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Society for Technical Communication

 

Elected Associate Fellow (2003)

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I first belonged to STC from 1984-86 as a member of the Oklahoma State University Student Chapter in Oklahoma City. I served as editor of the newsletter twice and won two consecutive competition awards for the newsletter. I also served as vice president and president of the student chapter.

After joining the Oklahoma Chapter in 1991, I quickly became sold on the benefits of STC. I have served in every chapter office and managed the program, membership, newsletter, employment, and publicity committees. I also managed the Publications Competition for three years.

On the Society's international board of directors, I have worked on the branding, governance, and leadership programs. I was an integral part of creating the new Chapter Achievement Awards program so all chapters would have a chance to receive recognition for the important work they do. I also helped create the Online Director-Sponsor’s Toolkit, managed the Bylaws Committee, and worked on the Chapter Leadership Development committee.

Since 1999, I have presented more than 103 programs at STC conferences, chapter meetings, and leadership workshops. The Branding research discovered that chapter leaders wanted more training, so I have given 19 leadership workshops. As a result, Region 5 chapters won more Chapter Achievement Awards and Chapter of Distinction awards in both Chicago and Nashville than any other region!

International Honors

  • Society Second Vice President (2003-2004)

  • Society First Vice President (2004-2005)

  • Society President (2005-2006)

  • Society Immediate Past President (2006-2007)

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  • Elected Associate Fellow (2003)
  • International Newsletter Competition Judge (2003-2004)
  • Society’s Board of Directors (1999-2002 and 2003-2007)
  • Society's Bylaws Committee Manager (2001-2002)
  • Society's Leadership Tips Committee Manager (2002-2003)
  • Distinguished Chapter Service Award (1997)
  • Oklahoma Chapter - Chapter Achievement Award (1996)
    (My presidency culminated with this award for the chapter.)

 Regional Participation

  • Presented over 158 chapter programs and conference sessions in all eight regions
  • Region 5 Conference Luncheon Keynote Speaker (2004)
  • Region 2 Tri-Doc Conference Presentation “Art of Friendly Persuasion” (2005)
  • Director-Sponsor Region 5 (1999-2002)
  • Region 8 "Writer in the Workplace" Luncheon Keynote Speaker (March 2003)
  • 2002 Region 5 Conference Co-Manager
  • Presented Sessions at Every Region 5 Conference Since 1995
  • 2001 Region 5 Conference Volunteer Liaison
  • Regional Leadership Workshops (presented 5)
  • 1995 Region 5 Conference Publications Manager

 Chapter Honors

  • Oklahoma Chapter Outstanding Member Award 2000
  • Won Four Publications Competition Awards
  • Judged Nine Publications Competitions
  • Keynote at OSU Student Career Day
  • Presented Eight Oklahoma Chapter Programs

 

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