2011: A Year of Renewal

By Robert Cundari

With the final days and weeks of 2010 winding down and the heavy weight of the global economic crisis finally becoming less detrimental to our recognized way of life, ask yourself “Have I chosen the right professional tools to promote my career in 2011?”

As technical communicators, we recognize and seize opportunities to enhance our skills as often as we can. With that in mind, the STC is once again encouraging all current members to renew their memberships for 2011 as soon as possible - to receive the most “bang for your buck”. With several head-office run initiatives and our local chapter incentives, there simply isn’t a better time to renew your STC and local chapter memberships.

Here is a summary of the joint incentives:

1. STC-sponsored Community Horse Race – prizes are awarded to the chapters that achieve the highest renewal rate in the first quarter of 2011.

2. Prize giveaways upon membership renewal including iPods, Kindle e-readers, etc.

3. Member-Get-a-Member referral program to receive up to $50 off your membership (See STC's Member-Get-a-Member page for recruiting tips, sample emails to send to colleagues, talking points, and more.)

4. Southwestern Ontario Chapter-sponsored Participation Contest – points are awarded for membership renewal, referrals, event participation, etc. – Prizes will be handed out at the AGM to the top three “point-getters”. Monthly results of the contest will be posted on the STC-SOC website.

Time is Running Out ....

Current members, remember that your membership expires December 31, 2010. Membership renewals have begun in earnest and for those considering renewal, you can do so by clicking on the RENEW button at:

http://www.stc.org/membership/renew-your-stc-membership.asp

Renew your STC membership with the Southwestern Ontario Chapter before December 31^st and receive 50 points towards the Participation Contest.

What are you waiting for?