Society For The Technological Advancement Of Court Reporting – STAR
Society For The Technological Advancement Of Court Reporting
Next STAR Convention is March 15-17, 2012, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada
Join STAR now!!
Star Membership
A primary reason for the formation of the Society for the Technological Advancement of Reporting was to create an organization through which its members could exchange information, evaluate products, and present their ideas to the manufacturer with a united voice. Today STAR members continue to take an active part in presenting information needed to enhance and improve CAT technology and related products.
Members receive the following benefits from Stenograph:
- $200.00 discount on professional writer (plus published cash back)
- $100.00 discount on professional software
- $50 off the renewal of a software support contract
- $50 off the renewal of a writer maintenance contract (excludes Basic w/o Loaner contract)
- $20 additional discount on software support renewal if done online prior to 30 days before contract expiration (excludes edit contract)
- $100 off the initial purchase of a CaseViewNet license and $20 off the renewal price
Members receive the following benefits from PenGad:
- Pengad will pay STAR dues for anyone who purchases $3,000 or more per year, based on one paid membership per account. Good for firm owners.
- The sales period year runs from October 1, 2009, through September 30, 2010.
- Sales must be paid within Pengad’s standard terms of 30 days net.
Networking
Through networking, members profit from the business and personal experience of over 700 firm owners and professional court reporters throughout the United States, the U.K., Canada, and Australia.
Members receive a comprehensive membership directory which serves as a valuable tool for networking and/or referrals.
Brainstorming
STAR offers a Spring Conference and a Fall Annual Meeting in various parts of the country each year. Seminars and workshops offered at these events include product updates and instruction as well as many helpful training opportunities designed to support members in the successful promotion and operation of their businesses. All STAR educational offerings include major program portions of NCRA-approved continuing education credits.
Technology
In the Exposition Hall at the Fall Conference, members have the opportunity to visit one-on-one with vendors from throughout the country who provide products and services for court reporters. Members receive practical information and solutions to operational challenges by reading the “STAR.STAR”, STAR’s quarterly publication. STAR also includes a wide array of both display and classified advertising. Members are encouraged to submit articles on topics they feel would be of help to other members. In addition to the newsletter, special bulletins are issued as needed to keep members current on STAR activities.
Go to www.staronline.org now and join.
Rates are as follows:
$150.00 – Reporting Member or Agency Member
$75.00 – Associate Member
$40.00 – Student Member
Authored By Jane M. Jones, RMR, CRR
Brown & Jones Reporting