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Blessings by
Patty Stewart |
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…we can add blessings
to the lives of others in the most minute
ways and, in return, we will be rewarded with
blessings of our own.
Recently, I read a book called Blessings.
It’s a novel by Anna Quindlen and the plot
revolves around a very wealthy older lady
with the last name of Blessing and a very
poor young man who works for her. It not only
tells the story of how these two lives become
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illustrates how their lives were shaped by their
pasts. It’s a story that combines strength, love
and support. In the end, though there was a struggle,
they each received blessings because of the other.
While I cannot begin to fathom what the victims
of Katrina have faced – the heartbreak, humiliation
and frustration from losing everything – the disaster
has shown that the United States has a population
of generous, caring individuals who step up to the
plate and pull together to help its fellow man or
woman.
It’s been with a sense of pride that I have watched
as many of the ALA chapters around the country,
including the Dallas Chapter, have pledged $10 per
member to the American Red Cross and, in some chapters,
this amount has been more. Also, law firms of all
sizes have had employee fundraisers where they have
matched contributions. They have also collected
food, clothing, furniture and household items to
give Katrina families a helping hand. Many firms
have also offered office space. So, indeed, we can
be proud of our profession as it responds in many
ways to this horrible disaster.
Locally, the Dallas Chapter has a couple of other
community service projects going on. “Support the
Troops” has been a tremendous success. Again, the
generosity of the Chapter members has been astounding
as we continue to remember the men and women who
are in Iraq, Afghanistan, and around the world serving
our country and making sure that our way of life
is secure. As if that wasn’t enough, we have yet
another opportunity to make a difference by walking
on October 15 in the Susan G. Komen Race for the
Cure. Most of us know at least one person who has
been affected by this horrible disease. So, please
consider participating. As Jeff Gill announced at
our membership meeting, “You don’t have to run!”
Just as the story is written in Anna Quindlen’s
book Blessings, we can add blessings to the lives
of others in the most minute ways and, in return,
we will be rewarded with blessings of our own. All
it takes is a little strength, love and support.
See you in November!
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Section
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All ALA Section Meetings are held
at the Belo Mansion, unless otherwise noted.
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Our
next meeting, scheduled on Tuesday,
October 18th, will be hosted by a favorite
consultant, Don Holland of HSV Consulting,
Atlanta, Georgia. Don will bring us
his Technology Update 2005-2006 program
which will include imaging, workflow,
and other cool product updates. In addition,
he will cover e-mail issues, disaster
recovery, practice applications and
other techie stuff. Please join with
us and “The Don” at the Belo Mansion
at noon. Meeting room will be announced
later.
RSVP to
galen@fletchspring.com
Mark your calendars
for the 2005
ALA Law Firm Financial Management Conference
& Exposition – Sept. 29 - Oct. 1;
Inter- Continental Dallas; Addison,
Texas. This Conference offers legal
firm administrators an exceptional opportunity
to enhance their financial management
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Saturday,
October 15, 2005
NorthPark Center |
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The Association
of Legal Administrators (ALA) created its Community
Challenge Weekend (CCW) program in 1999 where it
encourages ALA chapters, its members, firms, vendors,
relatives and friends to come together to contribute
time, energy and resources towards improving their
own communities. For its CCW project, the Dallas
Chapter ALA has formed a team to walk in the 2005
RACE FOR THE CURE.
You are invited to participate in this 5K (3.5 miles)
walkathon on Saturday, October 15. Please contact
Jeff Gill for the
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Who: Dallas Chapter ALA What Dallas ALA Community
Challenge Weekend event
When: October
15 – RACE begins at 8:15am Where:
NorthPark Center
Why: To support
breast cancer research, screening and treatment.
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