Washington New Members Committee Meeting

Date:

Oct. 19, 2026

Time:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Washington State Bar Association that the Washington New Members Committee meeting will be held on:

Date: Monday, Oct. 19, 2026 

Time: 12-1:30 p.m.

Location: Microsoft Teams*

The purpose of the meeting is for the committee to discuss, deliberate, and take potential final action regarding agenda items. No final disposition regarding any matter will occur at the meeting except as indicated in this notice.

AGENDA

1. Welcome - Janta
2. Introductions (1-minute self-introduction)
3. Approval of September Minutes – Janta  
4. WSBA Updates –Jordan, Chelle
5. Committee Structure – Janta, Chelle 
     a. Leadership team: Alex, Janta, Ariel
     b. Committee Charter
     c. Committee Member Participation
     d. Current Project Teams: CLE (Chawisa, Hanna), Social Media (Ariel), Mentorship (Janta), Awards (Alex)
     e. Communications & Material Management - Chelle
     f. Recruiting for vacant WNMC positions
6. Immediate volunteer opportunities:
     a. MentorLink Mixer Oct 21 re networking and community building
     b. Choosing swag
7. American Bar Association delegation & Scholarship
8. FY27 Meeting / Events Schedule – Janta 
     a. Monthly virtual meetings – which day and time
     b. November 18, 2026, Lunch & Learn: Work/Life Balance 101
     c. February and July Bar Exam Socials
     d. Spring 2027 in Yakima with local bar
     e. July 2027 Board of Governors Meeting in Ferndale
     f. September 2027 Board of Governors meeting in Vancouver
9. Idea board for Nov 14, 2026, meeting – Janta, Ariel

10. Adjournment  – Janta 

WNMC October Meeting Materials

Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please email julianneu@wsba.org or call 206-727-8258. 

*Please contact newmembers@wsba.org for meeting link.

Note: Discussion and action may be taken on any item on the agenda. The time and order of agenda items are subject to change at the discretion of the committee chair.

 

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