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SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION
40TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS, AND EXPOSITION
June 6-10, 1993, Loews Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Texas, USA
PIC ACTIVITIES ABOUND AT STC ANNUAL CONFERENCE
This year's annual conference offers no dearth of professional interest
committee (PIC) related activities, including PIC meetings, a new PIC-based
networking luncheon, and a first-time-ever all-PIC reception.
Each of the seven operating PICs is planning to meet at the conference:
* Advanced Technology--Monday, June 7, 10:30-12:00 (RT 2E).
* Consulting and Independent Contracting--Monday, June 7, 2:30-3:30 (MG 3E).
* Education and Research--Tuesday, June 8, 8:30-10:00 (ET 5F).
* Environmental, Safety, and Health Communication--Wednesday, June 9,
8:30-12:00 (MG 9D).
* International Technical Communication--Tuesday, June 8, 10:30-12:00 (MG 7F).
* Quality--Tuesday, June 8, 2:00-3:30 (MG 7F).
* Usability--Tuesday, June 8, 4:00-5:30 (RT 8E).
During these meetings, PIC leaders will discuss current activities and work to
develop new project ideas. Two new PICs are now in the formation stages.
Meetings are planned for each:
* Scientific Communication--Wednesday, June 9, 8:30-10:00 (WE 9E).
* Technical Translation and Software Localization--Wednesday, June 9,
8:30-10:00 (WE 10D).
In addition to these PIC meetings, two new events are planned:
* PIC Reception--Monday, June 7, 5:30-6:30. Come to the Grand Ballroom and
enjoy wine, cheese, and lively conversation; meet other PIC members, or
start the process of beginning a new PIC.
* PICnic Networking Luncheon--Tuesday, June 8, 12:00-2:00. STC's Networking
Luncheon has been such a success that the conference planners have added a
new networking event with a new twist. The PICnic Networking Luncheon
will offer information about STC's professional interest committees, as
well as yet another opportunity to get together to and "work that net."
As you can see, there's a lot going at this year's annual conference. Where
to start? Well, just take your PIC!
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The above article by Christopher Juillet, STC Assistant to the President
for Professional Interest Committees, STC Associate Fellow, and member of STC
Southeastern Michigan Chapter, appeared in the April 1993 issue of Intercom.
For information about STC's PICs, Chris may be contacted at Communication
Professionals, 8109 Fair Oaks Drive, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189-9786; telephone
313/449-0310; fax 313/449-0351.
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For a copy of the Preliminary Program, Registration Material, and Exposition
Information for the 40th STC Annual Conference, Post-Conference Workshops,
and Exposition, contact the Society for Technical Communication, 901 North
Stuart Street, Suite 904, Arlington, Virginia 22203-1854; telephone
703/522-4114; fax 703/522-2075. Or, send E-Mail to Binion Amerson, General
Manager, at aba -at- oc -dot- com and include your name, address, and telephone number.
Binion Amerson, aba -at- oc -dot- com
General Manager, 40th STC Annual Conference
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Binion Amerson, Senior Technical Writer, OpenConnect Systems, 2711 LBJ, Ste
800, Dallas, TX 75234, Ph 214/888-0447; Fax 214/484-6100; Email aba -at- oc -dot- com
General Manager, 40th STC Annual Conference, June 6-9, 1993, Dallas, Texas.
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