The Oklahoma Bar Journal August 2023

He noted that emerging insights include an increased demand for alcohol-free spaces during associa tion events and that members seem generally unopposed to the idea of moving the meeting to the summer months. Governor Bracken said the Military Assistance Committee recently met and is planning its participation in the annual Sooner Stand Down for homeless veterans. APPLICATION TO SUSPEND FOR FAILURE TO PAY 2023 DUES Executive Director Johnson explained the process of suspen sion, advising that notice to show cause is mailed followed by very diligent efforts to contact each person on the list before the appli cation is filed with the court. The board passed a motion to approve the application to suspend. APPLICATION TO SUSPEND FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH 2022 MCLE REQUIREMENTS The board passed a motion to approve the application to suspend. APPLICATION TO STRIKE FOR FAILURE TO REINSTATE AFTER SUSPENSION FOR NON-PAYMENT OF 2022 DUES The board passed a motion to approve the application to strike. APPLICATION TO STRIKE FOR FAILURE TO REINSTATE AFTER SUSPENSION FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 MCLE REQUIREMENTS The board passed a motion to approve the application to strike. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY TRIBUNAL (PRT) The board passed a motion to approve the reappointments of Charles W. Chesnut, Miami; Anne Sickles Maguire, Tulsa; Jennifer Irish, Edmond; and Patricia Parrish,

Oklahoma City; with terms expir ing June 30, 2026. The board also passed a motion to approve the appointment of Martha Rupp Carter, Tulsa, to a term expiring June 30, 2026.

that the committee will participate in the upcoming Southeastern Oklahoma Summit set for June. He also praised the Cannabis Law Committee leadership, noting the group has been productive and meeting regularly. Governor Rogers said the Clients’ Security Fund Committee met recently to discuss a high number of pending claims against a recently deceased lawyer. He said it is anticipated resolving those claims will require a heavy workload. He also reported the Professionalism Committee is meeting regularly and has iden tified a need for greater civility among practitioners. The group is working to encourage professional ism moments during local county bar meetings. Governor Smith reported the Diversity Committee recently met in April and praised its new leadership. Topics for a planned CLE are being discussed. She reminded the board that nominations are currently being accepted for the annual Diversity Awards. Past President Hicks said the Strategic Planning Committee recently met and is moving for ward with a discovery process for technology improvements. The OBA Strategic Plan is being reviewed by committee members, and the board can expect a report on how well the OBA is perform ing to plan. Governor Hilfiger said the Law Day Committee had a successful event on May 1, and the committee chair will provide a full report on 2023 activities at the June meeting of the Board of Governors. Vice President Williams said the Legislative Monitoring Committee will meet next week to begin planning its annual Legislative Debrief. He also said the Membership Engagement Committee heard a preliminary report of findings related to the Annual Meeting survey of members that is still underway.

BUDGET COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

The board passed a motion to approve the following appoint ments made by President-Elect Pringle. Members of the House of Delegates: Governor Dustin Connor – BOG/HOD; Cody Cooper – HOD; Mack Martin – HOD; Alissa Preble Hutter – HOD; Brandi Nowakowski – HOD; Andrew (Drew) Mildren – HOD. Board of Governors: Vice President Ken Williams – BOG; Governor Angela Ailles Bahm – BOG; Governor Jana Knott – BOG. UPCOMING OBA AND COUNTY BAR EVENTS President Hermanson reviewed upcoming bar-related events, including the Payne County Law Day event, May 22, Stillwater Public Library; Sheep Creek Event, June 1, Ada; Southeastern Oklahoma Summit, June 3, Don W. Reynolds Community Center, Durant; Sovereignty Symposium, June 13-14, Skirvin Hilton Hotel, Oklahoma City; OBA Solo & Small Firm Conference, June 22-24, Osage Casino, Tulsa; and the OBA Annual Meeting, Nov. 1-3, Skirvin Hilton Hotel, Oklahoma City. NEXT BOARD MEETING The Board of Governors met in June and July, and a summary of those actions will be published in the Oklahoma Bar Journal once the minutes are approved. The next board meeting will be held Friday, Aug. 25, at the Oklahoma Bar Center in Oklahoma City.

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