STC Rochester Chapter

Welcome to stc-rochester.org, the Web site for the Rochester Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication (STC). Our membership includes writers, editors, graphic designers, business owners, managers of corporate publications department, educators, and students. With more than 20,000 members worldwide, STC is the largest professional organization devoted to the advancement of the theory and practice of technical communication.

The Rochester Chapter of STC, founded in 1958 and one of the longest running chapters in STC International history, currently serves approximately 120 members in Western and Central New York. Our members provide a wide range of technical communications services within a variety of industries, such as computer hardware and software, photographic imaging, medicine and health care, telecommunications, community service, and education.

In April 2009, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of our chapter’s technicial communication conference, spectrum, the longest running of its kind in the area.

Self Publishing with Lulu.com and Kepner Award

Have you ever thought of writing something that you might like to publish? Come to the April meeting to find out how you can have a book on Amazon.com by self-publishing without all of the upfront printing fees. Also at this program, the Kepner Award will be given to this year’s recipient.

RSVP:

Please RSVP to Ben Woelk (ben.woelk@rit.edu) (585-475-4122) by noon, Wednesday, April 22. Limited to first 50 respondents.

Speaker:

Marianne Buehler

Head of Publishing and Scholarship Support Services

Wallace Library

Rochester Institute of Technology

When:

Wednesday, April 29

5:30?8:00 p.m.

Where:

Radisson Hotel Airport (in front of RIT)

175 Jefferson Road

Rochester, NY 14623

585-475-1910

http://www.radisson.com/rochesterny_airport

Cost:

$15 members; $18 guests

Agenda:

5:30 - Networking

6:00 - Dinner

7:00 - Program

Menu:

This meal is a served dinner that will include a choice of one entree.

Please indicate your choice when you RSVP.

Choose from:

• London Broil Au Jus–Thin Slices of London Broil au Jus with Sautéed Mushrooms and served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Fresh Vegetable Medley.

• Chicken Blackhawk–Swiss Cheese and Delicately Smoked Ham in a Blanket of Chicken Breast; Sautéed and then Baked to Perfection with a Peppered Tarragon Sauce served with Wild Rice Blend & Fresh Vegetable Medley.

• Stuffed Center Cut Pork Loin Chop–Hand Stuffed Pork Chop (Boneless) with Apple Almond Dressing served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Fresh Vegetable Medley.

• Vegetable Lasagna–Lasagna Noodles layered with a Variety of Vegetables in a White Cream Sauce.

All entrees also served with:

• Crisp Green Salad with House Vinaigrette
• Fresh Warm Rolls & Butter
• Lemon Cake
• Coffee, Hot Tea or Iced Tea

spectrum 2009: Celebrating 50 Fabulous Years is now just one week away! Time is running out to register for this premier educational conference for technical communicators. Don’t miss your chance to:

• Listen to the dynamic and innovative keynote speakers, Patricia O’Conner, Scott Abel, and Cindy Currie.
• Network with the ex-presidents of the Rochester chapter of STC.
• Network with your peers.
• Network with the speakers at the 50th Anniversary Cocktail Party.
• See demos from localization vendors.
• See demos of Flare, Twitter, FrameMaker, DITA, Camtasia, and others.
• Win a copy of Flare.
• Rid yourself of the stresses in your life by getting a massage ($1/minute).

To register, simply go to https://www.regonline.com/spectrum2009.

The spectrum 2009 Conference Committee and STC Rochester Chapter are looking forward to seeing you there.

A video promoting spectrum 2009 is now available the Annual Conference page. Show your employer. Show your colleagues. Show your friends. Let the world know about our fabulous conference that has been attracting technical communicators for the past 50 years!

See the video here!

We have extended the deadline for all submissions to March 13.

Your memories are part of our STC Rochester history!

The spectrum committee would like to produce a collection of your STC stories and vignettes for spectrum 2009.

Please send your story by March 13, 2009 to: b.j.thomas@frontiernet.net.

Branding Yourself: A Painless Promotion in Painful Times

Presented by Dr. Ginny Skinner-Linnenberg, Associate Professor of English and Director of Writing Programs, Nazareth College.

Join us as we learn about personal branding and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an Irish buffet.

When:
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
5:30-8:00pm

Where:
Mulconry’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
17 Lift Bridge Lane East
Fairport, New York 14450
585- 678-4516

http://www.mulconrys.com/

Cost:
$15 members; $18 non members.

Please RSVP to Ben Woelk (fbwis@rit.edu) by
Wednesday, March 4.
Don’t forget to renew your membership!

Agenda:
5:30 Networking
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Presentation

Buffet Menu:

• Rosemary Chicken
• Corned Beef and Cabbage
• Baked Haddock
• Baked Ziti
• Roasted Potatoes
• Broccoli
• Tossed Salad
• Rolls and Butter
• Cookies
• Coffee/Tea
• Cash Bar/Soft Drinks

Driving Directions:
Route 250 (Fairport-Nine Mile Point Road) to the village of Fairport. Lift
Bridge Lane is just north of the Box Factory and the canal.

The spectrum 2009 Conference Committee is trying to gather 50 reason why technical communicators and the profession are fabulous (serious or funny).

Please email your idea(s) to Jennifer Ferris at jennifer.ferris@kodak.com by Tuesday, March 17th!

From the spectrum 2009 Conference Committee:

Registration for spectrum 2009: Celebrating Fifty Fabulous Years is now open! This year, STC Rochester is celebrating spectrum’s 50th year in existence. It is the longest running conference of its kind in the area, and even the mayor of Rochester, Robert Duffy, has recognized this milestone. STC Rochester is proud of this accomplishment and has planned two full days of exciting activities, including the following keynote speakers:

* Patricia O’Conner—Author of the best selling book, “Woe Is I”
* Arunas Chesonis—CEO of Rochester’s local communications solutions provider, PAETEC
* Scott Abel—World-renowned Content Wrangler

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this historical event. Register today at https://www.regonline.com/spectrum2009!!

STC Rochester Chapter’s Annual Conference
Celebrating 50 Fabulous Years in 2009!

Monday April 6 & Tuesday April 7, 2009

Hyatt Regency Rochester
125 East Main Street
Rochester, NY 14604

2 days and 3 keynote speakers this year!

• Arunas Chesonis - CEO of local communications solutions provider, PAETEC

• Patricia O’Conner - author of the bestselling book, Woe Is I

• Scott Abel - The world-renowned Content Wrangler!

Registration information coming (very) soon!

Do you have a suggestion for a monthly program?

Would you be willing to share your thoughts about meeting venues, times, locations or days of the week?

Have you just finished a project, learned a new skill, or encountered a hot topic you’d like to share with other professionals in a low-key, informal way?

Share your feedback with us. We’d like to tailor our monthly programs to better suit you! And, we are always delighted to have members present or hold discussions about the technical communication issues and experiences that we “live” day to day.

Please send your feedback, compliments, proposals, or questions to our Program Co-Chairs, Ben and Marilyn.

Ben fbwis@rit.edu

Marilyn marilyn.woelk@gmail.com