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From the Editor
I cannot believe that fall has arrived, which is truthfully my favorite season. I love the slight crisp in the air, the leaves crinkling under my feet, the pumpkins on everyone’s porch and, especially the Halloween candy. It’s also a time to reflect upon the year as it starts to wind towards a close.
As I reflect on the Bar Association’s 2022, I see a year full of success. That success is nowhere more evident than the success of this year’s Bench Bar Conference, which was held at the glamorous Hotel Hershey. This year’s conference saw record attendance, as well as record funds raised in sponsorships. A huge thank you goes to Elaine Yandrisevits, who served as the Bar Association’s 2022 chair of the Bench Bar Committee. For those of you who did not attend, yes, you did miss out!
Additionally, this year saw further increases in membership, which is what we always strive for. Member Services chair Jennifer Ryan started what will now be a tradition of hosting a new member breakfast at the Bar Association. Two new member breakfasts were held this year and to great success.
Melanie J. Wender Editor, Bucks Writs
This is a lesson, do not miss Bench Bar. Next year, we are heading up north to Skytop and hopefully I will see everyone there.
The Superior Court also visited Bucks County and held oral argument for two days in September. It was a great opportunity for the county to be recognized, as well as an opportunity for the Justices to spend time in our community. The Bar Association hosted a lovely dinner for the Justices, which was attended by many of our Common Pleas judges and several members of the bar association.
In reflecting on 2022 at the Bucks County Bar Association, it has truly been one heck of a year. And one person should truly be recognized for the success of this year and that is our current president, Julie Goldstein, Esquire. Julie worked tirelessly to set the association up for success. I’m honestly not sure how she survived the year and how she found the time to take care of her family, including her three children. She truly seemed like Wonder Woman at times.
Heading into 2023, I am excited to see what Larry Scheetz, Esquire, has planned. I have no doubt he will continue the success of the Bar Association and that there are only good things to come. With that said, please raise an imaginary glass to Julie Goldstein to thank her for her hard work and dedication and please, raise another imaginary glass to Larry Scheetz, to welcome him as the incoming president of the Bucks County Bar Association and to wish him all the success in the world. Cheers, everyone!
— Melanie J. Wender, Esquire
