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Fall 2024
Angels Quarterly is published by the National Court Reporters Foundation (NCRF) exclusively for you, our Foundation supporters, to keep you updated on the programs your donations help fund.
| | A season of giving and gratitude | | |
By Doug Friend
To Our Wonderful Angels and Donors,
As we approach the holiday season, it’s a perfect time to pause and reflect on the impact our collective efforts made over the past year. At the National Court Reporters Foundation, we are deeply grateful for the support and commitment of our generous member donors and supporters.
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Next up: Ask Me Anything about … Fiscal Responsibility
Developing good financial habits matters. Join your colleagues Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 8-9 p.m. Eastern as they share valuable insights on practicing good fiscal sense and avoiding common pitfalls.This is your opportunity to empower your financial future!
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By Jill Parker Landsman
In a record-breaking Ask Me Anything ZoomUp last month, the “How I Graduated” panel discussion engaged more than 50 attendees with tips on how to make it to the finish line and graduate from court reporting school with confidence.
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| | Honoring veterans: LaCombe, Milton share powerful stories of wartime courage | | | | |
By Jill Parker Landsman
The stories of Vietnam veterans Tom LaCombe and Milton Foster provide invaluable perspectives about wartime realities, challenges, courage, and resilience, ensuring that the lessons they learned and the sacrifices they made are not forgotten. The Veterans History Project is a vital way to keep their legacies alive.
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New Veterans History Project Tool Kit launched
NCRA has launched a new downloadable Veterans History Project Event Tool Kit that offers members the resources they need to host a successful event. To date, NCRA members have recorded and transcribed the moving stories of nearly 5,000 U.S. war veterans.
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NCRF hosts special VHP briefing
This October NCRF hosted 20 University of Miami students for a Veterans History Project (VHP) briefing and a guided tour of the Library of Congress. The students were visiting Washington, D.C., as part of a program called “Career Crawl,” which brings students to different cities throughout the nation to learn more about their histories.
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| | Giving back - and paying it forward | | | |
Support others through NCRF on #GivingTuesday Dec. 3
The holiday season is upon us and many of our NCRA members are thinking about giving gifts that matter and embracing the spirit of generosity. Giving Tuesday, on Dec. 3, is an excellent chance for all of us to unite in that generosity.
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NCRF sponsors resource fair for deaf and
hard of hearing communities
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For the second consecutive year the National Court Reporters Foundation sponsored Celebrate Communication, held this September in Springfield, Va. Now in its 21st year, this informational fair is hosted by the Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons, located in Fairfax County, Va.
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NCRF Student Intern Scholarship offers $8,000 in awards – apply by Dec. 6
If you mentor or teach court reporting and captioning students who have completed their internship, encourage them to apply for one of four $2,000 scholarships by Dec. 6.
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Winners announced for Career Launcher Student Scholarships – next deadline Dec. 13
NCRF is pleased to announce the latest winners of its Career Launcher Student Scholarships. Students are encouraged to apply for the next round of scholarships before the deadline of Dec. 13.
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Become an Angel today
It only takes an $83 monthly donation to become an Angel. The Angels program is a major source of support for the National Court Reporters Foundation. Angels display their commitment to the future of the profession by donating a minimum of $1,000 to NCRF within a year. Your monthly, quarterly, or annual donation will be a 2024 tax write-off. Your NCRF support in any amount to any fundraiser is always appreciated.
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| | Giving back to nonprofits that are meaningful to you is a source of joy. The Foundation offers many choices. No matter what stage of your career you are in, you can donate an amount that fits in with your budget. All donations to NCRF fundraisers are appreciated and a tax write-off. Consider these campaigns. | | |
