I posted on the Connecticut chapter's blog and e-mailed my suggestion to the STC person who had sent out the confusing message. It seems that there's a simple, automated solution to the problem.
Here's what I wrote (for those of you who don't feel like going to the blog): ------------ My job is in the Chicago area, but I moved to Michigan. I choose to stay involved with the Chicago chapter because that's where I know people. As far as I know, the closest chapter to me is near Detroit, which is roughly 200 miles from where I live. I don't know anyone there, and I don't plan to attend anything there because I never go there. Why would I want to be affiliated with that chapter, particularly without being told? (Nothing against anyone in Detroit personally!) What should be automated when someone changes addresses is an offer from STC to switch that person's affiliation, not the actual switch. How hard would it be to set up an automated e-mail that instructs someone what to do if they want to make the switch? "If you would like to switch chapters, click this link and select your new chapter from the drop-down list of STC chapters. The closest one to your new address is ____." You would think that someone within STC would be able to handle that. ;-) - CONFIDENTIAL- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential, and may also be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not review, use, copy, or distribute this message. If you receive this email in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply email and then delete this email. ______________________________________________ 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. Interactive 3D Documentation Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.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
