> All I'm saying is, find something that fits your resources, that you > find genuinely interesting, and that fits the mandate of your group, > and do it. Do the hell out of it. Not just to be seen, but because > it's something you really want to do (but of course, be seen doing it, > because you do want others to notice and check you out).
That's easy enough. It's all about personal drive and responsibility there. RealWorld aside, this is cake. > First thought: get a group from within your chapter to wield your > Powers of Information to help out a good cause. Come up with a project > that's small, time-limited, but aimed in such a way as to have a big > effect. Do the good for them, and blog about it on your own site; it > ain't boastin' if ya done it... I have one question for you: How? That is, how do you suggest we all drive people to do this? You see, this is the core of the problem - you can lead a horse to water but you can't make them drink. Many chapters and SIGs have these grand plans and wonderful dreams, and people are in fact doing the work. Messages go out about progress, blogs are posted on chapter pages, STCForum is updated with progress and stumbling blocks... But despite all this, and with all the "hey guys, we need a hand!" requests that come in, volunteerism is always at the convenience of the volunteers. How do you suggest that hurdle be hopped? Mind you, this is the million dollar question. Rhetoric buys you nothing save a kiss from the chicken. ;-) -- Bill Swallow HATT List Owner WWP-Users List Owner Senior Member STC, TechValley Chapter STC Single-Sourcing SIG Manager http://techcommdood.blogspot.com avid homebrewer and proud beer snob "I see your OOO message and raise you a clue." ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. DOCUMENTATION & TRAINING WEST 07: THE USER EXPERIENCE April 18-21, 2007 ~ Vancouver BC ~ Marriott Pinnacle ~ free city tour 40+ sessions * free workshops * free iPod offer * www.doctrain.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
