powwows

ProZ is not just a virtual community. ProZ.com Powwows are informal get-togethers of groups of five to fifty ProZ.com users living in close proximity. The events are organised by local translators, for local translators.

In December 2001, I organised the first Dutch powwow in Boxtel which was visited by nineteen people. One of the attendees, Marijke Mayer, reported afterwards:

"Even though we were virtual strangers, it was as if we had already met in previous lives as it were. From the time we met there was instant recognition. This feeling had grown even stronger when it was time to leave. During the 6 hours that we were together we were all very happy to have finally made each other's acquaintance, exchanged information, asked questions, discussed topics such as working methods using DéjàVu and/or Trados and formed plans to take upcoming ATA exams in Regensburg. We all agreed that it was important to continue to maintain contact between translators and to build bridges between all the little rooms in which we are working independently."

And I have nothing to add other than to say, that I look forward to meeting you, somewhere, sometime, too.

powwow board

Take a look at the powwow board to find out if there is a powwow listed for your area.