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Lawyers Giving Back

As the charitable, fundraising arm of the CMBA, the
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation (CMBF) also
annually invites any and all Members of the Association
to submit their recommendations or self-nominations for
By regulation, the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar future volunteer leadership positions. For the upcoming
Association (CMBA) annually invites any and 2019 –2020 Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019, the CMBF
all Members of the Association to submit their is accepting nominations for the following positions:
recommendations or self-nominations for future
volunteer leadership positions. For the upcoming Director
2019–2020 Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019, the CMBA Serving a two-year term, with opportunity to serve a
is accepting nominations for the following positions:
maximum of three consecutive two-year terms
Vice President (six years total)
Serving one year as Vice President before advancing for Community Director
one year to President-Elect, and then serving one year Non-lawyers of the community; serving a two-year
as President
term, with opportunity to serve a maximum of three
Director consecutive two-year terms (six years total)
Six Member lawyers to each serve one, three-year term IdEAl CMBf OffICErS
as a member of the Board of Directors
& dIrECTOrS WIll
• be engaged in the mission of the CMBF and the
The primary consideration by which all candidates for programs of the CMBA, and have a passion for the
an open position will be evaluated is a demonstrated work of our Bar
history of service to the CMBA through engagement • have an ability to raise money
with and/or leadership of the CMBA’s Sections, • work collaboratively with others
Committees and/or CLE programs.
• provide connections throughout Cleveland
IdEAl CMBA OffICErS & • have capacity to serve
dIrECTOrS WIll • provide investment expertise and/or grant-making
• be committed to the CMBA’s mission and goals experience
• work collaboratively with others • represent diverse life experiences, backgrounds,
• offer adaptability, creativity, innovation and vision practice areas, segments of the legal and business
• have a passion for the legal profession communities
• be open to considering different/new points of view
• be accountable
• have earned the respect of peers
• be energetic, responsive and follow through
• have time to devote to the CMBA and a willingness to
make the CMBA a priority commitment
• represent diverse life experiences, backgrounds,
experiences, practice areas, segments of the legal All nominations are due by 5 p.m. on
community Friday, March 1, and should be sent to:
CMBA or CMBF Nominating Committee
If a prospective nominee has questions, c/o CEO, Rebecca Ruppert McMahon
contact Rebecca Ruppert McMahon, CEO, If by Mail to: 1375 E. 9th Street, Floor 2, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
or another current officer/director to learn or by email to: rmcmahon@clemetrobar.org
more about serving.
visit CleMetroBar.org/nominations for details.

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