June 2004 Chronicle
Focus: Public Relation/Professional Development

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

ATA and the National Media: Association Delivers Message to 40 Million in U.S.
By Kevin S. Hendzel
Comments made by ATA Public Relations Committee Co-chair Kevin Hendzel at the 44th Annual Conference of the American Translators Association in Phoenix, Arizona.

Navigating a Lifelong Career in Translation: ATA President-Elect Marian Greenfield
By Alexandra Russell-Bitting
A brief profile of one member who has experienced the profession from every angle.

Setting Up a Mutually Beneficial Internship: Points to Consider
By Michele L. Bantz
Drawing on the experience of Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS) translation graduate students, this article describes the keys to a mutually beneficial internship program that meets the objectives and expectations of both the internship-sponsoring agency and its interns.

Shift Your Perspective and Improve Your Business
By Corinne Blésius
Marketing specialist Keith Banfield talks to U.K. translator Corinne Blésius about giving your business a boost.

Tombstones in Seattle
By Ann G. Macfarlane and Larissa Kulinich
Art, poetry, and pro bono translation come together.

The First International Conference on Translation for the Wine Industry: Cheers to an Amazing Event
By Kirk Anderson
Support from the regional, provincial, and local governments, the University of Valladolid, the local wine regulatory and tourism boards, specialized press, and local wineries helped to create an event that was first class in every respect.