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We are pleased to announce that nine of our entries to the International Communication Competitions won awards this year. See 2007-2008 Competition Winners Lists for all our local competitions winners. Winners of the international competitions are on display at the Annual Conference (Technical Summit) in June. For the full list of all international winners, see [...]

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Read the first issue of Capital Letter dated May 2008. Congratulations and a big thank you to our volunteer newsletter manager, Vicki Hill, and the newsletter Web production editor, Mikel Murphy.
For information about the newsletter or to volunteer as an editor or writer, contact the newsletter manager, Vicki Hill, at CapitalLetterNL@gmail.com

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WDC Chapter Earns Excellence [...]

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[ June 27, 2008; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] We and the STC Technical Editing SIG are proud to announce our next webinar, “Words, Words, Words: Controlling the Unnecessary Sprawl of Terminology.” Get more information here. Register by clicking Sign up now! in the upper right corner.

Although there are plenty of words in our language to choose from, our technical environments unconsciously encourage [...]

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For the fourth year in a row, the Washington, DC Chapter received a Community of Excellence Award from the STC Community Achievement Award Evaluation Committee. The citation reads:
"Community of Excellence presented to the Washington, DC Chapter for implementing successful online chapter webinars and continuing to refine the program."

WDC will be recognized during the Leadership Day [...]

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We congratulate WDC chapter member, Jennifer Reed, for earning the STC Distinguished Chapter Service Award (DCSA) award this year. The chapter appreciates her hard work and willing volunteer spirit. The citation reads:
"For your unfailing willingness to initiate and wholeheartedly support innovative and successful Washington, DC chapter activities."

Jennifer’s volunteer work for the Washington, DC Chapter began [...]

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The following people joined or renewed their membership with the STC Washington, DC chapter between July 2007 and April 2008. We welcome you and encourage you to participate in our online communities, which include this blog, our forum, and our chat list.

Joined or Renewed in July 2007
Lindley Ashline
Ronald Barnett
Jennifer Bishop
Laura Chamberlain
Joseph Glasco
Michele Harrison
Stella Korre
Dan McBay
Sarah [...]

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The Washington, DC chapter is pleased to announce the election winners for chapter offices on the Administrative Council for the 2008-2009 program year.

President: Marylyn King
First Vice President / Competition Manager: Lina Scorza
Second Vice President / Membership Manager: Jennifer Bonaguide
Treasurer: Steve Whitney
Secretary: Henry J. Wicko

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Administrative Council
Chapter Leaders’ Biographies
Committees
Officers
Volunteer Openings

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Jennifer Reed Receives a Distinguished Chapter [...]

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The following information was provided by Allen Rotz. While at the conference in Philadelphia, check out the interesting adaptive use of the Reading Railroad Terminal: http://www.paconvention.com/art/history.asp. It also includes the Reading Terminal Market which has several interesting eateries for lunch. Some serve breakfast.

http://www.readingterminalmarket.org/about/
http://www.readingterminalmarket.org/merchants/category/pennsylvaniadutch Unfortunately, the Pennsylvania Dutch businesses are only open Wed-Sat.
http://www.readingterminalmarket.org/merchants/category/restaurants
From the Washington Post’s [...]

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[ June 1, 2008 to June 4, 2008. ] Join us at the 55th Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Register on-site in Philadelphia. Questions and information requests may be directed to Priscilla Weeks at priscilla.weeks@stc.org, or 571-366-1914.
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
US
Headquarters Hotel: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1201 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Toll free in the US: 1 800.320.5744
Outside the US: +1 215.625.2900
Room Rates: US [...]

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[ June 18, 2008; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Teleconference for the administrative council. Reminders will be sent with the call information. 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 president@stcwdc.org

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