Details
April 4 - 6, 2025
2025 Annual Conference
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Cleveland Marriott East, Warrensville Heights, Ohio
2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES
Early-Bird Registration:
Register by 11:59 p.m. on 2/14/2025 and you will be entered to win a free registration (full reimbursement of paid registration).
Registration Deadline:
Deadline to preregister is 3/17/2025. Registrations received after 3/17/2025 and on-site will incur a $50 late processing fee.
Refunds:
Full refunds are available prior to 3/17/2025. All voluntary cancellations after 3/17/2025 will incur a $50 cancellation processing fee.
Cancellation of Event Notice:
If the 2025 Annual Conference is canceled due to COVID-19 or other restrictions, full refunds will be issued.
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
The OCRA room block is available through March 12, 2025, or until sold out.
Single/Double Occupancy $135 per night (plus tax)
Contact the Cleveland Marriott East reservation line at 888-236-2427 and use “ORAORAA” as the conference group code or click here to make your reservations online instantly.
All OCRA activities will take place at the Cleveland Marriott East. Included in your OCRA room block is complimentary parking and internet.
REGISTRATION AND CONFERENCE DETAILS
Click here to view the full 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
>> Click here to register instantly online <<
Click here to download the registration form in PDF format (if returning by mail)
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 2/21/2025
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WOUDLN'T YOUR NAME LOOK FABULOUS BELOW?
Click here for sponsorship opportunities.
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Event and Session Sponsors |
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Karoscik Realtime Contest ($400) |
Riffle Reporting and |
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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) |
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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 Session 4: Session 5: Session 6: Session 7:
Sunday Sessions Session 8: Session 9:
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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 |
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Lance Boardman Susan Coots Amy Doman Janine Ferren Marie Fresch Susan Horak Marty Hyland Susie Ingraham Maria DiPaolo Jones Sarah Nageotte Lin Riffle Todd Schludt Yolanda Walton
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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.
605 North High Street | PMB 298 | Columbus, Ohio 43215
tel: (614) 300-0906
Email: info@ocraonline.com