17 November, 2011 (Sondra Williamson, Global Communications Coordinator) - News + Updates
With close to 100 Active Chapters and well over 5000 members, one is right to assume there is always something going on within the SSA. It is because of this we decided in September to begin sending Biweekly News + Updates. What takes place every day, every where should be shared with everyone. In September and October alone, three new chapters were formed! We are delighted to welcome these chapters and acknowledge the individuals who helped make it happen. Well done and thanks. Your enthusiasm and commitment inspire and encourage us all!

AFRICA

• Takoradi - Viveka Belot, Patricia Essuah, Engy Kholief and Inna Peksheve

• Denton, Texas - Meri Reyman and Julie Innocenti
• Bakersfield, California - Nicole Haslauer, Pamela Graham, Selena Lahoda, Tiffany Jones, Tristen Lawrence and Shawnel Turner

6 October, 2011 (Sondra Williamson, Global Communications Coordinator) - Call for Applications for the SSA Africa Area Coordinator
We are now accepting applications for the position of Africa Area Coordinator as Catherine Richards’ term is coming to a close. The Global Board Position is for two years and applicants must reside within the area. 
Please take a moment to review the Area Coordinator job description and consider volunteering for this role. Currently there are nine local chapters within the area and you will have opportunity to work with each one. 
Your application (CV/Resume and letter of interest) in English needs to be submitted to ssa-communications@slb.com no later than 30 November 2011. The application process will end at 12pm CST on that date. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
 

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4 October, 2011 (Tracey McTague) - SSA Website Transition
By Friday, 7 October, the SSA website will be permanently shut down as part of a move of all servers out of our hosting space in London. The SSA has a new web host in The Netherlands, with Atos Origins. Status for this new website: The web team has successfully loaded the new database and is currently working to resolve a software installation issue. After the old SSA website is shut down, there will not be any website until the new site goes live. A single page will be hosted as a placeholder providing members and visitors ways to get in touch with the SSA. We apologize for any inconvenience caused, but expect that you will be very pleased with the new social networking site for the SSA. 

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21 September, 2011 (Sondra Williamson, Global Communications Coordinator) - News + Updates
I am delighted to be your Global Communications Coordinator. I can't thank everyone enough for their patience and support as I become familiar with the role and all it encompasses. Although it has been a very busy first six weeks, I am very excited about what lies ahead. 

While the words "coming soon" and "new website" have caused feelings of excitement, anxiety and even frustration, we thank you for your understanding and patience. It has been a long process, much longer than planned or anticipated. From its inception as a "grass roots" project, the new website has evolved into what many would call a major corporate event. From design and development in the US to hosting in The Netherlands to support in India, it truly is a Global project. So thank you for holding on for a bit longer. It really will be something we can be most proud of. 

I look forward to announcing the new site launch as well as sharing news about our vibrant and diverse community. SSA truly is dynamic. What exciting opportunities! 

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15 September, 2011 (Sondra Williamson, Global Communications Coordinator) - Area Web Content Editors
On behalf of the SSA Global Board, I am delighted to announce and welcome Web Content Editors for: 

Africa – Anne-Sophie Racine, located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 
Asia/Australia – Dhana Pillai, located in Muscat, Oman 
Europe/Russia – Maha Bustami located in London, UK 
Latin America – Sami Yazeji, located in Crawley, UK 
Middle East – Aparna Dewan, located in Cairo, Egypt 
North America – Richa Saxena, located in Houston, US 

They are responsible for overseeing all content and publishing aspects of the SSA website for their appointed area. It is a pleasure to have them as part of the Web Team and we wish each one every success in their new role. 

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