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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
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Takoradi - Viveka Belot, Patricia
Essuah, Engy Kholief and Inna Peksheve
NORTH AMERICA
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Denton, Texas - Meri Reyman and
Julie Innocenti
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Bakersfield, California - Nicole
Haslauer, Pamela Graham, Selena Lahoda, Tiffany Jones, Tristen Lawrence
and Shawnel Turner
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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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