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STC Chicago // December At-a-Glance
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Join fellow technical communicators for lunch at the following locations on Thursday, December 3.
City Location Caffč Baci at 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 2 N LaSalle St building (entrance on Madison) Chicago, IL 60602 Noodles & Company at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Lincolnshire Commons 910 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. |
 December Chapter Meeting - Evolution of the Knowledge Broker (and Holiday Party)
To close out our 60th Anniversary year of being a chapter of STC, we've invited our current STC President - Bernard Aschwanden - and one of our diamond sponsors - Christopher Ward, Director of Sales at Webworks - to present on Thursday, December 10 in Oak Park at the Carleton Hotel! We'll also be celebrating the holidays with a special gift for each attendee.
Evolution of the Knowledge Broker
The role of technical communicator is ever-changing. Content creators have an opportunity to position content as the most pivotal asset to a company's continued success. The world has changed, and users want instant access to information. Content creators have to evolve into Knowledge Brokers and align their development process with their company's business strategy.
In their presentation, Bernard and Chris will discuss the powerful role Knowledge Broker content plays in business strategy. They will also cover the correct workflow to generate revenue through documentation. Finally, they will look at methods used to deliver content across multiple devices, and the method that is most effective (and why). If you want to increase the role of documentation in your business strategy, this presentation will give you the right mindset when looking at strategies for your content.
WhenDecember 10, 20156:30 pm - Dinner (included with registration)7:30 - 8:30 pm - PresentationWhereThe Carleton Hotel1110 Pleasant StOak Park, IL 60302 (Map)The Carleton Hotel has a free parking lot.RegistrationSTC Members - $20Non-members - $30Students - $10About the Speakers
Bernard Aschwanden - President of STC International
Bernard helps companies generate revenue and reduce costs using content. He guides clients through the best processes to create, manage, and deliver content. Once content is delivered, he helps socialize the message, understand and act on feedback, and improve the process and workflow. He is the founder of Publishing Smarter, an Associate Fellow of STC, and President of STC. Bernard has helped hundreds of companies implement successful solutions. He is focused on publishing better, publishing faster, and publishing smarter.
 Christopher Ward - Director of Sales, WebworksChristopher specializes in helping small teams accomplish big things by better aligning departmental processes with overall company strategies. Christopher's experience in strategy development began as an Analyst for U.S. Army Intelligence and then later moved into the corporate world when working for Dell computers. Over the last five years he has been with Webworks and assisting the Technical Communications industry. His diverse experiences allow Christopher to recognize untapped potential in a company's overall business strategy and help them achieve that potential.
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December Chapter Webinar - Developing and Delivering Sample Projects as User Assistance
ONLY 10 SPOTS LEFT!
One of the best ways to learn is by example, and providing sample projects your customers an use as a "sandbox" can be a valuable addition to your product's user assistance set and have other uses as well. The best sample projects should demonstrate different functionality, best practices, and features. In this talk, we will discuss how to develop and roll out sample projects.
We will cover:
- Determining learning objectives
- Considerations for content
- Folding in the features
- Illustrating best practices
- Distributing and publicizing samples
 Wednesday, December 2 12:00-1:00 pm CT
STC members: FREE
Non-members: $5
About the Speaker
 Nicky Bleiel is a Watson Information Developer at IBM. She is a Past President of the Society for Technical Communication and has 20 years of experience writing and designing information for software products in a variety of industries. She is a popular speaker at many conferences, including the STC Summit, WritersUA, tcworld, CIDM (Content Management Strategies/DITA North America), and LavaCon; she has been published in STC's Intercom, tcworld magazine, ISTC Communicator, and more. Learn more about her at www.nickybleiel.com.
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December 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.
Due to the holidays, there will be no December AC Meeting. The January 2016 AC Meeting will take place via conference call with details provided in the next AAG.
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Recognition and Awards Banquet - Save the Date - March 10, 2016
 On Thursday, March 10, 2016, STC Chicago will honor those who shared their talents and time with our chapter membership and also present awards to those honored for their entries in the STC Chicago Technical Communication Competition.
Please join us this evening to honor those who contribute and support our Chapter and see the competition entries. STC Chicago produces some of the best technical documentation, training, promotional, and informational communication, and you won't want to miss this opportunity to see what's trending in technical communication.
When
Thursday, March 10, 2016
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where
Texas de Brazil
5 Woodfield Mall
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Menu
- 50-item salad area featuring various selections of crisp greens, fresh vegetables, imported artisan cheeses, charcuterie, and hot side dishes
- Garlic mashed potatoes, sweet fried bananas and Pćo de Queijo (Brazilian cheese bread)
- Various cuts of expertly seasoned and grilled selections of beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage carved table side
- Non-alcoholic beverages: fountain soda, regular coffee and regular iced tea with complimentary refills
- Dessert: Bananas Foster Pie or Key Lime Pie
We hope to see you in March for an evening of honors and dining!
Remember, if you join STC by December 31, 2015 and select Chicago as your local chapter, you will receive a 50% discount on your banquet price. See STC Membership Renewal Campaign for more information.
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 STC Webinars
STC is offering the following webinars this month:
Tuesday, December 1| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST
Presented by Cheryl Landes
Wednesday, December 2 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST Presented by Pam Noreault
Thursday, December 3 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST Presented by Michael Becher
Tuesday, December 8 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST |
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 at least two members of the nominating committee. All candidates for chapter offices must be chapter members before the start of chapter elections.
The Vice President serves for one year, becoming president in 2016 and Immediate Past President the following year. All others serve one-year terms but may serve more than one term if re-elected by chapter members. All terms begin in July 2016.
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STC Membership Renewal Campaign
Renew your STC membership and choose STC Chicago as your community before Jan 1, 2016, and you'll receive a promo code for 50% off all STC Chicago monthly programs during 2016! (If you've already renewed or joined, you're included). Renew or join today, and don't forget to select STC Chicago as your community!
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Alliance Meetings
ATDChi
Thursday, December 3
6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Thursday, December 10
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Chicago ISPI
Wednesday, December 2
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
ODN Chicago
Thursday, December 10
5:30 pm dinner, 6:30 pm - 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
There's nothing like a holiday-themed performance to get into the festive spirit, and live theater is no exception, especially here in Chicago.
At what Chicago theatre does the Nutcracker Ballet take place this month?
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
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2015 is STC Chicago's 60th year as a chapter of the Society for Technical Communication. Thank you to our generous sponsors!  
 
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Society for Technical Communication
2015 STC Community of Distinction
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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