Founders Day 2010

The untimely death of Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer and the subsequent appointment of Franklin County probate judge Eric Brown as interim chief justice has put the court in a political spotlight it normally tries to avoid.

Justice Paul E. Pfeifer (above), who is seeking his fourth term on the court, will be the keynote speaker for this year’s annual Founders Day event, Thursday, May 13. He’ll talk about the changes taking place in the state’s highest court, Moyer’s legacy and prior court decisions. A veteran of the press conference from his days in the Ohio Senate, Pfeifer also will participate in a Q&A session.

In addition, the chapter will present college scholarships and its First Amendment, Brick Wall, Distinguished Service and Appreciation awards.

Update: The silent auction returns. Bring your checkbook and take home an original drawing from Dispatch editorial cartoonist Jeff Stahler, passes for COSI or Franklin Park Conservatory, or a bow tie autographed by OSU President E. Gordon Gee. The proceeds help fund our scholarships.

Tickets are $30 ($20 for students). Reservation deadline: midnight, May 6.

The evening starts at 6 p.m. with a cash bar and networking, followed by dinner and the program at 6:45 p.m.

Join us for an evening of fellowship at the River Club Restaurant at Confluence Park, 679 W. Spring St.