January 2002

Houston Court Reporters Association

What’s Inside?
Message from the President 
Upcoming Events 
The Reporter/Scopist Relationship  
Officers & Board of Directors  
What Constitutes a Court Reporting Firm?  
Helpful Hints From Overflow Reporters  
Area Director’s Report  
No-Call List For Telemarketers  
Bylaws Notice  
Sunset Provision  
Jennifer Makes An Entrance  
Ethical Procedures  
Houston’s Firm Owners Speak!  
RPR Date Change  
Qualifications to Consider When
Choosing a Court Reporter
 
Timekeeping by Court Reporters  
Do I Have to Furnish My Backup Tape?  
Membership Application  
Elitist, Protectionist...Ostrich  
Sites of Interest  
Case CATalyst4 Seminar  
Classifieds  
Enron Event  


Message From the President
Best wishes for a Happy New Year!
As 2001 comes to an end, so does my year as President of the Houston Court Reporters Association. I leave with a deep appreciation of the dedication and loyalty of those who have served as officers and directors. The volunteer hours and commitment of these members to our organization are remarkable and the general membership is not always aware of their contribution.

I would also like to pay tribute to the reporters who volunteer their time and energy to our professional organizations. They have been the backbone that has protected our profession.

We must continue to improve and upgrade our profession, and we need your commitment not only in paying your dues, but being a vibrant volunteer. Experience has proven that the relationships formed with your fellow reporters while being involved with our professional organizations reap tremendous rewards, such as knowledge about reporting in different areas and the feedback of ideas and experiences.

Today there are so many opportunities in the reporting field, and it is through our associations we protect our profession.

I am confident that Tamara Vinson, our Year 2002 President, and her team will do a great job. I look forward to participating under her leadership.

Sincerely, Barbara Chumley
2001 HCRA President

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Upcoming Events
FEBRUARY 2, 2002
ENRON FUNCTION WITH TCRA
INDUCTION OF NEW HCRA BOARD AND OFFICERS

FEBRUARY 8-10
TCRA MIDYEAR SEMINAR IN SAN ANTONIO, TX

MARCH 16
CASE CATALYST4 SEMINAR IN HOUSTON, TX

MARCH 22-24
NCRA MIDYEAR CONFERENCE IN LOS ANGELES, CA

JUNE 21-23
TCRA ANNUAL CONVENTION AT DEL LAGO RESORT IN MONTGOMERY, TX

JULY 31-AUGUST 3
NCRA EXPOSITION IN RENO, NEVADA

AUGUST 8-11
NCRA ANNUAL CONVENTION IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA

OCTOBER
BACRAT SEMINAR

NOVEMBER 2-3
HCRA SEMINAR IN HOUSTON


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