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Twitter. It’s everywhere. Newscasters mention it. Political analysts point to its influence. Marketers use it to get messages out. Journalists and bloggers use it for research. Regular folks use it to keep up with their friends, family, and co-workers. And, people of all types use it for entertainment, research, and education. But, Twitter is more than all of these things combined. It’s a revolution in content publishing and its changing forever — or at least for now — how we communicate what’s important to us to those who want to know.

Come join us on Tuesday, September 8, to have Scott Abel, the Content Wrangler,  tell us how Twitter is being used and why it matters.

Scott  Abel

Scott Abel is a content management strategist and structured XML content evangelist, whose strengths lie in helping organizations improve the way they author, maintain, and deliver their information assets. Scott’s blog, The Content Wrangler (http://www.TheContentWrangler.com), is a popular online resource for technical writers with an interest in content management. Scott’s social networking site, The Content Wrangler Community (http://thecontentwrangler.ning.com), is a global network of content professionals that attracts thousands of members from around the world. A founding member of Content Management Professionals (http://www.cmpros.org), Scott previously served as Executive Director of the organization.

Scott writes regularly for trade and industry publications, blogs, and newsletters. He also runs several industry events, including the Web Content conference series (http://www.webcontentconferences.com) and Intelligent Content 2010.

Keep track of what Scott is doing and thinking via Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/scottabel) and where he’s at via Brightkite (http://brightkite.com/people/scottabel/) and where he’s heading via Tripit (http://www.tripit.com/people/thecontentwrangler).

Dinner Options

Meat Entrée: Chicken Florentine

Vegetarian Entrée: Sun-dried Tomatoes & Capers over Angel Hair Pasta

All entrees include a tossed green salad, rolls, tea, coffee and dessert

Meeting Details

Tuesday, September 8, 2009. Networking at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., and program at 7.

Location

Phoenix Airport Hilton, 2435 South 47th Street, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, 85034-6410.
Map & Directions

Registration Information

Cost: Members $18, Non-member $35, Students $15, Program only $10

Bonus Points for Fall 2009-Spring 2010 Program Year/Free Dinner

Those who have contributed $60.00 or more for dinner meeting attendance, program only attendance, or a combination of the two, can enjoy dinner at the June meeting free of charge. (Virtual meeting does not count toward bonus points.)

New Member Incentive: Member and first-time guest

* $40 for two dinner/program
* $10 for two program only

Registration

The deadline is Thursday, September 3, 2009, at noon.  We cannot guarantee a dinner to late registrants, although there may be one available. To register, click here