Get Your Hot Dogs Here

by Heidi Marr, Past President and Nominations Manager

If you've ever been to a professional baseball game, you've heard the young food vendors chant this famous cry: "Get your hot dogs here!"

The sound, by its nature, makes fans salivate. The want becomes an urgent need and soon you're not only purchasing dogs for the entire family, but also indulging in over-priced snacks and watered-down beer.

Now, with the same intonation, say this with me: "Get your red hot council positions here!"

Admittedly, it doesn't have quite the same ring to it, but it did make you think, didn't it?

There are only three open council positions...so act now!

We need a Hospitality Manager!

If you attended a general meeting this year, you were undoubtedly greeted by Marisa's welcoming smile and friendly words. We'd love for you to take over her monthly post at the door. This position takes minimal effort but provides maximum benefit to our members. All you have to do is buy a few snacks, show up for the meetings (and let's face it, you were going anyway), and greet our guests. It's that simple.

We also need a Competition Manager!

If you've ever had the honour of winning an STC competition award, you'll know you cannot let this post sit empty next year. Why not be part of the team that gets to experience the privilege of bestowing awards on others? This group brings excitement and happiness to several talented technical communicators in our area. We try to run a joint competition with the Toronto chapter and they have already filled this role, so what are you waiting for? Go for it and become the Southwestern Ontario Competition Manager. 

Finally, we need a President!

Although it has a fancy title, this role is actually quite manageable (honestly!). With all the fabulous volunteers in other capacities, the President merely has to chair a few meetings, complete a few forms for STC.org, and delegate a few tasks. As President, you will be amazed at the great people you meet, and I speak from experience—as well as the excellent networking opportunities that will present themselves.

Please e-mail me at pastpresident@stc-soc.org if you are interested in any or all of these positions. I can't wait to hear from you!

Speaking of hot dogs... I hope to see you all at our chapter's annual BBQ in June.

About Heidi Marr

Heidi works at NCR, Waterloo as an Information Engineering Team Lead for the ImageMark Archive product. She enjoys travelling, camping, long lunches with friends, and beverages on sunny pub patios. At home, she takes advantage of a water-access property by kayaking and canoeing on Puslinch Lake whenever weather and time permit.