EAC: National e-news update, May 19, 2015 News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. CONFERENCE: Introducing Blue Pencil Sessions2. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Linda Sherwood3. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!4. PUBLICATIONS: Print edition of ECE3 to launch at Editing Goes Global5. PARL: French certification information sessions6. CERTIFICATION: Pilot testers needed7. BRANCH […] Read more
2014 Tom Fairley Award Short List Announced FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, May 11, 2015—The Editors’ Association of Canada (EAC) has announced the finalists for the 2014 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence. The Tom Fairley Award recognizes an editor’s outstanding contribution to a work published in Canada in English or French in the award year. The $2,000 grand prize will be presented at the […] Read more
EAC: National e-news update, April 20, 2015 News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. CONFERENCE: Some popular conference options are back!2. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Christine Beevis Trickett3. PARL: Learn about French-language certification4. INVEST IN YOURSELF: Certification contributes to your professional development5. PUBLICATIONS: Have you subscribed to Editing Canadian English?6. TWIG NEWS: Get […] Read more
Members vote to proceed with rebranding Dear members and affiliates, 301 members participated in the poll on rebranding this month. We can now report that members have voted to proceed with association rebranding. Poll results Proceed with the rebrand: 244 (81.06%) Cancel the rebrand in favour of keeping the branding that appears now on EAC’s home page: 57 (18.94%) These results […] Read more
EAC: National e-news update, December 18, 2014 News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. MEMBER IN NEED: Donations for Sheila Wawanash2. TOM FAIRLEY AWARD: Deadline for nominations fast approaching3. CONFERENCE: Join the international conference4. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Laura Godfrey5. GET INVOLVED: Volunteer opportunities to boost your resumé6. MEMBER NEWS: A round […] Read more
Editors’ Association of Canada announces first international conference of editors FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, November 12, 2014—The Editors’ Association of Canada (EAC) has announced it will host the first international conference of editors. Editing Goes Global takes place June 12–14, 2015, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, and will feature speakers from the US, the UK, Ireland, New Zealand and Canada. 2015 marks the first year EAC […] Read more
Editors’ Association of Canada announces $50 student affiliate rate FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, September 22, 2014—The Editors’ Association of Canada (EAC) has introduced student affiliates. Student affiliates replace EAC’s student memberships and are available for an annual fee of $50. This is a significant reduction on the previous student membership rate of $131.25/year. EAC advances the interests of editors, supports them at every stage of their […] Read more
Editors’ Association of Canada Celebrates Commitment to Editorial Excellence with Six Honorary Certifications FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, August 6, 2014—The Editors’ Association of Canada (EAC) has granted the designation of Honorary Certified Professional Editor to six long-time members, to recognize their foundational work in developing the association’s landmark professional certification program. EAC congratulates and thanks the following recipients of the CPE (Hon.) designation for their dedication and commitment to professional […] Read more
EAC: National e-news update, July 22, 2014 News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy. July is the time we soak up the rays, fire up the barbecue and kick back with a cold drink. But isn’t that what everyone else is doing? Your career goals don’t need to take […] Read more
Michelle Boulton named 2014 Lee d’Anjou Volunteer of the Year Toronto, July 15, 2014—The Editors’ Association of Canada (EAC) has announced that Saskatoon-based editor Michelle Boulton is the recipient of the 2014 Lee d’Anjou Volunteer of the Year Award. Boulton, a founding member of the Saskatoon (now Saskatchewan) branch of EAC, began volunteering shortly after joining the association in 2001. She held many branch executive positions from 2001 to […] Read more