Audits being conducted by the New Jersey Department of Labor are threatening the livelihood of every licensed court reporter and captioner in this state.  CCRA-NJ is asking for your financial support so that we can achieve a favorable outcome through the courts to prevent the DOL from destroying the fundamental principle in our field of the independent contractor.  

Donate now to the "Audit Action Fund" initiative to Protect our Profession.  
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A Message from the CCRA-NJ President

Welcome to CCRA-NJ’s fresh, new website.  The committee of Camille Horner, Robin Vance, Jennifer Billstein-Miller and myself have worked hard, along with Tim Bower, to get it up and running.  Please bear with us as we overcome some of the final tweaks, and please feel free to tell us if you like it!

This year our organization is celebrating its 80th year.  In 1938, a forward-thinking group of court reporters decided to form a professional association whose sole aim was to promote and defend the reporting profession.  Here we are, 80 years later, still involved with the same goals and ideals in mind.   Imagine the look on the faces of our forefathers if they could watch us instantaneously send the written word around the world over the Internet.  I’m proud to admit that CCRA-NJ is still the standard-bearer, unrelenting and pertinacious in our mission of upholding their legacy. 

CCRA-NJ is the only organization that represents you, the Certified Court Reporter of NJ.  I’m often asked, Why should I join CCRA-NJ?  We are a community that cares about what happens to our profession and cares about our fellow reporters.  We are committed to fight against the threats to our members and association.  Our board is composed of dedicated reporters who assiduously monitor trends in the reporting world.   We provide enrichment, networking and educational opportunities.  We are leading introductory classes to get new students interested in the court reporting field.   We provide thought-provoking, inspirational and excellent conventions and seminars with a wide variety of topics.  

If you’re not a member, I ask, Why not?   We as reporters have an obligation to leave the profession better than we found it.   We are a committed, passionate, caring and friendly group, and we’d welcome your suggestions, volunteerism, membership and service to CCRA-NJ.    

Lois McFadden
CCRA-NJ President

Meet the ccra-nj board

The CCRA-NJ 2018 October Convention
will be held
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2018 
at the
Mansion on Main Street in
Voorhees, New Jersey
300 Main Street, Voorhees, NJ 08043

Attend one day and get 8 hours of credits!!!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FULL AGENDA

SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE
Sunday, October 21, 2018
The Mansion on Main Street, Voorhees, NJ

7:00-8:00 am - Registration / Continental Breakfast
8:00-10:00 am - Investment Seminar (2.0 NJ credits/.20 NCRA credits)
10:00am-10:15am - Break
10:15-11:45 am - Bench and Bar (1.5 NJ credits/.15 NCRA credits)
11:45am-1:00pm - Lunch
1:00-3:30 pm - Discovering Your Personality Spectrum (2.5 NJ credits/.25 NCRA credits)
3:30pm-3:45pm - Break
3:45-4:45 pm - Town Hall – Department of Labor Audits (1.0 NJ credits/.10 NCRA credits)
4:45-5:45 pm - Court Reporting Quizzo (1.0 NJ credits/.10 NCRA credits)

 

Why Become a Member?

CCRA-NJ is now better than ever!

By helping to improve and protect the status of all court reporters in the state. Encouraging real-time skills. Promoting New Jersey participation in the Court Reporters Forums. Getting ready to take on negative reports from various committees that look to put reporters out of business!

We promote educational programs on all levels!  Student /mentor programs, Mid-Year conference, and annual conventions heavily attended by reporters throughout the Tri-State.  Programs designed to fit your needs. We're working with vendors to deliver to our members the best products and services the industry offers.

We want to promote the interests of both freelance and official reporters. To do so, we need an association with the financial muscle to respond to opportunities and challenges that affect you.  A strong, viable association is one of your best bets for protecting all that you have accomplished and earned.

The CCRA-NJ represents both freelance and official reporters throughout the state. In general, CCRA-NJ protects all court reporter positions throughout the state and educates the public and legal community about court reporting issues.

Join CCRA-NJ now and receive the member rate for all 2018 events.

To Join today click the link below:
Membership Application

or if paying by check please complete the form available at the link below and mail both the form and the check to the address on the form.
Membership Application (payment by mail or fax)

For membership questions please contact Tim Bower
Tim Bower, CAE 
Executive Director 
Certified Court Reporters Association of New Jersey 
Phone: 856-875-0818 
[email protected]

Recording of May 5 NJ DOL Audit Session Available for purchase

Do you know what is going on with  NJ Department  of Labor  audits?
Do you know how to prepare for a DOL audit?
Do you know how to properly answer the questionnaire?
Do you know what steps you need to take now to protect yourself?
Do you realize that an unfavorable ruling will cost you a lot of money?
Did you miss the May seminar on DOL audits?

CCRA-NJ is providing a flash drive with the 2 hour seminar on the Department of Labor audits  presented by Andrew Berns, Esq., from Einhorn Harris  for our members for $35. If you attended the session and would like to receive a copy of the session, the cost is $20 (email [email protected] for a discount code).   This is crucial information for all licensed court reporters in New Jersey, with many suggestions of what  you can  do now to ensure  your status as an independent contractor, how to answer the questionnaire, and what records you need to keep.

Order today and your order will ship in early September.

Available for a Limited Time Only

click here to order today

 

 
 
RENEW YOUR CCRA-NJ MEMBERSHIP FOR 2018 TODAY!!!!

To renew online today and pay by credit card click the link below:
2018 Membership Form
or if paying by check please complete the form available at the link below and mail both the form and the check to the address on the form.
Membership Renewal Form (payment by mail/fax)

For membership questions please contact Tim Bower at [email protected] 

Quick Links

Frequently Asked Questions

CCRA-NJ General Membership Meeting, Seminar & Social  
Friday, November 9, 2018 from 7:00-10:00 p.m.  

Ramada Plaza Hotel 390 Forsgate Drive Monroe Twp, NJ 08831 

7:00 p.m. Light Reception (There will be a cash bar) 7:30 p.m. Board Meeting 8:00-10:00 p.m. Seminar - Town Hall

 Earn 2.0 NJ CCR credits and .2 NCRA Credits
FREE for 2018 CCRA-NJ Members!   $40 for Non-members

REGISTER ONLINE BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW:
2018 Annual Member Meeting RegistrationOR
CLICK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM IF YOU ARE PAYING BY CHECK:
assets/2018MemberMeeting/2018GeneralMembershipMeetingRegForm.pdf

For more information, please contact Tim Bower at [email protected] or 856-875-0818.