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- 2022-2023 Administrative Council Election Results
- Events
- STC Alliance Competition
- Check out the STC Slack Channel!
- Explore the TechComm Knowledge Exchange (KXC)
- STC WDCB Resources
- Reminder: Mentoring Available!
- Reminder about STC Membership Options
- STC WDCB Leadership Opportunities
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Community Update from the Washington, DC – Baltimore Chapter
October 2022
We all grow tired eventually; it happens to everyone. Even the sun, at the close of the year, is no longer a morning person.
Joyce Rachelle
Here's the latest news from the Chapter.
2022-2023 Administrative Council Election Results
President: Adam Bradley
First Vice-President: Allison Gisinger
Treasurer: Annette Reilly
Director-at-Large: Cynthia A. Lockley
Director-at-Large: Viqui Dill
Everyone on the team is excited to bring you another year of informative content, educational offerings, and networking opportunities!
Events
Check out STC's Upcoming Webinars and Online Courses
Hey Girl Hey: Inclusive Words Matter with Viqui Dill
When: Thursday, 20 October 2022 at 1:30 PM ET
We're teaming up with the IDL SIG once again to bring you this webinar hosted by one of our own. During the webinar, we will discuss terms which reflect cultural bias, discuss some problematic terms commonly used in tech and in business, and find new words that carry the same message in a more inclusive way.
Get your tickets for the event..
Welcome Back Celebration: Meet, Greet, & Awards
When: 25 October 2022 at 7:30PM ET
Celebrate another successful year with the STC Washington, DC – Baltimore Chapter and discuss the beginning of a new one!
This is your chance to meet and greet with chapter members and the new Administrative Council and learn about our plans for the 2022-2023 chapter year.
If you are not yet a member of STC or our chapter, you are also invited. We can't wait to meet you!
November First Friday Lunch
When: Friday, 4 November 2022 at 12PM ET
Fame time and same place as last month. Join your fellow DMV residents for conversation, a chance to network, and delicious pizza! The event will be held at Fire Works Pizza in Arlington, VA (Courthouse).
As usual, your EventBrite ticket is free, but your meal isn't. There are only a limited number of spots available, so get your ticket now! on the Eventbrite website.
STC Alliance Competition
Submit your entry for the STC Alliance Competition!
The Washington, DC ‐ Baltimore Chapter is one of the six STC chapters participating in the STC Alliance Competition, led by past chapter president, Carolyn Klinger. The competition's 33 volunteer judges are currently working in virtual teams of three or four to evaluate 31 entries. This is called the judging phase and will continue until December 10, when judges will select the Best of Show from all entries that earned Distinguished awards during the team consensus meetings. Entrants will start receiving notification of awards and the highly valued judging comments by mid-January 2023.
The current schedule for the competition is
- September 30, 2022 – Deadline for Submission of Entries 6:00 pm EDT
- October 3 – Judging Phase begins
- November 10 – Consensus meeting for awards and nominations for Best of Show
- December 10 – Selection of Best of Show
- January 9, 2023 – Entrants begin to receive assessments and award notifications
Check out the STC Slack Channel!
STC members can join the STC Slack channel to meet and engage with colleagues in the field. The STC webpage at gives a rundown of the workspace and the channels, plus information on how to join.
Explore the TechComm Knowledge Exchange (KXC)
This initiative provides free educational and networking opportunities for STC members, including new member meet-ups and information-led panels. See the schedule and learn more at We Are TechComm KnowledgeXChange (KXC)
STC WDCB Resources
- Sign up to Receive Event Notification Emails
- Go to the STC WDCB Events& News website.
- Scroll down to enter your email address in the Subscribe to New Posts by Email panel in the sidebar.
- Look for jobs and career information on our WDCB Jobs Board website
- Follow us on our social media accounts at
- Flickr Albums
- Join our LinkedIn group to network with others in the technical communication field
Reminder: Mentoring Available!
Need a mentor? We've got you covered! If you are looking for advice on furthering your existing career or entering a new career in technical communication, we'd love to help! Contact Adam Bradley through his LinkedIn profile or by email at adam at mailyard dot net, if you're interested.
Reminder about STC Membership Options
Just a quick reminder that STC offers a number of membership levels to fit different stages of your journey in the field of tech comm. Whether you're retired, a professional or academic, or a new professional, there are options that fit everyone.
Remember: As a member of a professional society, your STC dues are tax deductible in the U.S.A. Refer to the chart of membership levels and dues at STC Membership Levels and Benefits for how to figure the rates for new and renewing members.
Learn more at the STC Membership Categories and Rates page.
STC WDCB Leadership Opportunities
Would you like to team up with members of the STC WDCB Administrative Council?
Please consider volunteering for a committee, run for a chapter office, or volunteer for community service work. By volunteering, you can network, share your talents, lend your support, develop transferrable leadership talents, or carve a new path.
Thank you for all your support!
Contact Us
Please reach out anytime to share your comments, or to request assistance: Contact Us
Best regards,
Maeve Wiegand
Communications Manager
STC Washington, DC – Baltimore Chapter
pr_communications at stcwdc dot org
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