Events
Apr. 17 – 2014 Print Futures Portfolio Show at Douglas College
Community Event Announcement: The 21 students of the 2014 Print Futures Professional Writing Program are happy to announce that they will be showcasing their work at the 2014 Portfolio Show. At the same time, the graduating professional writers are sad that this will be the last Portfolio Show for the two-year diploma program. The program…
Apr. 15 – Annual General Meeting
Invitation to Attend Dear Member, You are invited to attend the STC Canada West Coast’s annual general meeting. This meeting will immediately precede our professional development event on April 15, 2014. The agenda will include the president’s report, the treasurer’s report, and the election of directors for the 2014-2015 program year (June 1 to May…
Apr. 15 – Non-traditional Careers for Technical Communicators
Description This event focuses on developing careers in technical communication. Attendees will have the opportunity to listen to a number of short presentations from seasoned technical communication professionals. Each presentation will be led by a subject-matter expert and will include a short Q&A: Eagranie Yuh: “From Manuals to Magazines.” Eagranie writes for magazines and newspapers,…
Apr. 24 & 25 – Two-Day Mastering Policies and Procedures by Information Mapping® Canada
Description Attention! Members and friends of STC Canada West Coast can receive a special promotional price—worth checking out! See “Promotion” below. The two-day Mastering Successful Policies and Procedures™ course teaches a topic-based authoring method appropriate for anyone who writes • policies, directives, and protocols • procedures and work instructions • process information • compliance documentation…
May 10 – Chapter Council Meeting
About This Meeting Chapter council meetings are held on the second Saturday of the month. The agenda includes committee and executive business, as well as volunteer and leadership training. Who Should Attend? All chapter members and volunteers, including non-member volunteers, are welcome to attend. This is a great way to get to know and network…
Apr. 12 – Chapter Council Meeting
About This Meeting Chapter council meetings are held on the second Saturday of the month. The agenda includes committee and executive business, as well as volunteer and leadership training. Who Should Attend? All chapter members and volunteers, including non-member volunteers, are welcome to attend. This is a great way to get to know and network…
Mar. 18 – Translation and Localization for Technical Communicators with Lisa Pietrangeli
Description Translation and Localization for Technical Communicators: How Do Your Choices in Authoring Affect Translation? Decisions you make during content development affect the quality and consistency of the translated versions of your content. In this presentation, we will discuss practical information for improving your experience with translation and localization, including: Define translation, localization, internationalization, and…
Mar. 8 – Chapter Council Meeting
About This Meeting Chapter council meetings are held on the second Saturday of the month. The agenda includes committee and executive business, as well as volunteer and leadership training. Who Should Attend? All chapter members and volunteers, including non-member volunteers, are welcome to attend. This is a great way to get to know and network…
Feb. 18 – Resume Workshop
Description This workshop will assist you with creating an effective resume. This is a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn a unique approach to building your resume and then you’ll have the opportunity to apply the approach. What you will need: + Two copies of your current resume + Three to five job postings for a job-type you…
Feb. 8 – Chapter Council Meeting
About This Meeting Chapter council meetings are held on the second Saturday of the month. The agenda includes committee and executive business, as well as volunteer and leadership training. Who Should Attend? All chapter members and volunteers, including non-member volunteers, are welcome to attend. This is a great way to get to know and network…