CCRA's 101st Convention Student Track Schedule
Friday, October 7, 2011
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6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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All Hands on Deck Information - Gerie Bunch
Calling on all students and new reporters to play Reporter Bingo and have a chance to win some fun prizes. The rules will be explained and then you will be off to rub elbows with working reporters and expand your network.
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Saturday, October 8, 2011
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8:30 am - 10:00 am
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Mock English Written/Bookkeeping & Accounting - Gerie Bunch and Phil Liberatore
Mock Written Exams - This is your opportunity to hone your testing skills in preparation for the WKT exam of the CSR. There will be two sections given; one English and the other Legal and Medical. (Review will be at later time).
Bookkeeping & Accounting - Staying on top of paperwork can prove to be a headache for some business people who would prefer to concentrate on keeping their business running. Find out the importance of maintaining your books from a tax point of view. Learn the pros and cons of taking the time to maintain them. Mistakes cost money -- especially when it comes to taxes. Discover how it can benefit your cash flow, budget, and financial goals. See how proper books can save you money on your taxes!
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10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Mock Written Review-English - Margie Wakeman-Wells
Preparing for the English Portion of the CSR
Come get some practical tips on test-taking in general. Take a sample CSR test -- just like the real thing. We will review the points covered on the test.
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3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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Organization / Crock Pot Cooking The Time Saver - Jack Roberts and Gerie Bunch
Organization - This session will give you the tools to organize, (or reorganize) and stay organized smoothly and effectively. You will learn how to create a system for organizing thats transferrable even if duties or circumstances change.
You will also learn effective time management, prioritizing projects, managing stress, planning your day and tie it all together with a step-by-step action plan.
Bring your questions and challenges so you can get the solutions you need.
Crock Pot Cooking The Time Saver - Busy getting ready for your jobs, juggling getting kids to school and events, coming home late from a job and dont know what to cook that's healthy and quick; Crock Pot to the rescue. Learn some time-saving cooking tips to make your life easier, healthier and yummier!
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Sunday, October 9, 2011
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9:00 am - 10:30 am
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Mock Skills Exam- Debby Steinman, Dixie King, Carolee Freer and Bob Sullivan
The dictation will consist of one court trial and one deposition. Both will be 4-voice at 200 words per minute for 12 minutes with a two-minute lead-in. A glossary of words will be given before the test. A condensed transcript will be given to each test taker for grading purposes.
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11:00 am - 12:30 am
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Mock Written Review-Medical/Legal/Vocab - Carolee Freer and Dixie King
Legal Terminology and Procedures. The WKT will consist of 50 questions, multiple choice, containing questions on legal terms and court and deposition procedures and codes. A review will be held after the test.
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3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Caring for our most valuable resource - Saba McKinley
The purpose of this workshop is to expose professional reporters to the challenges and rewards of becoming mentors for our students.
Becoming a professional court reporter is a daunting endeavor. This workshop will help the professional court reporter gain the tools needed to assist CR students by becoming a mentor.
You will learn:
- The fundamentals of coaching and guiding
- How mentoring enhances your growth
- Effective mentor/mentee relationship skills
- Effectively answering questions
Join the ranks of our mentors who find that helping our students is another rewarding and exciting aspect of this wonderful profession.
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