The Fearless Stenographers Conference 2024 – Recap
The Fearless Stenographers Conference 2024 – Recap 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
Fearless Stenographers Conference: Day 1 & 2
Seminar Sessions Prior to the networking event of Thursday, April 11th, 2024, we held our third annual “Speed in the City” stenographic contest which was hosted by the illustrious Allie Hall. The first session of the conference, “Laptops for Legal Proceedings,” garnered rave reviews. Tim Faulk truly captivated the audience, delivering an informative and exciting presentation on technical aspects of the court reporting profession. Friday, April 12th, 2024, the second
SOS – Supporting Our Students for the 2024 Fearless Stenographers Conference. The Steno community sponsored 79 Students to attend the conference!
This year, we rallied and scored a remarkable achievement. Our court reporters, captioners, and steno community sponsored students to attend the Fearless Stenographers conference in Long Beach, California, sending a total of 79 grateful students to the conference! It was awe-inspiring to witness the profession come together for this important cause. Due to Pay it Forward, effective social media exposure, and Steno in the City’s Facebook and Instagram accounts, the
Steno in the City: Jewel Sponsorships
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our jewel sponsors for your invaluable generosity and support. Your contributions continue to be instrumental in ensuring the success of our “SITC” events. Steno in the City does not have annual membership dues like associations. Because of your backing, we have been able to achieve new heights and create memorable experiences for our attendees. Your commitment to our cause is deeply appreciated, and we are incredibly
Steno in the City wants to now give gratitude and thanks to our 2024 Fearless Stenographers Conference sponsors!
Diamond Sponsor: To the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Court Reporters, Steno in the City’s 2024 Diamond Sponsor, thank you for your generous contribution! Your dedication as court reporters embodies excellence and is a true representation of Steno United! We thank you. Platinum Sponsor: LACCRA, Los Angeles County Court Reporters Association, thank you for being Steno in the City’s 2024 Platinum sponsor! Steno in LA County is
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
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.