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USCRA Convention Info
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Annual - Alexandria, VA
October 7, 2010 - Board meeting
October 8 - 10 - Seminars
October 9 - FCRR exam

Midyear - Las Vegas, NV
The Platinum Hotel
April 29, 2011 - Board meeting
April 30, 2011 - FCRR exam & Seminars

CONVENTION PICS!!! Photos...

Congratulations to our NEWEST FCRR Recipients. Read more...



Circuit Rep Election Results for 2009/2010.
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NEWS

Exemplaris
LiveNote has made a business decision to shut down the RealLegal Exemplaris website as of 12/31/07. For more information in this regard, please contact LiveNote at
800-548-3668 or email.

Federal Judicial Television Network (FJTN)
The FJTN makes available to federal employees educational and informational programs from the Federal Judicial Center and the Administrative Office. There are many programs of special interest to court reporters. Check your monthly FJTN Bulletin for dates and times.

Invoicing Software
Make your life easier! Get WinUSRTM now. WinUSRTM produces all reports required by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts and more! When you purchase, be sure to mention you heard about it from USCRA.

Employer Identification Number
If you've ever wondered how to get an EIN, the Internal Revenue Service's website has the information for you. You will need the Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number and the Instructions for Form SS-4. Consult your tax advisor to find out if an Employer Identification Number is right for you!

DC Convention Registration Information


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USCRA President's Message

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Greetings USCRA members and friends! Those back-to-school ads can only mean one thing: Fall is around the corner and hopefully an end to the record breaking hot and muggy dog days of summer. If I try hard enough, I can smell the cider and donuts; hear the University of Michigan marching band practicing for Saturday’s football game!
More importantly though, it means USCRA’s annual convention is coming up quickly. Read more...

Andrea Wabeke
United States Court Reporters Association®



2010 ONLINE MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL


WELCOME TO USCRA

Banding with those engaged in similar activity has been an important part of professionalism through the ages. It has been done to improve skills and occupation, share knowledge and common interests – and, yes, for camaraderie with colleagues.

You have a substantial investment in an exceptional profession, and a lifestyle that depends on the perpetuation of your job. Created in 1945, USCRA is the national representative for the federal court reporting profession. Together, you and we can do what neither can do alone.  Join us today!

Visitors who are interested in pursuing a career in court reporting: USCRA recommends that you consult the very helpful website of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA).   Read More...


USCRA – Your Federal Reporting Association


USCRA conducts board meetings and CEU-qualified seminars at its spring MidYear meeting and Annual Convention in autumn. And our quarterly publication, The Circuit Rider, contains articles geared to enhancing your career in the US District Court.

We have several programs to help increase your income. USCRA offers four FCRR testing opportunities per year to obtain realtime certification, recognized by the AO for salary increase. FCRRs may also charge for realtime services. And our yearly Realtime Speed Contest Champion is awarded a cash prize in addition to bragging rights and a beautiful trophy. Other available monetary benefits are announced elsewhere on our website and in The Circuit Rider.

Associate Members. Reporters outside the federal court system may apply for associate membership. All privileges of regular membership obtain, except voting and election rights. more info...

Supporting Members. Those not actively engaged in verbatim reporting, who are interested in the preservation of our profession and not otherwise eligible for membership, may apply as a supporting member. more info...

Student Members. A student certified as being enrolled in a shorthand reporting program may apply as a student member.  more info...




INTERESTED IN COURT REPORTING AS A CAREER?  more info...





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