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About PLAIN
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
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Be sure to join
PLAIN so that your name is listed in the directory! |
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Increase public awareness of plain language
as a means of making communications from government, business,
industry, the professions (including the medical, legal, information
management, education and communications professions), and community
organizations accessible internally and to a broad, public audience.
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Help people understand and use plain-language
principles. |

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Promote the use of plain language within Canada
and internationally. |

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Promote research and development in plain language. |

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Promote the interests of plain-language specialists. |

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Develop standards and practices for the plain-language
field. |

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Provide services for members, including marketing,
networking, conferences and communications. |

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Sponsor an international e-mail forum through
which members and others can exchange ideas about plain language. |

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Collaborate with organizations that have complementary
objectives. |
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Fulfill other purposes that complement these
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PLAIN Benefits
Joining PLAIN is great value for money. Benefits of our low-cost
membership include:

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You're listed
in our Membership Directory 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. |

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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. |

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You show you want to make a real difference by advocating
plain language. Its value crosses disciplines and borders
around the world. |

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You can help shape the direction of
the organization by selecting board members or participating
as a board or committee member. |
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:

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One year -- Can$35 or US$30 |

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Two years -- Can$65 or US$55 |
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Organization -- Can$100 or US$90 |
The low membership fee pays for PLAIN's Internet service provider
and minor administrative expenses.
To Join PLAIN
To join PLAIN, you first need to select your membership level and
then fill out the form. To begin, click here.
Our Bylaws
The PLAIN Board of Directors completed the final version of PLAIN's
Bylaws (PDF, 72KB) in October
2008 as part of the incorporation process. We are now incorporated
in Canada as a non-profit corporation.
PLAIN Board of Directors

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William
Lutz, President |

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Sandra
Fisher-Martins, Liaison Clarity |
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Ronald
H. Wohl, Vice President |
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Frances
Gordon , Liaison IWG |

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Ruth
Baldwin, Treasurer |

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Zuraya
Adhikarie, member |

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Diane
Macgregor, Secretary |

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Brian
Hanington, member |

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Miriam
Vincent, E-mail Forum Coordinator |

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Anne-Marie
Hasselrot, member |

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Nad
Rosenberg, Web Manager |
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Anki
Mattson , Sweden Conference Coordinator |
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