April Meeting
Wednesday,
April 4, 2001
12:30 p.m.
Capital Club

Reserve My Spot

    Sponsored by J. Seth Kaplan                                                                                                                   April 2001

LOCATION: Capital Club
                        Three James Center, Fourth Floor
                        1051 East Cary Street

COST:            $15.00 for members
                        $18.00 for non-members

RSVP:            marhsmit@aol.com
                        voice mail:  213-9295
                        Please respond by 10:00 a.m.,
                        Monday, April 2

PAYMENT:  Mail in advance to:
                       MRWBA
                       P.O. Box 538
                       Richmond, Virginia  23218-0538

PARKING:  Use James Center parking deck
                      Validated parking up to $5.00

NOTICE:
All luncheon reservations must be made by the deadline specified above.  Reservations may be cancelled prior to this deadline.  You must make a reservation even if you mail your check.  No reservations made after the deadline are guaranteed.  Limited walk-in spaces are available for each luncheon on a first-come-first-served basis.
If you do not attend the luncheon after making a reservation and do not cancel prior to the deadline, you will be charged for the cost of the luncheon.  If you have made a reservation and cannot attend the luncheon, you may substitute someone in your place.  However, you (or your substitute) must advise Margaret H. Smither, President (213-9295 or marhsmit@aol.com) of such substitution prior to or at the luncheon.
If you have any questions about the billing process, please contact Susan Atkinson, Treasurer (935-7762 or swa89jmu@aol.com).

MRWBA Newsletter April 2001
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President's Message

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE

Flagler Home Spring Project Reserve the Date - Saturday, June 9th - 9:00 until approximately 1:00
This year we will assist the Flagler women with major spring cleaning. Please contact Karen or Lori if you are interested in helping coordinate the Spring Project. More information will be given at the April meeting and in the May newsletter.
Contact: Karen French - 783-7537 or KFrench@LECLAIRRYAN.com Lori Rinaldi - 344-6336 or lrinaldi@morrismorris.com


Newsletter Items?
Announcements?
News about Members?

Send via e-mail to:  jwells@reciprocalgroup.com
Fax to Jill Wells at 270-5281
Or leave a voice mail at:  965-1259

Deadline:  April 13, 2001

MRWBA Newsletter April 2001
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Attention Arbitrator Candidates:

The Better Business Bureau system is seeking attorneys and experienced arbitrators to serve as arbitrators for the BBB's AUTO LINE program.  This program, administered by the Dispute Resolution Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus in Arlington, Virginia, is an out-of-court arbitration that settles unresolved automotive warranty disputes between customers and participating new vehicle manufacturers.  Arbitrators will receive a stipend of $100 for each BBB AUTO LINE case that is heard.  Training for certification consists of one short evening session followed by a day-long session.  For more information contact Annette Lee, Arbitration Recruitment Coordinator at (800) 334-2406 x 374, or alee@cbbb.bbb.org.

NEWS RELEASE

The lawbook, Virginia Landlord-Tenant Law, 2nd edition, written by Jerome ("Jerry") P. Friedlander, II of McLean, Virginia, is being discontinued as a result of the corporate reorganization of the Lexis Law Publishing company (formerly The Michie Co) and its subsidiary companies (Shepard's, McGraw-Hill, etc). The 2000 Virginia General assembly made a number of changes to the Virginia Residential Landlord-Tenant Act which supplmental material has not yet been sent to its readers. The supplement for the year 2000 will be issued by its author directly. Because Lexis Law company has not given Jerry a copy of its customers, Jerry needs to identify the book's subscribers to determine whether they want to receive the 2000 supplement and to reach those who simply want more information or want the book. For those who do wish to receive the 2000 supplement mailing, please contact Jerry Friedlander via phone at 703-893-9600; fax at 703-893-9650; via e-mail at friedlander@friedlander.com or by regular mail at 1364 Beverly Road, Suite 201, McLean, Virginia 22101-3627.  Jerry plans to follow the Lexis Law Publishing's return and payment policies. Jerry has established his own Virginia LLC, Lexstone Publishing LC, to handle the administration of this venture, with its own phone, fax and e-mail, all located at Jerry's law office in McLean. The toll free number is 1-800-299-9658 to fax or phone.  Lexstone e-mail is jpfriedlander@lexstone.com. The address is the same as above. 

Prices: The 2000 supplement is $35.00 and the book+supp+forms-diskette is $85.00 (including tax and handling)

Public Service Committee Needs Your Help
YWCA Wish List

Socks
Storage Bins **
Bra (34 B's)
Umbrellas
Toothpaste and Toothbrushes
L/XL Night Gowns
L/XL Sweat Pants
Robes
Slippers (women & children)
Towels
Washcloths **
Pillows 
Luggage
Deodorant
Alarm clocks **
Cleaning products
Disposable razors
Canned juices
Canned vegetables and Soup **
Flatware **
Pots & Pans
Phone Cards **
Gift certificates (i.e. McDonald's, Burger King, Movies)
Date Books
Medicines ( Motrin, Tylenol, Cold/Flu Medicines)
** much needed items as of 2/01

If you would like to donate something on this list to the YWCA, contact Lori Lord at Lorilord@troutmansanders.com or at 697-1262.

Every attorney wants to
make a difference
.

Sometimes it just takes the right organization to LINC-up with.

LINC, the Legal Information Network for Cancer, is seeking attorneys to help cancer patients deal with the business side of cancer by providing pro bono services in the following areas:  insurance appeals, social security disability appeals, drafting of wills, advance medical directives and powers of attorney, employment, bankruptcy and child custody. 

Attorneys in all areas of practice are welcome;  attorneys with expertise in insurance and estate planning are particularly needed.

For more information contact:
Tamar Schwartz Eisen, Executive Director
P.O. Box 0156
Richmond, VA 23173
phone: (804) 287-6609    fax:(804) 287-6558
e-mail:
LINC@uofrlaw.richmond.edu
Webpage: 
http://law.richmond.edu/linc/linc.htm

MRWBA Newsletter April 2001
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P.O. Box 538
Richmond, VA  23218-0538