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03/20/2025
SAVE MONEY! Registration prices increase on March 22 for the 2025 Annual Conference!
The countdown is on for the 2025 Annual Conference! Don't miss out!
REGISTRATION PRICES INCREASE TOMORROW!
Preregistration Deadline Extended
The deadline to preregister has been extended to Friday, March 21, 2025! Take advantage of the extension and register today!
Registration Prices Increase Tomorrow
All registrations received after Friday, March 21, and on-site, will incur a $50 late processing fee.
Click here for more information and to register today!
Click here for more information and to register today!
YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS YEAR'S INDUSTRY LEADERS, VISIONARIES, AND INNOVATORS!
Click here to view the three-day schedule of events
Click here to view the full session descriptions and presenters' bios
Potential to carry over CEUs
Does your NCRA certification cycle end this September 2025? Have more CEUs than you need? You're in luck. Up to five (5) hours of CEUs earned during the 2025 Annual Conference may be eligible to carry over into your next certification cycle!
Click here for more information and to register today!
ARE YOU THE BEST IN OHIO!?
2025 Hagestrom Cup Speed Contest and Karoscik Realtime Contest
Open to OCRA Members Only
Friday, April 4, 2025
Visit Hagestrom Cup Speed Contest and/or Karoscik Realtime Contest for full contest rules
Entry Fee Prices Increase on March 22!
Please register with the annual conference registration form. The fee is $60 per contest if paid today! Register for both contests and receive a discount ($110 for both contests)!
THIS CAN BE YOU!
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE NOTICE
The 2025 Annual Business Meeting of the Ohio Court Reporters Association will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Click here to view the official notice of the 2025 Annual Business Meeting and Luncheon as well as the Nominating Committee Slate of Candidates for the 2025-2026 OCRA Board of Directors.
VENDORS AND SPONSORSHIPS
Thank you in advance to our vendors and sponsors. We cannot hold our annual conferences without you and your support!
Interested in being a vendor at the 2025 Annual Conference? Click here to register instantly using the online registration form (scroll toward the bottom for the vendor area). Or you can download the PDF vendor form by clicking here and returning it via mail to the address indicated.
updated as of 3/20/2025
Vendors |
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WOUDLN'T YOUR NAME LOOK FABULOUS BELOW?
Click here for sponsorship opportunities.
Event and Session Sponsors |
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Karoscik Realtime Contest ($400) |
Riffle Reporting and Sarah Nageotte, FAPR, RDR, CRR, CRC |
Hagestrom Cup Speed Contest ($400) |
OCRA's Sues Sue Terry, Sue Horak, Sue Gee, Sue Coots, Sue Vadnal, and Sue Ingraham |
Friday Early Afternoon Refreshment/Vendor Break ($250) |
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Friday Late Afternoon Refreshment/Vendor Break ($250) |
Susan Coots, RPR |
Silent Auction ($450) |
Cleveland Reporting Partners |
Saturday Continental Breakfast ($350) |
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Saturday Morning Refreshment/Vendor Break ($250) |
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Saturday Luncheon and Business Meeting ($550) |
Kim Falgiani, RDR, CRR, CRC, CSR(HI) |
Saturday Afternoon Refreshment/Vendor Break ($250) |
Donna Karoscik, FAPR, RDR, CRR, CRC |
Saturday Night President's Reception ($750) |
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Sunday Continental Breakfast ($350) |
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Sunday Refreshment Break ($250) |
Susan Coots, RPR |
Speakers ($150 per session) |
Friday Sessions Session 1: Session 2: Session 3:
Saturday Sessions Sessions 4 and 5: Session 6: Session 7:
Sunday Sessions Sessions 8 and 9: |
General Conference Sponsors |
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Transformation Level |
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Inspiration Level |
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Solidarity Level |
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Connection Level |
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Balance Level |
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Student Sponsors |
Eileen Beltz Heidi Blueskye Geizer Lance Boardman Susan Coots Amy Doman Kim Falgiani Janine Ferren Marie Fresch Susan Horak Marty Hyland Susie Ingraham Maria DiPaolo Jones Sarah Nageotte Lin Riffle Todd Schludt Tracy Vargo Yolanda Walton |
SILENT AUCTION, FUNDRAISING, AND PRIZES
The OCRA Cardinal Foundation Silent Auction will be hosted online! All items will be available for bids beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4. The Silent Auction tables will be set up to view in person by 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, and all bidding will close at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 5. Consider bringing an item or basket to the conference to be added to the online auction for bids. Items big or small are happily accepted and, of course, a tax write-off! All proceeds benefit the OCRA Cardinal Foundation.
Do you have an item to donate to the Silent Auction? Let us know!
Please email OCRA at ocraonline@gmail.com to provide the details of your Silent Auction item(s). Include in your email your item description, estimated value, and attach some photos too!
Our main raffle for 2025 will not disappoint you! Amazing prizes once again are available!
Won't be in attendance? Forgot to purchase your tickets when registering? No problem! Click here to purchase your tickets today.
(Attendance at the conference is not required!)
SATURDAY NIGHT PRESIDENT'S PARTY
Join us for a dazzling Denim and Diamonds Saturday night at the President’s Party!* Shine bright like a diamond while rocking your favorite denim - think chic cowboy meets high-class glam. Dust off your best jeans, grab your glittery accessories, and join us for a night of fun with live entertainment provided by the band Thunder Creek. This is the perfect excuse to dress up (or down) and dance the night away!
*If you are registered for the all-inclusive option or the Saturday-only registration, the Saturday night party is included. If you are not registered and wish to attend or bring a guest, please use the "Registration Add-Ons, Guests, and Extras" section when registering.