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2022 Annual Meeting
2022
Annual Meeting
Over 100 members of the Berks County Bar Association attended the 2022 annual membership meeting and witnessed history as Gabriela G. Raful became the 90th President of the Bar Association. The Berkshire Country Club hosted the meeting on Wednesday, October 26th, as members enjoyed great drinks and fantastic food. The Bar Association recognized the service of 50Year members John Forry, John Stott, and Judge Arthur Grim; congratulated District Court Administrator Stephen Weber, who retired after 46 years of service to Berks County; welcomed PBA President Jay Silberblatt; carried on the tradition of past bar presidents passing the gavel to the incoming president; and featured remarks from President James M. Smith and incoming President Gabriela G. Raful.
President James Smith (right) presenting John T. Forry (left) with his 50-Year Member gift, celebrating the five decades Forry has been a member of the Bar Association. 50-Year Member honoree John Stott (left) chats with Lisa Siciliano (right).
District Attorney John T. Adams (left) and President James Smith (right) honor retired District Court Administrator Stephen A. Weber (center) for his nearly 50 years of exemplary service with a gift certificate to Building 24 in Wyomissing. (left to right) Julie Marburger, Christopher Muvdi, and Drew Schwartz.
(left to right) New member Misty Toothman, Brenna Mendelsohn, President-Elect Karen Cook, and Stacey Lindsey.
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Limit one per job. Cannot be combined with other coupons or discounts. Tax not included. Immediate Past President Justin Bodor (left), President James Smith (center), and incoming President Gabriela Raful (right) complete the passing of the gavel, a tradition which salutes our past presidents for their service, and welcomes the newest president of the Berks County Bar Association.
Pennsylvania Bar Association Jay Silberblatt addresses the members as he lays out his plans for modernizing the PBA over the next year of his presidency.
President James Smith lays the Presidential Medal of Honor upon Incoming President Gabriela Raful, signifying her becoming the next president of the Berks County Bar Association.
Gabriela Raful presents her ideas and hopes as the 2023 president of the Berks County Bar Association.
Berks County Community Foundation COO and Law Foundation Trustee Franki Aitken with Seidel Family Fund Scholarship recipient Connor O’Boyle.
President James Smith (left) and incoming President Gabriela Raful (right) thank Pennsylvania Bar President Jay Silberblatt (center) for speaking at the annual meeting.
New Director of the Berks County Bar Association Jay Kurtz, current Director John Riegle, and past Berks County Law Journal Editor Pam Van Fossen catch up before the meeting begins.
Gabriela Raful (center) credits Past Presidents Jill Scheidt and Donald F. Smith Jr. for being terrific mentors and preparing her to take on the role of bar association president.
President James Smith presides over the 2022 Annual Membership meeting.
President James Smith accepts an autographed photo of former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles' "Philly Special" catch in Super Bowl LII. Smith is a Nick Foles fan, and the bar association presented the framed photo as a token of its appreciation for Smith's leadership as the 89th president.
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