by Jenny Riecken | Dec 3, 2017 | Recent Events
Stephen Gauer’s webinar on November 22 provided chapter members and other attendees an informative overview of the freelance technical writing business, based on his own experience. Stephen has been a professional writer for 40 years, and a freelance trainer, writer,...
by Christina Drabik | Nov 20, 2017 | Announcements, Tech Comm Café
November’s meeting began with a surprise: our regular meeting place was closed for a special event. We found another coffee shop around the corner instead. For the benefit of some new people who weren’t familiar with local STC activities, we discussed recent...
by Serena Beck | Nov 13, 2017 | Announcements, Tech Comm Café
Tech Comm Café provides networking opportunities, job leads, answers to work-related dilemmas and a burst of professional entry to keep you motivated. The next Tech Comm Café in the Victoria area will meet on Wednesday, November 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. LOCATION: Churchill...
by Serena Beck | Nov 5, 2017 | Announcements, Chapter, Recent Events
About This Meeting This is an all-hands meeting to discuss upcoming events, welcome all volunteers, and review the work that needs to be done to keep our chapter moving forward in serving our community of writers. We’ll also discuss and decide on our budget for...
by Jenny Riecken | Nov 3, 2017 | Spotlights
In November’s spotlight we feature STC Canada West Coast Chapter Secretary/Treasurer Beverlee Bishundayal. Beverlee discusses her current job, her path to becoming a technical communicator, and what she likes about being a chapter member. Question: Can you briefly...
by Heather Sommerville | Oct 31, 2017 | Announcements, Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
This month’s meeting started with a work-related dilemma: how do you convince busy team leaders to delegate work? Some say it’s easier to do everything themselves. They know the work will be done right and on time, and they don’t have to take time out of their busy...
by Serena Beck | Oct 2, 2017 | Announcements, Recent Events
About This Meeting This is an all-hands meeting to discuss upcoming events, welcome all volunteers, and review the work that needs to be done to keep our chapter moving forward in serving our community of writers. We’ll also discuss and decide on our budget for...
by Heather Sommerville | Oct 1, 2017 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
Our first online Tech Comm Café was a great success. The Vancouver-area and Vancouver Island groups, separated by 110 kilometres and the Strait of Georgia, met jointly online on Sept. 13. We had an excellent turnout and a lively discussion that extended half an hour...
by Serena Beck | Sep 29, 2017 | Announcements, Career, Chapter
In 2017, the STC Canada West Coast chapter awarded 6 students an STC membership. For 2018, the Society for Technical Communication (STC) Canada West Coast chapter is pleased to cover the $65 (US) annual STC student membership fee for up to 10 post-secondary students...
by Serena Beck | Sep 29, 2017 | Chapter, Recent Events
Have you always wondered what it would be like to attend an STC summit? Want to learn about the topics presented at the May 2016 Summit in Washington? Do you have questions about the STC summit? The STC Canada West Coast chapter is proud to present our first webinar...
