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Zengo
Thursday, February 16
5:30 p.m.
781 Seventh St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
http://
Zengo is an acclaimed Latin-Asian fusion restaurant and lounge located in D.C.’s Chinatown with an impressive Happy Hour from 3 pm – 8 pm with $5 drinks and $6 small plates: http://
Tables will be set aside for our group, so to help us get an accurate count and enough tables, please RSVP no later than Wednesday, February 15. A Facebook event will be posted through which you can RSVP. If you are not on Facebook, you can RSVP with a reply to this email and the number of attendees who will be joining you.
We look forward to seeing everyone
NABA-DC are excited to offer our members a group swearing in to the U.S. Supreme Court Bar on Tuesday October 10, 2017.
At this time all of the six (6) applicant spaces are now full. To be place on the waiting list please contact Rose Petoskey at rose.petoskey@gmail.com. Rose will contact those on the waiting list if spaces become vacant.
To learn more, visit the bar admissions application form and instructions can be found at the following link: https://www.supremecourt.gov/filingandrules/supremecourtbar.aspx
Please join NABA-DC and NNABA for a Happy Hour Following DC Federal Bar Indian Law Conference, November 3rd
Co-hosted by NABA-DC and NNABA
Appetizers and sangria will be served
Friday, November 3, 2017
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET
La Tasca located at 722 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
http://www.latascausa.com/site/
*Note: The location is a short taxi ride from the Conference taking place
at the Holiday Inn Washington DC-Capitol at 550 C St SW.
The NABA-DC Governing Board will be holding its regular meeting on Monday, November 13th at 6:30pm.
NABA-DC’s Annual Holiday Party and Awards Reception will take place on:
Friday, December 8, 2017
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Stanton and Greene (Same location as last year)
http://www.stantonandgreene.com/
Information regarding RSVPs and the awards nomination process will be announced soon.
If your organization is interested in sponsoring, please email NABA-DC President Katie Klass at kaitlyn.klass@gmail.com. Sponsors will be publicly recognized for their generosity and support.
This year the suggested contributions are:
Platinum ($1,000+)
Gold ($500+)
Silver ($100+)
NABA-DC will hold its 2018 annual meeting and governing board elections on January 12, 2018 at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held at Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, located at 2120 L St NW #700.
Governing Board Elections: To be eligible to hold a position on the governing board, a person must be a NABA-DC member in good standing (meaning dues have been paid) and be nominated for the position at the annual meeting. Members may self-nominate.
The positions open for election are: President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Bar Liaison, and Members-at-Large. Members-at-Large oversee the Intern lunch, Mentorship, Social, and Community Outreach Committees. The number of Members-at-Large is determined at the annual meeting. For more information regarding the responsibilities of these positions, you can review NABA-DC’s Bylaws here.
Voting: In order to vote in the governing board election, a person must be a member in good standing. Members may vote by proxy. A member wishing to vote by proxy must give the Secretary written notice at least 24 hours before the election by sending an email to: nabadc_community@nabadc.com. The notice shall state good cause for the member’s absence and the name of the person to whom the proxy is given.
Membership: If you have not yet renewed your NABA-DC membership for 2018, it can be done online at: https://nabadc.com/how-to-join/. Additionally, dues can be paid at the annual meeting.
It’s almost time for the NABA-DC Annual Awards and Holiday Party! This year we will be hosting an in-person event and we are looking forward to celebrating with all of you!
There is no cost to attend if you are a register member in good standing. Dues are $60.00 for Attorney Members and $30.00. for Non-Attorney Members. Student Members are free to join. You do not have to be a licensed attorney to join NABA-DC. Registration is https://nabadc.com/how-to-join/
Along with honoring this year’s Award nominees and winners, NABA-DC will also hold a silent auction to raise funds for the Marine Toys for Tots Native American Program. This holiday season, many families across Indian Country are struggling financially. A portion of the funds raised will also benefit NABA-DC’s 2022 annual programming. Each year, NABA-DC hosts programs and events that focus on strengthening our community and providing education on issues impacting Indian Country.
The office of Fish & Richardson P.C. is graciously hosting the 2022 NABA-DC Holiday Party.
Call for Sponsors
NABA-DC is seeking monetary sponsors for this year’s holiday party. This year the suggested contributions are Eagle ($2,500+) Platinum ($1,000-$2,499), Gold ($500+), Silver ($100+) and Turquoise (0-$100). We hope that you will consider sponsoring the event at any level or amount. The funds raised from sponsors will be donated to the planning of the Holiday Party, Toys for Tots Native American Program, and NABA-DC’s annual programming. If your firm or organization would like to sponsor the NABA-DC holiday party, please contact us at NABADC_Community@nabadc.com.
Call for Award Nominations
Is there someone in the DC Indian law and policy community that you think deserves recognition for his or her work this year? If so, nominate them for a NABA-DC award! The NABA-DC Board will determine winners and announce them at the Holiday Party. Awards will be given in the following categories:
Lifetime Achievement in Indian Law
2022 Significant Contribution in Indian Law
Excellence in Government Service
Excellence in Mentoring
Please submit nominations by 11:59PM EST on November 28, 2022 by filling out a Google form HERE.
Call for Donations for the Silent Auction
We are asking for donation items from our NABA-DC membership. We are accepting many types of items including artwork, pottery, home décor, jewelry, gift baskets, gift certificates, and other new gift type items. Please contact Judith Lee at judithlee@runbox.com if you have an item to donate. If you live in the DC area, we will be able to pick up the item.
https://paypal.me/SupportNABADC?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US
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NABA-DC
Annual Awards and Holiday Party
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST
Friday, December 2, 2022
1000 Maine Ave SW
Washington, DC 20024