A MESSAGE FROM PERRY L GOORMAN

2018 PRESIDENT OF THE SCOTTSDALE BAR ASSOCIATION

April 4, 2018

I am honored and privileged to have been elected President of the Scottsdale Bar Association for the coming term. Let me thank every member for this opportunity to serve this wonderful organization. I am excited about the opportunity and the coming year! Together we can accomplish a great deal and make a difference for the association and the community which we serve.

The Scottsdale Bar Association is a strong, professional organization comprised of approximately 300 members. I encourage each member to become involved in a meaningful way. All committees are open to all members – not just directors. Serve and make us better. Volunteer to serve at the Paiute Center. Get involved on our Community Outreach committee, our Membership committee, or our Social or Publicity Committees. Just get involved! I am making this a call to action – please answer the call and make a difference in our organization.

This year, I hope to expand our membership and the opportunities the organization provides to its members such as the incredible CLE luncheons provided monthly at the Gainey Golf Club (at a bargain basement price!). In addition, members receive invaluable intangible benefits from networking and camaraderie that has long been a trademark of the organization. I sincerely hope that the plans and actions of the board of directors and executive committee this coming term will improve the association and truly benefit you; our members.

It is my sincere desire to improve, expand and create even greater opportunities for our members to participate. In the coming months our phenomenal board of directors will be looking at “new” periodic networking events in our community in addition to our longstanding Summer Social and Holiday Social events. We will be looking at new volunteer activities and opportunities in the communities that we serve. I hope that we once again have an event during spring training at Salt River Fields---the home of our Arizona Diamondbacks. It is my desire that we reinstitute some version of our “Third Thirsty Thursday” gathering – an excellent opportunity for networking and camaraderie at its best. It was through that event that I became aware of and involved in the Scottsdale Bar Association and I assure you that its impact is a positive experience for those that participate.

I hope that a year from now the SBA will have a member-informed strategic plan for the future and be an even stronger and more influential organization than it is today. I hope that the SBA will become an even more inclusive organization known for supporting local area lawyers and the Scottsdale community. Finally, I hope that we will all have fun working together to make a difference.