mediation.jpg (38602 bytes)Mediation Matters
January 2000
Birthdays
Art H. January 10, 2000
Louise Z. January 10, 2000
Ele K. January 29, 2000
Eva S. February 17, 2000

Deepest Sympathy
THE FAMILY OF CLARENCE P. WHO PASSED AWAY LAST WEEK. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, HIS DAUGHTERS HAVE ASKED FOR DONATIONS TO THE AMERICAN HEART FOUNDATION. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION, PLEASE GIVE IT TO BOB L, GENIE, OR KATHY.

Congratulations
CHARLES K WHO WAS ELECTED AS OUR NEW VOLUNTEER REPRESENTATIVE FOR 2000. WE THANK BILL D. FOR THE WONDERFUL JOB HE DID.

Goodluck and Goodbye
CARMEN WHO WILL NOW BE WORKING WITH THE VICTIMS PROGRAM AND DOING VICTIM OFFENDER MEDIATION THERE. SHE WILL STILL BE HERE ON THURSDAY MORNINGS AS A VOLUNTEER AND WILL BE WORKING CLOSELY WITH OUR UNIT. SHE DID A GREAT JOB SETTING UP OUR ADULT RESTITUTION PROGRAM AND ASSISTING IN THE MEDIATION UNIT.

A Special Thanks To Justice Fred Lewis
For attending our luncheon. What an inspirational speech he gave! We are glad almost all the mediators were there to enjoy the great food, good company and pleasant surroundings.

Biographies Needed
We need biographies on everyone who started mediating after 97. Please start putting it together now. We will be handing out forms before the training. Also, I would appreciate it if all mediators would provide us with the name of their nearest relative for emergencies.

Juvenile Restitution
Dates for the Next Three Months:
  • January 11, 2000
  • February 1,  2000
  • February 22, 2000
  • March 14, 2000

We must have the Joint and Several Form for ALL cases where there is more than one defendant. Please come see me if you have any problems. Ask at the beginning of each case if there was more than one defendant.

Notes For Mediators
  • Cases to set trials should be placed outside your mediator waiting room. The parties should wait out in the general area where they first waited to be called. You don’t need to find someone, unless you notice that it has been there for awhile. You will still need to bring your name plate to Genie to let her know you are ready for a new case.
  • If the case is settled or continued, the file goes in the bin next to Genie.
  • When we hire Carmen’s replacement, he/she will be doing most of the trial setting.

Dates To Remember
  • January 14, 2000 County training, meeting & luncheon. The topics will be varied as they were last time, but interesting new subjects. Our meeting will begin at 8:30am and the training will begin after the meeting. The luncheon will follow around noon. Please sign up as soon as possible if you will be attending and what, if anything, you are bringing.
  • February 3, 2000 - Please don't schedule Continuations.
  • February 14, 2000 - Osceola training similar to above (Tentatively Scheduled).
  • February 24, 2000 - RSVP is presenting a men and women’s fashion show downtown at lunchtime at the First United Methodist Church of Orlando at the corner of Rosalind & Jackson. Call 407 422 1535 for tickets If you missed it last year, don’t miss it again. The tickets are $10.00 and it includes a great lunch.
  • March 11, 2000 - FAPM Training at the Clarion in Orlando.  We are passing a sign up sheet. If you wish to attend, please sign up no later than February 4, 2000
  • August 17-19, 2000 - DRC Training Conference in Orlando.
  • September 14-16, 2000 - SPIDR Conference in New Mexico