why i said "yes" to stc and you should too
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Viqui DillCandidate for Nominating Committee 2015 STC Society election
I’m Viqui Dill and I’m on the ballot for STC’s 2015 Society Election
Who am I? #TechComm evangelist bass player proud member of #STCorg since 2007 volunteer for the Washington DC
Baltimore chapter grateful member of the IDL SIG Communications lead for the STC CAC
(Community Affairs Committee ) wife, mom, worship leader happiest when folks sing along with me
I want you to say “Yes” to STC
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Here are some functions of an evangelist
Spreads the good news
Coaches community members to sharpen their skills
Cheers community members who are preparing the way
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Here are some functions of a bass player Works comfortably behind
the scenes
Keeps the groove together
Develops trust within the band that the chords and rhythm will be right and on time
Makes a place for the lead players to shine
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Here are some good reasons to say “Yes” to STC
You are smart
You are generous
You will benefit
You will have fun
There’s room for you
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You can explain hard things
You understand technology
You understand people
You make technology understandable to people
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You love to share
I’ve read your chatty emails
I’ve seen your social media feeds
I’ve admired your #foodporn
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STC is good for you
Professional development
▪ Tools
▪ Soft skills, too
Networking
▪ Experts
▪ Contacts
▪ Job leads
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STC is fun Feel normal
surrounded by fellow geeks
See #techcommrock stars in the same awkward situations as you
Bad karaoke is funny
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STC is a big organization that depends on volunteers for its success Attend events in person and on line
Volunteer for essential jobs that are simple to do
Share what you know
Learn what others share and laugh at their jokes
Spread the good news of technical communication in your world
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Be eligible to vote
Pay your dues by 15 January 2015
Watch your email
Vote between 09 March and 20 March 2015
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There are some great candidates from which to choose in 2015
Rick Lippincott
Cindy Currie-Clifford
Ramesh Aiyyangar
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Bio http://wdcb.stcwdc.org/about-us/chapter-bios/dill-bio/
Blog https://viquidill.wordpress.com/
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