MPA’s delegation at the 2011 NALA Convention is representing Mississippi proudly. The convention has gone to an all institute format and the delegation is in the Corporate, Litigation Technology, Essential Skills, and Social Security institutes. Not too bad, guys, we want a full report on your return. For the early bird reception the hosting affiliates held a “Texas Big Hair Contest” and the winner (I kid you not) had a red Marge Simpson Beehive – complete with fake bees. She was awarded the Queen of the Big Hair award; only in Texas!! The opening night reception was a big hit, line dancing to country music, Texas style! Yesterday, our very own Zenda Hefner, was inducted into the 2011-2012 NALA LEAP Class and inducted in style. All of the LEAP class inductees entered wearing overcoats and dark shades searching the room for a lost item all to the theme song from the old Perry Mason. It was a sight to see. Next our NALA Liaison, Sarah O’Neal, gave her candidate speech for the Region III Directorship. I might be biased, but she was awesome! We are rooting for her to win, go Sarah! Yet to come in convention activities is the Affiliate Presentation, plans are underway, rehearsals have been held, and everything is ready. I’m sure our delegation will do us proud. Everyone is excited and anticipating what MPA has to say. Although NALA will not allow filming of the presentation, we will be providing you all the details later this week.

Mississippi Paralegal