Creek County Associate District Judge April Sellers White Among the Fifty Women Making a Difference in Oklahoma

Associate District Judge April Sellers White has been selected by The Journal Record as one of the fifty Outstanding Women Making a Difference in Oklahoma this year. Each year fifty finalists are selected from all sectors of business, the professions and community organizations for their excellence in their chosen field, for their participation in community activities and for their overall contributions to improving life in Oklahoma. Judge White was honored with this award in 2006 and is again being honored with a 2008 award at the Cox Center in Oklahoma City on September 25, 2008.

Perhaps best known for her judicial service on children’s and family cases, Judge White has served on several task forces and boards at local and state levels which deal with children’s and family issues. She chaired the Creek County Juvenile Justice Task Force for 15 years which brought professionals and parents from across the county to help create solutions for problems facing children. She has served continuously on the Executive Board of the Oklahoma Judicial Conference since before 1991. Judge White has served on interim study committees formed by the Oklahoma Legislature addressing issues of adoption law reform and juvenile mental health law.

In 2006, Judge White was invited by the Carl Albert Institute of the University of Oklahoma to participate as a faculty member in residence for a week with college women from across Oklahoma teaching and encouraging them to become more actively involved in their communities. In 2008, Judge White was the only Oklahoma elected official participating a forum on improving public confidence in government held in Georgia by the Southern Women in Public Service.

Judge White is part of Oklahoma’s first and only sister-brother state court judge team with her brother, Jefferson Sellers,who is a District Judge for Tulsa and Pawnee Counties.

Creek County Associate District Judge April Sellers White to Receive Mona Salyer Lambird Award

Our Associate District Judge, April Sellers White, has been selected by Oklahoma’s most outstanding women lawyers and judges to receive a Mona Salyer Lambird Award for her dedication and excellent judicial service during her professional career including 25 years on the bench as Creek County’s first woman judge. Judge White will be recognized at a banquet being held September 18, 2008, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Hotel in Tulsa.

April Sellers White grew up in Drumright as the daughter of Peggy Sellers and the late Jack Sellers. After seven years’ private practice in Sapulpa, including six years with her family firm, Judge White was appointed Special District Judge for Creek County, becoming the first woman judge to serve in our county on the District Court bench. During her judicial career, she has handled all types of cases including civil and criminal jury trials, divorce, protective orders, child support enforcement, juvenile, mental health, probate, guardianship, adoptions, restricted Indian land transaction approval hearings, small claims and weddings.

During her professional career, Judge White has been active in community activities on both local and state levels, particularly those which involve children and families. She has served on the Legislative Committee or Executive Board of the Oklahoma Judicial Conference continuously more than seventeen years. She is well respected throughout the judiciary for her knowledge and expertise, particularly in matters involving children. In addition to her professional activities, Judge White has been very active in the first United Methodist Church in Sapulpa, teaching Sunday School, singing in the choir, as well as serving in various capacities within the church. She has also been active in Kiwanis and Business and Professional Women.

Judge White’s favorite nickname is “ Mom”. Her daughter is seventeen and will be graduating later this year.

Urgent CCBA Announcement

Please join me in sending our deepest sympathies to Creek County Bar Association member Sean Downes and his family. His infant daughter, Caroline, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 30, 2008. A graveside service will be held today, Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 4:00 P.M. at Floral Haven located at 6500 South 129th East Avenue in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. A memorial service in her honor will follow at 6:00 P.M. at Bethany Free Will Baptist Church located at 100 North Olive Avenue in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. For directions to the memorial service, please call (918) 252-1873.
The Creek County Bar Association will be accepting donations to cover meals for the Downes family. If you would like to make a donation, please contact me. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sean and Michelle Downes during this time.

August Regular Meeting Agenda

Creek County Bar Association

Regular Meeting

Thursday, August 14, 2008

11:30 AM-1:00 PM

Freddie's Steakhouse-Sapulpa, Oklahoma

• Reception (11:30 AM): Lunch Served
• Welcome
• Introduction of Guests: Presentation by DeLores Dyer-The Mediation Table LLC
• Announcements: Report on Bristow Community Health Fair, Report Regarding Creek County Bar Member Ann Darnell, CLE Report (Tom Lane), Announcement Re: Next Month's Regular Meeting
• CLE Program: Legislative Update, Representative Mark McCullough, District 30
• Old Business
• New Business
• Adjourn

Donations for Ann Darnell Family Accepted

At our regular meeting on July 10, 2008, the Creek County Bar Association voted unanimously to approve a $250 travel stipend to assist Creek County Bar Association member, Ann Darnell, and her family with commuting costs associated with medical care for her newborn daugther, Nellie. Creek County Bar Association Member Sean Downes graciously offered to match our group donation. We have also purchased a card from the Creek County Bar Association to send to the Darnell family. If you are interested in signing the card, providing an additional monetary donation, or preparing food for the family when they return to their home in Tulsa, please contact Lauren Allison at (918) 367-3244 or via e-mail at: laurenatlaw@allegiance.tv

For more information regarding Nellie and her medical situation, please e-mail Creek County Bar Association Member Bill Jackson via e-mail at: billjackson4990@sbcglobal.net

Volunteers Needed for Bristow Community Health Fair

The Creek County Bar Association will host an informational booth at the Bristow Community Health Fair slated for Thursday, August 7, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Bristow High School Gymnasium. This "Back To School" event is designed to promote overall health and wellness planning for individuals of all ages. We would like to arrange to have at least three (3) volunteers at the Creek County Bar Association Booth for each hour of this event. If you are interested in participating, please contact Lauren Allison at (918) 367-3244 or via e-mail at: laurenatlaw@allegiance.tv

July Regular Meeting Agenda

Creek County Bar Association

Regular Meeting

Thursday, July 10, 2008

11:30 AM-1:00 PM

Freddie's Steakhouse - Sapulpa, Oklahoma

AGENDA

• Reception (11:30 AM): Buffett Served
• Welcome
• Introduction of Guests
• Announcements: Update on Ann Darnell's daughter, Nellie, including discussion and possible response by Creek County Bar Association
• Presentation by Vice President Jennifer Ward: Introduction to the New Oklahoma Child Support Law
• Old Business
• New Business
• Adjourn

Creek County Bar Association Regular May Meeting Agenda

Creek County Bar Association

Regular Meeting

Thursday, May 15, 2008

12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Freddie's Steakhouse, Sapulpa, Oklahoma

• Reception: Members Order Lunch
• Welcome
• Introduction of Guests: Judicial Interns, Mr. Elmer Neel
• Announcents: Law Day Update, Court Rules Update, CLE Update
• Recognition of J.V. Frazier, DHS Attorney of the Year
• Presentation of the 2008 Creek County Bar Association Liberty Bell Award
• Old Business
• New Business
• Adjourn

Law Day Volunteers Needed!

We are in need of volunteers to answer Ask-A-Lawyer calls on Law Day and assist with other Law Day activities! Please contact Vice President Jennifer Ward at (918) 227-4682 to sign up!

Creek County Bar Association Committee Chairpersons Announced

The Creek County Bar Association Officers are currently extending invitations to serve on committees to our selected members. In response to implementation concerns, our officers have elected to delay any creation of a Bench and Bar Committee. Any concerns between local lawyers and our Judiciary may be directed to any Creek County Bar Association officer. The following members have accepted invitations to serve as chairperson for the respective committees:

• Court Rules Committee: Dana J. Barnett (Bristow)-Chairperson
• Public Relations Committee: Jennifer Ward (Sapulpa)-Chairperson
• Awards Committee: Judge Richard Woolery-Chairperson

Handling a Pro Bono case? Consider Self-Referral!

If you are currently handling a Pro Bono matter or considering accepting a case on a volunteer basis, please consider instructing your client to contact Legal Aid of Oklahoma, Inc. at (888) 534-5243 for eligibility screening. If you are a registered Legal Aid volunteer, Legal Aid will happily refer your client back to your office complete with all of the Legal Aid benefits, including forms, insurance, and experienced legal assistance from staff attorneys. For more information, please visit http://www.probono.net/ok

Creek County Bar Association "Gives Back": Legal Aid of Oklahoma, Inc.

In association with Attorney General Drew Edmondson’s Campaign for Justice, the Creek County Bar Association voted unanimously to donate to Legal Aid of Oklahoma, Inc. This is the second consecutive year our group donated to this very worthy cause! At our April 11th meeting, Ms. Karen Langdon of Legal Aid of Oklahoma, Inc. addressed our group, encouraging our lawyers to donate their time and services to low-income Oklahomans and senior citizens. Legal Aid volunteers are eligible for access to form database, enhanced insurance coverage, and experienced assistance with challenging cases. In order to enjoy these benefits, a volunteer lawyer need only accept one (1) case per year! Please visit http://www.probono.net/ok to learn more and register!

Creek County Bar Association "Gives Back": Bristow Public Schools

On April 11, 2008, the Creek County Bar Association unanimously passed a resolution to make a donation to Bristow Public Schools specifically for the purchase of certain benches and picnic tables for the Bristow Middle School. Bristow Public Schools expressed sincere gratitude for this generous donation and plans to host a dedication ceremony and press conference to commemorate our gift. We are truly honored to continue our tradition of supporting our communities and young people through education! Please check this website for a future announcement regarding the press conference.

Chuck Watson Nominated for Oklahoma Bar Association Board of Governors

At our regular meeting of the Creek County Bar Association on April 11, 2008 in Bristow, Oklahoma, our group unanimously passed a resolution to nominate Chuck Watson (Drumright) for the Oklahoma Bar Association Board of Governors seat currently held by Alan Souter (Bristow). We congratulate Mr. Watson on his nomination and wish him the best of luck at the Oklahoma Bar Association Annual Meeting!

Creek County Bar Association at the TU Chilifest Cook-Off

The Creek County Bar Association participated in the TU Chilifest Cook-Off on April 4, 2008 at the Collins Fitness Center at the University of Tulsa. Our entry, “Diversity Chili,” an Asian-inspired chili created by Vice President Jennifer Ward, was certainly a hit! We designed our table to pay tribute to the many diverse people groups in our county, including Lebanese Americans and Native Americans. Judge Woolery and Judge White both served as chili judges at this wonderful event. We would like to especially thank Edmond and Sherian Slyman for donating promotional items for our Creek County Bar Association table! Enjoy our Chilifest Pictures!

(From Left): President Lauren Lester Allison, Judge April Sellers White, and Vice President Jennifer Ward

(From Left): President Lauren Lester Allison, Judge Richard Woolery, and Vice President Jennifer Ward

The Filbeck Family enjoys TU Chilifest!

(From Left): Vice President Jennifer Ward and President Lauren Lester Allison...ready for chili-tasters!

An upclose look at our chili table....Notice Treasurer Mike Loeffler's scales of justice! Marsha Jones prepared the floral arrangements, and Edmond and Sherian Slyman donated our give-away goodies!

TheCreek County Bar Association Chili Booth. Our sign includes our "Diversity Chili" slogan: Diverse People, Diverse Ingredients!

April Regular Meeting Agenda

Creek County Bar Association

Regular Meeting

Thursday, April 10, 2008

11:30 AM-1:00 PM

Coachlight Restaurant-Bristow, Oklahoma

• Reception (11:30 AM): Buffet Served
• Welcome
• Introduction of Guests
• Announcements: TU Chilifest Report, Law Day Reminder, Coat Closet Donation, Donation to Legal Aid of Oklahoma, Inc., CLE, Creek County Bar Association Committees
• Donation and possible action regarding donation to Bristow Public Schools
• Donation and possible action regarding the nomination of Chuck Watson (Drumright) to the Oklahoma Bar Association Board of Governors
• Presentation of Karen Langdon, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.
• Old Business
• New Business
• Adjourn

TU Chilifest Cook-Off TONIGHT! Come Support Creek County!

The University of Tulsa College of Law Chilifest Cook-Off is TONIGHT, Friday, April 4, 2008, at 7:00 PM at the Collins Fitness Center located at 502 South Delaware on campus. This is a free event. Please plan to arrive early because the TU Men's basketball team is slated to face Bradley in the CBA Tournament Championship at the Reynolds Center tonight so parking may be limited. The Creek County Bar Association will be Chili #30. Lauren Lester Allison, Jennifer Ward, and J.V. Frazier will arrive early for set-up, and our Judges will be there to taste all the recipes! Please come by and support the Creek County Bar Association!

Interested in serving on a Creek County Bar Association Committee?

The Creek County Bar Association is in the process of selecting members to serve one (1) year terms on the following newly formed committees. Please read the following descriptions of our new committees and contact Lauren Allison, Jennifer Ward, or J.V. Frazier if you interested in serving as a members and/or chairperson or nominating another lawyer to serve as a member and/or chairperson of any of the following committees:

• Creek County District Court Rules Committee: This committee will include a group of 3-5 lawyers appointed to review the new Creek County District Court Rules. As representatives of our Creek County Bar Association, this committee should offer questions on rule applicability and intent, seek clarification of rule language, and generally provide constructive feedback on the new Creek County District Court Rules to members of our Creek County Judiciary. This committee will also give reports on the Creek County District Court Rules as requested by the Creek County Bar Association by and through its officers. Nominees for this committee must be paid members of the Creek County Bar Association currently in good standing with the Oklahoma Bar Association. Preference will be given for lawyers with the most practice experience (i.e. years admitted to practice) in Creek County.


• Bench & Bar Committee: This committee is an original Creek County Bar Association committee currently inactive after the passing of its founding member, Harry M. McMillan. This committee is currently comprised of Lester Henderson, Esq.(Sapulpa), Charles Watson, Esq. (Drumright), and the late Harry M. McMillan, Esq.(Bristow). This committee is intended to discreetly and respectfully address disputes between practicing members of our bar association and members of our Creek County Judiciary. This committee was originally designed to affirmatively resolve conflicts before animosities between bench and bar lead to any formal complaint. The activities of this committee are intended to remain confidential. Nominees for the seat formerly held by Mr. McMillan must be paid members of the Creek County Bar Association currently in good standing with the Oklahoma Bar Association.


• County Outreach & Public Relations Committee: This committee will include a group of 3-5 lawyers appointed to plan a positive marketing strategy for the Creek County Bar Association through charitable and community projects in Creek County. This committee is designed to create opportunities to improve the image of lawyers in our communities through service-related activities for members of the Creek County Bar Association. This committee will also give reports to the Creek County Bar Association as requested by and through its officers. Nominees for this committee must be paid members of the Creek County Bar Association currently in good standing with the Oklahoma Bar Association. In order to promote widespread projects and publicity, preference will be given to ensure that, in addition to an at-large chairperson, this committee has representation from ideally all three (3) divisions of Creek County (Sapulpa, Bristow, & Drumright).


• Awards Committee: This committee will include a group of 3-5 lawyers appointed to receive and review award applications submitted by members of the Creek County Bar Association, including but not limited to, the Liberty Bell Award. This committee will select yearly award winners and ensure an application on behalf of any Creek County winner is forwarded to the Oklahoma Bar Association for statewide award consideration. This committee will also give reports regarding deadlines and selected winners to the Creek County Bar Association as requested by and through its officers. Nominees for this committee must be paid members of the Creek County Bar Association currently in good standing with the Oklahoma Bar Association.

Nominations for committee membership must be received on or before Monday, April 7, 2008 at 5:00 PM. After accepted by the nominee, committee appointments will be made public via this website on or before Friday, April 11, 2008.

April Bar Meeting Slated for April 10, 2008 at 11:30 in Bristow!

In an effort to accomodate requests from certain members to host a regular meeting of the Creek County Bar Association in Bristow and in order to experiment with new ideas to improve attendance at our regular meetings, our officers have elected to schedule our April bar meeting for Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 11:30 AM at the new Coachlight Restaurant in Bristow, Oklahoma. For those of you who do not regularly practice in Bristow, the Coachlight Restaurant is located in the building formerly known as the 19th Hole Restaurant or the Bristow Country Club just adjacent to the Bristow Golf Course. The Coachlight Restaurant features a wonderful buffet featuring classic American cuisine as well as a variety of soups, salads, sandwiches, and main dishes on its regular lunch menu. The desserts, including a variety of homemade pies, are also terrific! At our April meeting in Bristow, we will address a regular agenda, and the agenda will be posted on this website on or before Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 11:30 AM. If you have an item you would like added to the April agenda, please contact Lauren Allison at (918) 367-3244 or e-mail her at laurenatlaw@allegiance.tv. We will resume our traditional Sapulpa meetings at Freddie's Steakhouse on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 11:30 AM. Our CLE Chairman, Tom Lane Sr., is actively working to arrange for free CLE at our May meeting. Hope to see you in Bristow on April 10th!

TU Chilifest Set for April 4, 2008 at 7:00 PM at Reynolds Center at the University of Tulsa!

Please mark your calendars for the University of Tulsa College of Law Chilifest Cook-Off on Friday, April 4, 2008 at the Reynolds Center at the University of Tulsa. Doors open for the event at 7:00 PM. We need to select a theme for our chili this next week. You will recall last year we featured "Plaintiff's County Chili." I have received a suggestion from one member to focus upon the rich railroad history of our county, but we are always open to suggestions from all members! We need to also ensure that we have members working our Creek County booth to make certain we are encouraging guests and Judges to take notice of our delicious recipes and individual theme. We would like for members to volunteer to work at the Creek County booth for at least thirty (30) minutes of the event, and our Creek County Bar Association officers will be at the booth for the entire event. If you are interested or plan on attending, please call Lauren Allison at (918) 367-3244 or e-mail her at: laurenatlaw@allegiance.tv to reserve your time to work at our Creek County booth. It is our hope to post possible theme suggestions on our website next Wednesday, March 26, 2008 for voting my our members. Please e-mail your ideas to Lauren Allison and check the website next Wednesday to cast your vote!

No Regular Meeting for March!

Remember: Our Creek County Chili Cook-Off, hosted by the Filbeck Law Office this past week, constituted our March meeting! Accordingly, we will NOT be hosting a regular Creek County Bar Association meeting until April. We are currently planning to host the April Creek County Bar Association meeting in Bristow at the new Coachlight Restaurant. Check this website regularly for Creek County Bar Association updates!

Congratulations to Jennifer Ward & Connie Filbeck-Creek County Bar Association Chili Cook-Off Champions!

Congratulations to Creek County Bar Association Vice President Jennifer Ward and her mother, Connie Filbeck, for winning the Creek County Bar Association Chili Cook-Off for best traditional chili and best non-traditional chili (Jennifer's Japanese Chili). Their recipes will represent the Creek County Bar Association at the University of Tulsa College of Law Chilifest Cook-Off on Friday, April 4, 2008 at 7:00 PM at the Reynolds Center at the University of Tulsa. We just need a theme! If you have any ideas, please post your comments or e-mail Creek County Bar Association President Lauren Lester Allison at: laurenatlaw@allegiance.tv

Thank you to the Filbeck Law Office and Vice President Jennifer Ward for hosting this event. Our group certainly had a wonderful time!

The 2nd Annual Creek County Chili Cook-Off!

Creek County Bar Vice President Jennifer Ward (left) and Creek County Bar Member and City of Sapulpa Municipal Judge Stefanie Lorbiecki

Creek County Bar Association Vice President Jennifer Ward calls the mobile telephones of absent Creek County Bar Members to inquire about their failure to appear at our Chili Cook-Off!

Creek County Bar Association Members Creekmore Wallace, Tom Filbeck, and Vice President Jennifer Ward discuss the finer points of Texas Chili, Traditional Chili, and Jennifer's Japanese Chili!

Connie Filbeck and Creek County Bar Association Secretary J.V. Frazier were "all smiles" at the 2nd Annual Creek County Chili Cook-Off!

We enjoyed quite a spread of drinks, chips, and black bean salsa (Courtesy of Creek County President Lauren Lester Allison) in addition to three (3) wonderful chili choices: Traditional Chili (Courtesy of Connie Filbeck), Texas Chili (Courtesy of Creek County Bar Association Vice President Jennifer Ward), and Japanese Chili (Courtesy of Creek County Bar Association Vice President Jennifer Ward).

Creek County Bar Association Vice President Jennifer Ward (left) and President Lauren Lester Allison laugh at Jennifer's mother, Connie Filbeck, as she tries to master Lauren's digital camera!

Creek County Bar Association President Lauren Lester Allison and Vice President Jennifer Ward....looking like law nerds.

Creek County Bar Members Aaron Bundy, Stefanie Lorbiecki, and Sean Downs take a break from chili tasting.

(From Left): Creek County Bar Association Members Tom Filbeck, Allen Mitchell, Creekmore Wallace, and Vice President Jennifer Ward, sitting around the chili crock pots!

Connie Filbeck (right) and Creek County Bar Association Vice President Jennifer Ward's precious grandmother! These ladies look fabulous!

Connie Filbeck (right) picking black bean salsa from her teeth. (She is going to be delighted that I posted this one!)

Creek County Bar Association Member Sean Downes arrives to find Creek County Bar Association Members Stefanie Lorbiecki, Creekmore Wallace, and Tom Filbeck already tasting!

Creek County Bar Association Secretary J.V. Frazier tastes some traditional chili!

Creek County Bar Members Stefanie Lorbiecki and Creekmore Wallace enjoying some chili!

The boys getting ready to enjoy some chili!

Our 2nd Annual Creek County Chili Cook-off hosts: Tom Filbeck, Connie Filbeck, and Jennifer Ward of The Filbeck Law Office in Sapulpa!

Creek County Chili Cook-off Tonight!

The Creek County Bar Association will host its 2nd Annual Creek County Chili Cook-off TONIGHT at 5:30 PM at the Filbeck Law Office located at Seven South Park in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. This event is open to all Creek County Bar Association members, their families, friends and staff. This event will also qualify as our monthly meeting for March! Hope to see you all tonight!

February Agenda-Regular Meeting-February 13, 2008

Creek County Bar Association

Regular Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

11:30 AM-1:00 PM

Freddie's Steakhouse Reception Center-Sapulpa, Oklahoma

AGENDA

1. 11:30 AM Reception: Buffett Served
2. Welcome
3. Introduction of Guests
4. Presentation of New Member, Aaron Bundy, Esq. (Sapulpa)
5. Recognition of the Honorable Richard Woolery-C.A.S.A. Judge of the Year
6. Informational Discussion Regarding Launch of Creek County Bar Association Website/Weblog
7. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Release of Creek County Bar Association E-Mail List
8. Informationl Discussion Regarding University of Tulsa Chili Fest Cook-Off and Possible Theme for Creek County Bar Association Team
9. Invitation and Discussion by Vice President Jennifer Ward Re: Scheduled Creek County Bar Association Chili Fest Cook-Off
10. Informational Discussion Regarding Headshots for Creek County Bar Association Members
11. Announcement Regarding Bristow Chamber of Commerce Banquet
12. Introduction of Featured Speaker: Kelly Hake, Esq. (Bristow)
13. Family Law Presentation: Kelly Hake, Esq. (Bristow)
14. Old Business
15. New Business
16. Adjourn

Any items to add to our February Agenda?

We are preparing to publish our regular meeting agenda for our upcoming February Bar Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 11:30 AM at Freddie's Steakhouse in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. If you would like to add any item to the February agenda, please e-mail Lauren Allison at laurenatlaw@allegiance.tv on or before Monday, February 11, 2008 at 5:00 PM. Submissions received after this deadline will be automatically added to the March regular meeting agenda.

February Featured Speaker: Kelly Hake, Esq.

Mr. Kelly Hake, Esq. will be the featured speaker at next week's February meeting of the Creek County Bar Association. Mr. Hake will discuss the basics of a family law case, including the fundamentals of a Q.D.R.O. The meeting is slated for Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 11:30 at Freddie's Steakhouse in Sapulpa, Oklahoma.

To book a featured speaker for an upcoming Creek County Bar Association meeting, please contact Lauren Allison by e-mail at: laurenatlaw@allegiance.tv

Bristow Chamber of Commerce Banquet

The Bristow Chamber of Commerce will host its annual banquet on March 27, 2008 at the Bristow High School Gymnasium. Creek County Bar Members are encouraged to attend this exciting event. For more information and to purchase tickets, please e-mail Bristow's new Chamber of Commerce Director, Cathy Eslick, at: bristowcc@sbcglobal.net

Interested in decorative law books?

The Creek County Law Library Committee has announced its intention to clean out many of the outdated law books currently cluttering our Creek County Courthouse Law Library. If you are interested in any of these texts for office decoration, please contact Jennifer Ward at: (918) 227-4682. Please note that Oklahoma State Statute Volumes are not available.

February Meeting Re-Scheduled

In order to accomodate a request from Freddie's Steakhouse-Sapulpa, our regular February meeting, originally slated for February 14, 2008, has been re-scheduled to Wednesday, February 13, 2008. Please plan to arrive around 11:30 AM to enjoy the Freddie's Buffet and visit with fellow Creek County Bar Members! We will begin addressing our agenda items around 12:00 PM. The meeting agenda will be posted on or before February 12, 2008 at 12:00 PM. In order to accomodate those leaving for Wednesday dockets, the meeting will be dismissed no later than 1:00 PM. Staff and any other guests are welcome. In order to provide a head count for Freddie's Steakhouse, please R.S.V.P., if possible, by (1) posting a comment to this entry indicating your attendance and the number in your party or (2) e-mail your R.S.V.P. to Creek County Bar Association Secretary J.V. Frazier at: jvfrazier@aol.com

Have a Website?

Does your firm have a website? Do you know of another link that might be helpful to fellow Creek County Bar Association Members? Did we forget to include it on our website? Let us know! Our "Helpful Links" Section and "Creek County Bar Association Member Websites" Section will be updated weekly!

Welcome to the Creek County Bar Association Blog!

Welcome Creek County Bar Members! This new weblog ("blog") is intended to create a user-friendly forum for posting announcements and pictures and discussing upcoming Creek County Bar Association activities. All members are encouraged to create a "blogger" or google (g-mail) account (It's free) in order to post comments on this site. Commenting is easy!

• At the end of each entry/announcement, you will see a hyperlink called "Comments." Click it to comment!
• If you already have a g-mail or blogger account, you may sign in using your name and password. If you do not have a g-mail account, you will need to create one by clicking "Sign Up Here" under the "Choose an Identity" sub-section. You will need to create a screenname (much like AOL, i.e. "DrumrightLawyer367") and agree to the Terms of Service.
• After you have signed up, you are ready to comment and/or post your additional announcements to our site. Remember: Our site is public (not password-protected) and does not allow annonymous comments. Any comment posted on this site will be seen by all bar members and members of the public who access this site. In addition to the Terms of Service which include prohibitions against profanity and other inappropriate posting, please refrain from any political discussion and/or comments that might be construed as the giving of legal advice.
• You may remove any comment you have posted at any time by simply clicking on the comment and following the Blogger instructions to remove it. Additionally, you may e-mail Lauren Lester Allison at laurenatlaw@allegiance.tv to request another user comment be removed. Upon request, said comment will be removed within twenty-four (24) hours. Further, any comments considered to be in violation of the Blogger Terms of Service and/or the Creek County Bar Association prohibitions on polictical discussion and/or the giving of legal advice will be removed immediately without notice to the comment poster.

Please bookmark our site and check it regularly for announcements regarding upcoming events. Agendas for our Creek County Bar Association regular monthly meetings will be posted at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled meeting date. Please feel free to send your pictures and/or announcements to Lauren Lester Allison at laurenatlaw@allegiance.tv for posting. Explore our site and enjoy!