[WSBARP] Update on Upcoming Changes to the Real Property and the Probate & Trust Listservs
Kary Krismer
Krismer at comcast.net
Thu Jan 17 10:17:16 PST 2019
Doesn't it say non-practicing members can participate? They just have
to be members of the section (which I assume is possible).
Kary L. Krismer
206 723-2148
On 1/17/2019 10:02 AM, RebeccaWiess wrote:
>
> The new policy means I and other retired attorneys will no longer be
> part of this listserv. I occasionally post on historical evolution of
> real property procedure or law, as a contribution to the education of
> those who come after me, and payback for those who helped me as a
> newbie thirty-some years ago. If institutional memory is valuable,
> then this listserv needs an emeritus status to include folks like me.
> If us old folks are not of value, then cut us out. And before you say
> “just join the section,” remember that retaining bar membership after
> retiring means continuing to pay bar dues and CLE costs. Once you do
> that, you get tempted to do some little piece of practice, and then
> you should be insured as well, and that means needing more income, and
> suddenly you are not retired anymore. Allowing non-practicing members
> of the bar to join still means you are going to eliminate some of your
> oldest and most experienced current members, because they retired..
>
> Rebecca K. Wiess
>
> 421 24th Avenue East
>
> Seattle, WA 98112
>
> Phone 206 329-6638
>
> rwiess at foxinternet.net
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> *From:*wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com
> [mailto:wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] *On Behalf Of *Michael Safren
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 17, 2019 9:18 AM
> *To:* WSBA Real Property Listserv; WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv
> *Subject:* [WSBARP] Update on Upcoming Changes to the Real Property
> and the Probate & Trust Listservs
>
> Hello Fellow Listservers:
>
> I wanted to provide another reminder to all listserv users of the
> scheduled updates and upcoming changes to both the Real Property and
> Probate & Trust Listservs.
>
> Starting February 1st, 2019, both listservs will only be accessible by
> WSBA RPPT members. The RPPT Executive Committee decided after much
> deliberation and input that the listservs should be an exclusive
> member benefit. Starting February 1st, 2019, you will need to login
> into the www.wsbarppt.com <http://www.wsbarppt.com/> website using
> your section login and password in order to register for the listserv,
> access the listserv archives, and/or unsubscribe to the listserv.
>
> Further, the Executive Committee has approved the adoption of new
> guidelines, rules, and general etiquette for the listserv. These will
> be posted on www.wsbarppt,com under the listserv tab for all members
> to see and review.
>
> Lastly, beginning on February 1st, 2019, all listserv postings will
> contain a disclaimer in the footer reminding all that while the
> listservs will be restricted to RPPT section members, not all section
> members are practicing attorneys. Section membership is open to law
> students, non-practicing members of the bar, and even some
> non-attorney professionals in related fields such as title officers,
> real estate agents, and escrow agents.
>
> The Executive Committee believes that these changes will improve the
> listserv experience for section members and deliver value to members
> as one of many available section member benefits.
>
> I hope to make the transition to the members only listserv as seamless
> as possible If you experience any difficulty during the transition,
> please feel free to email me and I will do my best to respond and
> assist you.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Michael Safren
>
> Web Editor, RPPT Section
>
>
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