The Marathon of Chapter Presidency  

This panel/discussion takes shape as the audience molds it. Each panelist is a past STC chapter president and has managed to successfully run the “Marathon of Chapter Presidency.” The past-presidents panel comprises senior members, associate fellows, committee managers, and other leaders of the society Issues are audience-dependent but may include topics such as handling volunteers, managing money, recruiting members, and so forth. Join this informal discussion to share ideas, quandaries, and solutions for successfully leading a chapter. All current, past, and potential chapter leaders are welcome.

Brogan, Barbara B., Steven M. Cascone, Mark Hanigan, Linda L. Oestreich, and Charlotte J. Ruenzel. STC Proceedings (1994). Articles>Management>Community Building>STC

The Marathon of Chapter Presidency: How to Compete and Win  

Listen to and talk with past and present STC chapter presidents about the positive side of lessons learned in running a chapter. Each panelist will initially address a specific issue that he or she faced as chapter president. Issues vary but will include tips on getting volunteers, learning more about your chapter members, and maybe most importantly, reaping the benefits and joys of chapter leadership. Join this informal discussion and take some new, exciting ideas back to your home chapter.

Oestreich, Linda L., Steven M. Cascone, Mark Hanigan Carolyn L. Watt, John C. Hurd and Kathleen B. Aughey. STC Proceedings (1993). Articles>Management>Community Building>STC

Meeting The Challenge Of Change, Sharing Ideas For The STC 42nd Annual Conference  

In this panel discussion, the program manager and stem managers for the 42nd STC Annual Conference (scheduled for April 23 through 26,1995, in Washington, D. C.) will be available to share their ideas for the upcoming conference program and to hear your suggestions and ideas for meeting the challenge of change. Only issues related to the program will be discussed.

Armbruster, David L., Deborah L. Baxley Cynthia J. Brock, Steven M. Cascone, Constance L. Kiernan, Deirdre A. Murr, Linda L. Oestreich, Tom Wall and Carolyn L. Watt. STC Proceedings (1994). Articles>TC>Presentations>STC

Professional Development Stem Overview  

The Professional Development stem emphasizes the growth of technical communicators as individuals, leaders, and team members. This emphasis includes the skills needed to plan and achieve career objectives, aid personal growth, enhance professional development, and succeed in leadership and management roles within the chapter and Society.

Cascone, Steven M. STC Proceedings (1995). Careers>TC