Local Chapter BBQ at Stephen's Lake Park: All MU Chapter Federalist Society members are encouraged to attend. We have also invited numerous scholars, attorneys and a few judges who we hope will be able to attend as well. This event is an excellent opportunity to relax, enjoy good company, and network with other professionals. Do not miss this opportunity.
Date/Time/Place: September 29, 2006, 5pm, Stephens Lake Park, Columbia, MO. For a detailed map, please click here. We will be at the Happy Hollows Shelter at the park.

Congratulations to our New 2006 to 2007 Officers!: Andrea Benna is our new President. Andrea previously served last year as the Vice President. Amanda Wolf is our new Vice President. Amanda previously served last year as the Secretary. Tom Ellis will remain the Treasurer. Tom has been Treasurer since 2005. John Griesedieck is our new Secretary. John previously was a member at large.

Thanks for the Last Year: Former President Paul Bullman passes on the following:
Thank you to everyone who helped turn this year into one of the best ever for our Chapter. In spite of great challenges, our Chapter remained one of the most active student groups in our law school. Our speaking events averaged a whopping 45 people per event. Audience members included students, professors, along with local citizens at large. This semester we still have one more event: The visit to the Missouri Supreme Court. I hope our Chapter continues to grow. I have faith the new officer team will take our Chapter to the next level.

Panel to discuss the role of Religion and State Government: We are proud to welcome State Rep. Icet along with a panel of distinguished Professors to discuss issues such as: Ten Commandments on the State Capitol grounds.
Date/Time/Place: March 17, 2006, 12:40pm, Room 3(Law School).

Call to Duty Tour coming!: In association with the Alliance for Tolerance and Diversity, along with several other student groups, the Federalist Society welcomes the Call to Duty Tour. The Call to Duty Tour advocates the elimination of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" US Military rule.
Date/Time/Place: March 13, 2006, Morning and Night(Two locations) - the specific times/places will be made available through postings around the law school, and a mass law school email.

Congratulations Elijah!: Per our last meeting, Elijah Haahr has been elected as our Speakers and Activities chair. This is an important position, and we're confident Elijah will do a great job.

Supreme Court of Missouri Judge Limbaugh to Speak: We are proud to announce Supreme Court of Missouri Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr. has accepted an invitation to speak to the Law School during the Fall 2006 semester. Details will be announced when the event date is closer. This event is one event in the "MU Federalist Society Distinguished Speakers Series."

Distinguished Speakers Series Announced: The MU Federalist Society is busy planning the "MU Federalist Society Distinguished Speakers Series" for the next few years. What is the MU Federalist Society Distinguished Speakers Series? Our goal is to provide a forum for those at the top of their respective law field to speak to law students, and in return for law students to interact with those distinguished speakers. This Series provides an excellent opportunity for law students to listen and learn from the very best as well as the rare opportunity to interact with these distinguished individuals.

Congratulations to the New Officers!: President, Paul Bullman; Vice President, Andrea Benna; Treasurer, Tom Ellis; Secretary, Amanda Wolf.

The Speaker and Activity chair will be filled at the January meeting.

The Constitution is Complete!: After quite a bit of work by Tom Ellis, Michael Brown, Jason Gubbins and others, the Constitution was written, amended, and then voted on during the November 15th meeting. Great work to all who attended the meeting and helped complete this tedious, yet vital, work.