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<\/a>From left: Grace Borrino, Esq., Steve Cohn, Esq., Christina Fratangelo, Esq., and Angelicque Moreno, Esq. Photo: Mario Belluomo\/Brooklyn Eagle<\/p>\nVaughn, the immediate past president of the Brooklyn Bar Association, admitted that while he is \u201cnot an emotional person, it\u2019s really great to be appreciated,\u201d upon receiving the award.<\/p>\n
Vaughn recounted a story in which he was asked by a new member how they could get involved in the BBA and potentially assume a leadership role one day. \u201cI told him that it\u2019s not enough to simply convey an idea about what the Brooklyn Bar should do. Instead, you need to embrace the idea, prepare a plan as to how to facilitate that idea, and then offer to lead on the execution of it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Although his term as president concluded last year, Vaughn continues to volunteer his time, \u201cbecause I recognize the importance of this association and its role in our community.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cFor years, I\u2019ve observed many past presidents continuing to answer the call and stepping when needed,\u201d Vaughn continued. \u201cThis wasn\u2019t because they had an obligation to. They did it, and they continued to do so, because the BBA is larger than any one of us. As custodians, it is our duty to promote the organization for future generations of attorneys.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A message from the president\u00a0<\/p>\n
Golkin reflected on the past year and her tenure as president. Among other things, she remarked on the BBA\u2019s 15 CLEs.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the past year, we strengthened our bonds through many meetings and shared experiences,\u201d Golkin said, citing a tour of the 9\/11 Memorial and Museum, a Holocaust Remembrance Day, Family Day at the New York Aquarium, a Lunar New Year event and the BBA\u2019s annual Judiciary Night as highlights.\u00a0<\/p>\n