September Chapter Meeting
Join us September 22nd for a lunchtime meeting at Emerge Memphis, when Alyssa Fox presents, "Change: Proving the Mettle of Leadership." More information...
Bureau of Labor Statistics Handbook Features Technical Writing
Job prospects are improving for technical writers, according to a new Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. More information...
October Communication Conference in Nashville
What do David Armbruster, Hillary Hart, Rich Maggiani, Fred O’Hara, and Deborah Sauer have in common? They are all distinguished STC Fellows, and they’re all speaking at this year’s Practical Conference on Communication (PCOC) in Nashville October 7-9. Join these STC luminaries, keynote speaker Neil Perlin, and many other movers and shakers in the technical communication field as we explore practical ways to build and sustain a technical communication career.
What: Practical Conference on Communication: Building and Sustaining a Technical Communication Career
When: October 7-9
Where: Millennium Maxwell House Hotel,
Nashville, Tennessee
Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a veteran technical communicator, this conference provides practical direction for growing your career. Beginning with Neil Perlin’s keynote on new technical communication technologies and methodologies, the conference leads participants through ways to harness the tools, acquire the skills, find the jobs, and function effectively in them. An added bonus: Neil’s popular and useful workshop on Adobe Captivate 5 is offered Thursday afternoon at the conference hotel.
Visit the conference website to learn more about topics, speakers, conference registration, reservations, and the pre-conference workshop. Registration is open now!
October Chapter Meeting
Join us on October 20th at the Central Library, where speaker Robin Davis will discuss ways to manage and reuse content. More information...
October 20th Deadline for Middle Tennessee Chapter Competition
The Middle Tennessee Chapter is once again sponsoring a competition at the chapter level to recognize and celebrate exceptional technical communication materials. This year, STC has changed the name of the competition. The technical publications and online competitions are now simply referred to as the STC Summit Awards. The name change reflects the newly restructured competition. This year, you submit entries in one of the following four categories, regardless of the media used to create the entry:
- Informational Materials
- Instructional Materials
- Promotional Materials
- User Support Materials
In other words, you might enter an online help file in addition to a different printed manual, both in the User Support Materials category. To participate in the competition:
1. Review the chapter website.
2. Complete the entry form.
3. Include 4 original copies of each entry.
4. Submit entries by October 20, 2010.
We also welcome judging volunteers. You can be a judge regardless of whether you submit an entry. Judging takes place between October 30 and November 30, 2010, and no travel is required. For more information about judging responsibilities, visit our website. If you have additional question, email Amy Oldham.
Volunteer Positions Open
Your gifts — in the form of organizational skills, leadership, motivation, volunteer recruitment and so forth — could make a definite impact in the chapter, so please think about serving as a board member. We need volunteers for the following positions for the 2010-2011 chapter year:
- President
- Vice President
- PR Manager
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Volunteering doesn't take as much time as you might think, and the rewards to you and to the chapter are immeasurable. Contact us if you are interested or have questions about specific roles. The chapter’s vitality and continued programs are counting on you!
November Chapter Meeting
Join us on November 10th for free pizza at the FedEx Institute of Technology as Dr. Loel Kim and other developers demonstrate The Writing Pal, an intelligent tutoring system designed to support the teaching of writing by augmenting face-to-face classrooms and teacher efforts with AI technology. More information...
December Chapter Meeting
Join us December 15th for a networking luncheon at the Half Shell. More information...
Request for Meeting Topics Please e-mail the program committe if you would like to contribute an idea for a meeting topic or if you would like to add to your resume and strengthen your public speaking skills by presenting at an STC meeting. We look forward to hearing from you! |
