Management Institute Spotlight on Performance Appraisals

The Management Institute will re-convene Wednesday, Sept. 12 for a full-day session on how to conduct performance appraisals, including a review of the organization's current performance evaluation forms and procedures. The session will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 4 p.m. All members of the Management Group are required to attend. Lunch will be served.

The Management Institute was established in 2002 to provide continuous professional training and development for managers, supervisors and directors in all of the Law Groups and Defender Offices at Legal Aid and Defender.

Town Hall Meeting Slated for Sept. 19 at New Headquarters

If all goes according to plan, employees will get a sneak preview of Legal Aid and Defender's new headquarters building at 613 Abbott in downtown Detroit when they attend the next Town Hall Meeting, Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. The meeting will focus on the relocation from the Penobscot Building and the current Free Legal Aid Clinic (FLAC) to the new location.

"Attendance at the meeting is mandatory," said Deierdre L. Weir, executive director. "We will cover specific plans and procedures regarding the move, and hear from the various subcommittees of the Facilities Planning Committee, as well as from the Fun-raising Committee."

Stand by for further details -- meanwhile mark your calendar for Sept. 19.

More Than 100 Turn Out for Mothers Day Brunch

Keyboardist Pam Wise provided the mellow background sounds.

More than 100 guests turned out on a beautiful Sunday afternoon at the Detroit Yacht Club to participate in the pre-Mothers Day brunch at the Detroit Yacht Club -- a fundraiser for Legal Aid and Defender's Legal Legacy Campaign. Here are a few early scenes from the enjoyable afternoon.