2014 WCRA FALL CONVENTION
Heidel House Resort & Spa
October 10 - 12, 2014
http://www.heidelhouse.com
ROOM BLOCK DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL MIDNIGHT, SEPTEMBER 14!!
Located lakeside in beautiful Green Lake, Wisconsin, Heidel House Resort & Spa offers an oasis of relaxation complemented by impeccable service. Unwind, slow down and recharge at this full-service Wisconsin resort.
The Green Lake area is home to many quaint and charming communities that are worth exploring. From antique and art shops to parks, fishing and swimming, you never know what little treasures you might unearth.
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Registration includes breakfast and lunch.
WCRA 2014 Fall Convention Agenda
Friday, October 10
6:30-7:30 PM Sunset Sightseeing Cruise - Sunset Sightseeing Cruise - Meet on the dock located directly in front of the Boathouse Pub patio.
Saturday, October 11
7:15-8:15 AM Breakfast and Convention Registration
One-day Legislative Boot Camp presented by NCRA’s outside Legislative Counsel Dave Wenhold and NCRA Senior Government Relations Specialist Adam Finkel
8:15 – 9:45 AM “Change: Where have we been? Where are we going?” (.15 CEUs)
This seminar discusses the technological changes that surround us each and every day. Overall trends are discussed as to where the court reporting industry has been and where it is going using examples from various industries and fields. You will leave this seminar prepared to conquer the future and advance the court reporting profession.
10:00 – 11:30 AM “Let Me Hear Your Body Talk” (.15 CEUs)
Learn what everybody is saying to you and how to utilize those subtle signals to judge any situation. Whether it is in the elevator, the office, a courtroom, or a boardroom, the unconscious signals that a person’s body sends out will allow you to better read them. This session will show you how to make an impact with others through nonverbal communication. Studies show that 93% of communication effectiveness is based upon nonverbal cues.
11:30-12:00 PM Realtime Rally
11:30 –1:00 PM Lunch and Business Meeting
1:00 –2:00 PM “Politics 101” (.1 CEUs)
This is the nuts and bolts of how legislation is made. You will learn how bills become laws, how to interact effectively with staff, and how to advocate for your ideas!
2:00– 3:00 PM “Utilizing Grassroots Efforts for Maximum Success” (.1 CEUs)
This session will give you the tools for your advocacy toolbox and help you construct a full-scale grassroots campaign that will knock your legislators over! In this day and age, you must incorporate grassroots lobbying into your overall strategy to have the maximum impact.
3:15– 4:15 PM “Wisconsin Political Update” (.1 CEUs)
An update on the current “state of the state,” key players, make-up of the legislature, opportunities for legislation, and much more.
4:30-5:30 PM “Current Issues in the Court Reporting and Captioning Professions and Town Hall Meeting” (.1 CEU)
Every reporter knows the issues. Court reporting professionals face these issues each day, but how do you articulate your professional needs to your legislators and their staff? Understanding what is going on and how other states are dealing with those issues makes us all stronger.
Sunday, October 12
7:15-8:15 AM Breakfast
8:15-9:45 AM Karen Teig, NCRA – “The Seven Habits of Highly Profitable Court Reporters” (.15 CEUs)
Do you think you know the current issues involved with court reporting? This presentation will disrupt your thought process and give you a new way to think about the profession. Learn about modern trends across the economy and connect them to current issues that you deal with on a day-to-day basis.
10:00-11:30 AM Bianca White – “Here’s To a New You” (.15 CEUs)
Do you want to take charge of your unhealthy eating habits but due to a busy lifestyle it seems impossible to prepare healthy meals? Do you have good intentions to begin an exercise program but some other task always gets in the way? If you answered yes to either question, Bianca White has the answers for you. We will learn from her journey how to change our habits and find better health and a better life.
Total CEUs Applied for: 1 CEU
WCRA 2014 Fall Convention Registration
Early Bird registration deadline: Midnight, September 10th, 2014
NOTE: WCRA convention registrations must be completed on our website at www.wicourtreporters.org. Your secure online payment will be made through PayPal. You do not need to have a PayPal account to use the service.
If you wish to pay by check, you must complete and submit the registration information online. At the end of the process, you are given the choice to pay by credit card online or manually. Choose manual, print off your registration form, and mail with your payment payable to WCRA to:
Lori Baldauf, WCRA Treasurer
Winnebago County Circuit Court, Branch 6
420 Jackson Street
Oshkosh, WI 54901
ALL MAILED REGISTRATIONS AND PAYMENTS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY THE DEADLINE DATES LISTED ABOVE. IF YOU ARE MAILING IT AFTER A DEADLINE DATE, PLEASE WRITE YOUR CHECK FOR THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT.
CANCELLATION POLICY: There is a cancellation fee of $25. The remaining portion of your registration will be deferred for a period of one year for use at a WCRA convention. Refunds will not be given.
Questions? Contact Leah Yates, WCRA Convention Coordinator. Email: yates56571@gotoltc.edu
Hotel Information
The hotel room block deadline is midnight, Wednesday, September 10, 2014. Our contracted standard room rate is $99.00 plus tax per room per night. To make your reservation call toll free 800-444-2812 or 920-294-3344. The address is 643 Illinois Avenue, Green Lake, WI 54941. Click on www.heidelhouse.com for more information on this lovely resort.
