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April 4 - 6, 2025
2025 Annual Conference
Cleveland Marriott East, Warrensville Heights, Ohio
2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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Click here to view important attendee information
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!
HOTEL AND LOCATION INFORMATION
The Ohio Court Reporters Association 2025 Annual Conference will be held April 4-6, 2025 at
Cleveland Marriott East
26300 Harvard Road
Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44122
All OCRA activities will take place at the Cleveland Marriott East.
REGISTRATION AND CONFERENCE DETAILS
Click here to view the on-site 2025 Annual Conference brochure
Click here to view the three-day schedule of events
Click here to view the full session descriptions and presenters' bios
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.
HANDOUTS AND ON-SITE CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Check back to this area leading up to the conference and during the conference for handouts and announcements!
Click here to view important attendee information
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Brochure Correction |
The printed hardcopy brochure in each attendee bag has an error on page 3. The "Inspiration Level" general sponsorship was incorrectly listed as $250-$499. The "Inspiration Level" general sponsorship is actually $500-$999. |
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Saturday, April 5 Breakfast |
The location for breakfast on Saturday has been changed from the Atrium to Salon IV, V, and VI |
VENDORS AND SPONSORSHIPS
Thank you in advance to our vendors and sponsors. We cannot hold our annual conferences without you and your support!
updated as of 4/2/2025
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Event and Session Sponsors |
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Karoscik Realtime Contest ($400) |
Riffle Reporting and Sarah Nageotte, FAPR, RDR, CRR, CRC |
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Hagestrom Cup Speed Contest ($400) |
OCRA's Sues Sue Terry, Sue Horak, Sue Gee, Sue Coots, Sue Vadnal, and Sue Ingraham |
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Friday Early Afternoon Refreshment/Vendor Break ($250) |
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Friday Late Afternoon Refreshment/Vendor Break ($250) |
Susan Coots, RPR |
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Silent Auction ($450) |
Cleveland Reporting Partners |
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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) |
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Saturday Afternoon Refreshment/Vendor Break ($250) |
Donna Karoscik, FAPR, RDR, CRR, CRC |
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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 |
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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: |
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General Conference Sponsors |
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Inspiration Level |
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Solidarity Level |
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Student Sponsors |
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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 Allison Kimmel Sarah Nageotte Lin Riffle Todd Schludt Tracy Vargo Yolanda Walton |
SILENT AUCTION INFORMATION
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.
Click here to view the Silent Auction website and place your bids!!
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!
FUNDRAISING AND PRIZES
Our main raffle for 2025 will not disappoint you! Amazing prizes once again are available! Click here to view the list of prizes for this year's raffle. (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.
605 North High Street | PMB 298 | Columbus, Ohio 43215
tel: (614) 300-0906
Email: info@ocraonline.com