> I was a member for more than 10 years - while I was a member, I I'm aware
> complained about the pricing structure and was treated, for > the most part, like garbage for daring to raise the issue. > When it was finally corrected, the local Admin Council acted > as if they alone had thought of the problem and solved it. So you are upset not about STC and how they handled tiered membership, but because they bruised your ego. > I was the first convention coordinator. In the middle of > organizing the convention coordinator, I decided to pull > out for a variety of reasons...I attended the second > convention - again, not a word of appreciation > for the efforts I'd put in. So, you pulled out in the middle of a committment, probably left them scrambling to find a replacement, and you wanted to be recognized for your effort? > I was Acting President and tried to get STC national to > recognize and do things in Israel to justify the tremendous > amount of money they were taking from our membership - nothing. Maybe they didn't agree with your position. That happens. > The complaint - you don't have a say unless you are a member > doesn't work - Yeah...it does. You don't agree with it, but others do > because I was a member and had complaints and they were ignored > consistently for 10 years. I gave STC enough of my money and my It's not a bank. You don't deposit time for withdrawl as complaints later after you leave. You get involved, you push for change. You withdraw, you watch from the sidelines I could go back and forth on the rest of the issues, but I think you aren't going to agree with my logic. Therefore, I'll just say that I maintain my position. John Posada Senior Technical Writer "They say everyone needs goals. Mine is to live forever. So far, so good." ______________________________________________ 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
