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Number 86 in 2021
Congratulations to Karen E. Friel, Esquire, on her successful year as President!
November 2021. The Delaware County Bar Association hosted its Annual General Membership Meeting at the Delaware County Bar Association Building and via Zoom for those members unable to attend in person. Highlights of the meeting included the election of Officers and Directors for 2022 and oral reports from the 150th Anniversary Committee and the Bench Bar Conference Committee about their respective activities. Per tradition, President Karen E. Friel gave a presentation on the accomplishments of the DCBA during the preceding year and was happy to report the following: • The DCBA has returned to hosting live events and has kept its offices open during the pandemic to better serve the membership and the general public. It was also exciting that the Association was able to host its Bench Bar Conference (one of its signature events) in September at Skytop Lodge. • The Association launched a new website and database which was designed to be more efficient and user-friendly. • The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission decided that it could no longer maintain the historic 1724 Courthouse in Chester and was looking for an organization or group to manage the property. Delaware County Council has entered into a lease for the property, and the Delaware County Historical Society will be administering the site. The 1724 Courthouse Committee of the DCBA is committed to working with the Historical Commission on maintaining this landmark and hosting events there. This site is a critical part of both Delaware County and United States history, and the DCBA was pleased to be involved with helping to save the building. • President Friel thanked President Judge Kevin F. Kelly and the Board of Judges for their amazing work during the COVID crisis. Because of their dedication, Court services continued throughout the pandemic. She was pleased to announce that jury trials have also resumed. • The DCBA Sections and Committees managed to meet virtually throughout the pandemic and to provide services to Association members and the public. In particular, the Community Outreach Committee conducted a number of V-Events which were designed to provide important legal information to the public. She commended the Sections and Committees for their hard work and dedication to the DCBA. • In keeping with the mission, the Veterans and Military Service Committee of the Delaware County Bar Association held its Annual Flying of Veteran Casket Flags. In its fourth year, the ceremony is a unique and powerful way to memorialize and celebrate the life and legacy of legendary members from the legal community who shaped Delaware County following their heroic efforts in their military service to the United States of America. • President Friel thanked the Board and Staff of the DCBA for their work to maintain services during COVID and for their commitment to the mission of the Bar Association. She also extended her congratulations to incoming President Carrie A. Woody and wished her much success in 2022.
Following the Membership Meeting, there was a new member Welcoming Ceremony and Reception at the Delaware County Bar Association. •
