Mecklenburg Bar Foundation Committees
Ayscue Professionalism Award Committee - Selects the recipient of the Ayscue Professionalism Award - a current or former member of the 26th Judicial District Bar or Mecklenburg Bar Association - to recognize exemplary professionalism. Presented during the annual Law & Society Luncheon.
Development Committee - The Development Committee develops and implements the financial development for the Foundation by utilizing the Lawyers' Impact Fund (unrestricted fund of the Bar Foundation Fund) campaign as its primary fundraising tool. The Committee oversees the implementation of the Grant Request Application process, reviews grant requests and makes recommendations to the MBF Board of Directors.
McMillan Fellowship Committee - Selects and supports summer fellowships to law students interested in pursuing a career with nonprofit or government agencies in Mecklenburg County. Coordinates annual McMillan Fellowship Fund Dinner, the primary source of financial support for the Fellowships.
Shared Committees
Bar Leadership Institute (BLI) - Operates to fulfill the purpose of the BLI program, which encourages lawyers in the development of their professional and leadership skills within the Bar, Foundation and legal profession. A shared committee with the MBA and MBF.
Law & Society - Arranges a speaker of interest to the public and the legal profession for the annual Law & Society Luncheon, including presentation of the Ayscue Professionalism Award that recognizes a current or former 26th Judicial District Bar member for exemplary professionalism through outstanding service to the 26th JD, MBA and the community. Event proceeds benefit the Mecklenburg Bar Foundation. A shared committee with the MBF.
Memorials - Arranges and provides memorial services for deceased Bar members in open court when the families so desire. A shared committee with the MBA and MBF.