Region 5 Conference announcement

[Daniel John Brinegar <6545 -at- EF -dot- GC -dot- MARICOPA -dot- EDU>]

I recieved a request that I repost this pre-announcement.... costs and some
other action items are not fixed yet. I expect we'll have more for you
Monday, August 2d, when the official announcement is due. Thanks!

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   The Phoenix Chapter of STC invites you to:

                  COMMUNICATION AMONG THE CACTI:
   The 1993 REGION 5 CONFERENCE and TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS WEEK
                      October 14 - 16, 1993

_Learn_
   Want to know what's hot in technical communication? Come to the 1993
Region 5 Conference at the Scottsdale Hilton Resort and Spa to find out
about:
        *    The issues your company should address
        *    The technology you and your company need to stay competitive
        *    Smart economics for change and development
        *    Innovative management for keeping your team running cool.

  In addition, the conference will allow you to keep up with major
trends in:

        *  Virtual reality          * Performance Support Systems
        *  Information Mapping(tm)
        *  New Research Findings in Communications



_Network_
  Come to the Region 5 Conference to meet STC members from Texas, Arizona,
New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Say thanks to outgoing
Director-Sponsor Jody Heiken, and meet new Director-Sponsor Binion Amerson.
  Sign up for working groups and discussion tables at the luncheon Friday.
  (Topics will include STC on the Internet)

_Play_
  Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is served by all major airlines.
Look for MORE information on this list soon regarding special conference
discounts.  The conference site is the Scottsdale Hilton, a premier hotel
in the middle of Scottsdale's resort community. It is within walking
distance of exclusive shops and boutiques, Indian arts and crafts
galleries, and fine restaurants.

  Take advantage of this opportunity to meet fellow STC members and to
enjoy the food, entertainment and ambiance of this world famous resort
community.  The area has something for everyone, including balloon rides,
evening astronomy adventures, horseback riding, hiking in the unique
Sonoran Desert, and championship golf courses.
  Visit Scottsdale's art galleries; the Heard Museum, a treasury of
Indian history, art and culture; the Desert Botanical Garden; and ancient
Hohokam ruins at Pueblo Grande.




  For more information on things to " do Az we do," call:
  Arizona Office of Tourism (800) 842-8257
  Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce (800) 877-1117
  Grand Canyon (602) 638-2401

_Special rates_
  The Scottsdale Hilton has agreed to provide discount rates to STC members
during the convention.
For reservations, call (800) 528-3119.  Single $85 Double $95 Suite $110

Remember These Dates:
  Reserve Oct. 14-16 on your calendar for the Region 5
conference. A registration form and detailed schedule will be mailed to
STC members in a few days.

         ***** [E-mail to:
                   Joan Bahamonde <Joan -at- troy -dot- la -dot- asu -dot- edu>
                  Pubs Committee-members Dan Brinegar or
                Cathleen Cunningham for advance registration
                      details and schedule as soon
                 as it becomes available.] *****

 See you then!




_The Schedule_
 Thursday (Oct.14) A Pre-Conference Welcome sponsored by the Phoenix
STC Chapter. Help us celebrate our 30th anniversary!

 Friday (Oct. 15) New ideas for your company Day-long exhibits Choice of
on-your-own, Western barbecue or formal dining with other STC members

 Saturday (Oct. 16) Keynote speech by Dr. JoAnne Hackos on the value of
technical communicators in business: Dr. Hackos is internationally
recognized for her expertise in document management and design. She is
president of Comtech Services, a national technical communications firm
based in Denver and San Jose.  Dr. Hackos was STC's international president
in 1992-93. Her current research compiles industry findings that
demonstrate the value of technical communicators to business. Her
conference presentation focuses on the research results.




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