Ask the Expert:
How have the membership options changed?
by Debbie Kerr, Quill Editor
Instead of just being able to choose either a regular or student membership (if you are enrolled in school), there are two more membership types available to you as well as upcoming changes to existing ones.
Glossary of Terms
The following are some of the terms that appears in the "Summary of Your Options" table.
Membership: refers to one of four membership options.
Documentation: refers to the format that you will receive Intercom and Technical Documentation.
Communities: refer to the chapters and special interest groups (SIGs) groups that you can join.
Vote?: identifies whether this type of membership entitles you to vote.
Cost: identifies the cost (in US Dollars) of purchasing a particular membership type and any additional options, like membership in more SIGs.
Summary of Your Options
| Membership | Documentation | Communities | Vote? | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Classic |
Paper and online access |
1 Chapter & 1 SIG OR 3 SIGs |
Yes |
$145 + $15 postage |
|
Limited |
Paper and online access |
None |
Yes |
$125 + $15 postage |
E-membership |
Only online access |
1 Chapter & 1 SIG OR 3 SIGs |
Yes |
$135 Additional chapters available for $10 each. Additional SIGs for $5 each. |
|
Student |
Only online access |
1 Student Chapter and 1 Professional Chapter Unlimited SIGs |
No |
$50 Additional chapters available for $10 each. No charge for SIGs |
More Details
If you want more detail, you can access the STC Web site at http://www.stc.org/transformation/article9.asp to read a more detailed article. Watch for other articles that relate to your new membership options.
The "Ask the Expert" Column
This is a new column that we want to appear regularly, so we need your questions.
Since no one person is an expert in each area, our expert will change each month
based on the topic of the question that is asked.
About Debbie Kerr
In the 20 years that Debbie has been writing documentation, she has worked in a variety of industries: government, retail, software, and insurance. She is currently employed at The Economical Insurance Group in Kitchener writing design specifications.
Debbie has been a member of the STC since 1994 and has held several council positions over the last three years.
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