Guam’s Bench, Bar Team Up for Toys for Tots

The United States District Court for the District of Guam, the Judiciary of Guam, and the Guam Bar Association joined forces to spread joy this past holiday season. Members of the Guam Bar and court staff donated gifts to children of Erica’s House, Alee Shelter, and Toys for Tots, which are non-profit organizations and community service providers who help children in need.

District of Guam Celebrates Constitution Day

From left, Senator Tom Ada, U.S. Attorney Alicia A.G. Limtiaco,
Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood, Fr. Julio Sanchez Malagon,
Speaker Judy T. Won Pat, First Lady of Guam Christine Calvo.

The United States District Court for the District of Guam celebrated Constitution Day on September 17, 2012, marking 225 years since the Constitution was signed by the Founding Fathers in 1787.

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Chief District Judges Discuss Community Outreach

During a January 12-13, 2011, meeting in San Diego, chief judges of each of the 15 judicial districts in the Ninth Circuit learned about someo f the community outreach programs being used by federal courts. The program featured presentations on Law Week activities in Guam, the CourtWorks! program in Phoenix, Arizona, and an automated speaker bureau system used by the federal court in Seattle.

Judge Janis L. Sammartino of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California attended the meeting as a respresentative of the Ninth Circuit Courts and Community Committee. Judge Sammartino discussed the Courts & Community website and the upcoming publication of a printed newsletter for judges and court staff.

Check out http://community.ca9.uscourts.gov/ for more information, including organizational materials, for the programs mentioned above and others.