2021 WCRA FALL CONVENTION
November 5 - 7, 2021
The Ridge Hotel
W4240 Highway 50
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
WCRA 2021 Fall Convention Agenda.pdf
Attend the convention and stay at The Ridge Hotel!
Hotel room rate: $139.00/night plus tax
When making reservations, mention Wisconsin Court Reporters Association (WCRA) to be included in the Room Block and discounted rate. Hotel registration is open to our members
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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:
Mail to:
Sarah Hart, Treasurer
PO Box 180651
Delafield, WI 53018
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 with notice of 5 days before start of convention and $50 if cancelled less than 5 days before. The remaining portion of your registration will be deferred for a period of one year for use at a WCRA convention or membership renewal. Cash refunds will not be given.
Questions? Contact Paula Huettenrauch, WCRA Convention Coordinator. Email: paulawcra@gmail.com
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ADDITIONAL CONVENTION INFORMATION
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HELP US MAKE OUR FALL CONVENTION A SUCCESS!!
WCRA offers the following marketing and sponsorship opportunities. (All companies/individuals taking advantage of any of these opportunities will be recognized by signage at our convention provided your registration is received by midnight, October 15, 2021.)
BE A SPONSOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Saturday breakfast buffet $500
Saturday lunch buffet $500
Happy Hour Saturday Night $400
Registration Giveaway – Homemade Cookies by Meredith Seymour (steno machine) $250
EXHIBIT AT CONVENTION
Be an exhibitor by attending our convention on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Cost is $250 and includes: meals and refreshments for one company representative, skirted table and electricity.
Online registration at www.wicourtreporters.org is preferred, but if you find it more convenient to mail in your registration, please submit the attached form along with payment to Meredith Seymour, WCRA Convention Coordinator, Meredith Seymour, 502 Apollo Way, Apartment 331, Madison, WI 53718. Please make checks payable to WCRA. To assure your name is advertised on our signage, please register by midnight, October 15, 2021.
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Steno Machine Cleaning by Steve Worth
Steno Machine Cleaning & Tuning: Steve Worth from Worth Business Equipment will be available Saturday to clean and tune up machines. He services most steno machines with a couple of exceptions. If you know that you need a specific part (tripod, display, etc.), Steve would like to know ahead of time so he has the parts available. You will need to schedule a time slot with him directly, and he will notify you of his current cleaning prices. Contact him at (773) 777-1474 or e-mail him at worth4154@msn.com.
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STUDENT BASKET RAFFLE
Do some of your holiday “shopping” here!
If you have a basket to contribute to the raffle or need help in getting the basket to the convention, please e-mail or call Kathy White at whitekathleen08@gmail.com or (608) 723-6445 with a general description of the contents of the basket/theme.
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DONATE A DOOR PRIZE
Who doesn’t love to receive free stuff?? Please consider donating a door prize to help make our convention a success! Bring donations to the convention or mail to Meredith Seymour, WCRA Convention Coordinator, 502 Apollo Way, Apartment 331, Madison, WI 53718.
