Draft:Savannah Bar Association

The Savannah Bar Association was established in 1917 as a non-profit organization designed to organize and provide legal services in Savannah, Georgia. It's membership consists of over 500 licensed attorneys, of which it maintains a directory.

Community Engagement
The association helps provide networking for local attorneys and maintains a directory of its members for Savannah residents. Additionally, the association holds an annual boat ride, monthly lunches, receptions, and Law Day. The association also maintains a Young Lawyers Division to foster new legal talent in the Savannah Area.

Structure
The association is governed by 4 volunteer, elected officers. These officers are the president, president-elect, secretary, and treasurer. Additionally, an executive committee oversees the organization.

The association consists of 10 additional committees:


 * Nominating Committee
 * Lawyers in Crisis Committee
 * Grievance Committee
 * Resolutions Committee
 * Scholarship Committee
 * Pro Bono Committee
 * Admiral Harvey Weitz SBA Boat Ride Committee
 * Courthouse Renovation Committee
 * Hot Topics Committee
 * Bench and Bar Committee

Formation
While lawyers in Savannah always called themselves the "Savannah Bar," a number of lawyers formed the Savannah Bar Association in 1894. After combining with the Law Society of Savannah in 1917, the modern Bar Association was formed.