News from STC Head Office

The following are two articles that were in the March issue of Tieline, the Chapter Leaders' Newsletter.

Links to Chapters and SIGS Posted

To encourage the exchange of information among STC communities, the Online Information SIG has posted an updated list of links to community Web sites. Originally compiled by Thomas P. Barnett, Phoenix chapter webmaster, the list was recently updated by Ann L. Wiley, manager of the Online Information SIG. The list gathers on one Web page links to chapter, Society SIG, and chapter SIG Web sites. Using this page, Society leaders can easily catch up on news from other STC communities. Thanks to Tom and Ann for providing such a valuable resource!

Nominating Committee Seeks Candidates for Society-Level Positions in 2006

Would you like to help STC remain a vital organization? You—and other members whom you know and respect—can perform this important function by being a candidate for a Society-level position in 2006.

Ask yourself these questions:

• Are you good at listening to and implementing ideas?
• Do you think you can help direct and administer Society-level activities?
• Would you like to represent our membership on ceremonial occasions?
• Could you help coordinate an array of programs beneficial to our profession?

If your answers are “yes,” tell the STC nominating committee that you would be interested in running for office. If you know another member who should be considered for a position on our international board, please add that person’s name, too.

A healthy board needs a combination of seasoned Society leaders and new senior members (those with at least five years of STC membership). So whether you’re a veteran member or a new senior member, consider stepping forward.

The nominating committee will consider all recommendations as it draws up the 2006 slate of candidates. Part of the committee’s process involves contacting potential candidates to confirm that they are interested in running for STC office.

The members of this year’s nominating committee are Mary R. Wise, manager, Washington, DC
chapter; John P. Garison, Boston chapter; Hillary Hart, Austin chapter; and two others to be determined in this year’s election. Please feel free to discuss your ideas with any of these people.

Open Positions and Qualifications

In the STC year ahead, the nominating committee will be developing a slate of candidates for the following positions:

• Second vice president
• Secretary
• Director for Region 2 or at-large director (see note below)
• Director for Region 3 or at-large director (see note below)
• Two nominating committee members

Note: The two director positions listed currently represent Regions 2 and 3. However, a proposed amendment to the STC Bylaws would change all director positions to at-large director positions. The amendment is currently being voted on; results will be known in late April. Those interested in running for the director positions should wait until the results of the current election have been announced to find out whether they may run for at-large or regional director positions.

All candidates must be senior members. Candidates for second vice president must have extensive leadership experience, preferably in positions at the Society level. Candidates for secretary should have strong communication skills and leadership experience at the chapter, SIG, or regional level.

Candidates for director should have a history of successful STC leadership, preferably at the chapter, SIG, or regional level. Nominating committee candidates should have excellent judgment about people and wide acquaintance with members at all levels of the Society.

The nominating committee welcomes your suggestions about potential candidates for the positions listed here. If you think that you or someone you know should be considered, please fill out the accompanying form and return it to STC by August 1, 2005.

Alternatively, members attending STC’s 52nd Annual Conference in Seattle, Washington, May 8-11, may turn in their forms at the program booth in the south lobby of the Washington State Convention and Trade Center.