2015 March Meeting
Friday and Saturday March 20-21, 2015
DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Airport
128 Frontage Road
Newark, NJ 07114
Room Reservations: 1-800-222-8733
We have reserved a block of guest rooms for Friday night at a discounted rate of ONLY $109 PER
NIGHT. Please make your reservations directly with the hotel, and do so IMMEDIATELY, as the
discounted room rate is only guaranteed until March 6, 2015 or the rooms sell out, by calling 800-2228733. Be sure to reference you are with the CCRA group to receive the discount.
If you need a room and the
rooms are sold out please contact Tim Bower at 856-875-0818
Attendees will be able to earn 10 CEU (1.0 NCRA)
at our Two-Day Annual March Meeting!
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2015 SPRING CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM
Telephone registration not available.
Refund/Cancellation Deadline: March 13, 2015
Call Doubletree directly 1-800-222-8733
I am attending Friday Only as a 2015 Member
$ 105
I am attending Friday Only as a Non-Member
$ 125
I am attending Friday/Saturday as a 2015 Member
$ 250
I am attending Saturday as a 2015 Member
$ 250
I am attending Friday/Saturday as a Non-Member
$ 355
I am attending Saturday as a Non-Member
$ 355
I am an Associate Member attending Friday/Saturday
$ 145
I am an Associate Member attending Saturday
$ 145
I am an Associate Non-Member attending Friday/Saturday $ 270
I am an Associate Non-Member attending Saturday
$ 270
I am a Student:
FREE
I will sponsor a student $_______________
** $25 per student member you are sponsoring
****(Reporters not needing CE credits can register as an
Associate Member or Non-Member rate)******
****(Reporters who belong to other state associations can register as a
member rate, but you MUST attach a copy of proof of membership.)
Name
____________________________________________________________
Address
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City
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State
Zip
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Phone:
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E-mail address:
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Registration
Deadline: March 19, 2015
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Members or Non-members not needing
CE credits can attend at Associate Rate
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Members of Other State Associations
can sign up at Member Rate!
(you MUST provide proof of state membership
and you must fax your registration to CCRA-NJ
at 856-210-1619)
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Onsite Registration will be accepted.
**$50 additional fee for Onsite
Registration **
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REGISTER ONLINE AND PAY BY
CREDIT CARD AT WWW.CCRANJ.COM—PLEASE CALL 856-875-0818
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
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PAY BY CREDIT CARD BY FAXING
COMPLETED FORM TO 856-210-1619-A
RECEIPT WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU
AS PROOF OF PAYMENT
PAYMENT:
Amount $_______________
Please mail a check to the address below or to pay by credit card please complete the information below either mail the
completed form back or fax it to 856-210-1619:
CREDIT CARD NUMBER: _______________________________________________
SECURITY CODE: ___________
EXPIRATION DATE: (MONTH/YEAR) _________________________
NAME OF CARDHOLDER: ______________________
CARD HOLDERS SIGNATURE: ___________________________
BILLING ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________
(PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)
IF PAYING BY CHECK, SEND COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM TO:
CCRA-NJ, PO Box 460, Collingswood, NJ 08108
Friday, March 20, 2015
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Registration
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Opening Reception ~ Wine & Cheese Social with a Cash Bar
7:00-8:30 p.m.
The Sky’s the Limit: Reporting in the Cloud—Lois McFadden / Colleen Kisielewski
Using the “Cloud” to provide realtime to your clients will brighten your life. No more dongles, tokens, or expensive training. It’s simple, it’s fun, and it’s impressive.
Colleen and Lois will share their experiences of using the “Cloud” to provide daily copy realtime to multiple end-users for the largest environmental case ever tried in New
Jersey. Both Stenograph and Eclipse products will be demonstrated.(1.5/.15 CE) **
8:30-9:30 p.m.
Town Hall
This interactive session will offer insight on a wide range of professional practice and business procedure topics and issues presented by the panel and seminar
attendees. An open discussion will take place after each topic is presented. Participants will be encouraged to ask questions, offer practical solutions, and seek advice
through a sharing of collective professional experience. (1.0/.10 CE) **
Saturday, March 21, 2015
7:00 a.m.
Registration, Light Continental Breakfast, Vendor Expo
7:50 a.m.
Opening Announcements
8:00-9:30 a.m.
Reporting on Capitol Hill: Witnessing History in the Making—Ed Johnson
What is it like to be an Official Reporter to the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C.? What does the job entail and what training is required? How does one
get a job reporting for Congress? How do you handle 435 different speaker identifications? Ed Johnson will share the answers to these and other questions as he
relates his personal experiences as an Official Reporter for Congress. (1.5/.15 CE) **
9:30-10:30 a.m.
KEYNOTE—Nancy Varallo
There’s always change afoot in our marketplace and we need to keep pace today, and how better to stay abreast of market trends than mingling with the leaders in our
profession. Nancy Varallo, owner of The Varallo Group and 2013-2014 NCRA President, will tell us her story, motivate us, and share with us the trends impacting today’s
court reporting professionals. Plan to be inspired! (1.0/.10 CE) **
10:30-11:00 a.m.
Morning Break and Vendor Expo
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Professionalism in the Profession of Court Reporting—Nancy Varallo
Nancy Varallo (“Dear Nancy”) will explore with you what it takes to be a professional in court reporting. You’re in business for yourself: Do you have insurance? Are you
complying with identity fraud protection laws? Are you recognized by your clients as a “best practices” firm? You’re a court reporter in a time of shrinking budgets,
layoffs, less business: How do you make sure you get assigned the best jobs? How do you find your niche as the profession evolves? Nancy, a Registered Diplomate
Reporter and Fellow of NCRA’s Academy of Professional Reporters, has been in business for over 30 years. She knows the business both as a court reporter and as an
owner. Don’t miss the opportunity to ask “Dear Nancy” your questions! (1.5/.15 CE) **
12:30-1:30 p.m. Full-Course Luncheon, Vendor Expo, Closing Announcements and Raffle Drawings
1:30-3:00 p.m.
Shorthand for the 21st Century—Ed Varallo
Our fast-paced court reporting world demands that we write smarter. Ed Varallo, six-time NCRA speed contest champion, will outline his systematic approach to writing
shorthand which is designed to require less physical effort, produce better realtime output, and thus reduce editing/scoping time. Ed will share his tips and techniques
that will set you on the path to unleash the Realtime Superstar inside you! (1.5/.15 CE) **
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Reporting in the State and Federal Courts—Regina Berenato-Tell and Camille Horner
As the number of State officials is dwindling all across the state, you may be called upon to report in State Court. Also, New Jersey District Court is one of the busiest
courts in the nation, and Federal Officials are allowed to bring in substitute reporters to either cover their court or help them on big trials. This seminar is to guide
freelancers on proper procedure, etiquette, tips, and formats necessary to work in either State or Federal Court.. (1.0/.10 CE) **
4:00-4:30 p.m.
Afternoon Break and Vendor Expo
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (1.0/.10 CE) **
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Town Hall/Student Session—Camille Horner and Cher McCollum
This interactive session will provide a legislative update as well as offer insight on a wide range of professional practice and business procedure topics and issues
presented by the panel and seminar attendees. An open discussion will take place after each topic is presented. Participants will be encouraged to ask questions, offer
practical solutions, and seek advice through a sharing of collective professional experience.
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4:30-5:30 p.m.
Vendor Showcase
In this seminar, vendors will be given an opportunity to highlight their newest products and the features of each product to our reporter and student base attendees. The
vendors will have a chance to describe the newest machines and software that they offer.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Continuing Education Requirements
2.5 CE CREDIT HOURS FRIDAY EVENING
7.5 CE CREDIT HOURS ON SATURDAY
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COME JOIN US!
How many continuing education credits do I need as a New Jersey CCR or CRCR and by when?
Between June 2014 and June 2016 (the current two-year licensing cycle), you need to earn
15 credits.
How are CE credits calculated?
Each seminar hour is equivalent to one (1) NJ CCR credit. In the two-year NJ CCR/CRCR
cycle, you need 15 credits. If you also earn credits toward NCRA certifications, you need 3.0
CE Units (30 hours) per three-year cycle. NCRA measures in tenths, so each seminar hour is
equivalent to .10 NCRA CE units. NCRA CEUs expire Sept 30th, but year varies depending
upon when your individual NCRA CEU cycle started. CE cards must be punched at the conclusion
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of each seminar session you attend.
Is the Friday evening seminar mandatory? Must I attend every seminar on Saturday?
No. You can attend any or all of the seminars you want or need to attend, whether to acquire
NCRA and/or NJ CCR credits, or because you enjoy learning and find the topic of particular
interest. If you decide not to attend a particular seminar, you will not receive credit for that
seminar. You’re welcome and encouraged to attend every seminar, but you do have the
option to attend only those you want to attend. There is no option, however, to pay on a perseminar basis. Friday Evening is complimentary — free, that is — to anyone registering for
Saturday's events. The convention registration fee is all-inclusive and covers all refreshments
and meals. You have the option to attend "Friday Only" for a fee of $99 in advance.
Why are some CE punch cards blue and others manila? Which do I punch, and what do I do with
it/them at the end of the day?
NCRA requires anyone with National Certifications (RPR, RMR, CRR, RDR, CRR, CBC,
CCP, CMRS, CLVS) to earn CEUs and NCRA keeps track of them for you. If you do not hold
any NCRA certification titles, but are a New Jersey CCR, you can disregard the manila punch
card and only punch the blue card. NJ CCRs must maintain their own CE records. Do not
hand in your blue punch card at the end of the day! Only the manila NCRA punch cards are
collected by CCRA-NJ and forwarded to NCRA. All NJ CCR punch cards and/or certificates of
seminar attendance should be retained for five (5) years. Do not forward cards or certificates
to the State Board of Court Reporting unless and until a formal request for verification of CE
compliance is received. Any audits that are conducted by NJ State are scheduled at the time
of license renewal in June 2016.