AATIA’s November meeting will offer valuable training and information for interpreters. For maximum results, bring a hand-held recording device to tape yourself as Cristina Helmerichs and Steve Mines lead us in simultaneous exercises from English to your other language. Cristina and Steve will share tips and answer questions, drawing on their years of experience interpreting in court and conference settings.

The second meeting segment will feature Renee Blakeslee of VOLT Workforce Solutions, one of the few companies offering work to interpreters that offers health insurance to its contractors. The newly elected Board of Directors will talk about their plans and solicit ideas for future AATIA events. Refreshments and networking will round out the session.

Visitors are welcome to the meeting, which will be held at the Austin History Center, 9th and Guadalupe, on November 8, 2008, 1 – 4 p.m.