January 15, 2010

American Translators Association

The ATA Bulletin


The ATA Annual Conference: Call for Proposals

The American Translators Association is now accepting presentation proposals for ATA's 51st Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado (October 27-30, 2010).

Speaking at an ATA Annual Conference is a challenging and rewarding opportunity. All proposals are selected through a competitive peer-reviewed process. Speakers frequently gain recognition as a leader in the industry and an expert in their field.

Submissions are invited from all areas of translation and interpreting, including financial, legal, medical, literary, media, science and technology, terminology, training and pedagogy, independent contracting, and language services providers. Sessions may be language specific or general.

The deadline for submitting a presentation proposal is March 8, 2010. Click here to access the proposal form.

Welcome To

Jeanene Harris has joined the ATA Headquarters staff as the public relations and marketing manager. In this newly created position, Jeanene will support the ATA Public Relations Committee's efforts to promote the association and the profession. She will also be responsible for marketing advertising for The Chronicle and the ATA Annual Conference Program, exhibit space, and sponsorships.

Prior to joining ATA, Jeanene was a media affairs specialist for the Society for Human Resource Management and a public affairs specialist for the American Statistical Association. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in strategic public relations from The George Washington University.

Approaching Deadlines

• Early Registration Ends February 4
  ATA Spanish Language Division 6th Annual Mid-Year Conference
  San Diego, California • March 4-6, 2010
  
  It's never been more important to network with colleagues, swap ideas, and get energized by speakers who can relate to your work and career. The Spanish Language Division's 6th Mid-Year Conference is a great opportunity to do all three. Click to register now.

• Early Registration Ends February 15
  ATA Translation Company Division 11th Annual Mid-Year Conference
  Scottsdale, Arizona • March 18-20, 2010
  
  This executive-level conference brings in industry leaders and innovators to answer the most pressing questions business owners face in the 21st century. The meeting is a tremendous opportunity to learn new strategies and meet other language services providers tackling the same challenges as you. There's still time to register early and save.

National Survey to Define the Healthcare Interpreter Profession

The Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters' (CCHI) mission is to develop and administer a national, valid, credible, vendor-neutral certification program for healthcare interpreters. CCHI is currently conducting the job task analysis (JTA) that will create a current definition of the healthcare interpreting profession through an unbiased, scientific study. For the definition of the profession to be truthful and without bias, it must come from the profession itself. CCHI is asking for your perspective on the skills and knowledge critical for healthcare interpreters. If you are an interpreter, interpreter supervisor/manager, or interpreter trainer, click CCHI Survey to complete this survey and then send the link to your colleagues to complete.

It's Not Too Late to Renew

What's necessary, what's not. That's the question every independent contractor and business owner is asking right now. Your ATA membership may seem like an easy target for your budgetary ax, but the big picture says otherwise. The most effective business strategy you have is to stay informed and connected. ATA remains your best resource for both. Your ATA membership is truly not a discretionary expense. Click to renew now!

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