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STC-ETC Honors J. Paul Blakely with Student Scholarships, April 20, 6:00pm, Crowne Plaza, Knoxville Members of the STC-ETC Blakely Committee, chaired by Professor Russ Hirst, UT English Department, invite you to attend the J. Paul Blakely Awards Banquet, Tuesday, April 20, 6:00pm, at the Crowne Plaza in Knoxville. We will award four scholarships this year, one donated by the chapter and three donated by individuals. The committee is also recognizing other applicants for their promise as technical communicators and science writers with certificates of merit. In addition to recognizing these students, the committee would like to invite all past Blakely winners to attend and be recognized. These awards commemorate and honor the exceptional contributions J. Paul Blakely made to the chapter, Society, and community at large. He was especially supportive of students in their development as technical communicators. Despite a diagnosis of cancer, he continued to achieve and encourage others to achieve. Please plan to attend to help recognize this excellent group of up-and-coming professionals. Here are the details: Event: Blakely Awards Dinner and Presentation Place: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 401 West Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37902; 865.522.2600; "glass room" in the restaurant Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 Time: 6:00-8:30pm Food: Order from the menu and pay for whatever you order. Check out the menu at http://www.crowneknox.com/menus.html#. Cost: Your food and drinks Benefit: Celebrate excellence in our profession and encourage student achievement Action: RSVP to <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] by Monday, April 19; put the date on your calendar; call a buddy to come with you, or come solo. Greet STC colleagues and meet new ones. From Mary Knepper, Program Manager and VP