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Central Florida ParalegalAssociation, Inc.P.O. Box 1107Orlando, FL 32802(407) 672-6372Contact UsCENTRAL FLORIDA PARALEGALASSOCIATION, INC.Monthly E-NewsletterCARPE DIEM - MARCH 2021
Hello fellow CFPA Members:New StudentMember:Lindsey CarterSpring has almost sprung! Can you believe that we havebeen dealing with the COVID 19 pandemic for a YEAR!Normally people would be planning their Spring Breakvacations with their kids. Probably not so much this year.Hopefully, we will see greater progress on the vaccinehomefront so that more people can be vaccinated soon.CFPA has a lot of virtual events planned for March so besure to mark your calendars to attend. The Public RelationsCommittee is working on organizing a virtual trivia nightmixer so stayed tuned to the CFPA Group for moreinformation on that as soon as all the details are finalizedwe will make an announcement.Hope you all have a great March and a Happy St. Patrick'sDay!Sincerely,Cassie D. Snyder, ACP, FRPEditorFor MembershipInformation andApplication CLICKHEREALREADY AMEMBER?If you have recentlychanged jobs, moved orjust have a new emailaddress,PLEASEmake sure that youupdateyourmembership records bynotifyingtheMembershipCommittee so that youstay up-to-date with allevents :Email Us3/9/21 VirtualRoundtable3/17/21 CLE Lunch &Learn3/26/21 Virtual LunchBingo
4/13/21 VirtualRoundtable4/21/21 CLE Lunch &Learn4/30/21 Virtual LunchBingo7/22/21 NALAConvention12/4/2021 CFPA HolidaySocial2021 BOARD OFDIRECTORSPresident:Yolanda Fuhrmann, CP,FRPCFPAPresident@cfpainc.org10 Ways to Make a Positive First Impression ata New JobBy: Hank BoyerThursday, February 11, 2021First impressions are lasting impressions. So, your first fewseconds in a new job, meeting a new client, or networkingin person may be much more critical than you think.Why are First Impressions So Powerful?Most interviewers will tell you that they have already madeup their mind about a candidate within scant moments ofmeeting him or her for the first time. Even before acandidate opens his or her mouth, the interviewer hasmentally recorded hundreds of impressions of thecandidate as a result of observing body language, shakinghis or her hand, and seeing the emotions and intelligencereflected in a candidate’s eyes.Vice President/PresidentElect:Nancy Jordahl, ACP,FRP, FCPVicePresident@cfpainc.orgSecretary:Iris F. Walker, FRPSecretary@cfpainc.org
Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell, in his 2005bestseller “Blink: The Power of Thinking WithoutThinking,” believes a first impression is formed in lessthan two seconds! Right or wrong, it’s hard to shake thatfirst impression because our minds have been trained tounconsciously make judgments by what Gladwellcalls thin slicing. Often, we never get a second chance tomake a first impression or overcome the first impressionthe other person has of us.Treasurer:Roger Smith, FRPTreasurer@cfpainc.orgConsider the implications of first impressions for: Candidates meeting prospective employersfor the first time;A new employee on his or her first day on thejob;A teacher meeting students on the first dayof classes;Salespeople meeting a new prospect ordecision-maker for the first time;Meeting someone new at a networking orsocial event; andSpeaking to an unfamiliar audience.NALA Liaison:Deborah Kallas, ACP,FRPNalaliaison@cfpainc.orgThis article will explore ways new employees can make apositive first impression when starting a job, althoughmany of the principles are applicable to all five situationsabove.Get Off to a Fast Start in a New JobEvery new employee is under intense scrutiny as hiringmanagers and HR attempt to evaluate each new hire’spotential. Impressing in a series of interviews and duringthe selection process was only the preliminaries.Every new employee starts out at exactly the same place inthe job since there is no performance track record to view,no known bad habits, and an equal opportunity to excel.Each new employee has one chance to make a great firstimpression, and that first impression is a lasting one.Parliamentarian:Sylvia McMillonParliamentarian@cfpainc.orgDIRECTORS
Here are ten ways to stand out and make a great firstimpression during your onboarding period:1. A positive attitude with positive energy. People arealways attracted to positive people, folks with a smile ontheir faces and always something positive to say. Nonegatives, complaining, or whining; just a “can do”attitude.2. A positive work ethic. It means arriving early, stayinglate, minimizing break times, and focusing on doingwhatever is assigned, to the absolute best of your ability,regardless of who, if anyone, is watching.Jennifer Diminich, CP,FRPDirector2@cfpainc.org3. Getting to know the players. Who are the people youneed to know, what do they do, and how can you build apositive relationship with them? Learn their names,remember their names, and greet them by name with agenuine smile and positive eye contact.4. Minimize the social chatter. To the inevitable, “Howwas your day/night/weekend?” resist the urge to chatterand simply respond, “Great, and yours?” And never gossip,because gossip means that no one will ever trust you.5. Observe how things are done. Every organization has itsown way of doing things, and the quicker you can learnthis, the better. Do this before you offer opinions!Sara Ferguson, CP, FRPDirector1@cfpainc.org6. Leave every bad habit behind. You know what thingsheld you back from being an A-player in your last job andan A-player at school. The only person who can repeat orreject those bad habits is you.7.Modelintegrity. AlwaysDWYSYWD— do what you said you would do. People who do thisbuild trust and trust is at the foundation of every successfulcareer.8. Keep your boss informed. Ask him/her how and whenhe/she would like to be updated, then do it. Volunteer forassignments you can do or that will stretch you.Denise Marsters, FRPDirector3@cfpainc.org
9. Think in terms of company goals. Find out what thegoals are, and figure out how what you do can move thecompany towards those goals.10. Make no excuses. You will make mistakes, but youshould never make an excuse. Your boss will appreciatethat you don’t make excuses or the same mistake twice.Bottom LineYou have but one chance to make a positive firstimpression, and much of that first impression will be underyour direct control. Seize the opportunity to start well,from your first moment on the job, and watch as yourcareer path opens up a lot more quickly.Julie A. McLean, CP, FRPDirector4@cfpainc.orgArticle reprinted Committees:Continuing Legal EducationChair:Jennifer Finch, ACP, FRPCLEChair@cfpainc.orgMembershipChair:Cassie Snyder, ACP, FRPMembership@cfpainc.orgPublic RelationsChair:Marisa Green, ACP
Publicrelations@cfpainc.orgCommunity ServiceChair:Peonca Grier, CP, FRPCommunityService@cfpainc.orgStudent RelationsChair:Leslie Norton , ACP, FRPLeslie NortonStudents@cfpainc.orgSocial MediaChair:Jennifer Diminich, CP, FRPSocialmedia@cfpainc.orgNewsletter - Carpe DiemCassie Snyder, ACP, FRPEditor@cfpainc.orgParalegal Regulation &EthicsChair:Deborah Kallas, CP, FRPNalaliaison@cfpainc.orgJob BankChair:Leslie Norton, ACP, FRPJobs@cfpainc.orgNEWSLETTERSPONSORClick Here to RSVP to the RoundtableEvelyn Quintana
CFPA Newsletter SponsorDirector of BusinessDevelopmentDirect: 407-810-3021Office: 407-423-9900Evelyn@milestonereporting.comOrlando Office:315 E. Robinson St. S510Orlando FL, 32801Tampa Office:401 E. Jackson St. S2370Tampa, FL 33602NewsletterRecognition:FRP News You Can UseCFPA's 2021Charity
The Florida Registered Paralegal ofthe Year AwardNominationsarenowbeingaccepted. The Florida RegisteredParalegal of the year award recognizesexemplary performance and outstanding leadership of anindividual by their peers.The Florida Registered Paralegal of the Year awardrecognizes exemplary performance and outstandingleadership of an individual by their peers.The deadline to nominate is March 5th.Pace Mission:Pace provides girls andyoungwomenanopportunity for a betterfuturethrougheducation, counseling,training and advocacy.Pace HistoryPace began in 1985 withoneCenterinJacksonville,Floridaserving 10 girls. TodayPaceincludes 21CentersthroughoutFlorida that serve over3,000 girls each yearand Pace has changedthe life trajectory of over40,000 girls since itsinception. Pace beganasacommunityresponsetotherealization that girlsinvolved with the justicesystem were eitherbeingplacedinprograms designed forboys or placed furtherinto the system for theirown protection. Therewerenoeffectivealternatives.Started by Vicki Burkeand guided by the
research-basedrecommendations ation for girls.Pace is now recognizedas a national model forreducing recidivism andimprovingschoolsuccess, employmentandself-sufficiencyamongst girls by theAnnieE.CaseyFoundation, Children'sDefense Fund, NationalMentalHealthAssociation,NationalCouncil on Crime andDelinquency, and theOfficeofJuvenileJustice and DelinquencyPrevention.Click Here to Make a Nomination for FRPParalegal of the YearMentoring Opportunity to Legal StudiesStudents at UCF
CFPA will be having virtual lunch and learn seminars thatwill begin in 2021. Keep your eyes open for moreinformation through CFPA's Groups.io forum and onCFPA's Social Media.If you have any questions, feel free to email the CLECommittee at CLE@cfpainc.org.To register for the March CLE please go toCFPA's website: www.cfpainc.org/cle
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NALA AwardsPresident’s AwardPurpose: To recognize the outstanding accomplishmentsof NALA members and their contribution to the future ofthe paralegal profession.Award Benefits Include: Recognition during Annual MembershipMeeting at Conference Travel expenses paid by NALA - per diem (2days), 1-night hotel, round- trip coachairfare, and Day 1 registration feeCriteria for Selection: Significant accomplishment orachievement through their leadership activities withinNALA and NALA Affiliated Associations.Eligibility for Nomination: (1) Current Active typemember of NALA, (2) Must have been an Active typemember of NALA for at least 2 years; (3) 5 years'experience in the paralegal profession (current NALABoard of Directors and committee members are noteligible)stDeadline for Nomination Form: April 1 .
Founder’s AwardPurpose: To recognize extraordinary or outstandingcontributions to the growth and future of the paralegalprofession which impacted or affected the paralegalprofession in a positive manner for a significant period oftime.Award Benefits Include: Recognition during Annual MembershipMeeting at Conference. Travel expenses paid by NALA - per diem (2days), 1-night hotel, round- trip coachairfare, and Day 1 registration feeCriteria for Selection: Must have played a significant partin creating, developing, and/or promoting important anddistinctive writing or program which positively impactedthe paralegal profession nationwide for not less than 3years. Former recipients include past NALA presidents,law firms that have supported the paralegal profession,attorneys that have contributed to the growth of NALA,paralegal educators, and many more.·Eligibility for Nomination: Individual or organization.Does not have to be a NALA member. (Current NALAboard of directors and committee members are noteligible)·stDeadline for Nomination Form: April 1 .To learn more about these new awards, please visitNALA’s website at:NALA Awards Program.NALA Election 2021Declare your Candidacy! Make a difference and join theNALA Board of Directors! Submission is due by March15, 2021.
WHY YOU SHOULD RUN FOR OFFICE! If you arepassionate about the paralegal field and want to impact thefuture of NALA, a Board position might be the right fit foryou. The NALA Board of Directors recognizes theimportance of exceptional board leadership and believesthat a strong and effective board is needed for continualsuccess in reaching its mission (“Advancing paralegalsthrough certification and professional development”). OurBoard members are active advocates and ambassadors forthe organization and for the paralegal profession.On behalf of the Board, the Nomination Committeeextends an invitation to qualified members to get involvedin your GREAT association. Serving on the Board is arewarding, gratifying, and enjoyable way to be engaged inyour association. Open Board Positions include VicePresident, Secretary, Treasurer, At Large Directors.To learn more about the Nala Board of Directors, go toNALA’s website at: s/nala-election.Upcoming Live WebinarsMarch 3, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. CT/1:00 p.m. EST –Become the Most Valuable Paralegal in the Office. Tolearn more about this webinar or to register, go toNALA’s website leparalegal-office.March 16, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. CT/1:00 p.m. EST –Miller Trust Essentials. To learn more about thiswebinar or to register, go to NALA’s website .March 23, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. CT/1:00 p.m. EST –Effectively Lead Your Remote Team. To learn moreabout this webinar or to register, go to NALA’s -your-remoteteam.Introducing Paralegal Brief
NALA is thrilled to announce a launch of a new onlineresource for the paralegal community. To learn more aboutthis online resource, go to NALA’s website at:https://www.paralegalbrief.com.NALA Conference & ExpoSave the Date! Although we cannot predict how the worldwill look in the upcoming months, you can rest assured thatthe 2021 NALA Conference & Expo will take place July22-24, 2021 – whether in person in Louisville, Kentucky,or as a virtual conference.If you have any questions you can contact our NALALiaison at NALALiaison@cfpainc.org.Click Here to Register for NALA Seminars
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12 Incredibly Useful Gmail Settings you Didn’tKnow you NeededBY JR RAPHAELMake Gmail more effective than ever with these out-ofthe-way advanced settings and adjustments.Every feature-rich app has its share of easily overlookedsettings. But Gmail man, oh man. Gmail has avirtual labyrinth of underappreciated options.Consider this: Some of Gmail’s settings are available onlyon the Gmail website. Others are only in the mobile apps—or sometimes just in the mobile app on one specificplatform. And other Gmail settings, paradoxically, can’teven be found within Gmail at all (yes, really!).It practically requires a recurring spelunking expedition tomake sure you’re taking advantage of everything Gmailhas to offer, particularly since the list of possibilitiesevolves so often. But not to worry—I’m here to help.I’ve dug up and broken down a dozen of Gmail’s mosthelpful yet least visible settings. Consider this your map tosome of the service’s best-buried treasures—no messymetaphorical cave-crawling required.1. GIVE YOURSELF MORE ROOM TO WRITEFirst things first: Gmail’s default compose window for newemails is a small box in the lower-right corner of thescreen. That can be nice if you want to keep an eye on your
inbox, I suppose. But it can also be quite distracting whenyou actually want to focus on what you’re writing.If you find yourself preferring a more full-screen writingexperience more often than not, start a new message in theGmail website and then click the three-dot menu icon inthe message’s lower-right corner. See the option therecalled “Default to full screen?” Click it. Then close out ofthat message entirely, start another new message, and . . .Ta-da! Your Gmail compose window will now alwaysopen up front and center and as large as your currentbrowser window allows. And if you ever want to shrink itback down into that smaller setup, you can just click theicon with two arrows pointing inward in the window’supper-right corner.2. MOVE FROM MESSAGEWITHOUT STOPPINGTOMESSAGEAre you the type of person who powers through your inboxmessage by message until you reach the end? If so, take apeek at Gmail’s tucked-away auto-advance setting. Onceyou enable it, you’ll automatically be taken to the nextemail in your list (or the previous email, if you prefer) assoon as you archive or delete a conversation—instead ofbeing taken back out to your inbox, as would typicallyoccur.In Gmail’s desktop version, you’ll first need to activate theoption by going to the Advanced tab of the Gmail website’smain settings area (which you can get to by clicking thegear-shaped icon in the site’s upper-right corner andselecting “See all settings” in the panel that comes up).Find the “Auto-advance” line, click on “Enable” next to it,and click the Save Changes button at the bottom of thescreen. Once the website reloads, you’ll need togo back into Gmail’s settings and look for the newlypresent “Auto-advance” area within the General tab toconfigure exactly how the option works.
On Android, there’s a separate, independent option withinthe “General settings” section of the Gmail app’s settings.No such option seems to be present on iOS, unfortunately.3. READ MORE, CLICK LESSSpeaking of reading, one of the simplest and most helpfulGmail settings you can change is the option for “Maximumpage size,” located in the General tab of the Gmailwebsite’s settings.By default, Gmail shows you just 50 email conversationson each page and requires you to click to a subsequent pagein order to see more messages. Maybe such a setup madesense in earlier days of the internet when bandwidth was ata premium. But nowadays, all that extra clicking is littlemore than an inconvenience.So save yourself some clicks and also some sanity bychanging that setting from 50 to 100. Just be sure to clickthe Save Changes button at the bottom of the screen whenyou’re done to apply the change.To get the rest of the article please click the link gmailsettings-tips-ios-androidArticle reprinted from:FastCompany.comCFPA's Charity for 2020 was the USO of Central Florida.Below is some information provided by the USO thatshows how we were able to help with our donations. Thankyou to all our members for helping support our charities!!
From the Editor .I hope you have enjoyedthis issue of the CarpeDiem. We would love tohear from you! Have youwritten an article that hasbeen published that youwould like to have placedin our newsletter? Doesyour attorney write articlesthat he or she would like toshare with our group forpublishing? If you are interested in writing an article forthe newsletter let me know.Big THANKS to Milestone Reporting for sponsoring thenewsletter for the year!!Thank you,Cassie Snyder, ACP, FRPEditorCarpe Diem Archived Issues
The Florida Registered Paralegal of the Year award recognizes exemplary performance and outstanding leadership of an individual by their peers. The deadline to nominate is March 5th. Pace Mission: Pace provides girls and y
