ST-What?

You get a blank look when you mention STC? even from some of your techcomm colleagues? That means it’s time.

• Time for you to break the code of silence that has shrouded our profession and our professional society since its inception at the dawn of technology.
• Time for you to spread the word about who we are, what we do, and how much we contribute to the 21st century zeitgeist.
• Time for you jump into the STC Member-Get-a-Member campaign. 

How do you do that, you wonder? Here are some suggestions from the STC web site:

1. Read Tips and Ideas.
2. Read Talking Points.
3. Find the membership application here.
4. Start recruiting.
5. If you have other questions, email Stacey O’Donnell or Lloyd Tucker.

And if the advancement of your profession is not sufficient incentive, here are some goodies that might interest you:

• For every ten members you recruit, your name will be entered to win: An Apple iPhone!
• For every five members you recruit, your name will be entered to win: One of three free, full conference registrations to the STC 2009 Technical Communication Summit (a $795 value!)
• For every three members you recruit, your name will be entered to win: Five free web seminars in 2009.
• For every member you recruit, your name will be entered to win: A free, twelve month membership for the 2009 membership year.

The prizes apply to recruiting all member categories except student. The campaign runs through 31 December 2008.  Awards will be announced in January 2009.