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YLS on the Move

continued its momentum as they closed out the 20222023 bar year! We ended April with a Government Attorney’s Appreciation Happy Hour at Eola Lounge in collaboration with the OCBA Membership Committee. Our amazing government attorneys were provided appetizers and drinks as tokens of appreciation for all they do for our community, state, and nation. Thank you to the OCBA and OCBA YLS’ Membership Committees for organizing this wonderful event!

In May, YLS assembled a team to compete in the OCBA’s May Health and Wellness Challenge. We did yoga, cut carbs, walked many steps, gave gratitude, and lifted weights. Our team ended the month a few pounds lighter than when we started.

For the past few months, we partnered with Paul C. Perkins Bar Association and Barry Law’s NAACP to host a diaper drive. We collected diapers and monetary donations to purchase diapers for low income mothers. We presented the diapers to the mothers for Mother’s Day. Thank you to everyone who donated!

On May 5, 2023, YLS held its annual Board Retreat. The 20232024 YLS board members and committee chairs were hard at work planning the next year of fun and service-filled YLS events. After spending some time learning the ins and outs of YLS procedures and some new initiatives for the year, the board and com-

YLSmittee chairs spent the afternoon axe-throwing at The Axe Trap and building new connections with each other. The year is off to a great start already! Welcome to the new board members and committee chairs!

On May 13, 2023, YLS held its annual field day at Greats Oaks Villages, our longest running event. Volunteers and the children had a blast and participated in a water balloon toss, three leggedrace, tug-of-war, basketball, and more. Thank you to the volunteers for making this event a success!

On May 17, 2023, YLS held its first ever End of the Year Happy Hour in honor of all the sponsors that made this year such a success. Thank you to all our wonderful sponsors whose contributions allow YLS to be the success that it is!

On May 19, 2023, YLS hosted its Pass the Gavel Ceremony. The gavel was officially passed from 2022-2023 President Stephanie Alcalde to 2023-2024 President Lauren Reynolds. Past presidents provided their wisdom and advice to Lauren. Thank you, Stephanie, for such an amazing year! Good luck, Lauren! We know that you will continue YLS’ legacy of excellence.

Upcoming Events

• Law Clerks’ Reception

• Morning at the State Courthouse