by Jen O Neill The Society for Technical Communication (STC) is one of the world’s largest organisations for technical communication. We have members across the world. Currently around 18% of STC members are based outside of the United States, most in Canada. Around 5% of members are in Europe and Asia. So perhaps it shouldn’t [...]
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The 2010 STC Board of Directors Election is scheduled to run from 9 March 2010 to 8 April 2010. STC members are eligible to vote if they renew by 28 February 2010. Student members are not eligible to vote in Society-level elections, but they are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the candidates. It may be [...]
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It’s renewal time in STC (and the SIG). Here’s a page of practical information about renewing your STC membership (and a handy “Renew Now!” button). Do you have a colleague or friend who is not a member? Share this page of practical information about joining STC for the first time. Existing members feeling the financial [...]
The call has gone out. From now until Monday, October 5, at 10 AM ET, you can submit your proposals for the STC’s Technical Communication Summit 2010. You may submit more than one proposal, but each must be submitted separately at www.softconference.com/subs/stc/2010/. The Summit will be held 2–5 May 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas [...]
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Do you know about the STC (beta) site for finding speakers? It’s at http://findaspeaker.stc.org/. Despite the current discussion about STC’s financial crisis, this is an excellent initiative that deserves support. The site definitely needs data, and only you can help provide that data. Add your name – or share with the people who should be [...]
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STC needs your help – now! We have a financial crisis, not unlike the crisis that faces many associations like our own, but that is not a comforting fact. We need your input, thoughts, reflections to help STC resolve its situation one way or another. People are already blogging about this issue. Tom Johnson wrote [...]
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The 2009 STC Technical Summit in Atlanta, Georgia is less than 3 weeks away. You can still get the Early Bird Rates, and the conference hotel, the Hyatt Regency, has reduced their hotel rates. Why not register today? For planning your trip, read the conference accessibility information; it benefits everyone, not just those with special [...]
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As STC members know, the STC Technical Summit for 2009 takes place in Atlanta, Georgia May 3-6. We have several updates about that conference, and we begin with the most important news for some potential attendees. Members Can Split Conference Payment All STC members in good standing may choose to spread their registration payment by [...]
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STC officials have initiated an option for members to split their dues into four equal payments spread over four months. This optional payment plan is available for both new and renewing members and for all categories of membership except students. Payments must be made by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or AMEX). Checks are not accepted [...]
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It’s election time in STC! Do you know the candidates? Take a moment to get to know the individuals running for elected office at the Society level by visiting the Candidates’ Page on the STC website where you can review the candidates’ biographies, ask them questions, and view their responses to questions posed by other [...]