NCACC’s 51st Annual Conference
Burlington, VT — August 4 to August 8, 2024 With the 51st annual conference in Burlington just a few months away, the Program Committee, chaired by Polly Brock (CO), has been meeting regularly to organize an informative and engaging week of educational content. But that’s not the topic of this article. Rather, this article outlines…
In Memory: Jean MacIntyre Kennett
Jean Kennett, an early and active member of the NCACC, passed away on December 30, 2023, at age 93. While Jean’s professional career began on a traditional path for women at the time, she be-came a trail blazer as the first female Clerk of the oldest appellate court in continuous existence in the Western Hemisphere,…
Call for Executive Committee Member Nominations
At the annual business meeting in July, the membership will elect officers to lead the NCACC in the coming years. The Nominating Committee would like your input on members that you believe would serve as effective leaders of the NCACC. After receiving and reviewing nominations from members, the Nominating Committee will submit a recommendation to…
Conference Financial Aid is Available
As we are getting closer to this year’s Conference in Burlington, we would like to remind all members that scholarship funds are available to promote attendance at annual meetings of the NCACC by members who would otherwise be unable to attend. Funding may be requested to cover transportation and lodging costs (hotel rate $187, per…
The President’s Page – The April Docket
By Jenny Kitchings, NCACC President Spring is on its way, and I for one could not be more excited. The days are longer and my eye has turned towards the 51st Annual Conference and Meeting in Burlington, Vermont on August 4-8, 2024. We had a lovely Executive Committee meeting in Albuquerque this past fall. We…
NCACC AWARDS COMMITTEE WANTS YOUR SUGGESTIONS
The 2023-2024 Awards Committee wants your nominations for the J.O. Sentell Award and the Morgan Thomas Award. These awards will be presented at the 2024 NCACC Annual Conference to be held in Burlington, Vermont. The J.O. Sentell Award is given to a member of the NCACC who has contributed substantially to the objectives of the…
Honoring the Legacy of Frans J. Labranche, Jr.: A Life of Service and Leadership
On September 8, 2023, the legal and religious communities joined together in a poignant farewell to the remarkable Frans J. Labranche, Jr. At the age of 89, he left behind a legacy marked by legal excellence, military service, and an unwavering dedication to faith and community. Early Life and Educational Journey Frans J. Labranche, Jr.,…
NCACC’s 51st Annual Conference Burlington, VT — August 4 to August 8, 2024
By Tim Gudas With the calendar having turned from 2023 to 2024, temperatures may be dropping but planning for the 51st annual conference in Burlington is heating up. The Program Committee, chaired by Polly Brock (CO), is putting together an exciting and informative agenda of educational sessions and speakers. Casey Forbes — recently appointed Clerk…