At 07:35 AM 11/11/2007, Sue Heim wrote:
>Last I heard, everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion. And until any
>of us have walked in Paula's shoes, I think it's plenty disrespectful to
>discredit her opinion.
>
>Paula was very active in STC, and very vocal about her issues. But STC never
>listened.

STC was very good about not listening in them days.  It's why I 
became a Board member.  They're better about listening now.

>My opinion? She's right... STC is not about furthering technical writing but
>is instead about furthering the organization. And although I think it's less
>so now, many of the leaders within the organization are more about
>furthering themselves than furthering technical writing. It's why I resigned
>my membership (specifically, as a direct result of the director-sponsor of
>my region). Although I do see some improvement, I don't see where being a
>member benefits me, as a longtime writer. So I've yet to re-up, and dunno if
>I will. The jury is still out.
>
>At any rate, my point is... I agree with Paula. Although it's her opinion,
>it's actually quite accurate.

I think you've both put a great deal of thought into this and, given 
what you're saying here, I agree that the STC is definitely not the 
organization for you.


Yours truly,

John Hedtke
Author/Consultant/Contract Writer
www.hedtke.com <-- website
Region 7 Director, STC
541-685-5000 (office landline)
541-554-2189 (cell)
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