Fort Worth Paralegal Association

Welcome to the FWPA!

The purpose of the FWPA is to promote the professional objectives and goals of paralegals, to encourage, promote and conduct programs of continuing education and professional development and to promote the advancement of high standards of integrity and professionalism for paralegals to the end that both the public and the legal profession are better served.

Questions about the FWPA are welcome and may be directed to the President. You may also contact us by dropping us a note at FWPA, P.O. Box 1597, Fort Worth, Texas 76101.

Thank You to Our Veteran Members,

Families, and Friends.

President's Message

Happy Thanksgiving!

This Thanksgiving holiday offers an opportunity to reflect on our many blessings and to be grateful for the people in our life. I am thankful for my family and to have my husband home from deployment after three years abroad. I’m thankful for friends who have been my strength when I needed it. I’m also thankful for the wonderful legal community we have here in Tarrant County and the positive contributions everyone has made to making our community stronger and better.

As you gather with your loved ones on Thanksgiving, remember our military men and women who are away from home, our men and women in blue and the countless healthcare professionals that are typically unable to spend the day with their loved ones because they are keeping us safe and healthy.

I will leave you with this quote from the late President Kennedy, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.”

Happy Thanksgiving and God bless,

Lisa Grimaldi

FWPA President 2022

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS END NOVEMBER 30TH!

Renew before December 1st to avoid the late fee!

Membership renewal invoices and notifications have been issued!

If you did not receive an e-mail notification, contact Membership Chair at fwpa-membership@fwpa.org

*TIP: Voting and Freelance Levels -Be sure to have your mandatory CLE sheet ready beforehand

CLICK HERE TO RENEW

FWPA HOLIDAY LUNCHEON IS

DECEMBER 8TH

Registration Deadline Extended

to Sunday, December 4th, 5pm!

ONLINE PAYMENT ONLY.

Click Here to RSVP and

for Holiday Luncheon Details

Door Prize Donations Needed!

The FWPA Holiday Luncheon is December 8th! Door prize donations are being accepted now through December 2nd.

Contact Joy Trammell, First Vice-President, Programs,

at fwpa-firstvicepresident@fwpa.org

FWPA WILL BE COLLECTING TOYS FOR

TOYS FOR TOTS

AT THE HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

Don't forget your unwrapped/new toy!*

*TOYS FOR TOTS ALSO SERVES PRE-TEENS/TEENS

Q: Pre-teen/teens are groups for which shopping is especially difficult. Do you have any ideas?

The Foundation does purchase supplemental toys/gifts for our campaign sites and focuses on these age groups. In the past, items purchased for these groups have included, but are not limited to: sporting equipment/bags/balls; books, backpacks, cosmetics, purses, watch/wallet gift sets, bath gift sets, board games, radio control cars/trucks, hand-held electronics, skateboards/helmets, curling irons, hair straighteners, and hair dryers.

Donors will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Visa gift card!

FWPA’S 40^thANNIVERSARY

1982-2022

40th Anniversary Event Sponsors

Thank you to our 40th Anniversary Sponsors!

Cocktail Sponsor

PATRON SPONSORS

Friends of FWPA

Thank you to the Tarrant County Bar Association!

CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS!

To see the latest

TVAS Volunteer opportunities -

go to the TVAS page - here!

Patrons / Vendors

PATRONS

Need to find a vendor?

Click here to go to the Patron Member Directory!

Missed the Patron Parade?

Go here to see the Patron Parade sponsors and video.

Contact fwpa-publicrelations@fwpa.org

Get Even More from the Website -

Get the Wild Apricot Mobile Member App!

The mobile app corresponds with the FWPA website so you can:

Check and update on your profile
Register and pay for FWPA events (including CLE and community service)
Check the FWPA calendar and event details
Keep on top of your registrations by viewing your rsvps, adding events to your calendar, and paying outstanding registration fees

Become more engaged with the FWPA and your membership benefits today and download the app!

Cowtown Paralegal Reporter

Members - Log-in and check out the latest CPR!

Submissions - Contact fwpa-website@fwpa.org

Upcoming CLE Events Links

FWPA Member Holiday Luncheon!

12/08/2022 11:30 AM • Fort Worth Club
FWPA January GMM - Register Online!

01/02/2023 12:00 PM • Joe T. Garcia's LaPuertita
2023 Incoming FWPA BOD Meeting

01/14/2023 11:00 AM • Towne Grill

FWPA GMM - Register Online

General Membership Meetings (GMMs)

**NOTICE**

DO NOT E-MAIL

your RSVP to the Chair

Because

ALL

RSVPs are Online Only!

The button is above!

Upcoming GMM

QR Code Check-In!

Look for your confirmation e-mail to have a QR Code to check-in at the next GMM - just have it on your phone or a print out to scan at the door!

Please note that ALL attendees must make a RSVP online through the website starting January 1, 2022. Deadlines for RSVPs are the TUESDAY prior to the GMM for proper headcount. Payments for GMMs can be made also online with your RSVP or mailing a check. (Instructions for mailing when you register online.) (Tuesdays as of September GMM.)

Only checks and exact change accepted at the door. Payment not received prior to the lunch will require payment to be made at the door. There is a $25 charge for returned checks. Refunds cannot be given for non-attendance.