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Meeting Report: June 2004

by Becky Rude
EBSTC President

Beau Cain swearing in the new officers

The chapter’s last meeting for the fiscal year was well attended with over 20 people joining in the festivities and the changing of the chapter leadership. We also had a special guest: Beau Cain, the newly elected Region 8 Director.

Beau’s talk was very relevant as he announced all the awards the chapter and individual members won as well as the contributions of our volunteers. He talked about how each member can contribute their special talents to the chapter and encouraged us all to consider what we can do for the chapter. Beau is known in his chapter, Silicon Valley, as the “idea hamster” and said he has a talent for churning out ideas to help with problem solving. He hopes to use this talent in the coming two years to help chapters overcome any difficulties they’re facing.

Outstanding Chapter

For the second year in a row, EBSTC won a chapter achievement award. This year we won the Chapter of Excellence award! The award recognizes a professional chapter’s outstanding accomplishments in achieving the Society’s goals through a wide range of programs and activities. Thank you to all volunteers who contributed to the award.

We will have on display a book documenting our efforts to win the award at monthly meetings this fall. Take a look to see what you and your fellow members have done to make this an excellent chapter.

Outstanding Members

Joe Humbert

Janet Bran

Judy Herr

Several chapter members received awards this year for their outstanding contributions to the chapter and to the Society.

Volunteer of the Year: Joe Humbert

As our hard-working treasurer and web weaver, Joe was elected our Volunteer of the Year. Joe helped keep the chapter on track financially, helped to update our web site regularly, and was proactive in solving chapter issues. We are lucky to have him continue as a volunteer next year! Read more about Joe in the Member Spotlight. Congratulations Joe!

Distinguished Chapter Service Award: Janet Bran

The Distinguished Chapter Service Award acknowledges the work of chapter members who provide exemplary service to the Society through their dedication to the chapter and its activities.

EBSTC and the San Francisco chapter jointly nominated Janet for this award as she has done fantastic work re-designing the web sites for both chapters. Janet has also provided training on maintaining the web sites and has performed troubleshooting duties as needed. Last year she was instrumental in organizing the Dreamweaver class sponsored by EBSTC. Thank you Janet!

Associate Fellow: Judy Herr

The Society recognizes and honors deserving senior members by conferring upon them the rank of associate fellow. STC’s associate fellows have earned this honor through their dedicated work for the technical communication profession and the Society. Less than 1% of STC members achieve the grade of associate fellow.

Judy was cited “For her leadership contributions and achievements with the East Bay Chapter STC, including expanding community outreach; serving as Director of Touchstone, regional communication competition; and serving as the manager of STC’s Management special interest group.” Read her article, Trends in Management, published in the January 2004 issue of Intercom. Congratulations Judy!

Lucky Member

Mel Cox

Mel Cox won the drawing for a free one-year STC membership. Each time members attended a meeting from September 2003 to May 2004, they were entered into the drawing. Mel was very happy to be the lucky winner. He was so happy that he volunteered to be the Employment Co-Manager for this year! Congratulations and welcome Mel!


EBSTC meeting attendees		Becky Rude wrestling the gavel from Susan Harlan

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