MEDIA ADVISORY

WHO:
Society for Technical Communication Phoenix Chapter and others who are interested in the communication of scientific and technical information

WHAT:
A Humorous Look at the 2008 Society for Technical Communication Summit Conference

PHOENIX – May 30, 2008
For the Society for Technical Communication, Phoenix Chapter’s June 10, 2008 meeting, enjoy perspectives of this year’s conference from an experienced conference goer and a newbie. Tom Barnett has attended conferences every year for “quite a few” years during his tenure with STC. Karen Zorn has never attended one and is looking forward to the conference and reporting back to the membership her impressions and views. Both are attending this year’s Technical Communication Summit and will return with differing perspectives of the conference proceedings and associated activities.

Following Tom and Karen’s presentation, there will be opportunity to discuss their perspectives and yours, should you also attend the conference, and we’ll host our annual Awards for the Chapter.

WHEN:
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
* 5:30 p.m. – Networking
* 6:00 p.m. – Dinner
* 7:00 p.m. – Program

WHERE:
Hilton Phoenix Airport – 2435 S. 47th Street, Phoenix AZ 85034

DINNER OPTIONS:
Meat: Chicken Parmesan with egg noodles and vegetable
Vegetarian: Vegetable Stir Fry: a medley of sautéed vegetables served over rice

All entrees include a tossed green salad, warm rolls and butter, coffee (regular and decaf), tea and chef’s selection of dessert.

PRICING AND REGISTRATION:
The cost for dinner and program is $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers and $15 for students. The program alone is $10. An additional $5 charge will be applied for late registration or same day registration. The meal cannot be guaranteed for same-day registration. Reservations can be made through noon on Thursday, June 5, 2008 at http://www.stc-phoenix.com/onlinereg.htm or contact David Borough at (480) 505-9239 or at registration@stc-phoenix.com.

ABOUT TOM BARNETT AND KAREN ZORN:
Tom Barnett
Tom is a long-time chapter member, STC Fellow and our primary repository of chapter trivia, history and bylaws. Tom attends the conference every year and will put his personal spin on the proceedings.

Karen Zorn
Our incoming President is a Senior STC member and active member of the Phoenix Chapter since she landed in the Valley of the Sun in 2001. Karen is the owner of ZornTech LLC, a documentation and training company.

ABOUT THE SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION:
STC is an international professional and educational organization that advances the arts and sciences of technical communication. Our 18,000 members include technical writers, editors, multimedia designers, Web and intranet page designers, and others who work to make technical information understandable and available to those who need it. The STC Phoenix Chapter includes more than 180 members who work in a variety of industries for various public and private companies, government agencies, and small businesses. Find out more online at www.stc-phoenix.com.

Contact Mike Schwinghammer at (480) 314-3493, visit http://www.stc-phoenix.com or email public_relations@stc-phoenix.com.