RV: ATA/MATI Court Interpreting Seminar: Hotel Deadline May 20

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ATA Professional Development Event
COURT INTERPRETING SEMINAR
Embassy Suites O'Hare
Chicago, Illinois
June 21-22, 2008

Presented by the American Translators Association
and the Midwest Association of Translators and Interpreters.

To learn more, click on http://www.atanet.org/pd/court

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MAKE PLANS NOW for two days of in-depth, high-quality
sessions presented by experts in their fields. This seminar is
targeted at experienced interpreters who are seeking
advanced-level continuing education.

- Increase your retention capacity through note-taking and
visualization aids used by FBI language specialists
- Enhance your competence and performance in the demanding
courtroom environment
- Take part in exercises to facilitate rapid speaking and improve
accuracy at higher speeds
- Acquire the tools needed to transition from translation or
consecutive interpreting to simultaneous interpreting
- Understand the specific terminology to interpret proficiently
in the juvenile court system

To learn more, click on http://www.atanet.org/pd/court

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DAY ONE: SATURDAY, JUNE 21
ATA will provide a full day of sessions, including a continental
breakfast. Take advantage of networking opportunities such as the
Job Marketplace and the Networking Session.

DAY TWO: SUNDAY, JUNE 22
MATI will provide a half day of sessions, including a continental
breakfast.

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REGISTER FOR BOTH DAYS AND SAVE!

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY RATES:
- Early-Bird Rates (before June 13)
ATA & MATI Members $215 - Save $25!
Non-Members $385 - Save $35!

- Onsite Rates (after June 13)
ATA & MATI Members $260 - Save $30!
Non-Members $430 - Save $40!

Space is limited. Register today!
Saturday-only and Sunday-only rates are also available.

To register, click on http://www.atanet.org/pd/court/register.htm

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HOTEL INFORMATION

Make your reservations by May 20 and save!

The Embassy Suites O'Hare is just one mile from O'Hare
International Airport and two blocks from a CTA station, allowing
easy access to downtown Chicago.

The special ATA rate of $129 single/double a night (plus tax) is
available until May 20, 2008, or as space allows. Call the Embassy
Suites O'Hare at (847) 678-4000 and ask for the special ATA rate!

To learn more, click on http://www.atanet.org/pd/court/hotel.htm

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EXHIBITORS

InTrans Book Service will be exhibiting dictionaries and other
publications for the professional translator and interpreter.

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CONTINUING EDUCATION

ATA-certified translators can earn up to 9 ATA Continuing
Education Points for attending both days of this seminar.

To review the ATA Continuing Education Requirements, see
http://www.atanet.org/certification/aboutcont_overview.php and
http://www.atanet.org/certification/guide_education_points.php.

To learn more about the ATA Certification Program, go to
http://www.atanet.org/certification.

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ATA CERTIFICATION EXAM

An ATA certification exam sitting will be offered on Sunday,
June 22. Separate registration is required for the exam.

To learn more about the ATA Certification Exam, please visit
http://www.atanet.org/certification/aboutexams_overview.php.

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QUESTIONS? NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Contact Maggie Rowe at ATA Headquarters.
Phone: +1-703-683-6100; Email: Mag...@atanet.org

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ATA NEWS AND UPDATES
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>> ATA 49th Annual Conference in Orlando, FL (November 5-8)
Look for preview, make hotel reservations.
Click http://www.atanet.org/conf/2008

>> TCD 9th Annual Mid-Year Conference (July 17-20)
Click http://www.ata-divisions.org/TCD

>> Are you missing out? See ATA News and Notes to be sure you're not!
Click http://www.atanet.org/newsnotes

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ATA CONTACT INFORMATION
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American Translators Association
225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 590
Alexandria, Virginia 22314 USA
Phone: +1-703-683-6100
Email: ata...@atanet.org
Online: http://www.atanet.org