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Formed in 1993 as the Plain Language Network, the Plain Language Association
International is a growing volunteer nonprofit organization of plain-language
advocates, professionals, and organizations committed to plain language.
Our members include professionals who plan, write, design, and create
communications projects to better serve the needs of the public, clients,
customers, students, and staff.
We work as authors, communications specialists, consultants, designers,
editors, managers, professors, trainers and writers in business, education,
government, health, law, medicine and social service.
We have members from around the world, including Canada, the United States,
Australia, Finland, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Spain, and the Netherlands.
We welcome all new members interested in plain language.
Membership Brochure
(PDF, 213KB)
Please note: This Web site updates old
contact information in the brochure, including details about PLAIN membership
applications.
Our Mission
- To promote the interests of plain-language professionals.
- To promote standards and practices of the plain-language profession.
- To promote research and development in plain language.
- To provide marketing and networking services for our members.
- To help people understand and use plain-language principles.
The PLAIN Executive
Committee completed
PLAIN's
first Bylaw
(Word
DOC, 142KB)
in May 2007.
We presented
it to members
at our Biennial
General Meeting
in Amsterdam
and look forward
to more comments.
The Bylaw is PLAIN's first step toward non-profit incorporation and more formal governance. Our committee believes incorporation will open the door to greater international member commitment, opportunities for systematic plain-language research and archival services, and the possibility of a future Plain-Language Institute with standards and certification.
We see our Bylaw as a giant step for plain language. We hope you will support this initiative.
PLAIN Executive Committee
Contact and background information about the Executive Committee:
PLAIN Web site address: http://plainlanguagenetwork.org/
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Join us! Or renew your
membership
Joining PLAIN is great value for money. Benefits of our low-cost membership
include:
- You're listed on our Web
site as a plain-language professional or organization committed to clear
writing in plain language. Your listing is a credible professional
reference for marketing your work. It includes your chosen contact details so
potential clients know how to get in touch with you.
- You get reduced
rates for our
international
conferences.
We bring together
plain-language
experts from
around the
world every
two or three
years to present
the latest
research and
techniques.
- You show you want to make a real difference by advocating plain
language. Its value crosses disciplines and borders around the
world.
Members'
contact information
and Web sites
are listed in
the Membership
Directory.
Members'
Web sites are
also listed on
the Web
Sites for Writers
page. We also
list books
written by PLAIN
members.
Member listings
and their content
are optional.
Membership start dates are continuous, valid for one or two years from any
month you pay. Two-year memberships get the benefit of a discount. Membership
is in either Canadian or U.S. dollars:
- one year -- Can$35 or US$30
- two years -- Can$65 or US$55
The low membership fee pays for PLAIN's Internet service provider and
minor administrative expenses.
To join PLAIN, fill out the Membership Application: Word document (62KB) | HTML document. Send it with the required fee
to:
Ruth Baldwin
893 Watson Street
Ottawa, ON K2B 6B8, Canada.
You can also join by filling out the application in our Membership Brochure (PDF,
213KB). Please use the mailing address for Ruth Baldwin listed
above, not the outdated name and address listed in this brochure.
For more information about memberships, contact any of the PLAIN Executive Committee members.
Time to renew your membership? Check with Ruth Baldwin to
learn if your membership dues are up-to-date and to update your contact
information.
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