The Augusta Bar Association is actively involved in the community and public service activities throughout the year. With its Raising the Bar Campaign, the Association focuses its efforts on a particular charity throughout each year, both through fund-raising and volunteerism. Members are encouraged to Raise the Bar by offering their time and other resources to the selected charity. The charity chosen is typically one that may not have the broad recognition and tremendous financial backing of our community. The selected charity of 2010 will be announced shortly.
In 2008, the Augusta Bar Association chose and supported Lynndale, Inc., a private, non-profit support service, which provides people with disabilities and their families valuable and cost effective support, training, and community resources, enabling them to determine their future through informed choices. In 2009, the Augusta Bar Association raised $9000 and conducted a clothing drive for the Garden City Rescue Mission, a local safe haven for homeless and needy people in the Augusta area. It maintains a mens shelter and a separate women and childrens shelter in downtown Augusta.
The Augusta Bar Association celebrates Law Day each year. In 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaimed May 1 to be Law Day - a day of national dedication to the principle of government under law. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Law Day. During this time, members typically engage the public, particularly students, in discussions focused on enhancing knowledge of our governmental structure and legal process. For instance, members will sponsor essay and poster competitions in area schools and visit schools to speak to students. To learn how the Association celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Law Day in 2008,
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The Augusta Bar Association also presents the following awards in recognition of public service:
The Liberty Bell Award is given annually to a non-lawyer to acknowledge the recipient’s outstanding community service. The award recognizes a person who promotes better understanding of the rule of law, encourages a greater respect for law, stimulates a sense of civic responsibility, and contributes to good government in the community. The award is given at the Annual Law Day Banquet. Past recipients include Mr. James L. Kendrick, Augusta business and community leader(2009); Mr. James M. Hull, Augusta businessman and philanthropist (2008); the late Honorable Charlie Norwood, United States Congressman (2007); Honorable Jack Connell, former Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives (2006); Honorable Douglas Barnard, Jr., former United States Congressman (2005); Dr. Ed Cashin of Augusta State University (2004), and Ms. Carolyn Maund of the American Red Cross (2003).
The Robert L. Allgood Award is given annually to a member of the Augusta Bar Association who has exhibited exemplary service and commitment to the bar and the community over a substantial period of time. The award is given at the Annual Business Meeting. In its inaugural year of 2007, the award was given to Lyn Allgood. Daniel J. Craig received the award in 2008; Raymond G. Chadwick, Jr. received the award in 2009; and J. Patrick Rice received the award in 2010. |
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| Upcoming Events / Announcements |
| August 17, 2010 - Monthly Luncheon Meeting, 12:30 p.m. at the Pinnacle Club. Guest Speaker: Lester Tate, State Bar President. Please reserve your seat by emailing Louise Garren at lgarren@thefirm453.com. |
The Augusta Judicial Circuit has issued the attached memorandum to members of the Domestic Bar.
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