Although I have heard grumblings at times from the reporting community on this requirement, I personally have never looked at this requirement as a burden.  As I’ve attended seminars all over the country meeting some wonderful reporters and vendors, I have always embraced this requirement and have been thankful for its existence.  With the ever-changing technology in the legal and reporting arena, I can’t imagine that it’s possible to work as a reporter and to stay current without spending some time in a classroom, at a webcast, or at some training session.   I must point out at this point that I could report in California without the RPR designation.  One only needs a CSR to work here.  

Well, I was thrilled last week to learn that Assembly Bill 671 has cleared the Senate floor.  AB671 was co-sponsored by the Deposition Reporters Association (DRA) and the California Court Reporters Association (CCRA).   The bill will enact continuing education requirements on California CSRs.   Hooray to DRA and CCRA!  This reporter thinks this bill is necessary and will make all of us in the profession stronger.

President: Kayleen Wills

Vice President: Trinette Lidgett

Secretary: Allisha Banks

Treasurer: Tammy Bresette

Programs Director: Leslie Larson

Membership: Janett Coats

Teen Court/ Pro-Bono: Starlene Parson

Newsletter: Kayleen Wills

Community Affairs: Leslee Vincent

Webmaster: Makala Colemen

CAPA Primary: Tina Anderson

CAPA Secondary: Barbara Haubrich

Public Information Officer: Barbara Haubrich

I personally have worked with her many times over the years and always found her to be a very professional, adept attorney. The Bakersfield native has had an impressive career that spans over 14 years with the County Counsel. As she now embarks on the next phase of that career, we know she’ll do a great job and we wish her much success !