March 24 - 26, 2017
2017 OCRA Annual Conference
Earn up to 1.45 CEUs
Embassy Suites Cleveland-Rockside, Independence, OH
Preregistration ended Friday, March 17th!
Updates as of 3/18/2017:
Need to register for the 2017 OCRA Annual Conference weekend? Online registrations may still be placed up until the conference. Onsite registration is available beginning Friday, March 24th at 10:00 a.m. at the Embassy Suites Cleveland-Rockside.
Updates as of 2/22/2017:
Stenovations/DigitalCat software training has been added to the Saturday and Sunday concurrent sessions
The 2017 OCRA Annual Conference will be held March 24-26, 2017 at the Embassy Suites Cleveland-Rockside
Embassy Suites Cleveland-Rockside5800 Rockside Woods BoulevardIndependence, Ohio 44131(216) 986-9900(800) EMBASSYwww.embassyclevelandrocksidehotel.comDon't miss OCRA's 2017 Keynote Speaker
Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger
Take advantage of the VIP Meet-and-Greet with Rudy prior to his Keynote address. Already signed up for the conference but want to add on the VIP Meet-and-Greet? Click here!
Click the file names below you are interested in viewing:
2017 onsite Annual Conference brochure
Detailed speaker/presenter information and seminar descriptions
Final 3-Day Schedule of Events
Looking for printable registration forms?
Onsite Registration Form
>> Click here to register instantly online <<
Are you a vendor/exhibitor? Looking for sponsorship opportunities?
Click here for the PDF version of the sponsorship and exhibitor form.
Registration closed as of 3/17/2017. Interested in vending or exhibiting? Please contact OCRA at info@ocraonline.com to explore what options may be available.
Onsite Vendors/Exhibitors
as of 3/10/2017
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Attorney At Law Magazine - Cleveland Metro Edition
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Thank you to our conference sponsors! We couldn't do it without you!
as of 3/17/2017
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Friday Afternoon Refreshment/Vendor Break ($200) |
Susan Horak, RDR, CRR Susan Coots, RPR |
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Rudy Ruettiger - Keynote Speaker ($900) |
Federal Reporters of the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio |
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Friday Night Lights Social/Vendor Reception ($350) |
PRI Court Reporting |
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Saturday Continental Breakfast Supplement ($250) |
Higgins & Associates |
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Saturday Morning Refreshment/Vendor Break ($200) |
Marie B. Fresch & Associates |
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Saturday Luncheon and Business Meeting ($450) |
Susan Gee, RMR, CRR Sue Terry, FAPR, RPR, CRR |
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Saturday Early Afternoon Refreshment/Vendor Break ($200) |
Clark Realtime Reporting |
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Saturday Late Afternoon Refreshment/Vendor Break ($200) |
Gee Reporting, LLC |
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MVP President's Saturday Reception ($550) |
Veritext Legal Solutions |
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Sunday Continental Breakfast Supplement ($250) |
Martha Hyland, RMR |
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Sunday Refreshment Break ($200) |
Donna Karoscik, RDR, CRR, CRC Yolanda Walton, RPR |
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Lifetime Achievement Level ($1,000 +) |
Pamela Spangler Reis (Richard D. Reis Family Foundation) Vernon C. Steele Family |
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Most Valuable Player Level ($500 - $999) |
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Best Positive Attitude Level ($250 - $499) |
Donna Karoscik, RDR, CRR, CRC |
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Most Improved Player Level ($100 - $249) |
Tracy Coleman, RMR, CRR |
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Coach of the Year Level ($50 - $99) |
Linda Latva, RMR Tammy McGhee, RMR Sarah Nageotte, RDR, CRR, CRC Marguerite Phillips, RMR Terri Sims, RDR, CRR |
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Rookie of the Year Level ($1 - $49) |
Martha Hyland, RMR |
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Eileen Beltz, CRI, CPE Susan Coots, RPR Marie Fresch, RMR Susan Gee, RMR, CRR Beth Higgins Susan Horak, RDR, CRR Martha Hyland, RMR Donna Karoscik, RDR, CRR, CRC Allison Kimmel, RDR, CRR, CRC Greg Mizanin, RMR, CRR Sarah Nageotte, RDR, CRR, CRC Linda Riffle, RDR, CRR Suzanne Vadnal, RMR Yolanda Walton, RPR
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Win $2,017, a 55" LG 4K Ultra HD Smart TV, trips, and so much more!
Can't be at the conference? Have friends and family interested in supporting you and your professional organization? Purchase your 2017 Annual Conference raffle tickets today! So many prizes ... so many opportunities! Click here to be taken directly to purchase your raffle tickets!
2017 Annual Business Meeting and Luncheon Notice
Saturday, March 25, 2017
11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
< Click here for more the 2017 Annual Business Meeting Agenda and 2017-2018 Slate of Officers and Directors >
Submit your questions for the "What Would You Do?" session
Participate in Sunday, March 26th's "What Would You Do? Real-life Scenarios in Everyday Reporting and Captioning" session even if you won't be in Independence at the 2017 OCRA Annual Conference!
Session 15 - General Breakout Panel
What Would You Do? Real-life Scenarios in Everyday Reporting and Captioning
Ever wonder if what you’re experiencing on the job is normal? Has anyone else faced a similar situation? Think no one else understands what you’re going through? This interactive session will take attendees through a day in the life of court reporting and captioning from many different perspectives. They'll walk away with tricks up their sleeves to help keep them ahead in the professional game!
Click here to submit your questions today!
All questions and attendees' responses will be summarized and published in the recap of the 2017 Annual Conference.