NEWS FROM FORT BEND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 9-23-13
There are four items in this enewsletter.
1. Memorial Service for Sharon Heldt on Wednesday, October 3
2. RSVP NOW for CLE on Thursday, 9-26
3. Sign up Now for the 34th Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, 10-10
4. Save the Date for Christmas Party on 12-13 at Houstonian
ITEM 1: MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR SHARON HELDT, BAR MEMBER
Sharon D. Heldt, 56, passed away of natural causes on September 10, 2013 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She received her bachelor’s degree at the University of Arkansas and her law degree from the University of Houston Law School. She spent 20 years in private practice, focusing on family law, probate, real estate and bankruptcy. Sharon volunteered many years for Habitat for Humanity. She, along with several committed volunteers, founded the Fort Bend Habitat for Humanity in 1992. She served Habitat for Humanity as executive director for Fort Bend County and also Habitat for Washington County, Arkansas. She also served a number of years as President of Quail Valley Townhouses. She was a very giving person and touched the lives of many.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Marian and Richard Heldt. She is survived by her family, brother James Heldt and his wife Amy of Carrollton, Texas, brother Scott Heldt of Corpus Christi, Texas, and her nephews, Gabriel Fain, Zach Fain and Noah Heldt. She is also survived by relatives in Pennsylvania.
Services will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Missouri City, Texas on Wednesday, October 3, 2013 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity.
ITEM 2: PLEASE RSVP NOW FOR CLE ON THURSDAY, 9-26
Date:Thursday, September 26, 2013
Topic:"Texas Supreme Court Expediated Rules”
Speaker: Attorney Matias Adrogue of Matias J. Adrogue PLLC
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Place:Pecan Grove Plantation Country Club, 3000 Plantation Drive, Richmond, TX CLE:1 hour participatory with.5 hour ethics
Menu: Chicken Florentine (cooked spinach andchicken in a creamy sauce), Fettuccini, Green Beans, Chef’s choice of dessert
Cost:$20 for members and $25 for non-members and Walk-ins with No RSVP
RSVP by Monday, September 23 at 5:00 p.m. You may RSVP by phone, email, or on our website http://fortbendbar.org/Calendar-of-events/next-cle-luncheon
You can now pay for the CLE luncheon ahead of time with your credit card. We have set up a secure LawPay Virtual Terminal to make a one-time payment. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. If you want to bring cash or a check to the luncheon, that’s fine too. We will give you a receipt if you need one.
Remember, If you RSVP and do not attend or cancel, you must still pay for your meal.
ITEM 3: SIGN UP NOW FOR THE 34THANNUAL FORTBEND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION GOLF TOURNAMENT 10-10
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2013
MEADOWBROOK FARMSGOLF CLUB IN KATY
BENEFITING
FORTBENDLAWYERS CARE
the county’s first and only pro bono legal service
AND
CHILD ADVOCATES OF FORT BEND COUNTY
being the voice of abused and neglected children
Each player will receive a participation gift and a goody bag!
11:00 a.m. Registration
12:00 p.m. Box Lunch
1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start
BBQ Dinner, raffle and awards immediately following tournament
For forms to register to play or be a sponsor or donor, please visit:
http://www.fortbendbar.org/Calendar-of-events/2013-golf-tournament-fundraiser-10-10-2013
ITEM 4: SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY ON FRIDAY, 12-13 AT THE HOUSTONIAN COUNTRY CLUB IN RICHMOND
Make plans to attend our Christmas party at the Houstonian, featuring a delicious buffet dinner and live musical entertainment. Invitations will be mailed in November.
That’s all the news for now!
Melinda Knight
Executive Director
Fort Bend County Bar Association
P. O. Box 18825
Sugar Land, TX 77496-8825
Phone/Fax: (281) 565-3634
Email:
Web Site www.fortbendbar.org
President: Joshua Leal
President-Elect: John Kelly
Immediate Past President: Mario A. Martinez
Treasurer: Will Colgin
Secretary: Deborah Bullion
Directors:
Renee Beilue - through 2013
Brian Peel - through 2014
Jeff Webb - through 2014
Sherrie Travers - through 2013