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Join
us for CCRA's 99th Annual Convention at the
Miramonte
Resort and Spa
Indian
Wells, CA
October 9 – 12, 2009
1.65
CEUs Available
Please contact the CCRA office for more
information.
(949)
715-4682
info@cal-ccra.org
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CCRA's
2009 Convention is all about you! 2008
Convention Highlights
CCRA
has worked hard to provide relevant and outstanding programming in
a luxurious, intimate setting. Pamper
yourself while learning the latest in technology as it relates the Court
Reporting profession. Earn up to 1.65 CEUs and see the
industry's premier vendors in the exhibit hall. Enjoy the many networking
sessions. Rejuvenate
& Educate...It's all about you!
To
enhance your educational experience, this year will feature a Tech Track and
a Student Track during each breakout session.
Our
keynote address will be given by Dr.
Lillian Glass. Dr. Glass is one of
the world's most well-respected and foremost authorities in the field of
Communication. As a renowned Body Language expert, she has demonstrated
her skills throughout the media and in the legal fields. She is also a
media commentator where she shares her unique prespective concerning current
news events. Known as "The
First Lady of Communication" she has authored over a dozen books,
including the best-sellers Toxic People - 10 Ways
of Dealing with People Who Make Your Life Miserable; He Says She Says,
and her current book, I
Know What You're Thinking - Using the Four Codes of Reading People to Improve
Your Life. Dr.
Glass is seen throughout the media, providing commentary on current issues.
She regularly appears on, CNN’s Nancy Grace Show, CNN’s Showbiz
Tonight, and CNN’s Headline News. as well as on MSNBC. She also appears
regularly on the Today Show where her segments represent all aspects of
communication. Her expertise in the area of "body language" and "reading
people" continue
to be featured in popular television and print media outlets worldwide
including Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Newsweek, OK, Life and Style, In Touch
Weekly, Rolling Stone, and US Weekly Magazine.
The
2009 CCRA Convention is a great value. The CCRA room rate for
this magnificent resort is only $139 per night, single or double. On a
budget? Share a room with a friend. Conference registration fees will be held to the
same price for the third year in a row. We have also arranged for discounted
spa treatments. Conference registration
includes 3 receptions, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner.
The
Miramonte Resort and Spa is known for its "farm to table" fresh seasonal
California cuisine featuring ingredients simply prepared with time honored
techniques. The menu for the Convention will feature organic produce,
fresh herbs, local ranch raised meats and poultry, fresh Pacific seafood, house-made
pastas, prime dry-aged meats and innovative vegetarian dishes.
Bring
your family and make this a mini-vacation. Treat yourself to this beautiful
AAA rated Four Diamond destination that can only be described as luxurious!
CLICK
HERE TO DOWNLOAD SCHEDULE (Subject to change)
CLICK
HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
CLICK
HERE TO DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM (PDF)
 Hotel
Information
Escape to one of Southern
California's most Luxurious Spa resorts, Miramonte Resort & Spa. This
AAA rated Four Diamond property is located
in the heart of the Palm Springs Valley in beautiful Indian Wells,
the resort boasts luxurious hotel accommodations in a unique, Mediterranean
village inspired setting. Be swept away by romantic architecture,
Italian fountains, fine-crafted stonework, tranquil piazzas, exceptional
luxury spa facilities and impeccable service. Nestled at the base
of the Santa Rosa Mountains, views throughout the resort are awe-inspiring,
serving as an impressive backdrop to Palm Springs' most luxurious
resort.
CCRA is
receiving convention
rate of only $139.00 a night, single or double.
Reservations must be made by Wednesday,
September 9,
2009.
Please make your hotel reservations
online by clicking
here. Click on "Make a Reservation" and
enter the group
code: 09OCMR.
Or
call the resort toll free at
1-800-237-2926 and
give the operator the group
code: 09OCMR or
tell them that you are with the California Court Reporters Association
convention.
Please
note: the daily resort fee will be waived for all reservations booked
using the CCRA convention code.
SPECIAL
ACTIVITIES
GOLF
TOURNAMENT
Come
and play in the CCRA Golf Tournament on Friday. We are playing at the Indian
Wells Golf Resort. This is the same course where the LG Skins Game is played.
It will be a scramble format so people of all skill levels can play. The cost
is $99 per person (includes: green fees, cart, and practice balls). Please
note: Convention registration is not required to play.
SPA
TREATMENTS
THE
WELL Spa, named in the "Top 10 Resort Spas in North America & Caribbean," by
Conde Nast Traveler, features 12,000 sq ft of decadent relaxation. Designed
as a Tuscan Villa, with 13 treatment rooms, the spa features an impressive
co-ed courtyard, four outdoor cabanas complete with open air showers, a
Watsu pool and signature river bench pool. Special "Reporter" spa
packages designed to address the aches and pains that reporters are
prone to will be offered. We will also offer mini massages and
paraffin wax treatments between education sessions.
FRIDAY
NIGHT WELCOME RECEPTION
Join
us from 7 - 9 p.m. at our welcome reception located on the Piazza
Terrace overlooking the resort. Network with your friends and peers
while enjoying a beverage of your choice and some tasty hors d'oeuvres.
SATURDAY
NIGHT BBQ
Saturday's
barbeque extravaganza by the pool with great food and a rockin' band is going
to be hit! Enjoy an evening under the beautiful desert sky.
STUDENTS
Do
you want to pass THE TEST? Participating
students will find value in the Student
Track and CSR
Mock classes. There is a Student
Track class offered for all breakout sessions. CCRA offers
Student Sponsorships. Click
here for information.
SPONSOR
A STUDENT
Help
a student attend this year’s convention. You can sponsor the
registration or donate a flat fee to help pay for accommodations,
travel, etc. Sponsorship donations will be distributed after the
convention.
Click here for information.
DRESS
CODE
Business casual is suggested
for convention activities. While the average temperature in
Palm Springs in is 91 /61 degrees the temperature
in hotel meeting rooms is sometimes cool so we suggest you bring
sweaters and/or jackets.
CANCELLATION
POLICY
Cancellations
must be received in writing (fax or e-mail accepted) by 5:00 p.m., September
28, 2009 to qualify for a refund. A $25 processing fee will apply for
all refunds. No refunds for cancellations received after 5:00 p.m., September
28, 2009.
MANDATORY
EDUCATION FOR OFFICIALS
Changes
to the California Rule of Court make it mandatory for all court employees,
including court reporters, to complete eight hours of continuing education
every two years. These continuing
education requirements may be met by getting your supervisor to pre-approve
your attendance at the seminars at the CCRA convention.
The planners and sponsors reserve the
right to substitute speakers without penalty due to unforeseen
and/or unavoidable circumstances. The planners and sponsors of this
function claim no liability for the acts of any suppliers to this
event nor for the safety of any attendee while in transit to or from
this event.
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