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To be asked to be a part of that group is deeply humbling and flattering, as you are asked to bring your voice and your ideas to the table. It’s especially humbling when you know who sat in those chairs before you, from Toni Pulone to Holly Moose to my dear friend, Monyeen Black, and so many more who have served their years on the Board, and it motivates me to rise high enough to perhaps clutch their ankles. In fact, I will dedicate this year as President to making Mo proud of me and my leadership. I will endeavor to serve with an unwavering commitment, enthusiasm and perseverance for those difficult-to-attain goals and a fierce tenacity when our livelihood is threatened.

...Monyeen’s volunteerism and service to the profession of court reporting extended well beyond her tenure on the Board. Over the course of her career, she spent much of her free time (who knows where she found it) serving as a dedicated mentor and advisor to reporting students, not only in California but across the country, using her tough love and speedbuilding tactics to guide countless hopefuls through their state certification tests. And while, in life, she would be loath to admit it, her generosity extended far beyond the gift of her time. Her financial contributions to students in need were yet another example of her unerring altruism and her heart of gold. A devout Christian, not only in principle but in practice, Monyeen gave back to her community freely and without expectation of reward or acknowledgment. Only after her passing has the breadth of her generosity become clear, as many step forward to tell their stories of how Mo has indelibly touched and changed their lives for the better.
A Simplified Retirement Solution:
By Carlos Alcaine

You have contributed to your IRA for many years but now need something that will allow you to make larger contributions, but without the administrative requirements of some of the more complicated retirement plans. Court reporters should consider establishing a SEP IRA (Simplified Employer Pension). A SEP IRA is a traditional IRA that follows the same investment, distribution and rollover rules. SEP IRAs are for business owners, allowing them to make tax-deductible contributions for their employees and themselves. Most court reporters are independent contractors who usually do not have employees. These plans are simple to set up and administer. Here are some tips for establishing a SEP IRA.
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