Michael H. Smith Joined the Ymca of Coastal Georgia Board of Managers

Savannah, GA, September 11, 2008 --(PR.com)-- The law firm of Smith Barid, LLC is pleased to announce that attorney Michael H. Smith was recently named to the YMCA of Coastal Georgia Board of Managers for the Islands Branch, the second largest of nine branches of the YMCA of Coastal Georgia.

Formed over 150 years ago, the YMCA of Coastal Georgia is the 13th oldest YMCA in the country. Though it has seen much growth and expansion in both its physical plant and its programs over the past century and a half, the core mission of the YMCA remains the same – to help people improve in body, mind, and spirit.

“The YMCA is an outstanding, high-quality community organization which has been instrumental in helping coastal families grow and learn for many, many years,” said Smith. “I am honored and excited to have been selected for this position and look forward to continuing the YMCA’s important work in coastal Georgia.”

Smith’s responsibilities on the Board include serving as a voting member of the Board; helping to develop policies, procedures, and regulations for conduct of the YMCA; raising money through personal contributions; and participating in campaigns to finance the organization and its programs.

Smith is also a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Savannah Bar Association, and the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.

Smith Barid, LLC focuses its practice in the area of estate planning. They help families and businesses meet long-term estate planning and financial goals. For more information about Michael and Smith Barid, LLC, please call 912.352.3999, or visit the website at www.smithbarid.com.

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