State Bar of Michigan
State Bar of Michigan
home
member area
contact us



children's law
section




 print this page


for members
SBM general information

member directory

admissions, ethics, and
   regulation


justice initiatives

member services

practice management
   resource center


public policy resource
   center


publications and
   advertising


research and links

sections


from the courts
opinion searching
virtual court


for the public
public resources
media resources


giving opportunities
a lawyer helps
access to justice
   campaign

Meeting Minutes

December 6, 2000

Present
    Ladd, Forczak, Cook, Mysilwiec, Ridella, Stapalionis, New, Butterwick, Vanvervort, Tuck, Ferhman
Excused
    Pilette, Visconti, McNulty, Walker, Bakker, Powelson
Discussion
    Child Welfare Law Journal and CLS involvement.
Motion
    to TABLE until 1/2001 meeting ( to investigate impact on CLS budget)
Discussion
    Katner and Grisso for Spring Training (re: Juvenile Mental Health Issues).
Motion
    To adopt the Minutes of November 6, 2000 meeting. PASSED
Reports
    Forczak, Family Law Section LaFlora, Criminal Law Section Ladd, Legislative Committee
Discussion
    Proposed Legislation re: CASA Volunteers. MOTION by Ladd to oppose legislation. MOTION by Cook that our lobbyist oppose legislation. Both PASSED.
Discussion
    Removal/replacement of council members. Byington removed and replaced by Mysliwiec. McAuliffe resigned. Bill Butts proposed as replacement.
Discussion
    Resolution of Michigan Probate Judges (re: Medicaid funding for incarcerated juveniles). MOVED to oppose legislation. Seconded and PASSED.
Motion
    To invite J. Kresnak (Detroit Free Press) to 1/2001 CLS Meeting. PASSED.
Next Meeting
    1/10/2001 @ 4:30PM