Annual Picnic & Golf Outing at Olde Homestead Golf Club
2022-10-17 10:00 - 19:30 UTC | Olde Homestead Golf Club, 6598 PA-309 , New Tripoli, 18066
Annual Picnic & Golf Outing at Olde Homestead Golf Club
October 17th
Golf Registration and Driving Range Opens at 10AM
Lunch 11AM-1PM Members: $25 Guests: $30
Cocktail Hour: 4:30 PM
Dinner (including cocktail hour): 5:30 PM Members: $65 Guests: $75
(Open Bar on Beer & Wine during cocktail hour)
Golf Package:
Lunch, Golf, Cocktail Hour & Dinner
Members: $175 Guests: $185
*Shotgun Start at 12PM*
*YLD Special Golf Package Price $165 per member. (Must meet current BALC YLD guidelines, younger than 38)
Email your request to: kmesch@lehighbar.org or call 610-433-6204 X 12.
Thank to Our Sponsors
Bridgeman Strategic Concepts
LexisNexis
Embassy Bank
Veritext
Univest
Mortgage America
MCIT
Gross McGinley
(Event Schedule Subject to Change. Visit lehighbar.org and pay attention to email blast & Journal for Up-to-date information.)

LVCPO Seminar-What to Expect from the 2022 Mid-Term Elections
2022-10-26 16:00 - 18:30
What to Expect from the 2022 Mid-Term Elections
October 26th
4 PM Registration & Networking
4:30 PM Presentation
5:30 PM Networking Mixer
The Barristers’ Club
1114 W. Walnut St.
Allentown, PA 18102
Presented by:
Lehigh Valley Consortium of Professional Organizations
Come out and enjoy a conversation with Dr. Christopher Borick about what to expect in the next election.
Chris is a Professor of Political Science and Director of the Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion. He is a nationally recognized public opinion researcher who has conducted over 300 large-scale public opinion surveys during the past two decades.
Free Admission but RSVP required by Friday October 21st at kheilman@rustlawllc.com

The Fall Ball
2022-11-10 18:00 - 22:00 | The Barristers Club
The Fall Ball
Better known as “Lawyer Prom” is back by popular demand!
Thursday, November 10, 2022
6 PM Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres
6:45 PM Dinner & Remarks
7:45 PM Music and Dancing
The Barrister’s Club
1114 W. Walnut Street
Allentown, PA 18102
$50 Per Person
RSVP to Karen by 11/1
kmesch@thebarristersclub.com or at 610-433-6204 X12
Music by Local Favorite, DJ Freddie Frederick, Jr.

Fall General Membership Meeting
2022-11-14 17:00 - 17:30 | The Barristers Club
November 14, 2022
Fall General Membership Meeting
The Meeting will be held at the Bar Association Building
Meeting starts promptly at 5pm with BINGO to immediately follow
Meeting Agenda:
Membership Update
Financial Review
Budget Proposal

BINGO!
2022-11-14 17:30 - 19:30 | The Barristers Club
Back by Popular Demand!
BINGO Night to benefit the Lehigh County Lawyer’s Charitable Trust
Brought to you by
The BALC Community Service Committee
Monday November 14th
5:30 PM-Immediately Following General Membership Meeting
The Barristers Club
1114 W. Walnut Street Allentown, PA 18102
All BALC Members and Guests are Invited for a Night of Entertainment
Don’t play BINGO? No worries!
Feel free to Mix and Mingle
while you watch the action!
BINGO Player Cost:
$20 for Advanced Admission or $25 at the Door
(Includes 1 Player Card per Game, $1 for each additional card)
Cash and Basket Prizes
Additional Activities and Raffles
For advanced ticket reservations, contact Karen at 610-433-6204 x12
kmesch@thebarristersclub.com
Sponsored By:

Americus Hotel Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
2022-11-17 17:30 - 18:30

BINGO 12/15
2022-12-15 17:30 - 19:30 | The Barristers Club
BINGO
Back by Popular Demand!
BINGO Night to benefit the Lehigh County Lawyer’s Charitable Trust
Brought to you by
The BALC Community Service Committee
Thursday 12/15
5:30 PM
The Barristers Club
1114 W. Walnut Street Allentown, PA 18102
All BALC Members and Guests are Invited for a Night of Entertainment
Don’t play BINGO? No worries!
Feel free to Mix and Mingle while you watch the action!
BINGO Cost:
$20 for Advanced Admission or $25 at the Door
(Includes 1 Player Card per Game, $1 for each additional card)
Cash and Basket Prizes
Additional Activities and Raffles
For advanced ticket reservations, contact Karen at 610-433-6204 x10
kmesch@thebarristersclub.com
Early RSVPs are highly encouraged & appreciated!
Sponsored By:
Members 1st Federal Credit Union

BALC Annual Dinner
2023-01-19 17:00 - 20:00 | The Barristers Club
2023 ANNUAL DINNER
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Members and Guests are invited to attend the
BALC Membership Meeting & Dinner
Thursday, January 19, 2023.

This event will mark the traditional
“Changing of the Guard”.
The incoming President will be Nancy Conrad and the outgoing President will be Michael Daigle.
Program Highlights
50 Year Membership Recognition
Michael Prokup Esq., Frank Majczan Jr. Esq., &
The Honorable Henry Perkin
Pass the Gavel Ceremony
Presidential Legal Eagle Award
5PM Membership Meeting
5:30 PM Cocktails
6:15 PM Dinner & Program
$50 BALC Member
$50 Accompanied Guest
$55 Non-Member
SVP to Karen at 610-433-6204 X 10 or kmesch@lehighbar.org by 1/12/22 by 3PM!
*Due to limited supply chain & accurate food count, No RSVPs accepted after 1/12! No refunds for RSVPs cancelled after 1/12! *
Sponsored By:

BINGO!
2023-02-16 17:30 - 19:30
BINGO
Back by Popular Demand!
BINGO Night to benefit the Lehigh County Lawyer’s Charitable Trust
Brought to you by
The BALC Community Service Committee
Thursday 2/16 5:30 PM
The Barristers Club
1114 W. Walnut Street Allentown, PA 18102
All BALC Members and Guests are Invited for a Night of Entertainment
Don’t play BINGO? No worries!
Feel free to Mix and Mingle while you watch the action!
BINGO Cost:
$20 for Advanced Admission or $25 at the Door
(Includes 1 Player Card per Game, $1 for each additional card)
Cash and Basket Prizes
Additional Activities and Raffles
For advanced ticket reservations, contact Karen at 610-433-6204 x10
kmesch@thebarristersclub.com
Early RSVPs are highly encouraged & appreciated!
Sponsored By:
Members 1st Federal Credit Union

YLD Happy Hour-All Ages Welcome
2023-02-23 17:30 - 19:30
Young Lawyer’s Division Happy Hour
(All Ages Invited)
February 23rd 5:30PM-7:30PM
Tired of Cabin Fever!
Come see the Barristers’ Club at 1114 W. Walnut Street transformed into a Mini Campground!
Complete with Roasted Hot Dogs & Hors d’oeuvres.
“Smores Station”
“ADULT” Root Beer Floats, Cash Bar
Corn Hole, and much MORE!
Live Music Featuring Local Favorite Melody Cruz
No cost to attend but please RSVP
kmesch@lehighbar.org
by 2/17/23
Event Sponsor:
LexisNexis
Banner Sponsors:
Penn Community Bank
Gross McGinley

Bar Memorials
2023-03-06 09:00 - 23:00
Bar Memorials
Lehigh County Courthouse
March 6th 9:00 AM
Those Being Remembered:
Teresa I Saillant-Resendez
Mark Malkames
Edmund Healy
Fredrick E. Charles
Hon. John E. Backenstoe
Charles J. Volkert, Jr.
Samuel R. Kasick

Bench Bar 2023!!!
2023-03-10 17:00 - 2023-03-12 12:00
BALC Bench Bar 2023
ROOM BLOCK EXPIRES 2/10/23
The Alida, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
412 Williamson St.
Historic Savannah, Ga 31401
3/10-3/12
Book NOW!
Hotel is booking up quickly. Call Paula NOW! 912-544-4598 Make sure you refer to the Bar Association Room Block
Group Rate $309 nightly ++(1 King Bed)
Attention Firms, you want to send multiple Attorneys and save money?
Group Rate for 2 King Beds $349 nightly ++. Find associates who are willing to buddy up. All rooms including those with 2 King Beds are extremely spacious. Great way to send more attorneys and get more bang for your buck!
2023 Conference Schedule
3/10
4:30 BALC Board Meeting-Board Members Only
5:30-7PM-Welcome Cocktail Reception-Harper’s Gallery (Rooftop), The Alida Hotel-Live Music by local favorite, Jacob Evans
3/11
9:00 AM-CLE-9:00 AM CLE-Savannah’s Unique Role in the Civil Rights Movement
10:15 AM-CLE -The Story Behind Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
3/12
9AM- CLE Seminar-The 2021 Lehigh County Judicial Election Litigation-Franklin Room
10:30 AM-12:00 PM-Champagne Brunch-Harper’s Gallery-Live Music by local favorite, Jarrod White
(Attendees are responsible for their own flight arrangements)
I highly recommend coming a day or 2 early and or staying longer to see all Savannah has to offer!

LVCPO-Nothing But Networking Outdoor Cocktail Party!
2023-04-26 17:00 - 19:00 | The Barristers Club
April 26th
5:00-7:00 PM
Presented by:
Lehigh Valley Consortium of Professional Organizations
The Barristers Club Outdoor Courtyard
1114 W. Walnut St.
Allentown, PA 18102
(Ballroom Weather Back Up)
Come out and enjoy In Person Networking, Complimentary Hors D’oeuvres, &
Live Music featuring local favorite Melody Cruz!
Free Admission but RSVP is required by Thursday, April 20th at
https://bit.ly/3YTGTta OR Scan the QR Code below:

Contact Kathy at kheilman@rustlawllc.com with any questions about registration!
Contact Ray at rbridgeman@lehighbar.org to learn about sponsorship opportunities!
Inquire at LVCPO.com for upcoming events

2023 Bar Admissions Ceremony & New Member Reception
2023-04-28 16:00 - 19:30
The 2023 Bar Admissions Ceremony will be held on April 28, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. in Courtroom 2A of the Lehigh County Courthouse. All individuals interested in participating must obtain a Bar Admissions Ceremony Information Packet from the Court Administrator’s Office in Room 614 or request an electronic copy by sending an e-mail to kerryturtzo@lehighcounty.org. The packet contains instructions, a sample petition, a sample proposed order, and an application form. The application form only must be completed and returned to the Court Administrator’s Office by April 21, 2023. If you prefer to file the application electronically, please send your completed application to kerryturtzo@lehighcounty.org. Please do not submit the petition and proposed order to Court Administration or to the judges prior to the ceremony. Instead, please bring your petition and proposed order with you to the Bar Admissions Ceremony.
The Bar Association of Lehigh County
Invites newly admitted members & their families to attend:
Cocktail Reception
immediately following The Admissions Ceremony
RSVP required for the RECEPTION;
kmesch@thebarristersclub.com
no later than Friday, April 21

The Barristers Club
1114 W Walnut Street
Allentown, PA 18102
Reception Sponsored BY:
People First Federal Credit Union

CRIMINAL LAW DINNER
2023-05-18 17:30 - 19:30 | The Barristers Club
The Criminal Law Committee of the Bar Association of Lehigh County
Cordially invites you to attend,
CRIMINAL LAW DINNER
Thursday, May 18th, 2023
5:30 pm Hors d’oeuvres
6:00 pm
Buffet Dinner
$40.00 per person
Welcome back! First Criminal Law Dinner since COVID. This will be a pure social event with
live music, mixing & mingling and a BBQ Buffet outside in the Barristers’ Club Courtyard (Ballroom if weather issues).
Please RSVP by Thursday May 11th to
Karen Mesch, Event Coordinator
610-433-6204 ext. 10 or kmesch@thebarristersclub.com

Iron Pigs Ticket Pickup 6/8, 6/9,6/12 & 6/13 11AM-3PM
2023-06-09 08:00 - 2023-06-13 15:00
Pick your tickets up at the Bar Office through Tuesday 11AM-3PM daily!

BALC Night at the Ballpark!
2023-06-14 19:05 - 22:00
Night at Coca-Cola Park with The Iron Pigs:
Wednesday, June 14th at 7:05 PM (Game Time)
No doubt the best view in the park is from the Dugout Suites right behind home plate, where you’re closer to the batters than the pitcher is!
This event is open to members of the Bar Association and invited guests.
Complimentary Food, Beer, Wine and Soda.
$50 for Members and $55 for Non-Members (Please limit total ticket request to 6 per party)
Member pricing is limited to BALC Members, Spouse/Significant Other, Kids & Grandkids!
Children 2 and under, FREE & DO NOT need a ticket.
Event is Rain or Shine!
Contact Karen at kmesch@lehighbar.org to reserve your tickets. Remember, max 6 tickets per member.
*Tickets will be available for pickup in the BALC office the week prior.
*Once you have ordered your tickets, no exchanges, or refunds. It will be the individual member’s responsibility to find a replacement for any unused tickets. No refunds! *
Sponsored By:

BALC Board Meeting
2023-06-15 16:30 - 17:30 | The Barristers Club
BALC Board Meeting
4:30 PM Bar Association Building

LVCPO-A Conversation with the Big 3!
2023-06-21 16:30 - 19:30
A Conversation with the Big 3!
A panel discussion with Mayors Matt Tuerk-Allentown, Mayor J. William Reynolds &
Mayor Salvatore Panto, Jr.
Moderated by: Don Cunningham, President & CEO LVEDC
Presented by:
Lehigh Valley Consortium of Professional Organizations
June 21, 2023
Registration 4:30PM
Presentation 5:00 PM
Network Mixer to Follow Presentation
The Barristers Club
1114 W Walnut St.
Allentown. PA, 18102
Free Admission but RSVP is required by Monday, June 12th at
LVCPO BIG 3!
Hors d’oeuvre Sponsor:
Gross McGinley
Banner Sponsor:
Lesavoy Butz & Seitz

BALC Board Meeting
2023-07-20 16:15 - 17:30

Community Service Cocktail Party!
2023-07-20 17:30 - 19:30 | The Barristers Club
July 20th, 5:30PM
The Barristers’ Club
Outside Courtyard
Hors d’oeuvres, Cash Bar &
Live Music from local favorite Melody Cruz
We will be recognizing 2022-2023 Lehigh County Lawyers Charitable Fund Recipients:
Valley Wealth Alliance, The Sanctuary at Haafsville, & the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley
(In case of bad weather, Event will be held in Ballroom)
No Cost to Attend! Please RSVP by 7/13 to kmesch@lehighbar.org

Lawyers Lunch Table @ The Americus Hotel
2023-08-10 12:00 - 13:00 | The Americus Hotel
There is a standing reservation every 2nd Thursday for the Lawyers Lunch Table at 12pm.

LVCPO-“Civilian Response to Active Shooter Event”
2023-09-13 16:30 - 19:30
Presented by:
Lehigh Valley Consortium of Professional Organizations
Wednesday, September 13th
4:30 PM Registration
5:00 PM Presentation
Networking & Hors d’oeuvres Immediately After
@ The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut St. Allentown, PA. 18102
The presenter is Emanuel Kapelsohn, Esq. (“Manny”), who is an attorney with Lesavoy Butz & Seitz LLC, and is a nationally prominent law enforcement trainer and use of force consultant.
Come out for this extremely important topic & enjoy, In Person Networking Mixer,
Complimentary Hors D’oeuvres & Cash Bar
Free Admission but RSVP is required by Wednesday, September 6th at
https://shorturl.at/adhmY
Contact Kathy at kheilman@rustlawllc.com with any questions about registration!
Contact Ray at rbridgeman@lehighbar.org to learn about sponsorship opportunities!
Inquire at LVCPO.com for upcoming events
Presentation Sponsor:
Lesavoy Butz & Seitz
Banner Sponsors:
Westgate Global Logistics
Liquid | Making Digital Work
J.G.Petrucci Company Inc

Lawyer's Lunch Table-Americus Hotel 12pm
2023-09-14 12:00 - 13:00 | The Americus Hotel
There is a standing reservation every 2nd Thursday at the Americus Hotel 12pm

BALC Annual Picnic & Golf Outing at Olde Homestead Club
2023-09-19 10:00 - 19:00 | Olde Homestead Golf Club, 6598 PA-309 , New Tripoli, 18066
Golf Registration and Driving Range Opens at 10AM
Lunch 11AM-1PM Members: $25 Guests: $30
Cocktail Hour: 4:30 PM
Dinner (including cocktail hour): 5:30 PM Members: $75 Guests: $80
(Spouses & Significant others receive Membership Price!)
(Open Bar on Beer & Wine during cocktail hour)
Golf Package:
Lunch, Golf, Cocktail Hour & Dinner
Members: $185 Guests: $190
*Shotgun Start at 12PM*
*YLD Special Golf Package Price $170 per member. (Must meet current BALC YLD guidelines, younger than 38)
Email your request to: kmesch@lehighbar.org or call 610-433-6204 X 10.
RSVP for Lunch, Dinner or Golf by: 5pm 9/11- No exceptions!
*Golfers, if in a foursome, please submit your completed list at the same time. All non-foursomes will be assigned.
Contact Ray at rbridgeman@lehighbar.org for information on sponsorships!
(Event Schedule Subject to Change. Visit lehighbar.org and pay attention to email blast & Journal for Up-to-date information.)

Inaugural Chili Challenge & Bakeoff!
2023-10-19 17:30 - 19:30 | The Barristers Club
October 19th
530 PM
The Barristers Club
1114 W Walnut Street
Allentown, PA 18102
Game On!
The Criminal Law Committee is hosting its first Chili Challenge and Bakeoff! Join us as our Judges, DAs, and PDs/Defense Bar go head-to-head in a chili cookoff and baking competition. Bring your best chili (provide your own crock pot to keep warm) and baked goods to be judged for a prize and bragging rights for a year! Attendees will taste and vote to decide the winner.
Hors d’oeuvers, Cash Bar and Live Music by Local Favorite Chris George!
Come out and see who will be crowned the champion of the BALC Chili Challenge and Bakeoff!
No cost to attend, but please rsvp by October 12th 5pm to Karen at kmesch@lehighbar.org.
If competing in Chili Cookoff or Bakeoff, email Jenna at jenna@fliszarlaw.com by October 16th.

Historic Courthouse Dedication
2023-10-20 16:30 - 18:00
You are cordially invited to the
Dedication of the historically restored and newly renovated
Historic Lehigh County Courthouse
4:30 p.m. Friday, October 20, 2023
501 West Hamilton Street, Allentown
Courtroom 1A
Reception immediately thereafter

2023 Fall Ball!!!
2023-11-09 17:30 - 21:00 | The Barristers Club
The Fall Ball 2023
Boots and Suits
Music of all genres by Local Favorite,
DJ Freddie Frederick, Jr.
Featuring Country Line Dancing with Instruction By:
Beverly D’Angelo Dance Instructor/Choreographer
Thursday, November 9, 2023
5pm General Membership Meeting
(You may attend General Membership Meeting Only but please let Ray know @ rbridgeman@lehighbar.org)
5:30pm Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres 6:15pm Dinner & Remarks
7:00pm Music and Dancing
The Barrister’s Club
1114 W. Walnut Street, Allentown, PA 18102
$55 Per Person
RSVP to Karen by November 1st
kmesch@thebarristersclub.com
ATTIRE:
Throw on some Cowboy Boots with your Cocktail Dress or Suit
Or NOT! Just come dressed & ready to have some fun!
Thank You to Our Event Sponsor!

Holiday Happy Hour
2023-12-20 17:30 - 19:30 | The Barristers Club
Holiday Happy Hour
December 20th
530PM
The Barristers Club
Come Out and Enjoy Some Networking
Live Music by Chris George
Light Hors d’ Oeuvres
Cash Bar
No Cost to Attend but Please RSVP by 12/15
to kmesch@lehighbar.org

BALC Annual Dinner
2024-02-08 17:30 - 20:00 | The Barristers Club
2024 ANNUAL DINNER
New Date-February 8th!
Members and Guests are invited to attend the
BALC Membership Meeting & Dinner
This event will mark the traditional
“Changing of the Guard”.
Event will acknowledge the contributions of Nancy Conrad, Immediate Past President & welcoming new President Mark Crossley
Program Highlights
50 Year Membership Recognition
Ronald Corkery, Gerald Barr, Jeffrey Dimmich, Robert Ritter, James Bartholomew, James Martin, Hon. Carol McGinley, Larry Roth, Robert Van Horn, Seymour Traub, Richard Somach, Paul McGinley & Stuart Shmookler
Presidential Legal Eagle Award
Pass the Gavel Ceremony
5:30 PM Cocktails
6:15 PM Dinner & Program
$55 BALC Member
$55 Accompanied Guest
$60 Non-Member
RSVP to Karen at 610-433-6204 X 10 or kmesch@lehighbar.org by 2/1/24 by 5PM!
*Due to limited supply chain & accurate food count, No RSVPs accepted after 2/1! No refunds for RSVPs cancelled after 2/1! *
