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Membership Information

AAERT members benefit from the strength of a national organization. As a group, we can speak with one voice to be heard on various issues which affect the E-Reporting industry. Join our growing network and enjoy the advantages of peer support. Across the nation, AAERT members are working together to make a difference in promoting electronic / digital reporting.

Our quarterly e-newsletter, The Court Reporter, updates us on legislative issues and industry news.
Technology reviews inform us on new products and developments.
On-line Directories list members nationwide.
National networking opportunities become available, including Internet access to AAERT resources. Certain supplier discounts and special manufacturers' offers may be offered.
Professional liability and disability group insurance plans are available.
An annual E-Reporting and E-Transcribing Conference offers opportunities for continuing education, networking, and planning, and gives professionals a voice on specific issues.
CER and CET certification testing is conducted semiannually in selected cities, for both analog and digital practitioners.
The Certification Test Study Guide is a comprehensive manual for all E-Reporting / E-Transcribing professionals.
Our Government Relations Committee works to educate on a national and state basis.

A recent issue (Vol. 15, No. 1) of our quarterly electronic / on-line newsletter gave members important information on these and other topics:
	Features: New Jersey law benefits transcription firms AAERT responds to COSCA study Departments: President's Message News and opinions. . . Ask the experts The Nature of Words QuickQuiz Your Association: AAERT at Sea, 2010 Volunteers welcome! 2010 - 2011 committees and governance 2010 AAERT Awards Newly Certified Members Welcome, New Members Members benefits — reminders

MEMBERSHIPS

General:
For those practicing electronic / digital reporting, transcribing, proofreading, managing / administration, or videography, or those who have experience in the general court reporting field.

Apprentice / Intern / Learner:
For those just entering or relatively new to the field
— e.g., with less than two years' experience.

Corporate:
For companies, sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, or joint ventures holding a business license or a contract with a governmental agency to conduct the business of electronic reporting and / or transcribing. A Corporate member's representative has one vote in Association business. A free Internet public weblink is also provided on AAERT's website.

Vendor:
For firms which supply goods and services related to any aspect of E-Reporting. Vendor members do not acquire Association voting rights.

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AAERT
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Wilmington, DE 19809-9826
aaert@aaert.org — (800) 233-5306 (Eastern Time).

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