Welcome to the Technical Editing SIG Open House Watercooler Chat moderated by: Sherri Henkin March 14, 2017

Let’s chat about the TE SIG . . . Who we are Award-winning SIG SIG leadership team SIG at a glance Membership benefits Our plans for 2017 Volunteer opportunities 2017 Summit Planning TEAM Rewards Program 2017 Goals

Meet the SIG Leadership Team Ann Marie Queeney Membership Manager Li-At (Ruttenberg) Rathbun Co-Manager Meet the SIG Leadership Team Open Quarterly Meeting Manager Open Fundraiser Events Manager Tim Slager Treasurer Open Watercooler Chat Manager Open Corrigo Managing Editor Marcia Shannon Secretary Rick Sapir Website & Communications Manager Lori Meyer CAA Manager Sherri Henkin Chair, Summit Planning Committee

How to contact the SIG leaders Co-managers: sigleaders@stc-techedit.org Treasurer: treasurer@stc-techedit.org Website & Communications Manager: webmaster@stc-techedit.org Membership Manager: membership@stc-techedit.org CAA Manager: meyer.communications@gmail.com

TE SIG at a glance: where we are Over 800 members Even our Leadership Team is international! We’re global!

TE SIG members: who we are Computer hardware and software Education Finance Health care Government Starting our editing careers Transitioning to an editing career Experienced professionals Industry leaders Students

Membership benefits Watercooler chats: real-time discussions and networking Corrigo: wide range of articles covering the technical editing field and career management Quarterly & fundraiser webinars: educational events led by industry leaders Career assistance: members-only job bank There’s more!

Membership benefits Comprehensive archives: available 24/7 on our award-winning website Corrigo blog/newsletter (archives available from 2000) Quarterly programs (recordings from 2008) Watercooler chats (recordings from 2010) Monthly news blast: stay current on news about the TE SIG, other STC communities, and STC LinkedIn Group TEAM (Technical Editing Active Members) Rewards

TEAM Rewards Program All TE SIG members are eligible for rewards Become involved with the SIG and earn points toward a TEAM reward Earn 10 points in a calendar year and receive: Amazon gift card ($10) “Contributing Technical Editing SIG Member” certificate for the specific year Present a virtual quarterly meeting, fundraiser, or watercooler chat program: earn 3 points Learn more about the program at: http://stc-techedit.org/TEAM+Rewards+Program

TE SIG Volunteers ALL of our services and programs are made possible by our talented, dedicated volunteers. Monthly volunteer meetings: All are welcome Second Thursday of the month Time: 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. ET

TE SIG Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer opportunities that match your: Interests SIG experience (new to longtime members) Professional experience (beginning your career to a leader in your field), and Schedule (elected positions to one-time activities) To volunteer or learn more, email: sigleaders@stc-techedit.org For a list of the positions: http://stc-techedit.org/tiki-read_article.php?articleId=620

TE SIG 2017 Goals Strengthen sense of community among TE SIG members Implement succession planning for officer and manager positions Provide members opportunities to learn more about the technical editing field and career development Increase collaboration with other STC communities and non-STC organizations Increase opportunities for membership development and engagement

In conclusion . . . Thank you!