Seeding the Clouds: January 12th Chapter Meeting
“Seeding the Clouds” ( or how to make it rain on you even during a dry spell) is a presentation for technical communicators who have been affected by the rotten economic conditions… which is to say, all of us.
Whether you’re a captive or a contractor, if you’re looking for work or you think you might be looking for work soon, this presentation will present dozens of ideas that can improve your own financial outlook, including:
- how to be more competitive when you’re looking for work
- ways to prime the pump for future work
- how to make yourself more visible to potential employers
- new places to find work
- new types of technical communication to try
- ways to keep your spirits up while job-hunting
Even if you’re already fully employed and aren’t feeling at risk, this presentation will tell you ways in which you can lend a hand to others and ensure their future success and your own immortality.
(The entire presentation will be annotated with diverse anecdotes and several digressions of varying degrees of relevance.)
About the Speaker
John Hedtke is the award-winning author of 26 books. He has over 30 years in the software business, over 25 years writing, and 7 years in technical publications management. John has developed and written documentation and books for many leading software products, and has received 26 writing awards to date. John regularly contributes articles to magazines such as Publish! and Accounting Technology. A complete list of books, articles, projects, and awards can be found online at his web site, www.hedtke.com.
John owns a small company that offers writing and business consulting services for a variety of private, public, and governmental clients. John also does numerous radio and magazine interviews and frequently travels to do lectures and guest appearances at conferences and seminars. John was the last Region 7 Director on the Society for Technical Communication’s Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the Society. When not otherwise occupied, John writes magazine articles and sleeps late as much as possible.
Meeting Information
Date/Time:
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
5:30- Networking, 6:00- Dinner; 7:00 Program
Dinner Options:
Meat Entrée: Traditional Lasagna
Vegetarian Entree: Grilled Polenta with Seasonal Vegetables over Tomato Sauce.
All entrees include a tossed green salad, rolls, tea, coffee and dessert.
Location:
Phoenix Airport Hilton, 2435 South 47th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034-6410
Located just northwest of Route 143 and University Drive. From University,
turn north on 47th Place, and the hotel is ahead about two blocks on the
left.
Registration Information: Notice the change based on new STC membership structure for those who belong to international but not to a chapter.
Cost: STC Members-at-Large $25, Phoenix Chapter Members $18, Non-members $35, Students $15, Program Only $10.
Bonus points: Earn a Free Dinner to use for the June 2010 Meeting!
Starting with the Sept. ‘09 meeting, those who have contributed $60.00 or
more in dinner meeting attendance, “program only” attendance, or
combination of the two, can enjoy dinner at the June meeting free of
charge. (Virtual meeting does not count toward the bonus points.)
New Member Incentive: Member and first-time guest
- $40 for two dinner/program
- $10 for two program only
Registration Deadline: Thursday, January 7, 2010 at noon. We cannot
guarantee a dinner to late registrants, although there may be one
available. Please be sure to ask. No-shows will be billed.
Register Online: To register online using PayPal, please click here.