 Thursdays @ STC Chicago
Join fellow technical communicators for lunch at the following locations on Thursday, January 8. City Location Caffè Baci at 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 2 N LaSalle St building (entrance on Madison) Chicago, IL 60602 Cosi 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. |
January Chapter Meeting - STC 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.
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. |
January 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. January's meeting takes place:
Thursday, January 8
7:00 pm
via conference call
If you'd like to attend this meeting, please RSVP to president@stc-chicago.com to receive dial-in information.
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STC Chicago Recognition & Awards Banquet - Save the Date
Join us and keynote speaker Jack Molisani on March 19 for our Recognition & Awards Banquet, 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 with choices available on the registration page.
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STC Webinars
STC is offering the following webinars this month:
Wednesday, January 7 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST
Presented by Judith E. Shenouda
Wednesday, January 14| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST
Presented by Brittany McCrigler
Wednesday, January 21 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST
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Candidates 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. |
STC Chicago Student Scholarships STC Chicago is offering two scholarships to encourage local academic excellence, provide the profession with educated communicators, and promote greater awareness of and participation in STC.  This year, STC Chicago is sponsoring two scholarships worth a total of $1,500. 1st Scholarship:- $1,000 for educational purposes
- 1 year paid STC Student Membership including the Chicago Chapter dues (a $100 value)
2nd Scholarship:- $500 for educational purposes
- 1 year paid STC Student Membership including the Chicago Chapter dues (a $100 value)
Visit our website to learn more and to download an application. All applications are due March 15, 2015. |
STC Summit 2015 Registration Open
The 2015 Summit will be here before you know it! Mark your calendar for June 21-24 in Columbus, Ohio. Registration is now open! Check out the Summit website for more information.
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Alliance Meetings
CODIC
Saturday, January 10
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
ODN Chicago
Thursday, January 8
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!
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At-a-Glance Photo Contest
This month marks STC Chicago's 60th anniversary! We'd love to have you join us for an evening in downtown Chicago. Read all about the event on our website. How many years has Bill Leavitt, STC Chicago's longest-tenured member been a member of this organization? Hint: He's one of the featured guest speakers at our 60th Anniversary celebration.
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. |
STC Chicago Social Networks |
Society for Technical Communication
2014 STC Community of Distinction
2013 STC Community of Excellence 2012 STC Community of Distinction
2011 STC Community of the Year
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