VOL. 116 | NO. 135 | Monday, July 15, 2002
Calendar of events Jan
Calendar of events July 15-July 21
July 16
The Memphis Bar Association hosts Obtaining a Patent
and Litigating Patent Infringement for the Non-Practitioner from noon to 2
p.m. in the Memphis Bar Association conference room, One Commerce Square, Suite
1050. The speaker is Lea Speed of Baker, Donelson, Bearman & Caldwell. The
course offers two hours of general continuing legal education credit. Registration
cost is $50 for MBA members, $60 for non-members and $30 for non-attorneys or
those who do not need CLE credit.
July 18
The Memphis Bar Association hosts Summer School at
the University of Memphis from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. July 18, July 25 and Aug. 1 in
Room 314 at the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. The July 18 speaker,
Professor David Romantz, will discuss legal writing. The course offers two
hours of general continuing legal education credit. July 25, Professor David
Patterson will discuss ethics. The course offers two hours of ethics CLE
credit. Professor David Case will discuss environmental law Aug. 1. The course
offers two hours of general CLE credit. The cost is $40 per session for MBA
members, $50 for non-MBA member and $20 for non-attorneys or those who do need
CLE credit.
July 18
The Institute for Executive Education at the University
of Memphis presents Fish! Camp: Creating a World-Class Workplace from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Peabody hotel. The program is based on Seattles Pike
Place Fish Market environment, known for its enthusiastic employees and
satisfied customers. Stephen Lundin, co-author of Fish! A Remarkable Way to
Boost Morale and Improve Results, will show executives how to develop stronger
teamwork, deeper commitment and superior service. The program is $349. Visit www.lessonsinleadership.com
to register or call (800) 873-3451.
July 19
Girls Inc. is the beneficiary of the Buddy Up Fore
Kids golf tournament at the Links of Whispering Woods golf course, 11300 E.
Goodman Road, in Olive Branch, Miss. Proceeds from the annual golf tournament
benefit different local charities each year. The four-person scramble begins
with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. An awards dinner follows the tournament. The
cost to participate is $80 per person or $320 per team. To register, call Keith
Ritchey, 755-7708, or Buddy Ritchey, 409-3787.
July 20
The Union Planters IMAX new feature film Space
Station documents the construction and assembly of the International Space
Station currently in Earths orbit. The film runs through Nov. 15 at the Pink
Palace Museum. Tickets are $6.50 for adults, $6 for seniors and $5 for children
ages 3-12. For tickets or reservations, call 320-6362.
Upcoming events:
July 25
The Memphis Area Association of Realtors hosts its
second annual "Realtor Night with the Redbirds" for MAAR members at
AutoZone Park featuring a match-up between the Memphis Redbirds vs. Las Vegas
Dodgers. Refreshments will be served on the Third Base Party Deck from 6:05
p.m. until the end of the first inning. Tickets will be available after July 15
at MAAR.
Aug. 6
The Memphis Area Technology Council is planning
committee alignment meetings for people interested in getting involved with the
MATC. Meetings are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Memphis Regional
Chamber, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the MRC, and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug.
14 at the Crescent Center, Suite 500. For details, visit www.memphitech.com.
Aug. 18
Baron Hirsch Synagogue, 400
S. Yates Road, is hosting an event honoring Rabbi and Mrs. David Skopp at 6
p.m. For more information, call 683-7485.