
This is a REMINDER
about our very first
Paralegal Happy Hour:
"Wind Down
Wednesday"
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
from 6:00PM to 10:00PM
at Round One Restaurant
located at:
Winchester/Kirby Parkway
click here for more info

MPA-
CLE @ Holiday Inn
University of Memphis
3700 Central Ave.
Lunch & Learn Series
April 16, 2009
12:00 – 1:30pm
Topic: TBD

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Upcoming Events
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Join MPA today!
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to
complete the application
and email it to:
membership@
memphisparalegal
association.org
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MPA Membership
Benefits:
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Access to the MPA Job Bank.
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Subscription to The Citator, a monthly newsletter, that contains current information on local, state and
national developments in the paralegal profession. Information on upcoming continuing
legal education seminars is also included.
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National Federation of Paralegal Associations ("NFPA") - As a member of NFPA,
MPA has a vote in establishing the direction of the profession by participating
in the oldest and largest paralegal association in North America (58 current member
associations in the U.S. and Canada). Among other things, NFPA monitors legislation,
case law, and court ethics opinions affecting the paralegal profession.
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Subscription to The National Paralegal Reporter, a quarterly magazine published by NFPA that provides information on national
developments and trends in the profession.
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Subscription to the MPA Membership Directory. The membership directory lists the name, employer, and specialty designation
and email address for each MPA member.
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General Membership Luncheons - MPA luncheons are held the third Thursday of every
other month. The luncheons provide members with the opportunity to meet other
paralegal professionals and develop valuable contacts. The luncheon programming
usually includes discussion of paralegal issues, continuing education, career
issues and/or community awareness. MPA invites a variety of speakers to the luncheons
to discuss topics of general interest to paralegal professionals. Members are
encouraged to attend and non-members are always welcome.
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Professional Seminars - MPA offers seminars and symposiums from time to time
on issues affecting the profession.
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NFPA Membership Benefits
Individuals who join a local association affiliated with NFPA and persons who
join as sustaining members (student sustaining, individual sustaining, corporate/organizational
sustaining) receive the following benefits:
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ACTEVA Online registration and payment processing services.
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American Society of Notaries Visit this website at
www.notaries.org. Click on the NFPA logo to receive your ASN
membership and discounts on products.
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National Notary Association Visit this website at
www.nationalnotary.org. Click on the NFPA logo to join the NNA membership and receive discounts on
products and services. Our number is A19105.
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Career Opportunities Click on "
Career
Center" at the NFPA home page to search for job opportunities and post your resume
through the Legal Career Center Network at Legalstaff at no cost to you. Employers
may also post available jobs which will be accessible to legal professionals,
bar associations and others across the country.
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Car Rental Discounts Special rental rates are offered to members. Call Hertz at telephone (800) 654-2210
and provide NFPA's discount identification CDP# 336599. Also, call
Alamo at telephone (800) 327-9633 and provide NFPA's discount identification BY 218829.
At least 24 hours advanced notice is required to receive these discounts.
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Continuing Legal Education Discounts are provided for various courses offering CLE credits. Look at
NFPA's
home page and click on "CLE."
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Corporate Gifts, Flowers, Gourmet Gift Baskets Members can receive a 10% discount off an array of gift products including gourmet
gift baskets, desserts, novelties, fine giftware and flowers. Flowers is offering
this special benefit through its secure web site
www.1800flowers.com. Enter code "NFPA" under special offers during checkout or telephone 1-800-356-9377
and mention the promotion code "NFPA."
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Credit Union
Community America Credit Union is a non-for-profit financial
institution owned by its members. Enjoy lower loan rates, high
savings yields and a full range
of banking services. Telephone (800) 892-7957 to sign up for
membership.
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Dental, Vision, Hearing Aids and Prescription Drugs Universal Health Systems has partnered with NFPA to offer our members discounts
at a cost of $69/year or $129/year depending on the types of services needed.
This is not insurance, but a discount program. Telephone Judi Kotrola at (800) 800-8304
ext 626.
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Delivery Discounts
DHL Express will provide discounts of up to 40% for overnight delivery services.
Telephone (800) 636-2377, 8am til 7pm, ET, or log onto
www.membersales.com or look at
NFPA™ home page and click on the DHL icon. Identify yourself as an NFPA member in order to receive discounts.
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ExecuTrain Virtual Campus Members may purchase online training in computer software, hardware and business
skills. Three cost-effective libraries are available to choose from.
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Executive Wireless Executive Wireless, Inc. and NFPA are teaming up to bring you all the best wireless
data and voice solutions available at members-only discounts. All the best wireless solutions for mobile legal professionals and their families,
including BlackBerry, GoodLink, Palm and more. Visit the NFPA website and click on the BlackBerry link.
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Hotel Reservations
Members can receive up to 65% off regular hotel rates in certain cities. Take
advantage of this benefit to save money for yourself and your employers. Telephone
(800) 964-6835. Or visit
www.hoteldiscount.com and identify yourself as an NFPA member to receive the discount.
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Insurance Benefits
Seabury & Smith is offering discounted insurance rates to NFPA members for
disability income, group term life, major medical, catastrophic medical, accident,
cancer, short-term medical etc. Visit
http://NFP.Healthinsurance.com or
cusv@ahw.com for more details.
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Internet Connection Members can view publications, join list serves, chat groups, conduct research
and learn about vendor services.
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Publications Members may order certain
publications which provide information on current NFPA activities, at a discounted member
rate.
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National Paralegal Reporter Members automatically receive a subscription to the National Paralegal Reporter. It is mailed to members bi-monthly. This publication includes articles on career
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