Archive for February 2007

Are you going to the STC Conf. in Minneapolis?

Feb 22nd, 2007 | By Tom Johnson | Category: News

Are you interested in getting more involved in the chapter? We have tasks both large and small that everyone can do. Let me know what your interests are.



Updated Meeting Calendar

Feb 22nd, 2007 | By Tom Johnson | Category: Meetings

I’ve been trying to find speakers to match the topics you requested in the last survey. Because of the schedule of the speakers, I had to adjust our regular meeting schedule a bit. I hope you won’t mind.



Volunteers Needed: Workshop Coordinator, Virtual Chat Coordinator, and Resource Gatherer

Feb 21st, 2007 | By Tom Johnson | Category: News

We need some volunteers to help out in the chapter. If you’re interested in volunteering for one of the positions below, please let me know.



New Site Features: Member Map, Member Directory, Member Chat

Feb 21st, 2007 | By Tom Johnson | Category: News

One of the requests from the survey was to learn more about other members in the chapter. So tonight we’re unveiling several new features: a member map, member directory, and member chat.



Responses to Question About the Most Important Thing the Chapter Can Do Right Now

Feb 21st, 2007 | By Tom Johnson | Category: Surveys

In our latest survey, question #5 asked, “What is the most important thing the chapter should do right now?” I put the survey responses in italics, and then I responded to them in regular font below.



Will you be ascending the summit?

Feb 20th, 2007 | By Clyde Parson | Category: Meetings

As I am sure most of you already know, the scheduled time for the STC’s 54th Annual Conference in Minneapolis is fast approaching. With Simon Singh and Ze Frank giving keynote presentations, this year’s conference is certain to have a little something for everyone.



Technical Communication Blog Survey Results

Feb 18th, 2007 | By Clyde Parson | Category: Surveys

So, did your favorite blog make the grade in the recent Techncial Communication Blog Survey?
The survey results are being presented on The Write Time so be sure to check it out!



Technical Communication Blog Survey

Feb 10th, 2007 | By Clyde Parson | Category: Surveys

Ever wonder what motivating factors drive others to read blogs? Are there some blogs that you just MUST read? Are there some things you can’t stand about a certain blog?



Survey Results

Feb 5th, 2007 | By Tom Johnson | Category: Surveys

You can view the results of the previous survey here nicely compiled graph.
I would like to comment on the survey results here.
Question #1. Are you attending the next chapter meeting, this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Neil Perlin, an internationally renowned presenter, is presenting on how to create help for the Web 2.0 age.
Thirteen out of [...]



Chapter Listserv Is Now Hooked Into Blog Update

Feb 2nd, 2007 | By Tom Johnson | Category: News

It was a somewhat controversial move, but based on the encouragement of our listserv manager, Charles, and based on the feedback of the most recent chapter survey to provide more listserv and blog activity, in addition to community interaction, I decided to add the chapter listserv email to the Feedburner email update service for the [...]



Survey Results — Nice Colorful Report for You to View

Feb 1st, 2007 | By Tom Johnson | Category: Surveys

Thanks to the 16 people who completed the survey. You can now view a nice, colorful report full of charts and graphs of the responses.