Do you want to get involved, learn new kills, network, and make a difference? It's your time to shine! Take a look at our current openings and let me know where you fit in! Just email me, Mel Haughton, and let me know where you want to help!
Openings:
FILLED: Industry Researcher: Want to help us update the list of companies who hire technical writers in the DFW area? This is a great opportunity for you to find out who is hiring and make contacts in the industry. This job requires about 8 hours of your time. This is a one-time job.
Assistant Treasurer: Want to help our Treasurer, Chris LaPorte, keep track of LSC's finances? This job requires about 5 hours of your time every month, and you'll learn a lot about Quicken and Excel.
Public Relations Assistant Manager: Work with our Public Relations Manager to write and distribute press releases. This job requires about 3-5 hours of your time every month.
Mentoring Manager and Assistant Manager: Help set up programs for LSC mentors and protégées so they can share knowledge, bond with new members in our community, and avoid common mistakes. This job requires about 3 hours of your time every month.
Scholarship Manager and Assistant Manager: Get the word out to students in our area about scholarship and learning opportunities, and help raise money for the LSC Scholarship Fund. This job requires about 3-5 hours of your time every month.
Competitions Managers: We're looking for Online, Technical Publications and Technical Art Competitions Managers and Co-Managers. This job will require about 8 hours of your time monthly from October 2008 through January 2009. Several positions are available. You'll help judge and organize the yearly LSC Competitions. For more information, go to http://www.stc-dfw.org/pages/comp_main.htm.
LSC Fort Worth Satellite Manager: Do you live in Ft. Worth and want to get a group together in your neck of the woods? This job requires about 3 hours of your time every month, and you'll help set up meetings in Ft. Worth.
The LSC Wants You!
My Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus defines a volunteer as someone who stands up, step forward, offers service, and takes the "bull by the horns." There are many reasons to serve your community. Maybe you need to get a few more samples for your portfolio? Want to work on your networking skills? How about get your head around a new piece of software? There are tasks that take an hour and others that may take several.
Is there something you want to see in the Lone Star Chapter that is new or different? Let us know and dive on in, the water is fine. You can start at the shallow end, I promise. There are opportunities that take an hour or a day. Contact your Volunteer Wrangler for a list of LSC volunteer needs. When you participate in something, you get more out of it in the end.
The LSC is Keeping Score
Are you an LSC Superstar? How do you know? Here's the scoop!
From August 1, 2007 to June 1, 2008 you will receive points each time you participate in LSC activities. Points are based upon the activity and their point values and are listed in this table. A member needs a total of 20 points to be an LSC Superstar. We will total up points and those who have reached 20 will be awarded a very special LSC shirt at the first meeting of 2008. You may not purchase or order this unique shirt. The only way to get the Superstar shirt is to get involved and earn those points.
|
Activity |
Point Value |
| Attend a monthly meeting |
1 |
| Attend a Council Meeting |
1 |
| Volunteer at an event |
2 |
| Contribute to a community service effort |
1 |
| Judge Competitions |
3 |
| Contribute an article to newsletter |
1 |
| Bring a guest to meeting |
1 |
| Be a mentor |
5 |
Present at an STC event
(Local, regional, or international) |
2 |
| Speak to a student group about Technical Communication and STC |
2 |
| Convince a guest to join |
5 |
Points must be reported by a committee chair or council member to the Volunteer Wrangler to be valid. Please address any comments or questions to volunteers@stc-dfw.org.
Remember that your Community needs you to help it grow and continue offering you the services you want.
Email your Volunteer Wrangler for additional info.
