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Check out some of the PLAA Committees below. No obligation to just contact one of the Chairs to inquire what it would take to get involved in the Chapter. Or even visit one of the meetings to see if it is the right fit for you!

• Business Partner Relations — Sandra Fantini at sfantini@papernick-gefsky.com
• Communications Committee — Greg Rush at grush@grblaw.com
• Community Service — Kelsey Schneider at kas@pietragallo.com
• Diversity Committee — William Permar at william.permar@saul.com
• Education Committee — Roberta Bauer at roberta.bauer@ogletree.com
• Membership Development — Claudine Matthews at cmatthews@fbtlaw.com

Just a reminder that the ALA Dues run on a CALENDAR basis – January 1 through December 31. So you should have seen an email about renewing your ALA Dues by Jan 1. If not – you may want to reach out and inquire as to the status of the Invoice. As you are aware PLAA dues are not due until later this year. And the rules are – you must be an ALA member to continue with your PLAA Membership.

Any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Michele Rihn at mrihn@dgmblaw.com.

Please welcome our newest PLAA member:

Lori Gross
Office Administrator
Blank Rome
lgross@blankrome.com

It takes a lot to keep warm!

Right now, there are many people in Pittsburgh who are trying their hardest to keep warm, and it’s tough. One utility bill, one car repair, one day of missed work and they could land out in the cold.

Please join us to help those in need and living in homelessness by donating adult hats, gloves and scarves.

The Community Service Committee will collect donations for Bethlehem Haven at the Holiday Luncheon, December 11th.

Hats, gloves & scarves can mean so much!

The PLAA members and business partners have made a big difference in the lives of many families in Pittsburgh! 

Here are the stats to show it:

443 Boxes of Thanksgiving food items and almost all were decorated.
421 gift cards with a value of $8,530 and almost all were marked
Cash and check donations of $690.

The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank really appreciates our efforts and has come to rely on us for support.

Thank you all for your generosity.  Firms that decorated boxes were assigned a ticket number and Sherrard, German & Kelly, P.C. won the $100 gift card.

Thank you for your time and creativity to decorate some beautiful boxes! The recipients appreciate it more than you know!

A BIG thank you to the companies who volunteered their drivers to pick up boxes:  Access, Amcom, Bulldog Office and The Wilson Group.

We couldn’t have done it without your generous commitment of time and support!