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Region 1
Web Site 
D-S e-mail 
Region 2
Web Site 
Article Archive 
D-S e-mail 
Region 3
Web Site 
D-S e-mail 
Region 4
Web Site 
D-S e-mail 
Region 5
Web Site 
D-S e-mail 
Articles 
July temp 
Region 6
Web Site 
D-S e-mail 
Region 7
Web Site 
D-S e-mail 
Region 8
Web Site 
D-S e-mail 
Articles 

 

Links below are to the articles on the regions' Web sites (exceptions noted).

Region 1

Jon Baker 
May 2003 
November-December 2002  
October 2002  

Region 2 

Former Director-Sponsor:
Chris Benz

 

Former Director-Sponsor:
Tracey Chiricosta
Former Director-Sponsor:
Mary R. Wise

 

Region 5 

    Director-Sponsor: Linda Oestreich

    Former Director-Sponsor: Suzanna Laurent (Web site); Rochester PDF file 

         Articles on Chapter Leadership Topics 

Title

Brief Summary

Words

Are we chasing potential members away?

Tips for making visitors and members feel welcome at chapter meetings

 571

Conference Provides Opportunities

Benefits that can be derived from attending an annual conference

 531

Creating Positive Team Dynamics

Create positive team dynamics by using team norms and values and six components to build successful teams

 2114

Developing Commitment and Motivation

Seven tips for helping others to develop commitment and motivation

 526

How can we attract more members?

Tips for attracting new members to the chapter

 611

Is your chapter an award winner?

Tips for earning the Chapter Achievement Award

469

Keeping Senior Members Active

Tips for keeping senior members active

507

Leaders Light the Way

Steps for developing chapter goals and planning activities to achieve them

545

Mentoring—A Gentle Alliance

Specific behaviors that mentors should practice

575

Participation Pays Big Dividends

Participating in chapter activities rewards members

579

Planning a Successful Chapter

Steps for developing chapter goals and planning activities to achieve them

533

Planning an Effective Chapter Transition

Process steps for gathering, packaging, and sharing information with new officers and managers

708

Team Conflict is Natural

Important factors for successfully handling the conflict that occurs among team members

 836

The Art of Recruiting Volunteers

Why people volunteer—how to convey your needs and motivate members to volunteer

 980

The Dynamic Duo: Motivation and Recognition

A powerful prescription for greater motivation and tips for recognizing successful performance that help you become a stronger, more successful manager, both on the job and off

1518

Together Everyone Achieves More

A powerful concept in teamwork

583

We’re All in This Together

When times are tough, STC helps members get going

513

What do we get for belonging to STC?

Ideas about what STC members get for their money besides the award-winning website and publications

380

         Articles on Professional Development Topics 

Title

Brief Summary

Words

Delegating for Results

Tips for delegating more effectively

681

Do you know where you are going and how you will get there?

Steps for achieving outstanding success in whatever you want to do

763

Effective Listening Pays Big Dividends

Tips for becoming a more effective listener

535

It’s a Jungle Out There!

Strategies for making change work for you

3461

Leaving Your Comfort Zone

Overcoming obstacles and learning to speak in public

660

Networking—The Ultimate Contact Sport

The benefits available from networking within STC

1373

Revealing Your Hidden Value

Tips for learning more about how we add value, how to measure that value, and adding more value in the workplace

 1575

Strategies for Making Change Work for You

Strategies for making change work

936

TRAF Technique Saves Time

A time-saving strategy for working with email messages, paper, etc.

717

You Could Be Seeing With New Eyes

An inspirational article about the keynote speaker for the 2002 Region 5 Conference. Jim Stovall is blind, yet he has overcome that to achieve more than he ever thought possible

 2163

Your Potential is Unlimited

Paul J. Meyer's Million Dollar Personal Success Plan

1445

Your Winning Attitude

Positive attitude helps build your self-esteem

578

          Articles on Other Topics

Title

Brief Summary

Words

Laurent Shares Her Vision for STC

Suzanna's "vision" for STC as she runs for second vice president of the Society

 1200

Technical Communication Has a Bright Future

Strategies for designing the future of technical communication

 734

Thanks for the Memories

Final column as Director-Sponsor for Region 5 inspires members to become all they can be

 640

Region 6  

    Site says to check back for articles. 

Region 8 

    Director-Sponsor: Bonni Graham 

    

 

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A volunteer site to help STC members and other technical communicators by Tom Barnett, Gilbert, AZ.
Launched on azsrp.com January 1, 2001 (01/01/01).
Last updated September 11, 2003 .