Scholarships
Scholarships We would like to thank Paying It Forward for awarding selected students with scholarships. As part of the entry process, students were invited to submit an essay. We were pleased to announce that scholarships were awarded to the following individuals: $500 New Professional Scholarship: Mikayela Robbins $500 Student Scholarship: Bianca Karr, Oklahoma State University Bryony Gentry, Oklahoma State University $250 Student Scholarship: Lauren Jones, Tulsa Community College Megan Jones,
Awards Luncheon SITC 2024
Awards Luncheon The Prestigious Award As always, this year’s Awards Luncheon provided many memorable moments as we took the opportunity to publicly acknowledge and express our appreciation to those in our profession who exemplify excellence. This year, we recognized a trail-blazing stenographer and firm owner who forged a path for future court reporters with her industry knowledge, diligence, and expertise. No one is more worthy of our respect than Donna
Fearless Stenographers Conference – Day 3
The final day’s sessions on Saturday, April 13, 2024, elicited numerous pertinent, candid conversations, reflecting the transparency our profession deserves. The first module, titled “Court Reporters in Attorneys’ Eyes Only,” sparked a compelling, thought-provoking dialogue between reporters and our esteemed panel of attorneys regarding the intricate process of deciding when and when not to notate transcript parentheticals in specific situations in order to achieve accuracy of the record. The exchange
The Exhibitor Hall – SITC 2024
The Exhibitor Hall This year’s conference featured a total of 13 vendors, including the SITC booth. If you were a Gold Tier sponsor or higher, your booth was included in your sponsorship package. In order to support our small businesses and organizations within the court reporting profession, five vendors were each awarded a complimentary booth. Those who were considered for the gift were required to have been small businesses and
SITC 2024 Legal Networking Event
Steno in the City’s Legal Networking Event This year’s Legal Networking Event took place aboard the elegant Entertainer yacht, providing a luxurious atmosphere and a celebratory tone for the evening. Against the backdrop of the eye-catching Long Beach Shoreline Marina, professionals and students alike let loose and had a fabulous time. Attendees were warmly greeted upon boarding the ship by the captain and crew who offered glasses of champagne
Paying It Forward” Mission – SITC 2024
The Paying It Forward Stenographic Initiative, a nonprofit, was created in 2020 to perform random acts of kindness for court reporting students. A heartfelt thanks to the reporting professionals who have donated to this entity over the last three years. Your generosity has enabled us to be able to sponsor students and new professionals for convention attendance, testing fees, software upgrade fees, professional clothing, steno machines, laptops, tuition, and books.
Steno United Reception – Cupcake & Cocktails
Steno United Reception – Cupcake & Cocktails “Cupcakes and Cocktails” was the theme for this year’s Steno United Reception. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Regina DeMoville, who helped sponsor the champagne that our guests enjoyed. We truly appreciate you, Regina! The Steno United Reception was once again intimate, inspirational, and impactful. We extended our deepest gratitude to our esteemed sponsors and afforded them, in return, the
Fearless Stenographers Conference 2024 Newsletter
Third time’s a charm! “Steno in the City” (SITC) kicked off its third annual Fearless Stenographers Conference in Long Beach, California, this past Spring, April 11th through April 13th. Court reporters, captioners, students, videographers, firm owners, steno spouses, realtors, attorneys, and accountants were in attendance, once again, demonstrating that “Steno in the City” continues to bridge the gap and foster collaborative opportunities by bringing the legal community and out-of-network associates
Fearless Stenographers Event Schedule 2024
Schedule (1.65 CEUs/16.5 CE Hours Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Speed in the City – Speed and Realtime Contests Test your writing skills by competing in the “Speed in the City” and Realtime skills tests. The contests are open to all working professionals. Students are not allowed at this time. The first contest, the “Speed in the City” tests, will consist of three five-minute legs:
2023 Steno in the City People’s Choice Award
By: Denee Vadell aka @StenoFluencer When I hear the words “Steno in the City,” I think of community, passion, and empowerment. If you have not attended a Steno in the City networking event, conference, or retreat yet, then you are truly missing out #FOMO!! I always leave feeling fired up and ready to make an even bigger impact in my profession. Shaunise never disappoints and she puts her heart and