AAG Banner September 2007 
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September 6: Thursdays @ STC Chicago
September 10: Web 2.0 & Its Impact on Technical Communication
September 18: The Alliance Network Connection
Call for Entries
Other Meetings, Events & Workshops of Interest in September
New Job Opportunities
 
 

Hello, everyone!

 

We have an excellent lineup of speakers and special events for the 2007-2008 season. We know you won't want to miss any of the programs offered this year. That's why we're offering season passes to our meetings and events.  

 

Register once and attend all year long.

 

Season passes reward regular attendees with the convenience of one-time registration, as well as reduced rates for monthly meetings and special events. Subscribe and save for 2007-2008.

 

Register for a Season Pass here.

 
We'll keep you posted about what's new and exciting at STC Chicago. Be sure to check At-a-Glance each month for details. 
 
Linda Jansak
President, STC Chicago
 
 
September 6: Thursdays @ STC Chicago
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Members are meeting in Schaumburg, Libertyville, Downers Grove, and the Loop this Thursday. RSVPs are a good idea. To save a seat at one of these locations, see Thursdays.
 
If you'd like to hold a meeting of your own, let us know at Thursdays@stc-chicago.org. 
September 10: Web 2.0 & Its Impact on Technical Communication 
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The Semantic Web is coming and it's bringing major changes to the ways that people create, manage, deliver, consume, and share technical information. This meeting introduces Web 2.0 and its tools and technologies and examines how they are changing the landscape of technical communication. Discover how 2.0 methods make it possible to deliver "content as a service" and to empower customers to personalize technical content in useful and exciting new ways.
 
The meeting will be held at DePaul University's campus in Rolling Meadows. For details, see Web 2.0.
September 18: The Alliance Network Connection
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Join us at National-Louis University in Lisle for this month's joint meeting with the Alliance Group. Connect with Alliance members for a special evening of networking and speaker progressions. Select three 20-minute sessions from among the following topics:

  • Managing Your Career in a Flat World
  • Making Mobile Learning Work: Drive Use, Retention, and Effectiveness
  • How to Use Questions Effectively and Adopt the "Coach Approach"
  • Process Analysis: Group Facilitation and Consensus Decision-Making
  • Meeting Facilitation: the Do's and Don'ts
  • Tips for Teams: Facilitating Techniques to Move Teams Through Tough Times
  • Matching Volunteers with Needs in Associations
  • From Trainer to Professional Speaker: How to Grow a Successful Business

Leverage your professional connections!

 

Register Now for the September Meeting.

Call for Entries ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Have you produced technical communication products that you think are worthy of awards? Have you seen outstanding work done by a colleague or in your company? Would you like to see this work be recognized by your peers?
 
This Call for Entries is your invitation to participate in the following ST Chicago competitions:
  • Technical Publications Competition
  • Technical Art Competition
  • Online Communication Competition

The deadline for submitting entries is October 12, 2007. For more information, see STC Chicago Competition.

Other Meetings, Events & Workshops of Interest in September 
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Silicon Prairie Social

September 20 | Lisle, IL
Silicon Prairie Social, a new tech networking event for the Chicago suburbs, is holding its first event in Lisle. The event is free, but RSVPs are required. For details, check out the web site or register here.

 

CPLP Boot Camp

September 29 | Schaumburg, IL

This course provides an overview of the Certified Professional in Learning & Performance (CPLP) certification from the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD).

This half-day workshop is for CPLP candidates preparing for the knowledge-based exam and/or the work product submission, and for the CPLP curious! To learn more, see the event web site.

 

New Job Opportunities
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Essential Data Corp. is seeking a technical writer to fill a contract position.
 

For details, see the Career Forum at STC Chicago.

 
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