We’re continuing to enjoy increased membership with 10 new members joining in October. And with the success of our Coventry XML/DITA conference weekend I hope to see a few more new members.

For those reading this column and contemplating membership (yes, they’ll be some), or if you know someone who wants to join, November and December are really good months to sign up.

As in the past, new members who join STC in 2005 receive prorated credits on their first renewal. The amount of credit you receive does not depend on the membership category you select. Those of you who join in November or December get 14 or 13 months membership for the price of 12. Not quite BOGOF* but excellent value anyway.

New members can join online at https://www.stc.org/onlinejoinstc/NewMemberMainInfo.aspx

This is also a good opportunity for me to remind all you current members that you need to renew your membership for 2006. This can easily be done online by logging in to https://www.stc.org/duesrenewal/stcLogin.aspx.

Remember to have your membership number and password to hand. Please welcome new UK Community Members:

• Adrienne Devlin
• Gary Hernandez
• Ian Lewis
• Andrew Keefe
• Alice Jane Emanuel
• Peter Duffy
• Chris de Felice
• Ed Portas
• Michael Ranson
• James Flew

My apologies if your name is spelt incorrectly. It's either my fault totally (contributions for spectacles or typing lessons gratefully received) or the information sent from the Office is incorrect. Due to the different phone numbers and postcode formats sometimes the field gets corrupted. If you want to check what information is held please login to www.stc.org and check your profile (www.stc.org/profile.asp).

*Buy One, Get One Free