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03/29/2015
OCRA's 2015 Annual Conference was a "Fun House" success
Court Reporting's Carnival of Careers rated as the Show of the Year
2015 OCRA Annual Conference Wrap-up
Thank you for making this year's conference one to remember!
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| Click here to view photos from the 2015 Conferencecourtesy of OCRA Member Timothy Meinke |
Click here for the onsite 2015 Annual Conference Brochure
which includes information on CEU seminars, networking events, hotel information, and sponsorships!
Click here for the full schedule, including seminar descriptions and speaker bios
Sponsorship and Exhibitor Information
Thank you to our Exhibitors and Sponsors!
We couldn't have done it without you!
updated 3/29/2015
Eileen BeltzKristin BeutlerLance BoardmanSusan CootsMarie FreschSusan GeeBeth HigginsSusan HorakMartha HylandSusan IngrahamMary JonesAllison KimmelKelly LinkowskiBruce MatthewsAnne McBrayerGregory MizaninSarah NageotteMarguerite (Peggy) PhillipsSue TerrySuzanne VadnalYolanda WaltonWilliam ZarembaStephen Zinone |
Friday Afternoon Refreshment Break ($200) |
Higgins & Associates |
Friday Night Concession Stand ($350) |
Sue Terry, Kelly Linkowski, William Zaremba,Marie Fresch, Terri Sims, and Tammy McGhee Joint Sponsors |
Friday Night Cocktail Hour ($300) |
Midwest Reporting Service |
Saturday Continental Breakfast ($250) |
Ohio CART Providers and Captioners:Allison Kimmel, Laura Melby, Adele Moorehead,Kelly Linkowski |
Saturday Morning Refreshment Break ($200) |
Integrity Reporting GroupMaria DiPaolo Jones, Julieanna Hennebert,and Carolyn Pellecchia Burke |
Saturday Business Meeting and Luncheon ($400) |
Armstrong & Okey, Inc. |
Saturday Afternoon Refreshment Break ($200) |
Susan M. Gee, RMR, CRR |
Ringmaster Saturday Night Reception ($500) |
PRI Court Reporting and Linda SturmJoint Sponsors |
Sunday Morning Continental Breakfast ($250) |
Northern District of Ohio Federal Reporters(Akron, Cleveland, Toledo, and Youngstown) |
Sunday Early Morning Refreshment Break ($200) |
Thornsberry Reporting |
Sunday Late Morning Refreshment Break ($200) |
Patricia Kane, RPR |
Big Top ($1,000 +) |
Pamela Spangler Reis (Richard D. Reis Family Foundation) |
Sideshow ($250 - $499) |
Spectrum ReportingVeritext Legal Solutions |
Roller Coaster ($100 - $249) |
Sally Booth-BennettSara Clark (Clark Realtime Reporting)Susan HorakFranklin County Officials, Domestic and General DivisionsMary JonesMcGinnis & AssociatesSarah NageotteYoung Reporting Service |
Snake Charmer ($50 - $99) |
Blair Reporting ServicesJoanne CobbAllison KimmelMartha HylandSusan Ingraham (Midwest Reporting Service)Julia LambYolanda Walton |
Sharpshooter ($1 - $49) |
Kristin Beutler |
Advantage SoftwareGlass Art by Alexandra FreschProCATSilpada DesignsStenographThirty OneThrivent FinancialVegan Lifestyle: Choices we make, what we often overlook, and the ramifications of indifferenceYounique |
TREASURE CHEST - Overwhelming Donations Received
Our Ohio students are the best around! Many participated in our Carnival of Careers, excited about their future profession. Attendees at the 2015 OCRA Annual Conference took time to encourage our students and share their crazy “carny” stories. Court reporting items (used and new alike) were donated to our hardworking students. Items included paper, exhibit stickers, machines, tripods, cables, carrying and rolling cases, and practice material. All items were distributed to the students in attendance! Thank you to everyone who donated an item or two or three or more! Our students will be forever grateful!
HAGESTROM CUP AND REALTIME CONTEST INFORMATION
There was a near-record turnout for the 2015 Hagestrom Cup Speed and Realtime Contests. Final results posted below! Congratulations to all of our qualifiers and to Lahana DuFour, our 2015 Hagestrom Cup and Realtime Contest CHAMPION!
Click here for Hagestrom Cup contest information and rules
Click here for Realtime contest information and rules
2015 Hagestrom Cup Winner: Lahana DuFour Literary, 220 wpm: Jury Charge, 240 wpm: Testimony, 280 wpm: Overall: |
2015 Realtime Contest Winner: Lahana DuFour 200 WPM Literary: 225 WPM Testimony: Overall Winners: |
2015 Raffle - SOLD OUT PERFORMANCE
This year's OCRA raffle was unlike any other! For the first time in recent history, the printed 1,000 raffle tickets were sold out before noon on Saturday, March 28th. The prizes for the raffle included: Grand prize of $2,015 (Winner: Tami Keenan); iPad Air (Winner: Lahana DuFour); overnight stay and waterpark passes for six to Kalahari (Winner: Elaine Haberer); weekend away in Columbus, which included hotel stay, show and movie tickets, dinner certificate, and more (Winner: Sue Coots); Kings Island passes and gas gift card (Winner: Melissa Case); and so many more prizes - too many to list!
Thank you to all who participate din the 2015 Raffle! Let us aim to repeat for another sold out performance in 2016!
* Winners did not need to be present *
SEMINAR/SPEAKER HANDOUTS
OCRA has gone green! All seminar handouts have been uploaded to this area of the event page for your review.
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K9 Search & Rescue - Saturday, March 28, 2015 Seminar Handout and Information
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ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
The 2015 Annual Business Meeting of the Ohio Court Reporters Association was held on Saturday, March 28, 2015. All OCRA members were encouraged to attend the Annual Business Meeting.
Full minutes of this year's Annual Business Meeting will be prepared for review and approval at the next Annual Business Meeting. However, some items on the agenda included the installation of the 2015-2016 OCRA Board of Directors, amendments to the OCRA Constitution and Bylaws, and recognition of our scholarship and award winners, which details you can find information on below.
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President |
Marie Fresch, RMR - Norwalk |
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President-Elect |
Susan Gee, RMR, CRR - Cincinnati |
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Vice President |
Douglas Bettis - Minerva |
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Secretary |
Tammy McGhee, RMR - Mansfield |
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Treasurer |
Robyn Hennigan, RPR, CRI - Springfield |
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Immediate Past President |
Beth Higgins - Columbus |
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District A Director |
Julie Latham, RMR - Perrysburg |
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District B Director |
Tracy Coleman, RMR, CRR - Cincinnati |
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District C Director |
Craig Ross, RPR - Canal Winchester |
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District D Director |
Kelly Linkowski, RPR, CBC, CCP, CPE - Rittman |
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Rosalie Stevens Student Scholarship |
Heather Piper ($500 Scholarship) |
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Cardinal Foundation Student Scholarship |
Angela Allenson ($250 Scholarship) |
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Honorary Member |
Louis R. Rennillo, RPR (Ret.) |
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Glenn W. Stiles, Jr. Distinguished Service Award |
Beth A. Higgins |
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Diplomat Award |
Sarah E. Nageotte, RDR, CRR, CBC |
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Special Award |
Donna J. Karoscik, RDR, CRR, CCP |
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