Newsletter of the East Bay Chapter of STC
March/April 2004
Society News
Society’s Mission
Creating and supporting a forum for communities of practice in the profession of technical communication.
Elections
Society elections are in full swing and there are three Bay Area people (Andrea Ames, Beau Cain, and Lori Fisher) running for office!
Remember that you must pay your dues by February 27, 2004, to be eligible to vote.
If you chose to receive election materials via email (you can choose this option on your dues renewal form or new membership application), you’ll receive voting instructions and other information in March. If you did not select this option, you’ll receive these materials by first-class mail. The election closes April 15.
To see the slate of candidates and their statements, go to the Society
election page.
Region 8 Election
Don’t forget to vote for a Region 8 Director-Sponsor. This year, Beau Cain, Silicon Valley Chapter, and Alison Reynolds, New Zealand Chapter, are running for this office. Each candidate has provided a personal statement for you to read:
STC 51st Annual Conference: Navigating the Future of Technical Communication
Each
year, the STC conference attracts the world’s largest gathering
of technical communicators, providing unique educational and networking
opportunities. At STC’s 51st Annual Conference, you’ll learn
new tools and techniques, share ideas, network with peers, and preview
the latest software and services from dozens of vendors.
What: STC Annual Conference
Where: Baltimore, MD
When: May 9–12, 2004
Registration: Register online
Cost: Members registering by April 23 pay $495. See the conference web site for other rates.
More Info: See the conference
web site
Region 8 Conference: Charting a Bold Course
In light of post dot-bomb realities, conference director Eric Butow says, “Difficult times demand bold action and the ability to reinvent ourselves and our profession. We have chosen the conference theme in hopes of giving attendees the information and the tools they will need.”
Conference planners say this will be one of the most ambitious conferences to date. The conference hopes to draw approximately 300 attendees from Region 8 and adjoining regions. Region 8 includes California, Nevada, Hawaii, Australia, and New Zealand.
In addition to several dozen presentations and seminars, the three-day conference will include a leadership retreat, a pavilion trade show, a job fair, a bookstore, computer terminals where attendees can check their email and surf the Web, hands-on computer tutorials, and a keynote speaker for each day.
Incoming STC President, Andrea Ames, will be one of the keynote speakers. A full list of keynote speakers will be posted on the conference web site as soon as it becomes available.
Volunteers Needed
To make it all happen, additional volunteers are needed. Eric reports, “We have a great team in place made up of STC leaders from throughout the region. But they will need help to make this the best conference it can possibly be.”
To encourage volunteers and lower any financial barriers to attending, the conference is offering deep discounts to volunteers. Those interested should contact Anne Mehaffey.
What: Region 8 Conference
Where: University of California, Davis
When: July 25–27, 2004
Registration: Members registering by May 15 will receive a discount. See the conference web site as details become available.
More Info: See the conference
web site
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