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Attending an STC Conference on a Shoestring Budget
Companies are reducing their training budgets. During these austere times, the technical writer must get more creative than ever to participate in the annual conference. An informal survey of attendees at the 50th Annual Conference in Dallas showed that many people paid their own way to the conference. There are numerous ways to reduce the cost to attend the conference.
Bine, Katharyn. Usability Interface (2003). Articles>TC>Professionalism>STC
#32127
Members often ask what advantages they receive for their membership dollars. The answer is so obvious we sometimes fail to see it. With apologies to the kind souls at MasterCard, a few thoughts on the value of your STC membership.
Hart, Geoffrey J.S. STC Phoenix (2006). Articles>TC>Professionalism>STC
#32159
So, Why Should You Be a Member of STC, Anyway? 
As a former Board member, I was often buttonholed by members to discuss what the Board was doing and our plans for STC's future. One of the most common topics of discussion was, "What am I getting for my membership and why should I renew?" Why should you renew? Beats the heck outta me. But I can tell you why I renew, year after year after year.
Hedtke, John. Tieline (2008). Articles>TC>Professionalism>STC
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The mission of STC is to “advance the arts and sciences of technical communication.” How does this help you, the member? I have been a freelancer/business owner for the vast majority of my career (so far). Let me say a few things about STC’s value proposition for mercenaries like me.
O'Keefe, Sarah S. Scriptorium (2009). Articles>TC>Professionalism>STC
