Our second renewal winner learned about court reporting early in life – and being early again brought new rewards. Stephanie Smith, RPR, a freelancer from Bismarck, N.D., heard about the profession when she was in middle school, and she’s been at it for forty years. She’s also our October 2026 early renewal winner, earning herself a $200 Amazon gift card for renewing her NCRA membership early.
JCR | How did you learn about the court reporting profession, and what inspired you to become a court reporter?
SS | A family member mentioned court reporting as a career when I was in middle school. I did research on it and decided it was something I wanted to pursue. Forty years later, here I am, still in the profession.
JCR | What does NCRA membership mean to you?
SS | NCRA has helped my state association (North Dakota) with some local issues over the past many years, which has been greatly appreciated. Membership in NCRA also provides vast opportunities for certifications and professional development.
JCR | What motivated you to renew your membership early this year?
SS | My motivation for early renewal was so a lapse in memory wouldn’t create a lapse in my NCRA membership.
You can win, too
All you have to do is renew by November 30 and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card.
Renewing is easy and available online at NCRA.org/renew or by calling 800-272-6272.
Learn more about the benefits of NCRA membership and renew today!
Stephanie Smith, RPR, is a freelancer from Bismarck, N.D. She can be reached at steph.emineth@midconetwork.com.
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