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EBSTC Needs You!

by Susan Phelan
EBSTC Nominating Committee Manager

Mission

The mission of the East Bay Chapter is to provide a forum for members to network, build professional skills, and stay current in the field of technical communication.

Calling All Leaders!

Candidates are needed for the following positions. What do you gain by participating in the leadership of EBSTC? Creating or maintaining visibility, shaping our chapter’s direction and goals, and (last but not least) having fun.

If you are interested in any of these positions, we would love to talk to you. Please contact Susan Phelan or Joy Montgomery.

Position	Responsibilities	Benefits
President-Elect	Assumes the duties of the President if the President is incapacitated, oversees SIGs, maintains the Bylaws, encourages special projects, and becomes President the following year.	Honing management and organizational skills.
Vice President — Arrangements	Oversees arrangements for meetings, accepts reservations, and coordinates with the restaurant to be sure chapter needs are met.	Developing negotiating skills; improving interpersonal and organizational skills.
Vice President — Programs	Manages the Program Committee, including planning chapter meetings, finding speakers, and working with speakers to be sure presentation needs are met.	Meeting interesting leaders in the profession; developing organizational and scheduling skills.
Secretary	Records minutes of all board meetings, handles official correspondence, and sends thank you notes to speakers and VIP visitors.	Perfecting organizational and report-writing skills.
Treasurer	Keeps the books, prepares and monitors the budget, makes deposits and payments, and prepares the (very simple) Annual Fiscal Report.	If you like numbers and money, this is the job for you.
Nominating Committee Member	Selects qualified candidates for the annual election, prepares and distributes the ballot, validates and counts the votes, and notifies board and chapter of election results.	Sharpening persuasion and interpersonal skills; really shaping the chapter’s direction and goals; having way too much fun.

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