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Be a star at Boot Camp

Reporters smiling and holding their steno machines in the air

NCRA Leadership & Legislative Boot Camp attendees who are certified court reporters: Consider arriving early on Feb. 1 to take part in a photo shoot taking place at the host hotel from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The NCRA Boot Camp is taking place Feb. 2-4, 2025, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Alexandria, Va., just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.

NCRA’s Marketing Team is updating the photo library it uses in marketing and other promotional materials to better reflect today’s stenographic professional. A photo shoot held during the 2023 Leadership & Legislative Boot Camp proved to be an afternoon of fun and laughter as attendees struck their poses individually and in groups to show their love for the profession. Many of those photos have been used in NCRA marketing campaigns to promote membership, Court Reporting & Captioning Week, and more. To sign up or for more information, please contact pr@ncra.org.

A group of reporters posing and smiling at a photo shoot for Boot Camp

Not yet signed up for Boot Camp? Now’s your chance

NCRA’s Leadership & Legislative Boot Camp offers an immersive, hands-on opportunity for members to advocate for the court reporting, captioning, legal videography, scopist, and associated legal professions. If you are interested in attending, please register by Jan. 6, 2025.

See the full proposed agenda.

Registration information

  • Registration Deadline: Jan. 6, 2025
  • Cost: $325 for NCRA members, $275 for a second member from the same state, and $425 for non-members.
  • Hotel: A discounted rate at the Embassy Suites will be available for attendees. Details will be provided upon registration.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, the 2025 NCRA Leadership & Legislative Boot Camp promises to be an enriching experience that could redefine your role in shaping the future of court reporting and captioning.

What you’ll train for:

 Grassroots Leadership and Legislative Strategy

  • Politics 101
  • NCRA Advocacy Efforts and Association Leadership
  • Mobilizing Your Membership: Using Grassroots Advocacy for Maximum Success
  • Nuts and Bolts of Association Work 
  • Understanding NCRA’s 2025 Federal Efforts

Taking Action and Effective Skills

  • Lobbying Members of Congress: The Do’s and Don’ts
  • Mock Meetings with Mock U.S. Senate Committee
  • What to Expect on the Hill
  • Special remarks from outside industry leaders

For more information or to register, visit the Boot Camp web page or contact NCRA’s Government Relations Department via email to NCRAGR@NCRA.org. Don’t miss this opportunity to become a more effective advocate for your profession!

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