The Editor as Collaborator: Communication Makes the Difference

Speaker: Lori Meyer

About the presentation

Editing skills play an essential role in quality technical communication. However, even the most skilled editors need to communicate professionally and effectively with writers. This presentation will discuss how effective communication with colleagues and clients is an enduring principle that helps editors enhance team communication, improve documentation, and provide writers with valuable insights to strengthen their writing.

About the speaker

Lori Meyer is a technical communicator in Northern California, where she develops and edits cybersecurity software documentation and UI content. As an STC member, she has served many STC communities in various roles. She is the immediate past president of the Rochester Chapter, a director at large for the Florida Chapter, a past co-manager of the Technical Editing SIG, and a volunteer at large for the Instructional Design and Learning SIG. Lori also serves as an ad-hoc member of the STC Community Affairs Committee.

Lori has received Distinguished Community Service awards from six STC communities, President’s Awards from three chapters, and a Spotlight Award from the Florida chapter. In 2015, Lori was honored as an STC Fellow.

Event Info

Time: Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 6:30 PM Pacific

Location: Zoom

Program:
6:30 to 7:00: Networking
7:00 to 7:25: Announcements
7:30 to 8:30: Presentation
8:30 to 8:45: More networking
~ 8:45: End the Zoom meeting

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Important notes:

  • Members of other chapters welcomed. If you belong to another STC chapter, you can attend our meetings.
  • IABC members welcome. All members of the San Francisco Chapter of the IABC are welcome to register for Berkeley STC General Meetings.
  • Non-members can attend. You don’t have to be a member to attend our meetings.
  • Tell us if you’re hiring or job-hunting. Attendees are encouraged to announce open positions or to announce that they are searching for work. Feel free to bring job listings, resumes, or business cards for distribution.

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December 8th – Virtual Holiday Party

Description

Instead of having a December guest speaker, we will be hosting a virtual holiday party on Zoom!

The highlight for the evening will be our Creative Sharing time. During this time, we want to invite our members and guests to share their creative efforts with us. This can take any form, including but not limited to:

  • A short story or poem
  • A piece of art
  • A piece of music or rap
  • A video, either created by the sharer or showcasing them pursuing their passions
  • A craft project, such as a quilt or a sweater

We hope you will share your talents and passion with us as we come together to celebrate this season! Sharing is completely optional; if you don’t feel comfortable sharing, you don’t have to.


Event info

Time: Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 6:30 p.m. Pacific

Location: Zoom

Program:
6:30 to 7:30: Networking
7:30 to 7:45: Announcements
7:45 to 8:30: Creative Sharing
8:30 to 8:45: Mad Libs, More Networking
8:45: Clear the room; move conversations to offline

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Meeting ID: 824 1432 6338

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Important notes:

  • Members of other chapters welcomed. If you belong to another STC chapter, you can attend our meetings.
  • IABC members welcome. All members of the San Francisco Chapter of the IABC are welcome to register for Berkeley STC General Meetings.
  • Non-members can attend. You don’t have to be a member to attend our meetings.
  • Tell us if you’re hiring or job-hunting. Attendees are encouraged to announce open positions or to announce that they are searching for work. Feel free to bring job listings, resumes, or business cards for distribution.
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Recording for November Chapter Meeting

Hello all! Hope you are doing well and staying safe.

The recording for the November meeting is now available on our chapter YouTube channel! You can also view the video below. Thank you again to Sam Coniglio for presenting to us this month!

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November Career Management Session

Joy Montgomery is back again this month for another session of Career Management! If you have any questions about careers in technical writing or need help preparing your resume or portfolio, please feel free to drop by!

The Job-Seeker Logo, part of a multi-chapter effort

The one hour session will take place from 6-7 pm Pacific Time on Monday, November 8th. The following zoom link can be used to access the meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81014089150

These sessions will be held at the same time on the second Monday of each month for the rest of this year at least. We highly encourage you to come by when you can. Thank you again to Joy for her efforts in making this program possible!

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Contract Technical Writing: A Survival Guide

Speaker: Samuel Coniglio

Description

Veteran Technical Writer Samuel Coniglio will give hard-earned tips and advice on the world of contracting, including lessons learned and benefits of being a job hopper.

About the Speaker

Samuel Coniglio graduated with a BA in English, specializing in Technical Writing and Editing, from the University of Central Florida. Since graduating in 1990, he has worked in aerospace, finance, dot com startups, telecom, networking, computer hardware and software, R&D and cloud computing, and social media businesses. He has experience in dozens of software tools of the trade, tolerated managers of dubious quality, and lived and worked on both coasts. He also has amazing hobbies which do not fit in a resume.

 

Event info

Time: Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 6:30 p.m. Pacific

Location: Zoom

Program:
6:30 to 7:00: Networking
7:00 to 7:15: Announcements
7:15 to 8:30: Presentation
8:30 to 8:45: More networking
8:45: Clear the room; move conversations to offline

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Meeting ID: 821 9701 1440
Passcode: 639235
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Passcode: 639235
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Important notes:

  • Members of other chapters welcomed. If you belong to another STC chapter, you can attend our meetings for the regular price (free for virtual events).
  • IABC members welcome. All members of the San Francisco Chapter of the IABC are welcome to register for San Francisco Bay STC General Meetings at the member price (free for virtual events).
  • Non-members can attend. You don’t have to be a member to attend our meetings.
  • Tell us if you’re hiring or job-hunting. Attendees are encouraged to announce open positions or to announce that they are searching for work. Feel free to bring job listings, resumes, or business cards for distribution.
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