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STC Chicago // April At-a-Glance
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Join fellow technical communicators for lunch at the following locations on Thursday, April 2. City Location Caffè Baci at 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 2 N LaSalle St building (entrance on Madison) Chicago, IL 60602 Bonta Italian Deli at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm 430 N. 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 Jason's Deli at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm 1530 McConnor Pkwy. (off Meacham, just south of 90) 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. |
This month's program is an exciting collaboration with the Chicago Alliance organizations. On Thursday, April 30, join us for an evening of networking, hors d'oeuvres, special speakers, and spectacular city views from Willis Tower.
Meet the Alliance
...to Enrich Your Professional Network, Build Alliances, and Share Leads
 This interactive, informative and engaging program will transform the way you network. You'll walk away with fresh ideas and a renewed commitment to expanding your business by honoring the network you already have and building new alliances in Chicago.
When
Thursday, April 30 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (CDT)
Where
The Willis Tower in downtown Chicago
233 S Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60606
What
6:30 PM - Doors open, networking, heavy hors d'oeuvres and cash bar
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Program
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM Networking
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 April 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. April's meeting takes place:
Saturday, April 11
9:00 am
Einstein Bagels
1422 N. Meacham Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173
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May Chapter Meeting: Survival Strategies: Building Your First Website for API Documentation (& Annual Business Meeting)
Interested in attending the STC Summit this year but haven't registered yet? Consider attending a Summit Preview at our May Chapter Meeting downtown!
Join STC Chicago on Thursday, May 14 as we introduce our incoming 2015-2016 officers and pass the gavel to our new leadership. Additionally, we'll be hearing from two API Technical Writers who will be presenting at Summit 2015. Come hear their presentation as a preview and to provide helpful feedback before they take the big stage!
As a preview to the STC Summit 2015, Mary Linderman and Andrei Essaoulov will present highlights
from their session on building your first website for Application Programming Interface (API)
documentation. Taking a case study approach, they discuss how you can leverage minimal resources
to create documentation that provides useful information to support the adoption of your API by
third-party developers. You will learn simple strategies for identifying key content, optimizing code
samples, and undertaking usability testing so that you can begin your website development.
If you've been asked about writing documentation for software developers, but are unfamiliar with
acronyms like API or SDK, never worked with code samples, and don't know where to start - this
presentation will help you identify the survival skills and strategies need to launch your
documentation projects.
Location
The Parthenon
314 S Halsted St
Chicago IL 60661
The Parthenon offers free valet parking. It's also within walking distance of both Union Station and
Ogilvie Transportation Center. (See photos from our last event at The Partenon!)
Dinner
Your registration includes a Greek buffet dinner serving all dietary needs. In honor of our last
meeting of the 2014-2015 program year, STC Chicago is happy to offer this meeting at a reduced
rate.
Speaker Bios
Mary Linderman is an API Technical Writer who works on the development and maintenance of
Relativity Developers website for kCura in Chicago, IL. Mary worked on the initial development of
the website, which provides third-party developers with API documentation. With over ten years of
technical writing experience, she has gained insights about writing API documentation while working
on the Developers website. Mary's article "Lessons Learned as a Novice API Writer" appeared in the
September 2014 issue of Intercom. She received her Masters degree in English from the University
of Chicago.
Andrei Essaoulov is an API Technical Writer who joined kCura to support the ongoing development
and enhancement of the API documentation hosted on the Relativity Developers website. Since
1999, he has worked as a technical writer for companies like SPSS, IBM, and kCura. He received his
Masters degree in English from Illinois State University.
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The Tellers Committee is proud to announce the results of our 2015-2016 elections. Thank you to all who voted! To meet the new slate of officers, plan to attend our May 14 business meeting where we'll make introductions.
The results of the election are as follows:
President - Betsy Maaks
Vice President - Elizabeth Burke
Treasurer - John Hartigan
Secretary - Cynthia Laughlin
Nominating Committee - Linda Jansak & Dan Dornbrook
Changes to Bylaws - passed
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STC Webinars
STC is offering the following webinars this month:
Wednesday, April 1 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT
Presented by Pamela Paterson
Wednesday, April 8 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT
Presented by Porschia Parker
Wednesday, April 15 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT
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Did you know that you may not be a current member of the Chicago Chapter, even though you live and work the Chicago area and are a current STC member?
Many STC members assume that renewing their membership automatically includes membership in their local chapter, but unless you actively "opt in" to chapter membership when joining STC or renewing, you are not added to the chapter member list, and you may be missing out on the benefits of chapter membership.
These benefits include being able to vote in chapter elections and being notified of chapter events and activities.
You can verify your current membership status at www.stc.org, and you can add the chapter of your choice to your membership at any time for the same $10 charge.
Here's how:
- Log in at https://access.stc.org/PROD/iCommerce/MemberHome.aspx
- Select the My Communities tab.
- Select Add Communities.
- Check the check boxes for the chapters and special interest groups (SIGs) that you want to join. Chapters are listed on the left, in alphabetical order, so look for Chicago in that list.
- Select Continue to proceed with checkout.
It's that easy! If you have any questions or encounter any difficulties, you can contact Stacey O'Donnell at membership@stc.org or 703-552-4114 for assistance.
Please visit www.stc.org today to make sure that you are receiving the full benefits of your STC chapter.
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The 2015 Summit will be here before you know it! Mark your calendar for June 21-24 in Columbus, Ohio. Registration is now open!
More Networking Opportunities 
The Summit now offers three networking receptions included in your registration. Don't miss out on the fun at the Opening Reception, Communities Reception, and new Honors Reception!
We've replaced the traditional banquet in favor of a livelier reception format, scheduled to start after the education sessions end on Tuesday. The Honors Reception will feature hors d'oeuvres and appetizer stations and will celebrate this year's honorees, including Fellows and Associate Fellows. Join your STC colleagues in networking with and congratulating these individuals.
Also new this year is the opportunity for Speed Networking, taking place in the Expo Hall. Looking to branch out and make new connections? This event will be the ultimate networking opportunity at the Summit and put you in contact with industry movers and shakers.
New Education Tracks
The education tracks have been reworked based on direct feedback from Summit attendees and the latest industry trends. These tracks are designed to allow you to efficiently plan your educational opportunities at the Summit. With over 80 sessions and seven specialized tracks, you'll walk away with applicable knowledge for your particular job. Tracks include:
- Art, Design, and Visual Communication
- Leadership and Management
- Tools and Technology
- Training and Research
- Writing and Communication
- API Documentation
- Consulting and Small Business Management
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9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday, April 25
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, April 29
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Chicago ISPI
Tuesday, April 21
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
ODN Chicago
Thursday, April 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!
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Spring is in the air, and even though the temperatures may not be quite warm enough for some, there's one indoor activity that always brings the spirit of the season inside for you to enjoy.
Name the State Street store that hosts a Flower Show from March 22 - April 4.
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. |
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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