor, Lexis.
After a one-hour reception, we will move to the DAYTONA 500 Club for an Italian dinner buffet. The meal will feature antipasto, salads, manicotti, eggplant parmesan, vegetables, breadsticks, and delectable desserts such as fresh strawberries and cream, tiramisu cheesecake, and cannolis. After dinner, the party will continue with live music and dancing provided by local rock band, Yummy.
Cash bars will be available throughout the evening, and buses will run continuously back to the hotel. Everyone is encouraged to wear black-and-white, resort casual clothing, with a checkered flair, to celebrate this party high atop the start/finish line.
Children’s Activities, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Kid’s Club, Shores Resort
Children who are potty trained through age 10 may stay at the hotel kid’s club. While the adults enjoy the reception, dinner and dancing, children will enjoy a kid-friendly meal and movie with popcorn. Parents interested in reserving a space for their child at Kid’s Club, please contact The Shores Resort and Spa directly at (386) 767-7350.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Conference Breakfast/Late Registration, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Richard Petty Ballroom (formerly Atlantic Room)
Come network with fellow conference attendees and guests at a breakfast on the top floor of the hotel overlooking the ocean. A breakfast buffet will be served, including eggs, bacon, sausage, fruit, breakfast potatoes, pastries, juice, coffee, and tea. For attendees arriving late to the conference, this is also the perfect time to complete your registration. Dress is business casual.
Affiliate Grant Presentations, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Richard Petty Ballroom (formerly Atlantic Room)
Members of each affiliate who submitted a grant application, described below, will make a five-minute presentation regarding their grant in front of all other affiliate attendees. This is a great opportunity to learn from other affiliates. Should you have any questions regarding your affiliate's presentation, please contact the AOC Co-Chairs. Dress is business casual.
Law Student Division Meeting, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Bill France Ballroom (formerly River Room)
While affiliates are busy with grant presentations, the Law Student Division Board of Governors will conduct its AOC business meeting. Should you have any questions regarding your law school, please contact the Law Student Division Chair. Dress is business casual.
Conference Awards Luncheon, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Richard Petty Ballroom (formerly Atlantic Room)
During the luncheon, conference attendees and their guests will enjoy a meal of chicken caesar salad wraps (vegetarian option available), tomato soup, and pasta salad. The YLD will present a program including guest speakers, recognition of each affiliate, announcements of the value of the grants awarded, and presentation of awards to individual affiliates. Dress is business casual.
Buses Leave for Halifax River Cruise, 2:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Departing From the Shores Resort Lobby and arriving at the Ginn Sundancer Yacht
Conference attendees and guests are invited to board buses promptly at 2:30 p.m. in the Shores Lobby for a drive along scenic A1A to the Yacht Harbor Village. Our group will board the 117 foot Ginn Sundancer Yacht for a comfortable cruise along the Halifax River, the intracoastal waterway. On board, you will be served a variety of hot and cold appetizers, and you will be treated to a bar graciously provided by the conference’s Diamond sponsor, Lexis. Buses will return you to the hotel for an evening on your own or with the new friends you made at AOC. This is a don’t-miss social opportunity for conference attendees! Dress is casual attire.
Annual Affiliate Awards
The Annual Affiliate Awards given by the Young Lawyers Division will be presented at the AOC Awards Luncheon, described above. The awards that will be presented are:
Outstanding Young Lawyer Affiliate: The Outstanding Florida Young Lawyer Affiliate of the Year Award recognizes a young lawyer affiliate in the State of Florida for excellence in public service, member service and creative use of resources.
Most Outstanding Public Service Project By A Local Bar, Young Lawyers Section, Division, or Committee: This award recognizes a public service project presented, performed, or participated in during the administrative Bar year by a local section, division, or committee exclusively or in cooperation with one or more Young Lawyers Sections, Divisions or Committees. The project must serve the public and community, enhance the relationship of Young Lawyers to the public and community, and be innovative. The project shall be conducted exclusively by Young Lawyers of a local section, division or committee, with the size of the local section, division or committee being considered.
Most Outstanding Member Service Project By A Local Bar Young Lawyers Section, Division or Committee: The award for the most outstanding member service project is awarded to a member service project presented, performed, or participated in during the administrative Bar year by a local section, division, or committee exclusively or in cooperation with one or more Young Lawyers Sections, Divisions or Committees. The project should internally serve Young Lawyers in the section, division or committee, provide for membership enrichment, and be innovative. The project shall be conducted exclusively by Young Lawyers of a local section, division or committee, with the size of the local section, division or committee being considered.
To nominate your affiliate for one or more of these awards, please submit a letter explaining why your affiliate is deserving of the award to YLD Awards Chair Adam Myron at AMyron@richmangreer.com no later than 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 4, 2012.
Questions? Contact AOC Co-Chairs
Katherine Hurst Miller and Matthew Welch
or 386-254-6304
or 386-252-1561
| The YLD would like to thank our Presenting Sponsor |
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| The YLD would also like to thank our AOC Partners - The Florida Bar Foundation & Florida Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company for their support of this event. |
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