September 17, 2008 at Tyco International, Boca Raton, Florida

Speaker: Mike Rosenblum, PBC President

Mike explained that PBC members are spread mainly over Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.

He also explained that the new Web site will be the hub for communications and that we are reaching out to our neighboring Florida chapters, taking advantage of resources that they offer.

October 22, 2008 at Ultimate Software, Weston, Florida

Speaker: Mike Rosenblum, PBC President

Topic: Extreme Technical Writing

Mike spoke about how to succeed under a heavy workload using skill and preparation. Members shared their knowlwdge and experiences in a lively discussion.

November 19, 2008 at Tyco International, Boca Raton, Florida

Speaker: Mike Rosenblum, PBC President

Topic: Nurturing Your Inner Expert

Mike spoke about how to build expertise and when to know if you really are an expert in your field.

December Holiday Break - No Meeting

January 21, 2009 at Citrix Corporation, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Speaker: Alan J. Porter

Topic: Why Technical Writers Shouldn't be Writers

In our first webinar of the year, Alan spoke about how visuals are powerful tools in technical writing.

February 18, 2009 at Tyco International, Boca Raton, Florida

Speaker: Dalton Hooper

Topic: Twelve Little Known Strategies that Increase Your Odds of Being Hired

A noted speaker and author, Dalton spoke about how to improve your chances of being hired in a tough employment market.