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Date Posted: Tuesday February 28, 2012 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada What have you done for me lately? In 1980s pop music and film, it was a question one might ask a less than satisfactory romantic partner. In this season of candy hearts, flowers and boxes of chocolates, we’re reminded that healthy relationships […]
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Date Posted: Monday January 30, 2012 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada Happy New Year from the Editors’ Association of Canada! Resolutions. Love them or hate them, New Year’s resolutions are all the rage at this time of year. Whether or not you’ve pledged to become the very best version of you in 2012, the beginning […]
Date Posted: Monday December 19, 2011 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. TOM FAIRLEY AWARD: It’s your time to shine!2. MEMBER SERVICES: Looking for new partnership ideas3. CONFERENCE 2012: Former speaker Peter Milliken the closing keynote speaker4. BOOST YOUR RESUMÉ: Get involved5. FLICKR: EAC in pictures6. NATIONAL OFFICE: Holiday closure […]
Date Posted: Wednesday November 23, 2011 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada With December just around the corner, you may feel as though the season of spending is upon us. How can your association help you save money this holiday season? In this edition of the e-news update, we’ll take a look at how […]
Date Posted: Thursday November 3, 2011 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada. In this issue: 1. REMINDER: Receive $25 for each new member you recruit by November 302. CERTIFICATION: EAC to pilot certification e-tests3. REGISTRATION: Certification registration is open until October 24!4. CONFERENCE: Kudos to you for your great workshop ideas!5. MEMBER SERVICES: Enter […]
Date Posted: Friday September 30, 2011 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. CERTIFICATION: Take the test that proves your editing skills2. CONFERENCE: Save the date to go wild (June 1–3, 2012)3. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!4. EAC LEADERSHIP: New council and committee chairs now in office5. NATIONAL OFFICE: Staff […]
Date Posted: Tuesday September 6, 2011 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada It’s the most wonderful time of the year—at least that’s what all the back-to-school ads geared toward parents tell us. Summer might be winding down, but when the air grows crisper, our inner student reminds us that September is like the beginning […]
Date Posted: Monday July 25, 2011 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
Is summer a slower time for your clients or employer? The lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are the perfect time for you to look into valuable marketing and networking activities that can help you get ahead. Want more work? Searching for EAC resources? Need professional development? Find what you’re looking for and more in […]
Date Posted: Friday June 24, 2011 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
In this issue: 1. CONFERENCE 2011: E-mazing!2. AGM 2011: EAC awards Maureen Nicholson honorary life membership3. ELECTIONS: New national executive council and national committees4. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!5. MARKETING: Speakers list expanding6. CERTIFICATION: Study early!7. DONATIONS: Rebuilding the Slave Lake Library—One Donation at a Time 1. CONFERENCE 2011: E-mazing! What a conference! It […]
Date Posted: Friday May 20, 2011 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. CONFERENCE 2011: The countdown is on!2. GET INVOLVED: Still seeking nominations for national positions3. PUBLICATIONS: Introducing new volumes of Meeting Professional Editorial Standards and a new Certification Study Guide4. ACCESS COPYRIGHT FOUNDATION: EAC receives $5,000 research grant5. MEMBER NEWS: Kudos!6. WEB: […]
Date Posted: Tuesday April 19, 2011 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada Dear member, With the annual general meeting fast approaching, you’ll hear a lot about the benefits of volunteering for EAC. This should come as no surprise because volunteering is the backbone of the association. From providing leadership for the association to authoring […]
Date Posted: Tuesday March 29, 2011 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. CONFERENCE 2011: Early-bird registration deadline fast approaching!2. PRESIDENT’S AWARD: Looking for EAC’s stellar volunteers3. OOPS AWARDS: Send us your best bumbles and gaffes4. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!5. FRANCOPHONE AFFAIRS: QAC update6. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Sharpen your skills7. […]
Date Posted: Monday March 14, 2011 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada Dear member, We started the new year with a list of achievable goals to help you make the most of your membership in 2011. In this issue of the e-news update, we take a closer look at getting noticed to get results. In this […]
Date Posted: Thursday January 20, 2011 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada Dear member, Happy New Year from the Editors’ Association of Canada! With Blue Monday safely behind us (in Canada, anyway), it’s the perfect time to stop feeling guilty about those failed resolutions and to set some new, achievable goals for 2011. Want […]
Date Posted: Wednesday December 22, 2010 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. EDITING EAC: Cast your ballot in February2. CERTIFICATION: More than 90 tests written in 20103. TOM FAIRLEY AWARD: More than books!4. CLAUDETTE UPTON SCHOLARSHIP: Submit your application5. CONFERENCE 2011: Update6. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!7. FRANCOPHONE AFFAIRS: […]
Date Posted: Thursday November 25, 2010 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. TOM FAIRLEY AWARD: Submit your nomination2. CONFERENCE 2011: Update3. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!4. FRANCOPHONE AFFAIRS: Francophone marketing volunteers needed5. SOCIAL NETWORKING: Connect online 1. TOM FAIRLEY AWARD: Submit your nomination Do you know an editor who’s […]
Date Posted: Wednesday August 25, 2010 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. CERTIFICATION: Take the test that proves your editing skills2. PUBLICATIONS: Get the edge on EAC Certification3. NETWORKING: Simcoe-area BBQ4. CONFERENCE 2011: Theme, dates, venue and committee announced5. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!6. MEMBER SERVICES: Affordable insurance products […]
Date Posted: Thursday July 22, 2010 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. PUBLICATIONS: Introducing new editions of Proofreading and Copy Editing: Meeting Professional Editorial Standards2. CERTIFICATION: Registration now open3. EDITING EAC: Join the discussion4. FIND WORK: Join the EAC Contract Collective5. GET INVOLVED: National committee chair positions still available6. PROMOTE YOURSELF: Member news7. PROMOTE […]
Date Posted: Wednesday June 23, 2010 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. REMINDER: New membership fees and HST in effect July 1, 20102. CONFERENCE 2010: Reflecting on another stellar EAC conference3. 2010 AGM: EAC members vote to add a Francophone Affairs Director to the national executive council4. ELECTIONS: New national […]
Date Posted: Tuesday May 18, 2010 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. CONTEST NEWS: Barbara Tryfos wins free EAC membership2. CONFERENCE: Speed mentoring, shop ’til you drop and more!3. PUBLICATIONS: Start the presses!4. GET INVOLVED: Volunteer needed to assist EAC president5. AGM: 2009–10 Annual Report coming soon6. SHOP EAC: New […]
Date Posted: Thursday April 22, 2010 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. CONTEST NEWS: Carole Saint-Père wins free EAC membership Congratulations to QAC branch member Carole Saint-Père, the latest winner of EAC’s free membership raffle. “What good news!” exclaimed Carole. “I’m so happy! Thank you to the organizing members and especially […]
Date Posted: Wednesday March 31, 2010 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. CONTEST NEWS: Susan Reaney wins free EAC membership2. CONFERENCE 2010: Plan your Montreal experience3. NETWORKING: Small group get-togethers4. WEBSITE: Newsfeeds and podcasts5. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!6. PEN CANADA: Freedom of expression7. INDUSTRY NEWS: Canadian booksellers vs. […]
Date Posted: Tuesday March 30, 2010 News type: Awards , Members-only news
Dear members, I am very excited to introduce a new award EAC is initiating to recognize the invaluable contributions of our volunteer members. The EAC President’s Award for Volunteer Service recognizes outstanding service to the organization, at the branch or national level, by member volunteers. Candidates for the award may have served EAC by conscientiously performing volunteer […]
Date Posted: Sunday February 28, 2010 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. CONTEST NEWS: Stephen Sanborn wins free EAC membership2. CONFERENCE 2010: Featuring a Montreal-style welcome with cinq à sept reception!3. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!4. SO, YOU WANT TO BE AN EDITOR: Share your success story5. MEMBER SERVICES: Affordable errors and […]