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Calendar of Events for 2008-2009

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Listed below are the chapter events held from July 2008 through June 2009. Events are held in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia to accommodate members throughout the area.

June 2008

1-4
STC's 55th Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA
Register on the STC website.
 
Each year, the STC conference attracts the world's largest gathering of technical communicators with unique educational and networking opportunities. At STC's 55th 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.
 
 
18
Administrative Council Teleconference, 8 p.m.
 
This meeting is required for elected Administrative Council officers and encouraged for committee managers and committee members. Confirm your participation by contacting the Chapter President, Marylyn King, at .
 
 
27
Webinar: Words, Words, Words: Controlling the Unnecessary Sprawl of Terminology. (Speaker: Michelle Corbin; Location: Online and on the phone). Time: 11:30 a.m to 1:00 p.m.
 
Although there are plenty of words in our language to choose from, our technical environments unconsciously encourage us to create new terms, abuse existing terms, and forget the basics of good technical communication. This presentation will describe why controlling technical terminology is so critical to our success, explain common terminology challenges that writers and editors face today, and discuss tools, tips, and tricks for how you can control the unnecessary sprawl of terminology.
 
 

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July 2008

  
Nothing scheduled.
 
 

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August 2008

  
Nothing scheduled.
 
 

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September 2008

  
Nothing scheduled.
 
 

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October 2008

14
Chapter Competitions: Deadline for Competition Entries.
 
23
Chapter Competitions: Competitions Sorting Day (Location: TBD.) Time: 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
 
 

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November 2008

1
Chapter Competitions: Competitions Entries Pick-Up and Judges' Training. (Speakers: competitions committee; Location: TBD ). Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
 
29
Chapter Competitions: Competitions Consensus Judging. (Speakers: none; Location: TBD ). Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
 
 

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December 2008

  
Nothing scheduled.
 
 

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January 2009

  
Nothing scheduled.
 
 

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February 2009

7
Competitions Awards Celebration (Keynote speaker: TBD Location: TBD) Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. .
 
 
 

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March 2009

15
Early Bird registration rate deadline for STC's 56th Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA
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April 2009

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Advance registration rate deadline for STC's 56th Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA
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May 2009

3-6
STC's 56th Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA
Register on the STC website.
 
Each year, the STC conference attracts the world's largest gathering of technical communicators with unique educational and networking opportunities. At STC's 56th 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.
 
 
 

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June 2009

  
Nothing scheduled.
 
 
 
 

 

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