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Thursdays @ STC Chicago 

October Chapter Meeting 

October AC Meeting 

STC Webinars 

STC 2015 Membership Renewal Campaign 

Alliance Meetings 

At-a-Glance Contest 

Social Networks 


ThursdayThursdays @ STC Chicago

Join fellow technical communicators for lunch at the following locations on Thursday, October 2.

 

City Location 
Caff� Baci at 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
2 N LaSalle St building (entrance on Madison)
Chicago, IL 60602

Near North Location
Chipotle at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - different time!
1166 N State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
  
Northern Location 
Go Roma Italian Kitchen at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
900 Milwaukee Ave.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
  
Western Location 
DuPage Inn at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
2410 Ogden Ave.
Downers Grove, IL 60515
  
Northwestern Location 
Panera Bread 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
622 E. Golf Road (between Meacham and Roselle)
Schaumburg, IL 60173

To help us try to ensure seating for everyone, please email the site contact (listed above for each location) and let him or her know you're coming. Drop-ins are always welcome, but reservations are recommended. Questions? See Thursdays @ STC Chicago 
  
Want to start a group of your own? Contact info@stc-chicago.com to learn how.

ProgramMeetingOctober  Chapter Meeting - SharePoint's Popularity in the Enterprise - How We Got Here and What's Next

Join us on Thursday, October 23 for an evening with fellow technical communicators and special guest speaker Jack Fruh.

  

SharePoint is one of Microsoft's most successful server products of all times. Its found nearly everywhere in the fortune 1000.

 

That makes it a safe bet for your company right?

 

We'll talk about what market trends and technical advantages have made SharePoint so attractive and also take a look at where things are heading, with a predictive look at what companies will be using 10 years from now.

 
When
Thursday, October 23
Networking: 6:00 pm
Dinner: 6:30 pm
Program: 7:00 pm 

Where
TBD. Watch your email for upcoming location and registration details.
 
About the Speaker

Jack is a SharePoint Enterprise Administrator for a Fortune 500 company and oversees servers running SharePoint 2013, 2010 and 2007.

  

Jack enjoys helping others learn technology and SharePoint - He's on the planning committee for SharePoint Saturday Chicago Suburbs, has spoken at numerous SharePoint events and blogs regularly of his experiences on sharepointjack.com.

 

Bring a friend!

Every STC member who brings a guest to an STC Chicago event is automatically entered into a gift basket drawing of delicious goodies. Bring a friend and join the fun!

  

Upcoming Events
Check out the new Monthly Programming page on the website for information on upcoming events and the latest information. Please note that details are subject to change.

ACMeetingOctober  AC Meeting 

STC Chicago's Administrative Council meets once a month to discuss chapter business and to plan upcoming events. All AC meetings are open to the public. October's meeting takes place:

 

Saturday, Oct 11
9:30 am

Prairie Bread Kitchen
103 N Marion St
Oak Park IL 60301

CompetitionSTC Chicago Technical Communication Competition - Judges Still Needed

We want your help

We've had a large number of last minute entries and could use a few more judges to help with the competition. Please consider applying to be a judge in this year's competition.

 

The competition orientation meeting is October 4th at the CARA Group office in Oak Brook. If you've never judged before, don't miss out on this great opportunity to work with other technical communicators and see work from around the industry.

 

Even if you haven't judged in a few years, consider volunteering again. Our updated form provides more guidance on how to judge entries. 

 

Still undecided? Check out the Competition webpage for more information, or contact competition@stc-chicago.com with any questions.


WebinarsSTC Webinars
  
STC is offering the following webinars this month:

Wednesday, October 1 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm CDT
Presented by Trevor Waling

Tuesday, October 7 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am CDT
Presented by Toni Byrd-Ressaire

Wednesday, October 8 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT
Presented by Anita Horsley

Thursday, October 16 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT
Presented by David Caruso

Tuesday, September 23 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am CDT
Tips for Technical Illustrations
Presented by Tricia Spayer

RenewalSTC 2015 Membership Renewal Campaign

If you're considering renewing your STC Membership for 2015, now's the time! Renew today and enjoy a limited-time offer. Pay only $195 (reg. $225) for a 2015 Classic membership.

 

Use dues discount code STC2015 on the payment page. Renew today

 

New 2015 Membership Opportunities

  • A new Special Interest Group (SIG) focused on Agile is available.
  • An updated free copy of STC's Salary Database (available soon).
  • NEW: STC Mentor Board where professionals connect to establish mentor/mentee relationships.
  • The affinity program that provides discounts on products and services now includes Liberty Mutual, OfficeMax, Intercall, and Paycom.
  • Don't miss the two free, members-only, sponsored live webinars open for registration now.

allianceAlliance Meetings

CCASTD

ODN Chicago
Thursday, October 9
5:30 pm dinner, 6:30 - 8:30 pm program

Be sure to check out the Alliance website for additional details and other upcoming events across Chicago!

ContestAt-a-Glance Photo Contest

Fall in Chicago ushers in a host of seasonal festivals and events, including the popular Chicago Marathon. What free parade takes place along Columbus Drive on October 13, the day after the race?

Send your answer to pr@stc-chicago.com. The first person to respond with the correct answer wins a $20 giftcard to Amazon.com. Check our blog for news of a winner.

Contestants are eligible to win only one prize within any 12-month period. We notify the winner via email. 

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