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What NCBP Does...

NCBP hosts bi-annual conferences of state and local bar presidents that are held in conjunction with ABA midyear and annual meetings. These conferences feature joint programming with the National Association of Bar Executives and the National Conference of Bar Foundations, organizations whose meetings also take place during ABA meetings. NCBP also works closely with its sub-group, the Metropolitan Bar Caucus, a voluntary organiization of metropolitan bar leaders and executive directors. See Purpose. Join NCBP

NCBP Heads to the Big Easy for its Midyear Meeting - Register Today!

Registration is now open for the NCBP Midyear Meeting at the New Orleans Marriott, February 2-4, 2012. Meet other bar officers from across the country as you participate in instructive programs and enjoy networking events. The registration deadline is January 13, 2012. You can register online at www.ambar.org/midyear. Visit the NCBP Midyear Meeting Page to see the program preview and more!

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NCBP Fellows Awards Nominations Invited!

The NCBP Fellow Award honors an outstanding past president of a bar association for an outstanding commitment to leadership, service and the work of the organized bar. An individual need not be a dues paying member of NCBP to be recognized. For more information, including award qualifications, read the Fellows Award Announcement.

ABA-DBS Publication is Great Resource for New Bar Presidents

From understanding the legal and fiduciary responsibilities of the board to getting the word out about your bar and its members, New Bar President and Members of the Board is a succinct yet comprehensive guide to bar leadership. Produced by the ABA Division for Bar Services, this valuable resource covers topics such as governance, sound financial management and bar association relations with its members, the public and the news media. It is loaded with tips to make your bar year more productive and more efficient. And, it is the only handbook of its kind geared specifically to bar associations and bar leaders.

To order single copies at $14.95 each, visit the ABA Web store. For bulk prices and orders, contact the ABA Service Center at 800/285-2221.

Is Your Bar Getting Maximum Results from Its Dues and Member Benefits Programs?

There's only one way to find out: the 2010 State and Local Bar Dues, Fees and Member Benefits Survey – the only comprehensive guide to state and local bar dues and benefits.

Use the survey to examine every aspect of your dues and benefits programs. Are you making the most non-dues income? Could your dues collection method be more efficient? With in-depth statistics and analysis of current trends, it's the best way to tell if your bar's membership strategy is behind the curve or right on track.

Order now: go to www.abanet.org/barserv and click "Publications." Available in PDF for $65, in hard copy for $100.

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