Greetings from the 2025 OCRA Fall Convention Committee!  Summer has just begun...and we intend to enjoy every minute of it! That being said, we also can't help but get excited for fall this year! There is a lot going on behind the scenes to prepare for what we think will be a GREAT weekend full of amazing speakers and fun entertainment!

Here's a little sneak peek of what we have in store for you...as well as dates to remember:

SAVE THE DATE: October 3-5, 2025

LOCATION: Best Western Premier Boulder Falls Inn, 505 Mullins Dr., Lebanon, OR 97355

ROOM RATE: $149 per night

Members may call the hotel reservations line directly at 541-451-1000 and reference OCRA Fall Meeting 2025.

• Members can book as soon as TODAY!

Members can also book online:                                                                                                https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.38168.html?groupId=8U9QW9E8

FEATURED SPEAKERS:

Friday, October 3, 2025

 Renee Cuffe - "If I Didn't Hear It, It Didn't Happen"  (.20)

A seasoned deposition reporter, Renee emphasizes the vital role of accuracy and precision in every legal proceeding.

Saturday, October 4, 2025

 Kimberly Xavier - "Stenopausal 2.0 - From Fog to Fierce"  (.15)

With humor and wisdom, Kimberly inspires resilience and confidence through every stage of a reporter's career.

 James O'Rourke - "Overcoming Addiction"  (.20)

A Portland attorney shares his powerful journey of recovery and his mission to help others find healing and hope.

 Margie Wakeman-Wells - "Dependent Clauses, Semicolons, and How They Help Decode Our Transcripts"  (.20)

Margie equips you with tools for transcript clarity, ensuring precision and accuracy in your work.

 Second Growth - Kelly Grace & Anneliese Davis - "Education on Vicarious Trauma"  (.15)

Critical insights into recognizing and managing the emotional toll of vicarious trauma in our profession.

ENTERTAINMENT: Paint and Sip event with Julie Jeanseau - Red Poppy Studio

Sunday, October 5, 2025

 Stacey Potenza, CRC - "From Chaos to Calendar:  Timing is Everything"  (.10)

Learn strategies for balance, organization, and efficiency to thrive in a demanding profession.

 Matt Jones - "Court Reporting is a Marathon - Achieve Your Victory"  (.20)

Matt inspires endurance, resilience, and persistence for long-term career success.

Some Raffle/Auction Items to look forward to: Wine tasting for four at any of the Willamette Valley Vineyards locations. And if you're in need of a new travel case, The Steno Doctor has donated a designer rolling steno bag! There’s also a one-of-a-kind steno lamp!