Press Release: International Plain Language Day October 13
October 6, 2011
Call for proclaiming International Plain Language Day October 13
Calgary will join in the global celebrations of the first ever International Plain Language Day (IPLD), Thursday Oct 13, with a request for Mayor Nenshi to proclaim International Plain Language Day October 13, 2012.
Participants will meet at the Calgary Central Library, which supports plain language and literacy, then move on to City Hall to present the request for proclaiming IPLD October 13, 2012.
“We wanted to celebrate the achievements made to date around the globe,” said Kate Harrison Whiteside, Key Advice, IPLD supporter. “But, like any initiative requiring change, it needs to be given strong, continuous support. Recognizing IPLD each year will give us an important, shared focal point.”
“It is important for cities to use language that welcomes participation and understanding,” said Druh Farrell, Alderman Ward 7, City of Calgary. “As one writer said, communicating with City Hall can be “as clear as mud in a muddy mud puddle with a pile of mud added for good measure”, and a Plain Language Policy is the first step forward.”
Plain Language Association International (PLAIN) president Bill Lutz said the board of directors ‘enthusiastically supports’ designating October 13, 2011 and urged their global members to organize activities in their communities.
Celebrations are taking place across Canada, and around the globe in Sweden, Portugal, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and across the USA.
Calgary IPLD Event Schedule
4:00 pm: Meet at Calgary Central Library foyer. Sign in support of the proclamation request to Mayor Nenshi to recognize IPLD Oct 13, 2012. – 616 Macleod Trail SE – T2G 2M2
4:30 pm: Drop off the proclamation at City Hall. Meet by the Lion statue. 800 McLeod Trail SE.
5:00 pm Downtown Meet-up and networking.
Coffee and give-aways all day at IPLD national supporters ING DIRECT Cafe –600 6 Ave SW, Calgary
Facebook.com/internationalplainlanguagedayFacebook
Twitter Thread – All day Tweet-up #iplday
Contact: Kate Harrison Whiteside
kate@keyadvice.net
Cell: 587-896-5377
