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

2. 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

3. 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

4. How to contact the SIG leaders
Co-managers:
Treasurer:
Website & Communications Manager:
Membership Manager:
CAA Manager:

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

6. 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

7. 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!

8. 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

9. 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:

10. 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

11. 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,
For a list of the positions:

12. 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

13. In conclusion . . .
Thank you!