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Thursdays @ STC Chicago 

December Chapter Meeting

No December AC Meeting

STC Chicago 60th Anniversary Dinner

Recognition & Awards Banquet - Save the Date

STC Webinars

Candidates Sought for the 2015-2016 Offices

STC 2015 Membership Renewal Campaign - Last Chance!

Alliance Meetings 

At-a-Glance Contest 

Social Networks 


ThursdayThursdays @ STC Chicago

Join fellow technical communicators for lunch at the following locations on Thursday, December 4.

 

City Location 
Caff� Baci at 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
2 N LaSalle St building (entrance on Madison)
Chicago, IL 60602
  
Northern Location 
Noodles and Company at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm - different location! 
700 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
  
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 [email protected] to learn how.

ProgramMeetingDecember Chapter Meeting - Holiday Celebration & Lightning Talks 

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One of the most popular events of the year, join us on Thursday, December 11, as we celebrate the holidays with networking, dinner, and our annual lightning talk series.

  

During the lightning talks, speakers will follow slide decks of various topics that automatically advance every 15 seconds. Topics can be anything, and last year one brave person agreed to a lightning talk without ever seeing the slides. 

 

Don't miss out on this always unpredictable and fun event!


Note: Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian dinner options will be available.


 

When
Thursday, December 11
Networking and Dinner: 6:30 pm
Program: 7:00 pm

Where
California Pizza Kitchen
1550 E. Golf Road
Schaumburg, IL 60193

  

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.

ACMeetingNo December AC Meeting 

To accommodate holiday schedules, no December AC Meeting is scheduled.


annivSTC Chicago 60th Anniversary Dinner 

January marks STC Chicago's 60th anniversary as a chapter of the Society for Technical Communication! 

 

Join us at Willis Tower in downtown Chicago on January 15 for an evening filled with food, fun, and special guests (not to mention a spectacular view). We'll recognize our longest-tenured members and share some memories. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind event.

 

Our 60th Anniversary Gala takes place at the Metropolitan Club on the 66th Floor of Chicago's Willis Tower. The event includes a full dinner, which you can select when you register.

 

For full details of the event, including transportation options and directions, see our 60th Anniversary Gala webpage.

 


AwardsSTC Chicago Recognition & Awards Banquet - Save the Date

Join us and keynote speaker Jack Molisani for our Recognition & Awards Banquet next March, where chapter awards and competition awards are presented.

 

In addition to the awards presentation, we will have some very special door prizes!

 

When

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Program starts at 6:00 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm

 

Where

Black Steer Charhouse

1180 W Devon Ave

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

 

A full dinner will be provided and choices will be available on the registration page.


WebinarsSTC Webinars
  
STC is offering the following webinars this month:

Wednesday, December 3 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST
Presented by Suzanne Mescan

Wednesday, December 10 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST
Presented by Terena Bell

Wednesday, December 17 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST
Presented by Phoebe Forio

OfficesCandidates Sought for 2015-2016 Offices

Are you ready for an exciting leadership opportunity? More and more employers want candidates with solid leadership skills and leading the STC Chicago Chapter offers an excellent opportunity to gain and hone those skills.


The nominating committee is now accepting nominations for the offices of Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and two members of the nominating committee.

The Vice President serves for one year, becoming president in 2016 and Immediate Past President the following year. The Secretary and Treasurer are elected for a one-year term. Members of the nominating committee serve a two-year term. All terms begin in July 2015.

If you or someone you know is interested in one of these positions, please contact the committee at [email protected].

RenewalSTC 2015 Membership Renewal Campaign - Last Chance!

Last chance to renew your STC Membership for 2015! Renew before this Friday, December 5, 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 at www.stc.org  

 

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

ChAPT
Wednesday, December 3
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

CCASTD
Thursday, December 4
Holiday & Volunteer Recognition Party
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

ODN Chicago
Thursday, December 11
5:00 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

The Christmas decorations are already out, and the holiday shopping is in full swing. One popular holiday sight is the State Street Macy's (formerly Marshall Field's) department store with its great clocks and window decorations.

Approximately how much does one Marshall Field's Great Clock weigh? (Hint: answer in 'tons'.)

Send your answer to [email protected]. 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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