The latest from the GLD

Despite GLD members’ far-flung locations, we get together whenever we can. The ATA Annual Conference, with a dedicated GLD social event, as well as the GLD Members in Europe Workshop provide members with the opportunity for face-to-face networking and education. To maintain contact between on-site events, our Digital Events Coordinators arrange for Digital Socials and GLD webinars. ATA membership allows members to attend many international T&I-related events at a discount. Check out our GLD calendar to find out about events of interest to our members—all over the world!

GLD Digital Events

Katrin Rippel Galati and Erin Riddle, our Digital Events Coordinators, host regular GLD Digital Socials and webinars with topics particularly geared to GLD members.

GLD Online Event 8/2023

RSVP for the GLD ATA64 Recap and Social Event on

December 9, 2023, at 6:00 pm CET / 12:00 noon ET / 9:00 am PT

Let’s get together for an ATA64 recap where we can share some of the special moments from this year’s ATA conference in Miami, Florida — and get a glimpse of the activities and informative training sessions.

This event is only for GLD members of the American Translators Association.

Click here to sign up for this event.

GLD Online Event 7/2023

Die German Language Division lädt alle GLD-Mitglieder ein:
9. November 2023, 17:00 – 18:00 Uhr CET / 11:00 am EST/ 8:00 am PST

 

Leichte Sprache als Schlüssel zu Informationen – ein kurzer Überblick über ein Konzept im Wandel
Referentin: Inga Schiffler

Leichte Sprache hat sich in Deutschland als Mittel zu sprachlicher Barrierefreiheit etabliert. Die Idee dahinter: Verständliche Sprache schafft Zugang zu Informationen – und ermöglicht damit demokratische Mitgestaltung und Selbstbestimmung. Inga Schiffler gibt einen Überblick über die Entwicklung des Konzepts, unterfüttert mit praktischen Beispielen aus ihrem abwechslungsreichen Berufsalltag.

Inga Schiffler ist Expertin für barrierearme Sprache und arbeitet freiberuflich als Übersetzerin, Dolmetscherin und Trainerin für Leichte und Einfache Sprache. Studiert hat sie Dolmetschen in und aus der spanischen Gebärdensprache (Fachausbildung) sowie Übersetzen und Dolmetschen (B.A. und M.A.) in Granada, Salamanca und Mainz, Campus Germersheim. Daneben organisiert Inga Schiffler online die wöchentliche Vorlese-Stunde für Menschen mit und ohne Behinderung sowie einen monatlichen Stammtisch für Kolleg*innen und Interessierte der Leichten Sprache.

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich: https://subscribepage.io/leichte-sprache

GLD Online Event 6/2023

Co-Working mit Kolleg*innen

Website auffrischen, öffentliche Profile prüfen, Newsletter-Sendungen während der Konferenz automatisieren, Abwesenheitsmeldungen einrichten … nutze diese reichliche Stunde, in der wir still im GLD-Zoomraum am eigenen Business arbeiten.

Hier sind die kompletten Informationen:

GLD Online-Event
19. Oktober 2023, 17:00 CET/ 11:00 ET/ 8:00 PT

Haben wir nicht alle eine Vorstellung davon, wie unser ideales Business aussehen sollte? Jedoch finden wir uns viel zu oft in einer Tretmühle von Arbeitsgenerierung oder Aufträgen-ohne-Ende wieder.

Wir wissen schon, dass wenn wir Bereichen unseres Geschäfts mehr Zeit widmen würden – öffentliche Profile aktualisieren, die Website auffrischen, eine Testimonialstrategie entwickeln oder Social-Media-Posts wertvoller umsetzen – dass wir den Geschäftsaufbau smarter gestalten könnten.

Deswegen laden wir euch diesen Monat zu einer Co-Working-Stunde im GLD-Zoom-Raum ein, in der ihr an eurem Business arbeiten könnt, anstatt immer nur im Business beschäftigt zu sein.

Wie funktioniert’s?

  1. Jeder schreibt das Ziel der Arbeitsstunde in den Chat, eventuelle Fragen werden beantwortet.
  2. Eine reichliche Stunde arbeitet jeder still für sich.
  3. Danach besprechen wir ca. 10 Minuten unsere Resultate oder Erfahrungen.

Hier geht’s zur Anmeldung: subscribepage.io/GLD-Coworking

GLD Online Event 5/2023

Co-Working mit Kolleg*innen

GLD Online-Event
27. September 2023, 17:00 CET/ 11:00 ET/ 8:00 PT

Haben wir nicht alle eine Vorstellung davon, wie unser ideales Business aussehen sollte? Jedoch finden wir uns viel zu oft in einer Tretmühle von Arbeitsgenerierung oder Aufträgen-ohne-Ende wieder.

Wir wissen schon, dass wenn wir Bereichen unseres Geschäfts mehr Zeit widmen würden – öffentliche Profile aktualisieren, die Website auffrischen, eine Testimonialstrategie entwickeln oder Social-Media-Posts wertvoller umsetzen – dass wir den Geschäftsaufbau smarter gestalten könnten.

Deswegen laden wir euch diesen Monat zu einer Co-Working-Stunde im GLD-Zoom-Raum ein, in der ihr an eurem Business arbeiten könnt, anstatt immer nur im Business beschäftigt zu sein.

Wie funktioniert´s?

  1. Jeder schreibt das Ziel der Arbeitsstunde in den Chat, eventuelle Fragen werden beantwortet.
  2. Eine reichliche Stunde arbeitet jeder still für sich.
  3. Danach besprechen wir ca. 10 Minuten unsere Resultate oder Erfahrungen.

 

Hier geht´s zur Anmeldung: subscribepage.io/GLD-Coworking

GLD Zoom Social 4/2023

RSVP for the GLD Social event on August 26, 2023 at 5:00 pm CET / 11:00 am ET / 8:00 am PT

The topic of this get-together is "Books & Other Readings That Inspire You and Me."

Let’s kick off this Social get-together to share all the books or other readings that stood out for each of us so far this year. Was it a book so good that you didn’t leave your nook or a well-written article that sparked a new interest for you? Let’s share those treasures with each other …

… and who knows? This just might be the first step to a GLD Book Club (in German or English).

Join us via Zoom on August 26, 2023 at 5:00 pm CET / 11:00 am ET / 8:00 am PT.  Bring your breakfast, lunch, or happy hour drink. This gathering will last 60 minutes.

To join this GLD social, sign up here www.subscribepage.io/GLDsocial-august

GLD Zoom Educational Social 3/2023

RSVP for the GLD Zoom Educational Social on April 1, 2023 at 6:30 pm CET / 12:30 pm ET / 9:30 am PT

The topic of this get-together is “Why not You!? – Tips for Presenting at the ATA conference or other public speaking events."

Each of us has something unique to bring to our profession and our clients – why not share it with your colleagues?!

Let’s talk about ATA conference proposals and presentations, some tips for effective public speaking, and how to overcome the fear of presenting in front of an audience. Then we’ll explore YOUR ideas and experiences in Zoom outbreak rooms while networking and socializing with colleagues.

After this social event, you might just be inspired to become the next presenter!!

Join us via Zoom on April 1, 2023 at 6:30 pm CET / 12:30 pm ET / 9:30 am PT, bring your breakfast, lunch, or happy hour drink. The meeting will last approximately 75 minutes.

To join this GLD social, sign up here www.subscribepage.io/GLDsocial-april

Attendance is limited to 100 participants.

Questions? Contact Katrin Rippel Galati krgalati@translationpurpose.com or Erin Riddle erin@erinriddle.com

 

GLD Virtual Educational Event 2/2023

Meet & Connect with Colleagues and GLD Friends

RSVP for the GLD Virtual Educational Event on February 20, 2023 at 5:30 pm CET / 11:30 am EST/ 8:30 am PST

 

The topic of this get-together is “Learn About the ATA Certification Exam and How to Prepare for It"

Participants will learn about the ATA certification exam in general and best practices for how to prepare for it. Geoff Koby will provide a brief introduction to the program, the types of texts, and the expectations of the program, along with information about how texts are graded and what graders look for.

Join us via Zoom on February 20, 2023 at 5:30 pm CET / 11:30 am EST/ 8:30 am PST, bring your breakfast, lunch, or happy hour drink. The meeting will last approximately one hour 15 minutes.

To join this GLD Virtual Educational Event, sign up here www.subscribepage.io/GLDsocial

Attendance is limited to 100 participants.

Questions? Contact Katrin Rippel Galati krgalati@translationpurpose.com or Erin Riddle erin@erinriddle.com

GLD Digital Social 1/2023

Meet & Connect with Colleagues and GLD Friends

 RSVP for the GLD Zoom Social on January 23, 2023 at 6pm CET / 12pm EST/ 9am PST

The topic of this get-together is “Learn About Your GLD Member Benefits & the Many Ways to Use Them"

Participants will learn about their ATA member benefits and brainstorm ideas for how to apply them in their business practice.

Join us via Zoom on January 23, 2023, at 6pm CET / 12pm EST/ 9am PST, bring your breakfast, lunch, or happy hour drink.

To join this GLD social, sign up here www.subscribepage.io/GLDsocial

 

Attendance is limited to 100 participants.

 

Questions? Contact Katrin Rippel Galati krgalati@translationpurpose.com or Erin Riddle erin@erinriddle.com

GLD Member Meetings

Like all other ATA divisions, the Leadership Council of the GLD invites all members to a Virtual Annual Meeting to inform them of the past year's activities, discuss issues relevant to our profession, and obtain feedback from the membership.

You can find the minutes of past meetings under the Member Benefits, Resources tab (GLD Archives).

 

9th Annual GLD Members in Europe Workshop

Zwischen Theorie und Praxis in Leipzig: Connecting Scholars and Professionals to Discuss the Past, Present, and Future of Translation

Leipzig: February 2-4, 2024

Our 9th Annual GLD Members in Europe Workshop brings us to Leipzig. Participants can look forward to greeting old friends and meeting new colleagues while learning about the current state of the field of translation and the future of our profession!

We’re pleased to announce that this year's event features a first-ever cooperation with another organization: Leipzig University's Institute of Applied Linguistics and Translatology (IALT). In lieu of an invited keynote speaker, the program will include a host of sessions by members of both the university community and the GLD---from linguistics research and its practical implications to pricing for translators in the era of NMT and GenAI and the everyday realities of working as freelancers.

As always, there will be plenty of time for catching up and networking during coffee breaks and meals! We look forward to seeing you there.

Accommodations

Participants are invited to reserve a room at the Premier Inn Leipzig Oper. This hotel would not allow for a group reservation, but rooms are currently available with generous cancellation terms. Prices will rise as the workshop gets closer, so reserve now!

Preliminary Program

(Session details coming soon!)

Friday, February 2

4:00 p.m. Walking tour of Leipzig

· Meeting point TBA

· IMPORTANT: Register at checkout for planning numbers!

6:30 p.m. Networking dinner

· Pilot Restaurant (Bosestraße 1)

· IMPORTANT: Register at checkout for reservation numbers!

Saturday, February 3

9:15 a.m. Workshop begins

1:00 p.m. Lunch break (a list of local places will be provided)

2:00 p.m. Workshop resumes

7:00 p.m. Networking dinner

· Auerbachs Keller (Grimmaische Strasse 2)

· IMPORTANT: Register at checkout for registration numbers!

Sunday, February 4

9.00 a.m. Workshop begins

12:30 p.m. Workshop concludes

What’s included with your registration:

The registration fee includes coffee breaks and basic refreshments during the workshop. Register by December 15th and enter the promo code EARLYBIRD at checkout for a 15€ discount! Registration is open until January 10th.

PLEASE NOTE: Eventbrite will add a nominal processing fee to your ticket price at checkout. Also: the registration fee is non-refundable should you be unable to attend.

Participants are responsible for all other meals and expenses. No lunch reservations will be made; a list of places within walking distance will be provided.

Who can attend:

The GLD Members in Europe Workshop is open to ATA members only. The organizers reserve the right to cancel your registration if you are not an active ATA member.

A registration link was sent via email to all GLD members. If you did not receive the link, please contact the GLD European Coordinator using the contact information below.

Workshop contact:
Ellen Yutzy Glebe, GLD European Coordinator
eyg@writinghistory.de

GLD Calendar

The GLD Calendar of translation and interpreting events compiles industry events around the world that may be of interest to translators and interpreters working in the German-English language pair. You can add all the events to your Google Calendar by clicking on the plus sign.

If you know of an event we may have overlooked, please share! Just send a note to Stella Waltemade at post@stellawaltemade.de and we’ll see to it that your colleagues know about it, too!

Find the ATA Calendar of Events here. For the current ATA Certification Exam schedule, click here.