Join
STC
By
Sue Heim, VP Membership
Mission Statement: Creating and supporting a forum for communities of practice in the profession of technical communication.
The Society for Technical Communication (STC) is dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of technical communication. Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, STC is the largest organization of its type in the world. Its 25,000 members in 150 chapters include technical writers and editors, content developers, documentation specialists, technical illustrators, instructional designers, academics, information architects, usability and human factors professionals, visual designers, Web designers and developers, translators, and others whose work involves making technical information available to those who need it.
Society membership provides opportunities for ongoing learning and professional networking. Through the efforts of a small, full-time staff and a large network of volunteers, STC promotes the public welfare by educating its members and industry about issues concerning technical communication.
Society GoalsThe goals of STC include enhancing the professionalism of the members and the status of the profession; providing information through publications, reports, and conferences; and reporting new communication technologies, methods, and applications; among others.
In addition to the publications you will receive, you will have many opportunities to further your own education by attending dinner presentations, seminars, and conferences. You can submit your work in our annual competitions and receive recognition and awards from your peers. And you will have plenty of opportunity to network—to meet fellow STC members.
Benefits of Membership
Among the benefits of Society membership are subscriptions to Intercom, the Society's monthly magazine, published 10 times a year, and to Technical Communication, the Society's quarterly journal. These periodicals contain essential articles on the theory and practice of technical communication.
Other membership benefits include discounts on STC's annual conference, the largest gathering of technical communicators in the world; eligibility for association group-rate insurance; and access to STC's special interest groups. For more information on these and other benefits, visit the STC Web site at www.stc.org.
How to Join
STC membership dues are paid per calendar year. Members who join after February 1 receive a prorated "credit" on their next year's dues. Dues are as follows:
- Member: $140 per year (including a one-time $15 enrollment fee)
- Student Member: $50 per year (no enrollment fee)
Society for
Technical Communication
901 North Stuart Street, Suite 904
Arlington, VA 22203-1822
(703) 522-4114
stc@stc.org
For more information on the San Diego Chapter of STC, visit our Web site at www.stc-sd.org or contact Sue Heim, vice president of Membership, at sue_heim@msn.com.
