MLSC's 2011 Back-to-School Project--A Success!

The 2011 Back-To-School Project sponsored by Micronesian Legal Services Corporation wrapped up another successful year. MLSC provides a means for attorneys and others to contribute in-cash or in-kind for school supplies for needy children. There is a direct pass-through of all donations. The recipient children come from many of the families that MLSC serves for their legal problems and others referred to the organization from community members.







This year, MLSC distributed 79 backpacks with supplies inside, including a binder, filler paper, notebook composition book, pencil bag with pens, pencils and erasers and additional items like crayons and glue for elementary students, graph paper and compass-protractor sets for middle school students, and white paper and correction tape for high school students.
















Donations to the project came from more than two dozen members of the Bar Association and staff, Congressman “Kilili” Sablan and his staff, and Mount Carmel High School’s National Honor Society, which conducted an in-school drive to help collect supplies.



“We know that we alone cannot fill the need that exists,” said Jane Mack, Marianas Office Directing Attorney. “We’re glad to see other similar projects in the community, and we’re proud to be helping in our own way.” The MLSC Back-to-School Project evolved from a personal project of the Marianas Office Directing Attorney in the 1980's, then was adopted by the entire office who wanted to help in the 1990's and eventually expanded when other attorneys in the community also joined the effort. The project has reached out consistently to approximately 75 students each year for the past five years.


Thank you to everyone who helped!




(all photos of recipient children posted with parental permission)

Tinian Schedule

MLSC will be on Tinian for client contact and new intake on September 14th, 21st, and 28th. Please call the Saipan Marianas Office, 234-6243, for an appointment or stop by the office in Tinian if you need assistance.

Rota Schedule

MLSC trips to Rota for September 2011 will be on September 8th, 15th and 29th. Call our Saipan office to schedule an appointment or more information (234-6243) or visit our office in Rota on the scheduled dates.

Law School Scholarship Opportunity

Lim, Ruger and Kim Scholarship
The Lim, Ruger and Kim Scholarship is available to law students who demonstrate leadership potential to serve the Asian Pacific American community.

You must be in good standing at your law school and submit an essay and letters of recommendation to be eligible for this award. Selection criteria includes, but is not limited to: demonstrated commitment to and interest in pro bono, public interest and/or public service legal work; financial need; leadership potential; maturity and responsibility; and commitment to serving the needs of the Asian Pacific American community.

Award: $2,500
Deadline: September 2, 2011
Website: napaba.org

Rota Schedule

At last, flights have resumed to Rota and we will be back on island to serve the community there.

New schedule:
FRI, MAY 27
THURS, JUN 9
THURS, JUN 16
THURS, JUN 23

Marianas Office Staff

The Marianas Office staff:



Frank Rogopes, Maria Muna, Polly Anne Sablan, Linda Wingenbach, Lolita Nazaire, Juanette Sablan, Dimitri Varmazis. (not in photo: Jane Mack--photographing group!)

Upcoming Visits to Rota and Tinian

MLSC Staff will be in Rota and Tinian this month.

ROTA:
Monday, April 11
Thursday, April 28


TINIAN:
Wednesday, April 6
Friday, April 15
Wednesday, April 27

Anyone wishing to make an appointment in advance may telephone the Marianas Office in Saipan at (670) 234-6243.