Newsletter of the East Bay Chapter of STC
May/June 2004
Society News
Society’s Mission
Creating and supporting a forum for communities of practice in the profession of technical communication.
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
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
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