Chapter Meeting Information

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Date

Speaker

Topic

September 2

Marianne
Fleischer

Don’t Be a Schmoe with SMEs—and Other Tales of How Becoming a Better Speaker Will Make You a Better Writer

Don’t think we are judged only by what we write. Our skill at speaking in a lucid, articulate manner can be critical to our success as technical communicators. Our ability to strategically spot communication needs, instead of waiting for assignments, can propel our careers. Don’t overlook this critical aspect of your job. Come find out how you can be a better technical communicator through better speaking.

About the Speaker

Marianne Fleischer is a senior communication strategist and writer-producer. She specializes in news, marketing communications, and corporate communications. After receiving a master’s degree in communications from the University of Massachusetts on a full fellowship, Ms. Fleischer began her career as a newscaster back east. She then became a documentary and talk show producer for KRON-TV, KPIX-TV, and PBS in the Bay Area.

Based in San Francisco for 20 years, Ms. Fleischer helps firms (Hewlett-Packard, Sony, Apple, Schwab, etc.) tell their stories better in speeches, corporate events, PR, video, online content, and print. Her specialty as a speechwriter, speech coach, and media trainer grew out of her academic and media career.

October 7

Bryan Allo

Web Skills You Need to Know

Join us for a discussion of Internet technologies needed to create a sharper image on your resume. Bryan worked with Sacramento Past President, Jeff Simon, at Boeing before the company shut down its Sacramento operation. Bryan founded his Web consulting firm Blaxpear soon after he was displaced.