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INN
GOVERNANCE
Governance of the Eldon B.
Mahon American Inn of Court is entrusted to the
officers. The officers include: President,
Counselor, Secretary, Treasurer, Program Chairman
and Membership Chairman. The President and Counselor
must be masters and at least one of them is usually
a judge or former judge.
The Membership Committee also
nominates the Inn's officers and at-large Executive
Committee members. Officers serve for a one-year
term and are eligible to serve successive terms. A
list of the officers for 2005-2006 is included on
this website and members are encouraged to contact
any of the officers if they have questions or
comments concerning the Inn.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
All active members are
expected to attend and to participate actively in
the Inn's meetings. Two absences, whatever the
cause, during a program year will be deemed to be a
resignation from the Inn. Should a member who has
been deemed to have resigned because of two absences
nevertheless desire to remain a member of the Inn,
he or she should petition the President for election
to the vacancy, showing good cause therefore.
GUEST POLICY
The Inn's programs are
primarily for the members' benefit. However, members
may invite guests from time to time. Members who
wish to invite guests must inform Patricia Graham at
(817) 338-4092 in advance of the meeting of their
guests' names. They must also agree to be
responsible for the cost of the guests' meals.
Members may pay for their guests prior to the
meeting or may request to be billed. The cost of a
guest meal during 2005-2006 is $30.00 for regular
meetings, $35.00 for the May meeting, and in Dallas
it is $55.00.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION
CREDIT
The Inn has been certified as
a CLE provider by the State Bar of Texas. The number
of credits available for participating in the
presentation of a program depends upon the written
materials' compliance with Texas Requirements.
Members and guests desiring to obtain CLE credit
must complete an attendance form at the conclusion
of each program.
Beginning in September, the Inn will hold seven
meetings on the second Tuesday of every month except
December and January. Unless specified otherwise,
the meetings will be held each month at the Fort
Worth Club. This year, the Joint Meeting will be
held with the several Dallas Inns at a place and
date to be announced later. Each meeting begins with
a reception from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Dinner follows
the reception and meetings end at approximately 8:00
p.m.
The Inn's programs are the heart
of the monthly meetings. They involve practical legal
skills with an emphasis on ethics, civility and
professionalism in lawyering. They generally involve a
demonstration or presentation of principles, skills,
techniques and relationships involved in trial and
appellate court proceedings and in activities
preliminary to courtroom appearances. The programs also
incorporate opportunities for critique and discussion.
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