March 2006

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Editorial Team Looking for a Few Good Members

This issue of Rough Draft brings about some changes: a new look and editorial team. The newsletter is now in the hands of Karen Zorn, Managing Editor; Clare Turner, Editor in Chief; and Jane Rossignol, Chanda Child, and Deb Paulsen, Reviewers. Linda Shacklock, Gloria McConnell, and Kathy Graden will continue to write monthly columns. A good start, but there are still a few Rough Draft jobs that need filling:

Reviewer Responsibilies: review up coming issue for spelling errors, broken links, readibility problems, etc. Commitment: 2-5 hours per month.

Contributing Editor Responsibilities: write a monthly topical column or provide information gleaned from related newsletters, list servs, or usegroups. Articles can be assembled from postings. Commitment: Depends on subscriptions, 3-10 hours per month.

Reporter Responsibilities: contribute articles regarding STC, SIG, or other activities relating to technical communications. Commitment: varies.

Salary for above positions: unending thanks and gratitude.

More help wanted listings at Help Wanted.

Also in this Issue

Turning Chinese English into English English William Pacino of the Northern New England Chapter writes about a challenging and educating writing assignment.

Tech Comm 2005 You really had to be there! The partnership between the Phoenix chapter and the IDL SIG presented a wonderful conference full of intersting presentations, networking, and entertainment.

Tax Tip Geoff Hart of the Montreal Chapter details a personal savings plan that really works for independent consultants and freelancers.

STC Election News Upcoming Society and Community election information.

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