CAP" CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Thank God for technology! Everyone who knows me is laughing out loud at that statement but the past few months of isolation have certainly convinced me that I NEED to be connected to people. I have really been encouraged by electronic communications with family, friends and colleagues: cell phone conversations, e-mails and even Zoom meetings have reassured me that I am not alone in this pandemic.

I am truly grateful to the TCBA Pro Bono Committee, Mac Finlayson, Chair, for continuing to monitor the courts as the Forcible Entry & Detainer ("Eviction") Docket has adapted to its new location at the Juvenile Justice Center and has revised its protocol. The Committee has kept its members and the Court Assistance Program pro bono volunteers informed while planning to return to service as quickly as possible. Through technology (!), I have been able to personally verify that CAP volunteers are well which is a huge relief.

Even though my horses, dogs and maybe even my husband, will be sad for me to leave my daily routine at home, it is time to return to work! One of the most disturbing aspects of this "new normal" has been the realization that thousands of people are out of work, their housing is in jeopardy and they are possibly facing homelessness. Even though federal, state and local programs exist, there are still bad practices by certain landlords and forcible evictions without the benefit of legal counsel or court intervention.

The Court Assistance Program ("CAP") needs volunteers to assist Tulsa's neediest citizens. The Forcible Entry & Detainer ("FED") Docket has relocated to the Juvenile Justice Center at 500 W. Archer, Tulsa, OK and there is a free parking lot across the street. The original FED Docket has been divided into six, noticeably reduced, one-hour dockets, scheduled at 9, 10 and 11 am and resuming at 2, 3 and 4 pm. All appearances are being conducted under health and safety guidelines with PPE available.

PLEASE consider volunteering for the Court Assistance Program! Free, remote training (1 hr. CLE) is available by contacting Tami Williams, TCBA Executive Director. As CAP Coordinator, I will gladly assist you with scheduling one hour, a morning or afternoon or an all-day-session.

YOU can make a difference in CAP and CAP will make a difference in YOU!

Join us for the FREE Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet. 500 virtual seats available. * You must register online at www.tulsabar.com by 5pm August 19th. *

Franzen has over 25 years of military experience (U.S. Army) leading high performance teams and delivering results on a range of complex projects in 15 different countries. He is currently a United States Army Special Forces Active Duty Officer and Battalion Commander. Prior to that assignment, he served in various Officer and Enlisted positions in Special Forces, Infantry, Cavalry, Field Artillery, SOF, Recruiting, and Training units with the Army. Besides multiple commands, he served in different staff and leadership positions at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels in both the Army and Joint environments. Additionally, he is a cadre and consultant for an event company (GORUCK) able to establish rapport to teach, coach, mentor, and consult others in best practices and lessons learned on teamwork, leadership, and communication in almost any environment. He is family man that looks forward to serving my country. I have multitude of schools and training in both military and civilian arenas. I support Service Members and their Families, and Veterans in need through multiple organizations.