STC Phoenix Chapter meetings allow you to exchange ideas with your peers and participate in practical, job-related programs. Also, meetings are an excellent forum for friendly conversation and networking with fellow communicators.

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at the various locations in the Valley. Postcards announcing the program, meal choices, and cost are sent to the members each month.

Note: Informal networking meetings are held in July and August.

Times: 
   Networking:  5:00 PM 
   Dinner:         6:00 PM 
   Program       6:45 PM

General Costs: 
   $20 for dinner, members with an RSVP by the deadline
   $25 for dinner, nonmembers with an RSVP by the deadline
   $15 for dinner, student members with an RSVP
   $10 for the program only

All fees are payable at the door. If a reservation isn't made, there is no guarantee that a meal will be available. The dinner and program price includes the dinner, taxes, tip, and program. 

The Phoenix Chapter provides an employment service that connects STC job seekers with local Arizona employers.  

Our bylaws are available in a PDF file.  Click the following icon to view them.

  
 

The Phoenix Chapter college scholarship is awarded when the student population is sizable enough to warrant the $300-$500 award. The award is a continuation of our efforts to promote the study of technical communication. In years when no scholarship is given, we often provide funds for student memberships in STC.

Contact Marian Barchilon for more information.

This yearly affair promotes technical communication among junior and senior high school students in Arizona. Science and engineering project reports submitted by students are judged for appearance, clarity, relevance, and organization.

Winners and their teachers are guests at the June dinner meeting. Cash prizes are awarded at Arizona State University (ASU).

The Phoenix Chapter publishes the Rough Draft every month. This newsletter includes timely and informative articles written by local and national members. The Rough Draft is also a source for the latest chapter events. Members are always encouraged to submit articles and to help produce this award-winning newsletter.

The Technical Publications, Art, and Online Communication competitions recognize outstanding achievements in technical communication. It's a great way to gain recognition and to review the latest trends in technical communication.

In addition to local recognition, Distinguished Technical Communication awards are entered in the Society's international competitions.

When you join the STC, you contribute to your professional development. And when you participate in the work that goes into the STC programs and events, you make that experience even more valuable. You can help organize programs, work on the newsletter, or help judge the competitions. Or you can sponsor an event. Get involved and see what's new in technical communication. 

Click here for membership information.

For additional information on STC, visit the international Web site which provides applications for membership, abstracts for journal and proceedings articles, member count for individual chapters, etc. 

• As a world-class educational and informational forum, we discuss cutting-edge concepts and technology, encourage the sharing of information among members, and sponsor top-quality seminars and conferences.
    
• We give our members the opportunity to grow professionally and be creative; to develop leadership, management, and other skills; to be recognized for their outstanding skills and service; to be the most sought-after employees in our field; and to attain international status as Society-level leaders.
   
• We provide a fun and friendly, high-energy environment that fosters associations and friendships; we promote the value of technical communication and communication in general.
    

For more chapter information, try one of the following information sources:

• We distribute announcements about chapter events via email. To get on our chapter email list, send an email note to johnbri@azlink.com. 
   
• To get information about a specific area of the chapter, send an email note to the appropriate board member listed on our Contacts page.
   
• To listen to the latest message on our STC Phoenix Chapter Hotline call 602-553-4321. 

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