Re: STC is broken?

["Bill Swallow" <techcommdood -at- gmail -dot- com>]

>  However, by word and deed, the STC has shown it is disinterested in the
>  grassroots chapters, doubly disinterested in the smaller ones. Methinks
>  you're tugging on Superman's cape, spitting into the wind, and pulling
>  the mask of the ol' Lone Ranger ....

Thank you, Jim Croce. ;-) But if no one raises these issues, they're
going to go ignored.

>  I signed on for one sig, sent an email asking to join their list, and
>  ... crickets. I might have signed up for an inactive sig; I wish they
>  posted activity fort those. The grassroots chapter I signed up for is
>  small, but there's an active corps at the core.

Which one? I can try prodding if I know the manager...

I'm trying to grow interest in my local area (even though not a
chapter member) and it's tough. But I'm going to continue to try
arranging a dinner/drinks social in my area for tech writers in
general. STC members and non-members are welcome. :-)

-- 
Bill Swallow
HATT List Owner
WWP-Users List Owner
Senior Member STC, TechValley Chapter
STC Single-Sourcing SIG Manager
http://techcommdood.blogspot.com
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