Missouri Court Reporters Association

2008 Annual Meeting & Convention will be at Lake Ozark, Missouri. For more details, click here. When making your room reservations, please note the hotel code for MCRA rates.

Every year, MCRA members are encouraged to sponsor a student at the MCRA Annual Meeting & Convention. Adopting these students will give you an opportunity to share your insight and wisdom with them as they work toward the proficiency required to be a professional reporter. For information and a form, click here.

Members are also encouraged to donate an item for this year's convention fundraising auction, Treasures to the Highest Bidder. Items donated with a value over $75 will go on a live auction, while those valued under $75 will go on our silent auction. And whether it be a gift basket, court reporting equipment, or tickets to an event, your donation will not only help us keep the FUN in fundraising at convention, but will also help MCRA provide services to you throughout the year. Plus, both your donation and the treasures you purchase at the auction are tax-deductible. Please contact Tracie Brumley at 417-725-7673 or Tracie.Brumley@courts.mo.gov for more information or if you need help getting your auction item to the Lake.

Certified Court Reporter Examination will be held in St. Louis.
MCRA is sponsoring prep classes in St. Louis and Independence for the fall Supreme Court CCR exam being given in October.
Kansas Court Reporters Association is sponsoring computer training.
Be sure to check the classifieds for job opportunities or scopists.
Higher Education Opportunity Act passed in Congress. See letter sent to all state presidents.
Tribute to Russ Welder from President Angie Culler
CREC-sponsored seminars offering CEUs will be held in Blue Springs in October.
Supreme Court Rule 81.18 regarding formatting on appeal transcripts amended July 26, 2007, effective January 1, 2008, with a second amendment on January 1, 2008, effective July 1, 2008.
Change in Southern District Court of Appeals Rule 2
June 2008 Board Meeting Minutes
Meet the new 2007-2008 Board
Message from President Angie Culler
View the 2007 MCRA Convention Photo Gallery
President's Calendar has been updated
Changes to RSMo. 485.077 affecting reporters holding temporary certification
New Opportunities in job listings
The August 2008 issue of Progress is now online
Article Featuring Court Reporting Business
MCRA member and officer on the Board of Directors Faith Olliges was featured in a St. Louis-based business journal about court reporting businesses. To read more, click here.

Distinguished Service Award

Dennis Jaeger of St. Louis, Missouri, is the 2007 recipient of the Missouri Court Reporters Association's award for distinguished service. The presentation was made on September 29, 2007, in St. Louis, Missouri, at MCRA's 62nd Anniversary Celebration and Annual Meeting and Convention. Congratulations, Dennis!

view presentation speech

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The CCR Board wishes to extend its gratitude to the reporters who volunteered their time to grade exams Saturday, April 19, 2008. Thanks to Rhonda Bowen, Karen Lyman, Pat Manners, and Rena Tyne for their time and assistance.

The CCR Continuing Education Policy & Procedures Manual has been updated as of May 2006. The links for the manual and CE forms, individually, can be found toward the bottom of the page.

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St. Louis Community College at Meramec is offering an online distance learning program for court reporters. Information can be found on the Court Reporting Schools' page and clicking on the link contained within the Meramec's information.

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MCRA joins with ILCRA in making an appearance
at the National ADA Symposium & Expo in St. Louis

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Missouri Reporter Receives
NCRA's 2006 Legislative Activist
of the Year Award.

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Have you been searching for your dues form that arrived in the mail at the end of the year, but you still can't find it? You can stop searching and just download it here. MCRA Members Dues Form

MCRA Photo Shop is Open for Viewing

Openings for Official Court Reporters - Freelance Reporters Wanted

MCRA is thrilled to announce that Progress is now online and can be downloaded to your personal computer for future reference. In order to do so, you must have Adobe Reader installed on your computer. If you do not have this program or would like to upgrade, you can download it from Adobe.com by clicking the icon below.

CERTIFICATION

To request a CCR examination application, please contact Maggie Burch by fax or email. Be sure to include your full name and address. Fax to: 573/751-7514; or send your request with complete information via email: Maggie.Burch@courts.mo.gov
Forms for temporary certification are available on the Web site below or can be requested at the above fax number or email address.

CCR Exam application

CCR application for temporary certification

MCRA membership application.

Certified Court Reporters Continuing Education Policy & Procedures Manual Updated May 2006
Certified Court Reporters Continuing Education Forms
Certified Court Reporters Record Form

See the President's Message in Current Issues.