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Roger G. Flygare & Associates, Inc.
1715 South 324th Place, Suite 250
Federal Way, Washington 98003
(800) 574-0414 (253) 661-2711
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Greetings ,
On the Campaign Trail
 For the past six months I have been on the campaign trail. This has been quite an experience.
I have knocked on doors, broken a toe, attended every event known to man, worked the endorsement circuit, lost sleep, made new friends, learned a lot about my community and learned a lot about myself.
I have won the endorsement of Senator Tracey Eide, Representative Mark Miloscia, Councilmember Bill Peloza (City of Auburn), the 30th District Democrats, the King County Democrats,the Seattle/King County Building & Construction Trades Council, the IBEW local 46, Mr. Frank Warnke, Senator (ret), m y lovely wife Karla, countless citizens, neighbors, friends, family, and colleagues with more coming every day.
People have asked me why I'm running for city council and my response is always the same, "I live here, I work here, I own three businesses here, I shop here and I play here. It's time that I give back." Federal Way, like many other communities, is dealing with a number of important issues. My experience with coalition building, involvement with my state professional organization and with the state legislature to help to bring in legislation to make court reporting better can be used to help Federal Way deal effectively with these issues.
Win or loose this has been a wonderful experience.
If you would like more information about my campaign or how you can help check out Http://www.vote4rogerflygare.com Best wishes always,  Roger G. Flygare, CEO and President
Roger G. Flygare & Associates, Inc.
CCR No. 2248 (800) 574-0414 |
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 Roger is running for
Federal Way City Council Position #3
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The Video Vault
By Chris Lewis, FLVS
Legal Video Specialist
Welcome back to The Video Vault
In this edition we will continue the talk we started awhile back about the history and evolution of the video camera and the use of video cameras in the court room.
In the beginning, Video cameras were designed for television broadcast. They were quite large, heavy, mounted on special pedestals (soon to be called tri-pods), and wired to remote recorders located in another location.
As technology advanced, out-of-studio video recording was made possible by means of compact video cameras and portable video recorders. The recording unit could be detached from the camera and carried to a shooting location. My dad used one of these early models to video record my wedding. While the camera itself could be quite compact, the fact that a separate recorder had to be carried along made off-site video shooting a two-man job. I remember my dad carried the camera and my younger brother carried the audio recorder portion.
Specialized Videocassette recorders were introduced by JVC who used standard VHS tapes and Sony who used less standard U-matic and Betamax tapes.
The continued evolvement of the portable recorders allowed for news agencies to take video recording anyplace to record anything, including high profile court cases and helped to eliminate the phrase "film at eleven." Rather than waiting for the lengthy process of film developing, recorded video could be shown during the 6 o'clock news.
 
Above are samples of the Betamax and audio recording unit and to the right is the RCA VHS shoulder-mount camera..
We will continue the history and evolution of the video camera and the video camera in the court room in the next edition of the video vault..
See you next time,
~Chris Lewis
For our continued thoughts on videotaping in today's legal environment, visit us at www.flygare.com .
Please call or send an e-mail to
RGflygare@flygare.com
if you would like more information on this or any of our previous stories from the video vault. All calls and e-mails are considered private and highly confidential. |
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Internship
By Irina Korosteleva
During the summer many people involve themselves in different activities they normally don't have time for during the year, including college students who are not taking full-time classes. Taking a break from books and research papers can give students the perfect moment to venture out and search for internships to gain experience in a desired field. I would like to share my thoughts on the significance of finding an internship before completing a college diploma in today's world.
Organizations look for candidates that have experience prior to getting hired for a new job and that is why internships are no longer an accessory added to a college diploma; rather, they have become a necessity for individuals interested in finding employment after graduation. Recent data persistently shows that employers show preference to new employees that have acquired appropriate work experience through an internship.
The process of finding an opportunity to gain experience is not always an easy one, and an internship can present obstacles for new learners. That is why having a good mentor that helps through the learning process is important. The value of having a mentor figure is immense when one begins to learn the ins and outs of networking and maintaining relationships throughout their professional careers.
Finding an opportunity to gain experience at the right time and having a good mentor by your side are some keys ways to enter a new field and become successful in it.
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April Question: Who created Sam Spade? Check back next month for the March trivia time answer.
*Last month's trivia time question:
How many prime numbers are there between 50 and 100?
Answer: There are 10. (53, 59, 61, 67, 71, 73, 79, 83, 89, and 97)
Click here for a sneak peek at this months trivia time answer |
FIND Carib Raj's Treasure!
Ahoy, Mateys and Matresses! To collect the spoils of adventure troll through the Flygare website and be the first person to locate this month's Carib Raj treasure chest. It washes ashore on a different page each month!
To claim your prize, be the first to click on the treasure chest each month and fill out the form. (Only eligible to win one time per year)
May the fair winds keep your sails ever full.
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Transcription Corner
By Anna Hirsch
Senior Transcriptionist
Many people have asked us if Flygare & Associates can transcribe things other than courtroom hearings. The answer to that question is YES!!
Flygare and Associates in-house transcription department transcribes a variety of matters not just court hearings. We have transcribed numerous appeals hearings for school districts, city council meetings and other city hearings throughout the Northwest area, employer interviews, and witnesses of a crime in preparation for court trials to name a few. And, as always, we transcribe a variety of text messages from cell phones, voice messages from answering machines and cell phones, 911 calls, emails, videos, whatever needs to be transcribed we can do it.
If you have a hearing or interview that you would like to have transcribed but you don't have a recording device, our in-house videographer can record your hearing and we will transcribe from the video. We are always willing to work with you to make sure your needs are met.
~ Anna Hirsch
Flygare & Associates In-House Transcription Department transcribes a variety of hearings, meetings, videos, text messages, voice messages, emails, etc. We are here for all your transcription needs.
For more information about transcription or any of the other litigation support services that we offer visit us at www.flygare.com |
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Tech Talk
By Jona Christoe
Marketing and Technology
On our way to Ocean Shores for The 6th Annual WSBA Solo & Small Firm Conference July 14th-16th
Flygare and Associates will have a booth at the Washington State Bar Association Solo & Small Firm Conference next weekend.
If you are attending, stop by our booth and tell us that you read this in our newsletter. I'll have a special surprise for the first 5 people.
I hope to see you there!
Have a great July, and I'll talk with you again next month,
~Jona
Be sure to follow us on Twitter  Facebook  LinkedIn  and Yelp 
Also...
If you discover a way our newsletter or website could be more interesting or a better tool, or if you know of a tool (web site or app) that you find especially useful and you would like to share, email it to me at jona@flygare.com.
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My Adventure in Online Education
By Colleen Donovan
Transcriptionist and Court Reporter-in-training
My son calls me the "queen of the ut-oh squad." He calls me that because I tend to want to know the details of what is happening when an incident occurs and why it is happening.
As a court reporter one doesn't just see the headlines in a newspaper and little snippets of what occurred, but also he or she plays an important role in the court system by the accurate and complete recordation of the unfolding of events in the courtroom. A competent court reporter is actually an integral player in the service of justice by creating a transcript reflecting every single word spoken by parties, intentional or unintentional.
Who doesn't love a good mystery? A court reporter has a front row seat in proceedings and first-handedly observes each plot unfold and the characters reveal their nature. In a trial the story has been written except the last chapter, and the elements are brought to light and the book is finished. It is read for the first time in the courtroom. I want to be among those first readers.
My friend has a saying that could apply to depositions: "Who did what to whose dog and how many times?" In depositions facts are drawn out in preparation for trial. The court reporter gets a sneak preview of the facts to be proved and the arguments to be employed.
Doing his or her job the court reporter sits in a professional stance, seemingly oblivious to the magnitude and implications of the words being said, assuring through precision and strict attention to detail that the record reflects what was said. The court reporter is a robot with the heart of an adventurer.
I choose to be a court reporter because I want to know the inside story and help achieve accuracy in the court system.
~ Colleen Donovan Flygare & Associates In-House Transcription Department transcribes a variety of hearings, meetings, videos, text messages, voice messages, emails, etc. We are here for all your transcription needs. For more information about transcription or any of the other litigation support services that we offer visit us at www.flygare.com Give us a call at 1-800- 574-0414 with any questions or for your free transcription quote.
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Our Home Office
Roger G. Flygare & Associates, Inc.
1715 South 324th Place, Suite 250
Federal Way, Washington 98003
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