w w w.BERKSBAR.org Annual Meeting The Berks County Bar Association's Annual Meeting on October 25 featured the passing of the Presidential Gavel and Medallion to 2019 President Jeffrey A. Franklin, the election of Eden R. Bucher as President Elect, Justin D. Bodor as Vice President and Andrea E. Mertz and Robert R. Kreitz as Directors as well as a special tribute to the retiring Executive Director. QuintEssentially entertained during the cocktail hour. The group includes BCBA member Andrew Walls (Center) Judge Timothy Rowley, Yong Han Son (Sam) and Judge Paul Yatron President Elect Jeff Franklin, Debra Franklin and Vice President Eden Bucher The Executive Director with Bernardo Carbajal David A. Schwager, Vice President of the Pennsylvania Bar Association delivered remarks on behalf of the PBA In recognition of the retirement of the Executive Director, Donald F. Smith, Jr., a charitable fund was established in his name with contributions from BCBA and community members. Its funds will be expended to meet various needs in the community. 34 | Berks Barrister Law Foundation President Alexa Antanavage and Retired Judge A. Joseph Antanavage District Attorney John Adams with the soon-to-be-retired Executive Directorhttp://www.berksbar.org