Welcome to Monster Minutes, a little fun "run" for DCRT week!

Do you have to run? No! You can run or walk!

How do you join? Complete and submit the Monster Minutes participation form to AAERT! See registration button below.

Do I need to be a member of AAERT? Yes!

What do you have to do? Please submit your final weekly time of running or walking via this form link. Submission deadline is Thursday, October 17 BY 11:59 PM the winner will be announced on Friday, October 18th at our virtual happy hour, see details below.

It has never been more important for lawyers, judges, court administrators, and litigants to understand the value of digital court reporting and transcribing. Every day on every job, we as digitals have a unique opportunity to be powerful ambassadors for our profession.

This free 1-hour webinar, will show you how to clearly and confidently communicate the value of digital reporting and transcribing in a 30-second elevator pitch. Whether you're networking with potential clients or explaining your role to legal professionals, this session will cover key messaging strategies for making a lasting impression. Better yet, you'll get to immediately put your newly-honed skills to use and participate in the elevator pitch competition (details below). This webinar is worth 0.1 CEU.

Presenters:

Kelly Moranz, CER, CDR
Program Director, Cuyahoga Community College

Matt Riley, CAE 
Executive Director, AAERT

In conjunction with the "Honing Your Digital Court Reporting Elevator Pitch" webinar, we're excited to announce an Elevator Pitch Competition! Participants are invited to submit a 30-second (or less) video showcasing their best digital court reporting elevator pitch. This is your chance to apply the key messaging strategies covered in the webinar and demonstrate your ability to communicate the value of digital reporting and transcribing.

The winner will be announced on Friday, October 17 during the DCRT Week Happy Hour. Submit your video via the registration form below. Submission deadline is Wednesday, October 16 11:59 PM ET.

Test your typing speed and accuracy in our DCRT Week Typing Challenge! Whether you’re a seasoned transcriber, professional stenographer, digital court reporter, or simply aiming to boost your skills, this fast-paced competition offers a fun and friendly way to push your limits.

Throughout DCRT Week, you'll have the chance to practice, improve your speed, and aim for your personal best. Submit your top score for a chance to win exciting prizes and earn bragging rights, winner will be announced at the virtual happy hour on Friday, see details below. Ready to take on the challenge? Register and find more competitions details in the registration form below.

Join us as we celebrate the inaugural week-long Annual Digital Court Reporter and Transcriber Day! Learn about AAERT's Committees, network with fellow industry professionals, and be there as we announce the winners of the Elevator Pitch, Typing Challenge, and Monster Minutes competitions.