Board of Bar Commissioners May Meeting Minutes

BOARD OF BAR COMMISSIONERS Minutes, May 20, 2021 Meeting Held by ZOOM

President Terry Westergaard called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Present were President Westergaard, President Elect Bill Garry, Commissioners Aasen, Christensen, Dougherty, Ginsbach, Hruska, Johnson, Pilcher, Roby, Skjoldal, Trefz, and Wurgler. Also, present were Secretary-Treasurer Andrew Fergel and Strategic Plan Coordinator Beth Overmoe.

Minutes of April 30, 2021, Bar Commission Meeting: Commissioner Aasen made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 30, 2021, Bar Commission meeting. The motion was seconded by President Elect Garry. Motion passed.

Executive Director’s Report: Executive Director Fergel gave report on the items he and staff have been working on since the April 30, 2021, Bar Commission meeting. Items mentioned in the report were the annual meeting program, the Strategic Planning Committee’s virtual retreat on the topic of member benefits, work on transitioning to a new State Bar website and member management system, and final preparation for the State Bar Convention.

Miscellaneous: A discussion was held about the Diversity and Inclusion Committee’s upcoming program at the State Bar Convention. No action was taken by the Commission following the discussion.

Adjourn: A motion was made by Commissioner Wurgler to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pilcher. Motion passed.

There being no other business before the Commission, President Westergaard adjourned the meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

Andrew L. Fergel Secretary-Treasurer