Tag: conference

  • TCANZ Conference 2012

    TCANZ Conference 2012

    This October, I had the pleasure of participating in a professional development conference with the Technical Communicators Association of New Zealand. I’ve been involved with TCANZ for eleven years, seven years as a member, two years as Wellington Branch Coordinator, and two years as Vice President. Along with assisting Adam Shelton with publicity, I was…

  • Busy Springtime: TCANZ Conference, Plain English Awards

    Busy Springtime: TCANZ Conference, Plain English Awards

    A quick note as part of a busy springtime here in New Zealand. I’m very honored to be a judge of the New Zealand Plain English Awards. Last year, I judged several categories, and had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Neil James of the Plain English Foundation in Sydney. This year, us judges will be…

  • Thoughts on NetHui 2012

    Thoughts on NetHui 2012

    NetHui 2012 was one of the liveliest and most engaging conferences I’ve ever attended. NetHui is supposed to be a space for people of different backgrounds to come together and discuss  Internet issues in New Zealand.  Plenty of IT movers and shakers were there, along with lawyers, Creative Commons representatives, teachers, health care professionals, and…