2012 Candidates

The following Society-level offices will be filled in STC’s next election. Click the links in the following to see detailed descriptions of the offices and the slate of candidates for each position.

• Vice President
• Secretary
• Director (two positions to be filled)
• Nominating committee (two positions to be filled)

You may also view the full 2012 Slate of Candidates.

 2012 STC Candidate Q&A

We extend the opportunity for our members to pose questions to our 2012 Election Candidates. All questions will be answered on the Q&A section of the STC election site.

Candidate Resources

STC has compiled a list of guidelines, documents, and other resources for STC candidates. Please visit the STC Candidate Resources page for more information (login required).

2012 STC Ballot

The 2012 STC Election will take place Friday, 2 March, through Friday, 23 March. The 2012 STC Ballot is not yet available. When the election opens, a link to the online Ballot will be posted here.

If you have questions about the 2012 STC Election, please contact us for more information.

If you’re a recent graduate, STC’s New TC Professional membership category offers you a chance to join STC at significant savings. This new membership level, for those who have graduated within the last three years, has annual dues of $160.00. It includes one STC chapter and one Special Interest Group (SIG), along with all other STC membership benefits: online access to Intercom and Technical Communication publications, free archived education seminars, access to the My STC Network, and education discounts.  All new members also receive the 2012 STC Salary Database free when it is published in July 2012.

To find out more, and to join STC, visit http://stc.org/membership/join-or-renew-now/membership-dues.

Lori Meyer
STC Rochester membership manager
membership@stc-rochester.org

Hello, STC Rochester chapter members,

Rochester STC December Meeting, Wednesday Dec. 7, 2011

Our speaker will be:

Hannah Morgan, Career strategist and founder of CareerSherpa.net

“Your Career: New Year, New Focus”

What will your New Year’s Resolution be this year? Is this the year you will focus on your satisfaction at work? One recent survey by Mercer found that almost 1/3 of employees are seriously considering leaving their current job and an additional 1/4 are not engaged in their work. Whether you are planning on staying in a job you love or leaving one you hate, make this the year you dedicate to your career. In this presentation, we will explore and discuss:

*       5 Easy ways to increase your personal online reputation *

*       How to build “it” before you need “it” *

*      The Best Career Insurance policy ever*

Hannah is an energetic, compassionate conveyer of no-nonsense career advice. Hannah shares information on the latest career management and job search trends and techniques on her blog, Career Sherpa, and is a featured blogger on other nationally-recognized sites. Her expertise and insight comes from 10+ years supporting and guiding dislocated workers from a broad range of industries and occupations. Hannah was a Career Consultant with Lee Hecht Harrison and Trainer/adviser in Workforce development.  Hannah was recognized by Monster.com as one of the top 11 job search bloggers to watch in 2011.

As a Career Consultant, Hannah draws upon her experience in Human Resources, Outplacement Services and Workforce Development to guide those new to job search through the process and towards their goals. Visit her site to learn more www.careersherpa.net.

Details

When:
Wednesday December 7, 2011
5:30-8:15 pm

Where:

Joey’s Pasta House
1789 Penfield Road,
Penfield, NY14526
(585) 586-2426
joeyspastahouse.com

Cost:
$20 members; $25 guests/non members.  Please register on EventBrite  http://stcrochester2011holidayprogram.eventbrite.com/   by 5:00, Monday, Dec. 6, 2011.

For questions, contact marilyn.woelk@gmail.com  or programs@stc-rochester.org

Agenda:

5:30 Networking
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Presentation

Menu:

Salad:                House Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, served with Bread & Butter
Hors d’oeuvres: Artichoke French
Pasta:                Angel Hair Pasta with choice of Alfredo Sauce or Vodka Sauce
Entree:              Chicken Marsala
Side Dish:         Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
Dessert:            Homemade Cannolis & Cream Puffs
Drinks:              Coffee, tea,

A Cash Bar will be available.

REGISTER NOW so you can come and watch the drawing for our Philips 19″ flat-screen LCD TV with Crystal clear technology, HD TV 720p, Incredible Surround/DolbyDigital Sound…with connection via HDMI x2 with Easy-link or TV PC-in. The estimated value of this prize is $230.00. In order to be eligible, please renew your membership or join as a member of Rochester STC by Dec. 6th. Only those renewing or joining are eligible to win! You must either be present at this meeting, pick up the prize, or pay shipping to your location if you are the winner.

To renew your membership or to join Rochester STC, go to
http://www.stc.org/membership/join-or-renew-now

Renew by November 11 for a chance to win a free Kindle Fire!

The 2012 STC membership season is now open, and the Rochester community looks forward to having you as an STC member in the coming year!

The benefits of STC membership are many: access to award-winning publications, programs for  professional development that include webinars and certificate programs, and the opportunity to build your professional network. In the last year, STC has added important new benefits for members, including:

• My STC, the new social network just for technical communicators. Now connecting and collaborating with your colleagues is even easier, with whiteboards, live chat, discussions, and more.
• Access to free archived seminars. STC currently provides access to 38 archived seminars and will be adding more in 2012.
• STC’s  Technical Communication Certification Program.

As a member of the Rochester chapter, you are part of a strong and vibrant community that has been bringing value to upstate New York area technical communicators for six decades. We offer a series of educational and networking programs throughout the year, as well as our popular annual conference, Spectrum, the longest-running regional conference of its type in STC. In 2011, we earned the STC Pacesetter Award, and we were named an STC Community of Excellence.

Renew your STC membership before Friday, November 11, and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win the new Kindle Fire from Amazon. All members who renew for 2012 by 11:59 PM EST (GMT-5) on November 11 will have a chance to win!

If you renew by January 3, 2012, you’ll get a free copy of the 2012 STC Salary Database when it’s published in July 2012.

Dues for STC membership packages remain the same for 2012 — and the STC SIG Value package actually has a lower price ($295, compared with $375 in 2011).

If you have any questions about your STC membership, please don’t hesitate to contact Lori Meyer, chapter membership manager, at membership@stc-rochester.org.

Stay with us and grow with us! We look forward to seeing you as an STC member in 2012!

To renew, go to
http://www.stc.org/membership/join-or-renew-now