Ack! I misspoke... I meant to say "many of the leaders within the organization WERE more about furthering themselves than furthering technical writing" (rather than "are"). As I said, I think things are changing. Have they changed enough? I dunno. Is there any benefit for me to belong to this organzation? I dunno. I can still go to local meetings, I can still attend conferences (neither of which I choose to do, but I could if I wanted to without having to be a member).
FWIW, I was very active at a local and regional level. I was trying to effect change from the bottom up. It was a massive failure, at that time (three years ago). Maybe it wouldn't be now, but I just don't have the desire as I once did. Something about once bitten twice shy! :) ...sue On 11/12/07, John Hedtke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 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) > [EMAIL PROTECTED] (primary email) > [EMAIL PROTECTED] (secondary 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
