As the summer comes to a close, judges and adversaries have returned from vacation, motions are being filed at a furious pace, and the unread emails in your in-box are rivaled only by the stacks of mail that you have yet to read piled on the corner of your desk. As a bar leader for your Affiliate, your focus also must turn to the start of the new bar year and the programming that you will provide to your members. By taking the time to read this newsletter, you will find a variety of resources that will assist you in providing high-quality programs to your Affiliate.