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reviewed a presentation related to the state’s legal deserts recently prepared by Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation Executive Director Katie Dilks. Governor Rogers said the Clients’ Security Fund Committee met recently and reviewed claims. OKLAHOMA COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH APPOINTMENT The board approved a motion to submit the three names of Bryan Ross Lynch, Kalan Chapman Lloyd and Timothy Robert Michaels Johnson to Gov. Stitt for his appointment to the commission. The board approved a motion to approve the year-to-year lease renewal per the annual process using the standard Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) lease agreement. CHILD ABUSE TRAINING AND COORDINATION COUNCIL President Pringle appoints Brittany Hunt-Jassey as candidate (primary) and Laura R. Talbert as designee (alternate) to the Child Abuse Training and Coordination Council. UPCOMING OBA AND COUNTY BAR EVENTS – 2024 President Pringle reviewed upcoming bar-related events, includ ing the joint receptions with the Canadian County Bar Association in October and the Garfield County Bar Association in November. NEXT BOARD MEETING The Board of Governors met in October, and a summary of those actions will be published in the Oklahoma Bar Journal once the min utes are approved. The next board meeting will be held Friday, Nov. 15, in Enid. COUNCIL ON JUDICIAL COMPLAINTS LEASE

retreat in Ardmore and noted that a more formalized version of the plan is expected in October. Governor Oldfield reported the Legal Internship Committee and Professionalism Committee have both recently met. Governor Barbush reported the Lawyers Helping Lawyers Assistance Program Committee has received a Bar Foundation grant to hire an executive director, and the hiring process for that role is being dis cussed. He also said the Cannabis Law Committee is developing a database of best practices and other materials for the group. Governor Bracken reported the Military Assistance Committee recently participated in the annual Sooner Stand Down event aimed at assist ing veterans experiencing home lessness. Governor Dow reported the Disaster Response and Relief Committee continues to meet and respond to legal needs created by the spring 2024 severe weather events. Governor Hixon said the Law Day Committee met Aug. 26, and preparation for the 2025 student art and writing contests is under way. He said the committee is once again considering retaining Smirk New Media for online promotion, and the committee is also explor ing retaining Spanish-language interpreters for the 2025 Ask A Lawyer event. Governor Locke said the Membership Engagement/ Member Services Committee met recently and reviewed the asso ciation’s current member benefits policy. He said the committee is also reviewing proposed updates to the association’s website policy, which will be discussed at the next meet ing. Governor Knott reported the Bar Center Facilities Committee is moving forward on planned roof repairs, and the process to outline repair workflow is being determined. Governor Ailles Bahm said the Bench and Bar Committee

Conference, where she presented at a session on legal issues involving code enforcement. Governor Locke reported he attended the Muskogee County Bar Association’s end-of summer cookout and participated in the strategic planning sessions in Ardmore. Governor Oldfield reported he participated in the strategic planning sessions in Ardmore and reviewed emails concerning the Professionalism Committee meeting. Governor Rogers reported he attended the Clients’ Security Fund Committee meeting. Governor Thurman reported he participated in the strategic planning sessions in Ardmore and the Coffee with a Cop event in Ada. He organized and attended the Pontotoc County Bar Association’s social event with East Central University President Wendell Godwin. Governor Trevillion reported he attended the Oklahoma County Bar Association meeting and the Budget Committee meeting. REPORT OF THE YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION Governor Talbert reported the YLD and the Animal Law Section co-hosted a pet adoption event and CLE at the Bar K dog park in Oklahoma City. General Counsel Hendryx reported on the status of pending litigation involving the OBA. A written report of PRC actions and OBA disciplinary matters for the month was submitted to the board for its review. BOARD LIAISON REPORTS Vice President Peckio reported the Strategic Planning Committee is looking forward to implement ing the strategic plan discussed at the recent strategic planning REPORT OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

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