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PAD FlyAway Wins the 2003 Outstanding Professional Program Award from the Professional Fraternity Association! 2006 PAD FlyAway: Project Katrina Receives National Media Coverage! |
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***OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE A TELEPHONE CONFERENCE **** Because we recognize it is difficult for many of our members to take time out of their busy schedules to attend meetings, we are going to conduct our first dial-in TELE-MEETING on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. All active and inactive PAD members who live and/or work in the NYC area are welcome and encouraged to participate. During our meeting we plan to reacquaint everyone with the THE NYC ALUMNI CHAPTER by discussing our progress, setting a date for a dinner meeting, chapter elections and a 2 Credit ETHICS CLE presentation. We will also discuss some of our upcoming events, such as: JUDGES' NIGHT, an annual event at the New York Athletic Club co-sponsored with the Columbian Lawyers Association (www.Columbianlawyers.com) on September 13, 2006. More than 100 New York Federal & State Judges regularly attend this event providing a rare opportunity to socialize with members of the bench in an informal setting. Visit www.JudgesNight.com for more information. PAD's 56th BIENNIAL CONVENTION in Dallas, Texas from August 2-6, 2006 August 2006. The Convention brings delegates from all law school and alumni chapters to conduct the business of the Fraternity, including the election of International Officers. The Fraternity covers some travel and lodging expenses for a delegate from the NYC Alumni Chapter to attend. For more information please visit www.PAD.org. PAD FLYAWAY II: PROJECT KATRINA, sending a new group of volunteers to work with Operation Helping Hands in New Orleans during a Friday to Sunday weekend visit this summer or in early 2007. RSVP BY COMPLETING MEMBER UPDATE ON THIS SITE
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OUR MISSION: The New York City Alumni Chapter is dedicated to providing support and guidance to all PAD Alumni members and student in our Manhattan Chapters (Manhattan - Columbia, NYU, Fordham, Cardozo and the New York Law School). Through providing programming and support to our members we strive to increase the tangible benefits of being a Phi Alpha Delta Member in New York City and elsewhere. OUR PROGRESS: In the past five years, the New York City Alumni has grown to be one of the most successful and active Alumni Chapters in Phi Alpha Delta. We hold regular meetings, administer national events, co-sponsor events, conduct community service programs and have developed nationally recognized award-winning programing. Below is a brief description of some of the programming we offer: PAD FLYAWAY/SAILAWAY PROGRAM: The purpose of this program is to provide PAD members with a unique opportunity to travel and interact with fellow members across the country and abroad. The goal is to encourage our members to take advantage of the travel opportunities inherently existing in the PAD network. 2003 FLYAWAY - NY, NY (Inaugural FlyAway Event) On April 5, 2003, a private ceremony and reception was held aboard the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum whereby we conferred honorary membership in the Fraternity upon Judge Kevin Thomas Duffy, and Lt. General Martin R. Steele (Ret.). Judge Duffy is the highly respected United States District Court Judge who presided over the trial of the four men accused of bombing the World Trade Center in 1993. Lt. Gen. Steele has achieved similar distinction in his field of service, as a decorated Marine who served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans, Policies, and Operations at Marine Corp. Headquarters. After retiring in 1999, Lt. Gen. Steele served as the President and CEO of the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum and now sits on its Board of Trustees. The FlyAway program has received national recognition as the recipient of the "Outstanding Professional Program Award" from the Professional Fraternity Association. On September 5, 2003, the New York City Alumni Chapter accepted this award in Las Colinas, TX. 2004 FLYAWAY - Las Vegas, NV In March 2004, the PAD FlyAway was held in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Mirage Casino Hotel. In connection with the FlyAway, the NYC Alumni Chapter initiated Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman as an Honorary Member of Phi Alpha Delta. 2005 PAD SAILAWAY - San Juan, PR The 2005 FlyAway morphed into the first PAD SailAway! More than 100 members joined us aboard Royal Caribbean's Empress of the Seas on April 8-11, 2005. The cruise departed from San Juan, Puerto Rico and visited ports in St. Maarten and St. Kitts. The event included a free 2 Credit Ethics CLE sponsored by the National Law Foundation! For more information about this event feel free to visit www.PADSailAway.com 2006 FlyAway - Project Katrina - New Orleans, LA On the weekend of March 31, 2006, a group of volunteers traveled to New Orleans, LA to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina in connection with a program coordinated by Operation Helping Hands. This event received considerable media attention and was featured in various print and television news segments. To learn more about this event and view photos taken by the FlyAway Team in New Orleans, please visit www.PADProjectKatrina.com. JUDGES' NIGHT This program is run annually every September with the Columbian Lawyers Association, First Judicial Dept. at the New York Athletic Club and provides an unparalleled opportunity to meet more than 100 Federal and State Court Judges in a social and informal setting. The evening generally includes a cocktail reception and is followed by a sit-down dinner. The 2005 Judges' Night was held on Wednesday evening September 7, 2005 at the New York Athletic Club. The evening included a cocktail reception followed by a full sit-down dinner. The next Judges’ Night is tentatively scheduled to occur on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 For more information about Judges' Night please visit www.JudgesNight.com ADMISSION TO COURTS, CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS PAD Alumni frequently assist fellow members by moving for their admission before various courts and by recommending them for membership in various local organizations and business clubs. In some instances, PAD-affiliated Judges will even conduct private swearing-in ceremonies. Follow this link to obtain an application for admission to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York: http://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/forms/adm.pdf U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York: http://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/atypetecfreg.pdf CASE REFERRAL PROGRAM Using the Phi Alpha Delta network to refer cases and receive referrals from attorneys in New York City and other parts of the country. If you require a referral to an attorney in another jurisdiction, please contact us at PADNYCAlumni@aol.com. INSTANT NETWORKING CONTACTS Obtain immediate access to the most accurate contact information for active PAD's in New York City and elsewhere. Also obtain contact information for past and present PAD International Board Members, Officers and District Justices who can help you locate active members across the country. JOB POSTINGS Posting frequent job listings to our Law School and Alumni members. RESUME REVIEW Reviewing and critiquing resumes for law students and alumni members seeking employment. LAW STUDENT/PRE-LAW INTERNS Establishing unpaid summer or school year internships for Phi Alpha Delta members and Pre-Law members, to provide free assistance for busy practitioners. LAW STUDENT INTERVIEWS Participating in informational interviews with law students who wish to learn about your area of practice, and participating in mock interviews as training to assist law students with their interview skills. ALUMNI OUTREACH Working with New York City Alumni Chapter to bring graduating law students into the Alumni Chapter, and to locate PAD Alumni who live and /or work in New York City, but who are not yet active in the Alumni Chapter. PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS SPEAKERS Participating and attending panel discussions or individual speaking events on topics related to the practice of law. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS SPEAKERS Participating in panel or individual speaking events on professional practice skills and academic topics such as brief writing, outlining, surviving the first year of law school and exam taking tips. COMMUNITY SERVICE Working together with Law School chapters at volunteer placements in the local community. Each year we aim to organize and participate in various community service activities with organizations such as the Operation Helping Hands, Children's Aid Society and New York Cares Day. LAW SCHOOL RUSH EVENTS Demonstrating a commitment to the Fraternity’s Mission of “Service to the Students, the Professionals and the Community.” SOCIAL EVENTS Everything from the FlyAway Program to Alumni Happy Hours. PRE-LAW PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Working with local undergraduate colleges to charter and assist Pre-Law chapters in Manhattan and elsewhere.. MENTOR PROGRAM Serving as a mentor for a PAD Law Student members and PAD Pre-Law members. SPECIAL FRATERNITY-WIDE EVENTS FOR ALUMNI MEMBERS: P.A.D. CONGRESSIONAL-JUDICIAL RECEPTION Sponsored annually in by the National Capitol Area Alumni Chapter. This popular function brings together Phi Alpha Delta students, attorneys and prominent Phi Alpha Delta leaders on Capitol Hill. Visit www.PAD.org for more information. P.A.D. DAY AT THE U.S. SUPREME COURT Every June, Phi Alpha Delta sponsors a special admission for members before the Supreme Court of the United States. Members enjoy a special reception for Phi Alpha Delta members before and after their admission, as well as visits from two of our most prominent Fraternity members -- Supreme Court Justices Stephen Breyer and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Visit www.PAD.org for more information. INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS Held every two years at resort hotels, the PAD Conventions are a great way to meet PAD Alumni and Law Student members from around the world. Biennial Convention delegates elect International Officers and set the Fraternity's course for the future. The last Convention was held in Los Angeles California from August 4-8, 2004. The 56th Biennial Convention is scheduled to take place in Dallas, TX from August 2-6, 2006. Information about the PAD Biennial Convention and registration forms can be found at www.PAD.org BENEFITS & DISCOUNTS: Membership in Phi Alpha Delta provides you access to numerous discounts on such things as: (a) Rental Car Discount from Hertz, Avis & National; (a) Auto Insurance Discounts from GEICO; (c) Website Building; (d) Loan Consolidations; (e) Book Purchases; (f) Bar Review Discounts; (g)MBNA Credit Card Program; (h) Custom Holiday Cards; and Much more! For more information about Fraternity-Wide Events and Membership Benefits & Discounts, visit the PAD International at: www.PAD.org. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CHAIRPERSON or MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE? As the start of the Law School year begins, the NYC Alumni Chapter is actively seeking leadership-minded individuals who are interested in Chairing or serving on the following committees: (a) Finance & Fund Raising; (b) Networking & Referrals; (c) Public Service; (d) Law School Communications; and (e) Programming. HAVE FRIENDS WHO MAY BE INTERESTED IN JOINING? The New York City Alumni Chapter encourages the inclusion of Non-PAD attorneys who may be interested in joining our Chapter. Phi Alpha Delta has an Alumni Membership program that permits Non-PAD Law School Graduates to become full PAD Alumni Members by simply completing an application, paying a fee of $100 to the International Office and attending an initiation ceremony. Given that membership in PAD never expires, it is certainly an economical way to become affiliated with a national organization for life. Applications for Alumni membership can be downloaded in Adobe Acrobat format by clicking on the "Join P.A.D. as an Alumni" link on the bottom left of the first page of: www.PADFlyAway.com HOW TO CONTACT US: We encourage you to take a moment to let us know that you are interested in learning more about our events. Please feel free to contact us via any of the following: (1) Complete this form: Member Directory Update (2) Send us an e-mail at: PADNYCAlumni@aol.com (3) Subscribe to our private Listserv group page by sending an e-mail to the following address: PADNYCAlumni-subscribe@yahoogroups.com (4) Visit our website at: www.PADNYCAlumni.com (5) View FlyAway / Sailaway updates at: www.PADFlyAway.com or www.PADSailAway.com (6) Mail or fax a letter to: Stephen J. Savva, Esq. Justice, PAD NYC Alumni Chapter 250 West 57th Street, Suite 919 New York, New York 10107 (212) 262-0602 - Fax Cut and Paste this link to download an Application to join PAD as an Alumni Member: http://www.pad.org/Uploads/Documents/form%20h%202-alumni%20membership.pdf |
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