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February At-a-Glance 

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Thursdays @ STC Chicago | Rescheduled for Thursday, February 10
Chapter Meeting | Story Night with STC Chicago
STC Chicago Recognition Banquet Coming Soon
Nominating Committee Seeks Candidates
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Winter Byline Now Available Online
STC Webinars
Alliance Meetings
At-a-Glance Photo Contest

Thursdays @ STC Chicago | Rescheduled for Thursday, February 10

Due to severe weather conditions, Thursdays @ STC Chicago has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 10. Meet with our members for lunch next week at the following locations:
 
City Location

Caffé Baci at 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
10 S. Riverside Plaza
Chicago, IL 60606

Southwestern Location

DuPage Inn at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
2410 Ogden Ave.
Downers Grove, IL 60515

Northern Location

Go Roma at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
910 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069

Northwestern Location

Pompei at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
1261 East Higgins Road (back room)
Schaumburg, IL 60173

Questions? Check out our "Thursdays" FAQ.

Chapter Meeting

Story Night with STC Chicago

Congratulations! This meeting is all about YOU...

Join us on Wednesday, February 16, for STC Chicago Story Night. Yes, we want to hear YOUR stories -- the good, the bad, the ridiculous, the sublime. As long it has to do with your life in the world of tech comm, we want to hear it.

In appreciation for all that our members do, this event is free to STC Chicago members. Guests and non-members are welcome to attend for a nominal fee of $10. We'll have heavy appetizers and unlimited soda, and a cash bar will be available.

Prizes! Did we mention the prizes? There will be prizes for your stories! Crazy, funny, silly, awesome -- whoever has the best will get some sort of fantastically validating award!

Time
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Location
Ballydoyle Irish Pub and Restaurant
5157 Main Street
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515

Even though this is a free event, please register so we know you're joining us!


STC Chicago Chapter Recognition Banquet Coming Soon

Join us on Thursday, March 10, for the STC Chicago Chapter Recognition Banquet. This year, the banquet will cover three separate topics -- Chapter Recognition, Competition Awards, and a preview of Destination 2012: STC Summit in Chicago. Don't miss this opportunity to network with colleagues and friends, enjoy an excellent meal, and learn more about our dynamic community. Registration for this event will open on February 10.


Nominating Committee Seeks Candidates

Would you like to become more involved in the chapter?

The Nominating Committee is currently accepting nominations for the positions of Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Nominating Committee. The elections will be held in March for positions that will govern the chapter from July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012.

Consider nominating yourself or another chapter member for a leadership role. See www.stc-chicago.org for additional details, including a description of available positions.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Sponsors of STC Chicago meetings, workshops and/or special events communicate a message of support to our chapter members and to the greater community of technical communication professionals. If you or your organization would like to sponsor one of our events, please let us know by contacting sponsor@stc-chicago.org. Additional details, including sponsor benefits, contribution levels, and policies can be found here.


Winter 2011 Byline Now Available Online

Did you know? Now you can read Byline, our chapter newsletter, online. Access the Winter 2011 edition today. The newsletter features a president's letter from MaryKay Grueneberg, Member Spotlight featuring Apryl Cox Jackson, plus details about upcoming events and opportunities to become involved with the community. You'll also hear from chapter leaders Elizabeth Burke and Linda Borchardt Kelley about the benefits of volunteering for STC Chicago.


STC Webinars

Thursday, February 3
3:00-4:00 PM CST
Conquering the Pervasive Disease of Rambling: How to Emphasize Your Point in Three Sentences
Presented by V.J. Singal

Wednesday, February 16
12:00-1:00 PM CST
Effective Cross-Functional Collaboration: An Indian Perspective
Presented by Manoj Boki

Thursday, February 17
3:00-4:00 PM CST
Reduce Content to Reduce Documentation and Training Cost
Presented by Bernard Aschwanden

Wednesday, February 23
3:00-4:00 PM CST
The Manual Makeover: Page Layout Plastic Surgery on a Budget
Presented by Leah Guren

Thursday, February 24
3:00-4:00 PM CST
Do Better: Taking Your Innovative Documentation to the Next Level
Presented by Gail Chappell/ Marta Rauch

Registration Rates: $79 for members; $149 for non-members; $29 for student members



Alliance Meetings

Truth, Lies & Money: Success Secrets for the Professional Speaker | Johnny Campbell
Illinois Chapter of the National Speakers Association (NSA-IL)
Thursday, February 3
See NSA-IL for details.

Build Better Learning with Improv | Matt Elwell
Chicagoland Chapter of the American Society for Training & Development (CCASTD)
Thursday, February 17
See CCASTD for details.


At-a-Glance Photo Contest

Can you identify the famous Chicago bridge located on the left-hand side of the photo above? If so, let us know! The first person to reply with the correct answer will win a $20 gift card from Amazon.com. Please send your answers to contest@stc-chicago.org and check our website for news of a winner. Good luck!

Contestants are eligible to win only one prize within any one 12-month period. We will notify the winner via email. Additional information about the photo will be posted on our blog.

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