with text this time -- draft solicitat ion for 2006-2007 volunteers
Aaron DaMommio
aaron at damommio.com
Wed Apr 26 13:26:35 MDT 2006
I don't like the idea of adding new offices at the upcoming vote. As a
tech writer, I must make a bullet list about it:
- Maybe it's 'cause I'm a reprobate board member who missed the last
meeting, but it seems sudden to me. I like more lead time on something
like this.
- As Kay mentioned, we don't have all our existing positions filled.
- Offices are not required to make use of volunteers, so I don't see
that waiting will gate an activity. Get someone going on something &
give 'em an official office later.
- Rather than focus on creating offices, let's focus on specific
projects & activities.
Cheri Mullins wrote:
>That may be true, Nonetheless, I believe that if we continue to constrict
>ourselves, we will soon be at the point where we provide no added value at
>all to the Central Texas tech comm community. We need new blood! Lots of it!
>We need people who have decades of experience and people who have none. We
>need to be responsive to the community. We need to be inclusive. How great
>would it be if every STC Austin member had some active role at some point
>during the year?! What great things we could do with all that energy and
>creativity. If we don't ask, we certainly won't get anyone. We have to put
>it out there. And if necessary, directors can be acting managers as well and
>officers or committee members can have responsibilities in multiple
>positions.
>
>
>
>
>Cheri Mullins
>Director, Information Development
>
>GENBAND Inc.
>12303 Technology Blvd.
>Austin, Texas 78727 USA
>office +1.512.681.5540
>mobile +1.512.736.9003
>facsimile +1.512.681.5541
>cheri.mullins at genband.com
>
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Robart, Kay [mailto:Kay.Robart at tea.state.tx.us]
>Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 1:31 PM
>To: STC Austin Administrative Discussion List
>Subject: [stc-austin-admin] RE: with text this time -- draft solicitation
>for 2006-2007 volunteers
>
>Well, it seems like we have enough trouble finding people to take the jobs
>that we have, and we don't seem to have much luck at all finding help for
>the committee managers that need help. For the number of active members we
>have, we have a lot of committees and very few people helping out in them.
>For example, when I worked on the Houston competitions committee, although I
>admit it was larger competition than ours, we had about 20 people helping
>with various aspects, not counting the 40 judges. When Ginny and I were
>running the competitions, we were doing almost all of it ourselves with some
>help from Hospitality and Treasury on the banquet, and I think Karen has had
>even less help.
>
>Although I have nothing per se against the idea of adding positions, I think
>it would be a good idea to do a better job of staffing the committees we
>have. For most positions, the "committee" is the manager, doing the work all
>alone.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: bounce-stc-austin-admin-170199 at lists.stc.org
>[mailto:bounce-stc-austin-admin-170199 at lists.stc.org] On Behalf Of
>jhgough at austin.rr.com
>Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 1:21 PM
>To: STC Austin Administrative Discussion List
>Cc: STC Austin Administrative Discussion List
>Subject: [stc-austin-admin] RE: with text this time -- draft solicitation
>for 2006-2007 volunteers
>
>The new positions are good ideas.
>
>Adding positions requires board approval. It would be good to have a
>position description suitable for inclusion the P&P manual as part of the
>proposal.
>
>Adding a director probably requires a bylaws amendment. (Currently the
>bylaws say we have 3 directors, so they need to be updated.)
>
>I checked the bylaws for committee mgr appointment procedures and will amend
>the notice.
>
>JG
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Cheri Mullins <Cheri.Mullins at genband.com>
>Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 11:51 am
>Subject: [stc-austin-admin] RE: with text this time -- draft solicitation
>for 2006-2007 volunteers
>To: STC Austin Administrative Discussion List <stc-austin-
>admin at lists.stc.org>
>
>
>
>>We should also include s/t about how, when, and where the voting will
>>take place if we do have more than one candidate for an office. Also,
>>how one can advance a name (one's own or someone else's) for candidacy
>>and the deadlinefor this. Also, there is no point in listing inactive
>>positions unless we want to reactive them. Here is a revision that I
>>propose. Please check my facts and wording. I am proposing a new
>>director, of Technologies, where we would place the (formerly Online)
>>New Technologies SIG, Listserv, and webmaster. This person would also
>>interact with other organizations such as CTDUG and the FrameMaker
>>User's Group. The Publications Director would still be responsible for
>>web content. I am also proposing creating the position of Activities
>>Mgr under the Outreach Director. This person would be responsiblefor
>>the logistics of the Christmas party, banquet, and any other "social"
>>activities. The banquet would still be funded and driven by the
>>Competitions. Finally, I propose a Manager of Academe under the
>>OutreachDirector. This person would handle interactions (except for
>>student
>>completions) with Academe, including the Colby Scholarship. The
>>Academe Mgr would work closely with the Student Competitions Mgr to
>>establish and maintain academe contacts.
>>
>>Also, it seems that there are some folks missing here who had agreed
>>to be candidates. Can anyone fill these in?
>>
>>
>> _____
>>
>>The 2005-2006 year is drawing to a close and the STC Austin community
>>needs YOUR help to continue serving the community of technical
>>communicators in Central Texas.
>>
>>The chart below lists the offices and other positions, who occupies
>>these currently, and the current candidates for 2006-7. Officers are
>>elected,directors are appointed by the STC Austin Board, and committee
>>members are appointed by the Committee Director, with Board approval.
>>All officers and directors serve one year and are members of the STC
>>Austin Board for that year.
>>
>>Do you like the contribution that STC Austin provides for the Central
>>Texas technical communication community in our programs, activities,
>>seminars,competitions, mentoring? Great! Join us to help continue it.
>>Do you think we need some help? That's great, too! Join us and help
>>grow and refine STC Austin to better serve the Austin and Central
>>Texas tech comm community.Whether you are a seasoned technical
>>communicator with years of STC participation under your belt or brand
>>new to the field and the organization, your contribution to STC Austin
>>counts.
>>
>>At the May 23 chapter meeting, STC Austin will hold Officer elections
>>for 2006-2007. All nominations for officers must be received by email
>>not later than May 9. Include a short bio, statement of interest and
>>experience (if any), contact info, and photograph. You may nominate
>>yourself.
>>
>>
>Officer
>
>
>>nominations from the floor will not be accepted. Candidates for office
>>will be presented to on the web site by May 16. The May 23 meeting
>>will beginwith presentation and election of the officer candidates.
>>Only STC Austin
>>members may vote or hold an elected office. Induction of the new
>>officerswill follow the meeting.
>>
>>After the new officers are inducted, STC Austin will accept
>>
>>
>additional
>
>
>>nominations from the floor for Director and Committee Member
>>appointments.Nominations from the floor will be accepted only if the
>>nominated person is present and accepts. Early nominations for
>>Director must be received by email not later than May 20. Include a
>>short bio, statement of interest and experience (if any), contact
>>info, and photograph. You may nominate yourself. All persons appointed
>>by acclamation as Directors will be inducted along with the new
>>officers. In the case of multiple candidates for the same
>>directorship, the newly-elected Board will meet to determine
>>appointmentsand will announce Director appointments by May 26.
>>
>>The 2006-2007 STC Austin Board will meet three times over the summer.
>>A leadership meeting for 2006-2007 Board and Committee members will
>>take place in August. Directors also will meet individually with
>>Committee membersduring the summer break. For more information about
>>STC Austin roles and responsibilities, read the job descriptions
>>online or contact the currentofficer or director.
>>
>>To be listed as a candidate, please email your information to (each):
>>
>> the current officer or director
>> John Gough, 2005-2006 President (use president --at--
>>stcaustin.org) and
>> Cheri Mullins, 2006-2007 President (use vicepresident --at--
>>stcaustin.org)
>>
>>Continue to check the stc-austin-general listserv postings and the
>>
>>
>STC
>
>
>>Austin blog in the coming weeks for more information.
>>
>>Current officers and email addresses:
>><http://www.stcaustin.org/board/officers.htm>
>>http://www.stcaustin.org/board/officers.htm
>>
>>Job descriptions and schedule of activities:
>>
>>
>>
>>
><http://www.stcaustin.org/leadership/STCAustin_Policies_and_Procedures.
>p><http://www.stcaustin.org/leadership/STCAustin_Policies_and_Procedure
>s.pdf>
>
>
>http://www.stcaustin.org/leadership/STCAustin_Policies_and_Procedures.p
>df
>
>
>>STC Austin community vision and strategy:
>><http://www.stcaustin.org/chapter/mission.htm>
>>http://www.stcaustin.org/chapter/mission.htm
>>
>>
>>
>>
><http://www.stcaustin.org/chapter/STC_Austin_Strategic_Plan_2005_2006.p
>d><http://www.stcaustin.org/chapter/STC_Austin_Strategic_Plan_2005_2006
>.pdf>
>
>
>http://www.stcaustin.org/chapter/STC_Austin_Strategic_Plan_2005_2006.pd
>f
>
>
>>
>>
>> _____
>>
>>
>>Office 2005-6 2006-7 Candidates
>>------------------------ ---------------- -----------------
>>President John Gough Cheri Mullins
>>Vice President Cheri Mullins Leah Eaton
>>Treasurer Andy Rogers --open--
>>Secretary Meryl Wilk Meryl Wilk
>>Past President Kay Kay John Gough
>>
>>Dir Competitions Karen Mulholland Austin Skaggs
>>Dir Education & Programs Marian Blake Marian Blake
>>Dir Employment Wanda Hill Wanda Hill
>>Dir Outreach Aaron DaMommio Tamara Dwyer
>>Dir Publications --open-- Aaron DaMommio
>>Dir Technologies n/a --open--
>>
>>Competitions Committee============================================
>>Mgr Pubs Competition Karen Mulholland --open--
>>Mgr Student Writing Comp. Austin Skaggs Christine Granger
>> Christine Granger
>>
>>Education & Programs Committee====================================
>>Mgr Seminars Marian Blake(act) --open--
>>Mgr Programs & Information Marian Blake(act) Joy Owen
>>
>>Employment Committee==============================================
>>Mgr Job Bank Wanda Hill --open--
>>Mgr Salary Survey Kay Robart --open--
>>Mgr Contractors SIG Dan Eisler --open--
>>
>>Outreach Committee================================================
>>Mgr Hospitality Tom Comey Tom Comey
>>Mgr Membership Ann Gentle --open--
>>Mgr Public Relations Tamara Dwyer --open--
>>Mgr Volunteer Bank --open-- Vice President
>>Mgr STC Activities Karen Mulholland(act) --open--
>>Mgr Academe (new) n/a --open--
>>
>>Publications Committee ============================================
>>Mgr Chapter History --open-- --open--
>>Mgr Newsletter/Blog Kendall Johns Tracey Boyd
>>Mgr Policies & Procedures Mary Rio --open--
>>
>>Technologies Committee (new) =======================================
>>Mgr Web (Webmaster) Seth Park --open--
>>Mgr Listserv Andrew Lucchesi --open--
>>Mgr Technologies SIG (new) n/a --open--
>>
>>
>>
>>Cheri Mullins
>>Director, Information Development
>>
>>GENBAND Inc.
>>12303 Technology Blvd.
>>Austin, Texas 78727 USA
>>office +1.512.681.5540
>>mobile +1.512.736.9003
>>facsimile +1.512.681.5541
>>cheri.mullins at genband.com
>>
>><http://www.genband.com/>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: jhgough at austin.rr.com [mailto:jhgough at austin.rr.com
>><mailto:jhgough at austin.rr.com> ]
>>Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 9:48 AM
>>To: STC Austin Administrative Discussion List
>>Subject: [stc-austin-admin] with text this time -- draft solicitation
>>for
>>2006-2007 volunteers
>>
>>OK, this time *with* the msg text. :-) (Thanks Tamara) JG
>>====================== Cheri, here is a posting I intend to put up on
>>stc-austin-general and the blog. If you have suggestions, please send
>>them by 3p today. I have an early flight tomorrow.
>>
>>(other board members are invited to comment as well)
>>
>>=======================
>>
>>The 2005-2006 year is drawing to a close and the Austin chapter of STC
>>needs YOUR help to continue serving the
>>
>>community of technical writers in Austin.
>>
>>The chart below shows the list of offices, who occupies the offices
>>currently, and the current candidates for
>>
>>next year. Multiple candidates for the same position are welcome.
>>At the
>>May 23 chapter meeting and election
>>
>>and induction is held.
>>
>>For more information, read the job description and contact the
>>
>>
>current
>
>
>>officeholder (or the director for the
>>
>>area if the position is currently open).
>>
>>To be listed as a candidate, please send your name and email address
>>to:
>>John Gough, President (use president --at-- stcaustin.org) Cheri
>>Mullins,Vice President (use vicepresident --at-- stcaustin.org) The
>>current officeholder
>>
>>Officers will be posting more on the stc-austin-general listserv and
>>the blog in the coming weeks.
>>
>>Current officers and email addresses are at:
>>http://www.stcaustin.org/board/officers.htm
>><http://www.stcaustin.org/board/officers.htm>
>>
>>Job descriptions (including a schedule of activities) are posted at:
>>
>>
>>
>http://www.stcaustin.org/leadership/STCAustin_Policies_and_Procedures.p
>
>
><http://www.stcaustin.org/leadership/STCAustin_Policies_and_Procedures.
>p>
>
>
>>df
>>
>>The vision and strategy for the chapter posted at:
>>http://www.stcaustin.org/chapter/mission.htm
>><http://www.stcaustin.org/chapter/mission.htm>
>>
>>
>>
>http://www.stcaustin.org/chapter/STC_Austin_Strategic_Plan_2005_2006.pd
>
>
><http://www.stcaustin.org/chapter/STC_Austin_Strategic_Plan_2005_2006.p
>d>
>
>
>>f
>>
>>
>>
>>Office Current Candidates
>>------------------------ ---------------- -------------
>>President John Gough Cheri Mullins
>>Vice President Cheri Mullins Leah Eaton
>>Treasurer Andy Rogers --open--
>>Secretary Meryl Wilk Meryl Wilk
>>
>>Dir Competitions Karen Mulholland Austin Skaggs
>>Dir Education & Programs Marian Blake Marian Blake
>>Dir Employment Wanda Hill Wanda Hill
>>Dir Outreach Aaron DaMommio Tamara Dwyer
>>Dirr Publications --open-- Aaron DaMommio
>>
>>
>>(Competitions area)===========================================
>>Mgr Pubs Competition Karen Mulholland --open--
>>Mgr Student Writing Comp. Austin Skaggs Christine Granger
>>Mgr Seminars Wendy Painter --open--
>>
>>(Education & Programs area)===================================
>>Mgr Programs/Info Marian Blake(act) Joy Owen
>>Mgr Online SIG --open-- --open-- (inactive)
>>
>>(Employment area)=============================================
>>Mgr Job Bank Wanda Hill --open--
>>Mgr Salary Survey Kay Robart --open--
>>Mgr Ind. Contractors SIG Dan Eisler
>>
>>(Outreach area)===============================================
>>Mgr Hospitality Tom Comey Tom Comey
>>Mgr Membership Ann Gentle --open--
>>Mgr Public Relations Tamara Dwyer --open--
>>Mgr Listserv Andrew Lucchesi --open--
>>
>>
>>(Publications Area)===========================================
>>Mgr Chapter History --open--
>>Mgr Newsletter/Blog Kendall Johns Tracey Boyd
>>Mgr Policies&Procedures Mary Rio --open--
>>Mgr Web (Webmaster) Seth Park --open--
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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