June 2003 Chronicle
Focus: Public Relations/Professional Outreach

Message from the President
Message from the President-elect
Message from the Executive Director

Go West, Young Translator: Why You Need to Be in Phoenix
By John P. Shaklee
You never know what notable event might take place at this year's Annual Conference in Phoenix.

Your Own Space: Separating Your Personal and Professional Lives
By Amanda Ennis
If you don't take time for your personal life, you may find that you no longer have one.

Effective Business Communication
By Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D.
The key to effective communication is to understand some basic psychological truths about how we, as people, communicate.

Notes from Miami: ATA/Florida Chapter of ATA Medical Translation Seminar
By Verónica Albin
The recent ATA Medical Seminar in Miami showcased speakers with exacting professionalism and experience in the healthcare setting.

Grassroots: Getting the Word Out Translators Take a Stand at Chamber of Commerce Event
By Chris Durban
You, too, can become a spokesperson for our profession!

Presenting to Schools
By Alexandra Russell-Bitting
Whether or not you have children of your own, giving a presentation about translation to a school is an important outreach activity.

Tips for Presentations to Businesses
By Chris Durban
You've been invited to talk about translation to an audience of business professionals.
Here is a checklist to ensure you put your best foot forward.

Ten Hot Tips for Writing Letters to the Editor and Translation-Related Journalism
By Neil Inglis
Take pride in your (immensely challenging) work and get that message across!

Doing Well By Doing Good: Using Pro Bono Work to Market the Profession and Yourself
By Lillian Clementi
Want to promote your services and the profession at the same time? Pro bono work is the ticket!

Language and National Security Since 9/11
By William P. Rivers
Before 9/11, we used to think language was a "nice" issue, a second-tier issue-that lives were not on the line in the same way as with cancer research, literacy programs, and military readiness. Things have changed.

Operational Philosophies and Strategies That Work
By Kim Vitray
A discussion of philosophies and strategies that will ensure quality work, on-time delivery, happy clients, and motivated employees, which all leads to a positive impact on your bottom line.

Phonic Awareness in Spanish Translations: A Matter of Good Style
By Carmen Graizbord
Why do we keep on trying to make Spanish sound so much like English? By doing so, we end up producing a hybrid Spanish that sounds very unpleasant to the ear.