2023 LLA Annual Meeting Report

The 2023 annual meeting of the Lycoming Law Association took place on January 9, 2023, at the Association's office in the Penn Tower. The meeting was opened by President Corey Mowrey.

After approval of the minutes of the 2022 meeting, President Mowrey reported on the activities of the Association in the past year. His formal, written report appears below. He did express his appreciation to the Association's officers and Executive Director for facilitating a successful term of office.

Ryan Gardner reviewed the Association's financials. The budget deficit of the past several years has been reduced significantly, due mostly to increased revenue from the Lycoming Reporter and CLEs.The reports were approved.

President Mowrey presented the Nominating Committee's report. The Committee recommended the following officers: President, Elizabeth A. White; President Elect, Joy Reynolds McCoy; Treasurer, Ryan Gardner; Secretary, Jeana Longo; and, Executive Committee members Marc Drier, Jennifer Linn, Jonathan DeWald and Christopher Kenyon. The report was approved with no further nominations.

The new president, Liz White presided. She recognized Executive Director Michele Frey, who gave her report. Michele reviewed the activities of the Association, as outlined in her written report, which is reproduced below. Committee reports followed.

The final act of the Association was to approve the recommended budget.

The Lycoming law Association Foundation annual meeting followed.

President Robin Read reported on the activities of the Foundation, which included three major grants in 2023. She also pointed out that the foundation expanded its board to nine members, and that the members worked well together in 2023.

Fred Holland, board treasurer, reported on the Foundation finances which, as with all investments, showed a reduction in value. He encouraged members to support the Foundation financially.

The Nominating Committee recommended Paul Roman and Sean P. Gingerich for four year terms on the board, and the report of the Committee was approved without dissent. President White and President Elect McCoy will serve as ex-officio members of the Board in 2023.

The agenda and reports of the officers and committees are available at the links below.

Lycoming Law Association Agenda & Reports

• Agenda
• Minutes of 2022 meeting- Secretary Joy Reynolds McCoy
• Financial - Balance Sheet - Profit and Loss Statement for 2022 (requires password
• President's report - Corey Mowrey
• Executive Director Report - Michele Frey
• Nominating Committee Report and Election of Officers - Corey Mowrey
• Committee Reports
  • Bench Bar Committee - C. Edward S. Mitchell
  • Customs and Rules - Gary Weber
  • Bar History - Charles F. Greevy, III
  • Technology Committee and Website - Gary Weber
  • Education - John Pietrovito
  • Social - Dance Drier
  • Young Lawyers Division - Taylor Beucler
  • Community Activities and Outreach - Tammy Weber
  • Law Day - Christian Frey
  • Legal Services for the Indigent - John Pietrovito
  • Pro Bono Report - Jennifer L. Heverly
  • Fee Dispute - Mike Collins
  • Public Relations - Michele Frey
  • Criminal Law - Robert Hoffa
  • Family Law - Christina L. Dinges
  • Elder, Estate, and Probate Law Committee - Elizabeth White
  • Real Estate - Marc Drier
  • Civil Law - Brian Bluth
• 2023 Budget - Ryan Gardner (requires password)

Lycoming Law Association Foundation Agenda & Reports

• Agenda - Robin Read
• Minutes - Nicole Ippolito, Secretary
• Annual Report - Robin Read
• Financial Report - Fred A. Holland, Treasurer
• Nominating Committee Report and Election of Officers - Corey Mowrey