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04/27/2016
The 2016 Annual Conference was a blazing success!
Susan Gee installed as OCRA's 2016-2017 President
2016 OCRA Annual Conference Recap
Click here to view the 2016 Conference Photos
courtesy of Timothy Meinke
The 2016 OCRA Annual Conference was held April 22-24, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza Columbus North
Crowne Plaza Columbus North6500 Doubletree AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43229(614) 885-1885www.cpcolumbusnorth.com
On the menu:
OCRA's Realtime ContestOCRA's Hagestrom Cup ContestPictures and Memories provided by Timothy Meinke(Click here to view the 2016 Conference Photos)Anissa NierenbergerLisa KnightKathryn ThomasJana ColterSue TerryKeynote Speakers: Debbie and Mike GardnerCAT TrainingFinancial PlanningSunday's Student Session... and so much more!
Attendee Handouts and Information
OCRA went 'green' during the conference with our seminar/presentation handouts. The following are the attendee handouts that have been provided by the speakers. Attendees can choose to download their handouts to a smartphone, iPad, or laptop, or to print them.
- 4-22-16 Cure your Dictionary and Terminate Transcript Turmoil Handout
- 4-23-16 You've Made the Dough, Now What? Handout
- 4-24-16 CaseCATalyst CAT Training Handout
- 4-24-16 Dictionary Jumpstart Lite Handout
- 4-24-16 Burn Those Transcripts! Say Yes to CART and Captioning Handout
- 4-24-16 Eclipse CAT Training Handout
Click here for the 2016 Annual Conference Attendee Brochure
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Click here for full seminar descriptions and speaker/presenter information
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS AND VENDORS!
Thank you to our vendors and sponsors! We couldn't have done it without you!
Updated 4/21/2016
Friday Early Afternoon Refreshment and Vendor Break ($200) |
Clark Realtime Reporting, LLC |
Friday Late Afternoon Refreshment and Vendor Break ($200) |
Donna Karoscik and Yolanda Walton |
Friday Alphabet Soup Social and Vendor Reception ($300) |
PRI Court Reporting, LLC |
Saturday Continental Breakfast ($250) |
Cady Reporting Services, Inc. |
Saturday Morning Refreshment and Vendor Break ($200) |
Susan Horak and Susan Coots |
Saturday Luncheon and Business Meeting ($450) |
Armstrong & Okey, Inc. andAnderson Reporting Services, Inc. |
Saturday Afternoon Refreshment and Vendor Break ($200) |
Gee Reporting, LLC |
Saturday Top Chef President's Reception ($500) |
Marie B. Fresch & Associates |
Sunday Continental Breakfast ($250) |
Higgins & Associates |
Sunday Refreshment Break ($200) |
Sue Terry |
Keynote Speaker ($700) |
Northern District of Ohio Federal Reporters |
Master Chef ($1,000 +) |
Pamela Spangler Reis (Richard D. Reis Family Foundation)Vernon C. Steele Family |
Executive Chef ($500 - $999) |
Gee Reporting, LLC |
Sous Chef ($250-$499) |
Integrity Reporting Group, Inc. |
Line Chef ($100 - $249) |
Lance Boardman, RMR, CRRFranklin County Official Court Reporters, Domestic and General Div.Young Reporting Service |
Pastry Chef ($50 - $99) |
Blair Reporting Services, Inc.Martha Hyland, RMRDonna Karoscik, RDR, CRR, CRCBruce Matthews, RDR, CRR, FAPRMarguerite Phillips, RMR |
Short-Order Cook ($1 - $49) |
Carla Manahan, RPR |
Eileen BeltzLisa Migliore BlackLance BoardmanTracy ColemanSusan CootsMarie FreschSusan GeeHeidi GeizerSusan Horak Donna KaroscikAllison KimmelLinda LatvaGregory MizaninSarah Nageotte Marguerite PhillipsSue TerrySuzanne VadnalYolanda WaltonLisa Conley Yungblut |
Bo Potter Insurance AgencyGlass Art by Alexandra FreschGuardians of the RecordPremier Designs JewelryProCATRecovery OneStenograph |
Susan Gee, RMR, CRR, installed as 2016-2017 President
The 2016 Annual Business Meeting of the Ohio Court Reporters Association was held on Saturday, April 23, 2016.
Pursuant to Article IX, Section 2(D) of the Ohio Court Reporters Association Constitution and Bylaws, the 2016-2017 Slate of Officers and Directors was presented and approved by the membership present.
Congratulations to our 2016-2017 OCRA Board of Directors
Click here to read Susan Gee's Presidential Address
President |
Susan Gee, RMR, CRR - Cincinnati |
President-Elect |
Douglas Bettis - Carrollton |
Vice President |
Terri Sims, RDR, CRR - Akron |
Secretary |
Tammy McGhee, RMR - Mansfield |
Treasurer |
Robyn Hennigan, RPR, CRI - Springfield |
Immediate Past President |
Marie Fresch, RMR - Norwalk |
District A Director |
Lance Boardman, RMR, CRR - Mount Vernon |
District B Director |
Tracy Coleman, RMR, CRR - Cincinnati |
District C Director |
Angela Starbuck, RDR, CRR, CRC - Columbus |
District D Director |
Kelly Linkowski, RPR, CBC, CCP, CPE - Rittman |
Contests, Awards, and Scholarships
2016 Realtime contest winner: B. Lynn Els
3rd place: |
Lisa Conley Yungblut - 96.44% |
2nd place (tie): |
Lahana DuFour - 97.24% |
2nd place (tie): |
Kristin Wegryn - 97.24% |
1st place: |
B. Lynn Els - 97.48% |
2016 Realtime contest individual leg results
3rd place (tie): | Jane Proud - 40 errors, 96% |
3rd place (tie): | Kristin Wegryn - 40 errors, 96% |
2nd place: | Lahana DuFour - 25 errors, 97.5% |
1st place: | B. Lynn Els - 20 errors, 98% |
3rd place: | Lisa Conley Yungblut - 40 errors, 96.44% |
2nd place (tie): | Lahana DuFour - 34 errors, 96.98% |
2nd place (tie): | B. Lynn Els - 34 errors, 96.98% |
1st place: | Kristin Wegryn - 17 errors, 97.49% |
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2016 Hagestrom Cup contest winner: Kristin Wegryn
6th place: |
Lisa Conley Yungblut - 137 errors, 96.30% |
5th place: |
Tammy McGhee - 107 errors, 97.12% |
4th place: |
Sara Clark - 104 errors, 97.22% |
3rd place: |
Ilene White - 99 errors, 97.36% |
2nd place: |
Lahana DuFour - 83 errors, 97.76% |
1st place: |
Kristin Wegryn - 67 errors, 98.17% |
2016 Hagestrom Cup contest individual leg results
4th place (tie): | Gerald (Jerry) Abbadini - 37 errors, 96.64% |
4th place (tie): | Lisa Conley Yungblut - 37 errors, 96.64% |
3rd place (tie): | Sara Clark - 29 errors, 97.36% |
3rd place (tie): | Lahana DuFour - 29 errors, 97.36% |
3rd place (tie): | Ilene White - 29 errors, 97.36% |
2nd place: | Kristin Wegryn - 24 errors, 97.82% |
1st place: | Tammy McGhee - 23 errors, 97.9% |
6th place: | Lisa Conley Yungblut - 49 errors, 95.92% |
5th place: | Tammy McGhee - 46 errors, 96.17% |
4th place: | Sara Clark - 28 errors, 97.67% |
3rd place: | Ilene White - 24 errors, 98% |
2nd place: | Lahana DuFour - 20 errors, 98.33% |
1st place: | Kristin Wegryn - 19 errors, 98.42% |
7th place: | Gerald (Jerry) Abbadini - 69 errors, 95.07% |
6th place: | Lisa Conley Yungblut - 51 errors, 96.36% |
5th place: | Sara Clark - 47 errors, 96.64% |
4th place: | Ilene White - 46 errors, 96.71% |
3rd place: | Tammy McGhee - 38 errors, 97.29% |
2nd place: | Lahana DuFour - 34 errors, 97.57% |
1st place: | Kristin Wegryn - 24 errors, 98.29% |
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Glenn W. Stiles, Jr. Distinguished Service Award
Susan Horak, RDR, CRR
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Martin Fincun Award
Susan Coots, RPR
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Diplomat Award
Kelly Linkowski, RPR, CRR, CRC, CPE
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Rosalie Stevens Student Scholarship
Suzanne Rafferty
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OCRA Cardinal Foundation Student Scholarship
Blanca Flores Robinson
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Vernon C. Steele New Reporter Scholarship
Melissa Case, RPR
Fundraising and Raffles
Thank you to all who supported OCRA and the OCRA Cardinal Foundation during our 2016 Annual Conference fundraising efforts.
Grand Prize: $2,016 |
Mary Schweinhagen |
Second Prize: Microsoft Surface Pro 3, with type cover |
Linda McSwain |
Third Prize: Kalahari Resort |
Tere Moore |
Fourth Prize: Hilton Columbus at Easton |
Tom Cheney |
Fifth Prize: Embassy Suites Cleveland-Rockside |
Leann Orner |
Kelly Linkowski |
Thank you to all who contributed and/or participated in the 2016 OCRA Cardinal Foundation Silent Auction!
Download the 2016 Annual Conference app
Click here to visit the online version of the app or text yourself a link to download the app right to your phone!
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