ILCRA NEWS

Pengad Member Benefit

ILCRA has entered into an agreement with Pengad to provide a member benefit for ILCRA members.   Pengad offers ILCRA members the new ""Member 10"" Buying Program. This is a 10% discount off all regular priced merchandise on all orders of $15.00 or more. This will benefit all members whether they buy in large or small quantity.   The "Member 10" Buying Program terms are: 10% off merchandise.  Minimum order is $15.00.    Pengad will email ILCRA members with a coupon with the exact coupon code that they will need to use when ordering. That email will have an opt-in choice for them to continue to receive future emails.  If a member does not opt-in, they will not receive any additional emails.  To take advantage of this offer, ILCRA members must mention the ILCRA "Member 10" Coupon code when placing their order. If they are ordering through the Pengad website, they should enter the coupon code in the coupon section of the shopping cart during the checkout process.   Pengad assures us ILCRA members are buying at a lower price than they would normally get if they were not an ILCRA member.

Our Condolences

ILCRA extends their condolences to the family of Donna Hagemeyer of Peoria who passed away on Monday, November 14.  She is survived by a son, Justin, and a daughter, Allison.  Donna was a freelance reporter in the Peoria for many years and was known as a patient, kind and caring person.

Audio Backup Tapes

An ILCRA member contacted us regarding case law dealing with court reporter's audio tapes. For more information, you may contact the ILCRA Board for case law stating the reporter's audio backup tapes are the reporter's personal property to which the public has no entitlement.  NCRA Advisory Opinion No. 38  is directed to this topic.

NCRA Director Candidates Sought

NCRA is in the process of selecting qualified candidates to serve as officers and directors for 2012-2013.   Please encourage NCRA voting members in your local area and state association to recommend candidates, along with a statement of the rationale for supporting each one.   Candidates will be contacted by NCRA regarding their willingness to serve.    If you are personally interested in serving, step on up!    You can also declare your candidacy by completing the form or sending a letter to the Nominating Committee.    Your recommendations must be received by NCRA headquarters by January 5, 2012.   

Gallery of Shorthand Seeking Charter Members

Dominick M. Tursi, has invited all members to become an early Charter Member of The Gallery of Shorthand.   Charter Membership is available to those who enroll (a $45 donation), before the end of the 2011 and runs through December 2012.  The Gallery of Shorthand is on the verge of being declared a useum by the State of New York.  This will make it the only museum dedicated to the shorthand profession - a wonderful tribute to all of us.  For more information, visit http://www.galleryofshorthand.org/  or contact Dominick M. Tursi, Gallery Director (631) 712-6108, e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

ILCRA  Christmas Ornaments

It is not too early to do your Christmas shopping for your employees, your co-workers, your friends, and yourself.  The court reporting clear acrylic Christmas ornaments are a great idea and will fit in everyone's Christmas stocking!    Contact Executive Director Nancy Davis to order your ornaments @ $5.00 a piece today at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ,  618-242-2142 or 800-656-2467.