BarTalk December 2003
Volume 15, Number 6

Pushor Mitchell Holds “Pie A Partner” Event

“We had lots of clients who’d send a cheque and say ‘I’ll take 10 pies,’” said Paul Mitchell, of Pushor Mitchell in Kelowna. It was the great “Pie A Partner” event on October 24, which had staff and clients lining up to pay $5 and $20 respectively to toss a pie at one of the 12 target lawyers. Some lawyers had pies thrown at them by their own children.

Pushor Mitchell has held the “Pie A Partner” event for the past three years for the United Way, last year winning the charity’s Corporate Spirit Award. This year the firm raised $13,500 for the United Way, of which about $2,000 was generated through the pie event. Congratulations to Pushor Mitchell, and to those who “took a pie” for the United Way – we thank you.

To view the “Pie A Partner” event photos, visit www.pushormitchell.com.

Mid-Winter Meeting 2004

Looking for a unique Northern experience? Want to learn about the culture, history and heritage of the Yukon? Then plan to attend the CBA’s Mid-Winter Meeting of Council in Whitehorse, February 19-22, 2004.

If you’re not a Council member and would like to attend, contact the B.C. Branch office for information on being named an alternate member of Council.

Participants will visit the MacBride Museum of the Yukon featuring Whitehorse history, the Gold Rush, Mounties of the North, Native Cultures, and Sam McGee’s Cabin. Also on the program is an evening at the Yukon Arts Centre showcasing Northern culinary treats and a fashion show with Yukon First Nation traditional entertainers and drummers.

Highlighting the Council agenda is a debate on the CBA’s revised and updated Code of Professional Conduct. The new Code will contain revisions that will bring it up to date for the modern lawyer on subjects such as technology, alternate dispute resolution and rules for multi-disciplinary practices.

The Mid-Winter 2004 brochure, is posted online at: www.cba.org.

Ad Hoc Judge A Wonder in the Workshop

While winds swirl around a Kamloops workshop, a man inside crafts trucks, trains, doll cribs and cradles, small wheelbarrows, barns and doll houses. The toys are destined for needy children near and far who dream of a new toy at Christmas.

For the past four years semi-retired Judge Terry Shupe has made toys for children in Kamloops, Croatia, Bosnia and some U.S. States. The toys are delivered by Christmas Amalgamated, a Christmas charity in Kamloops.

Judge Shupe’s father was a carpenter who also made toys for children in need. “The toys are a family legend,” says Judge Shupe. “Father started many years ago but on a much smaller scale.” Today, Judge Shupe builds the toys, and his wife Lanni and mother-in-law Margaret McInnes, paint the toys and knit or sew blankets and quilts for the tiny cradles – they also deliver the toys, along with Bob McInnes, Judge Shupe’s father-in-law. The toys, however, are not for sale. “When I need money I go judging,” he says. “Giving toys makes me feel good. To watch my grandchildren ride the rocking horse…you can’t buy that.”

To those who’d like to help children in need, Judge Shupe recommends, “Charity starts at home. Start giving to your community.”

Holt Renfrew Hosts Private Shopping Night

Members of the legal community and their guests decked the halls of Holt Renfrew at Vancouver’s Pacific Centre for the Holiday Private Shopping Night on November 19. Upon arrival, CBABC members received a gift bag full of offerings from Holt’s, including a $50 certificate valid towards purchases of $250 or more.

Complimented by delicious refreshments, a chic soundtrack and Holt Renfrew models displaying the season’s fashions, the second CBABC Holt Renfrew Private Shopping Night of the year was a deemed great success!

These articles were published in the December 2003 issue of BarTalk and are subject to the copyright by the British Columbia Branch of the Canadian Bar Association, 2005, all rights reserved.