From the President

As of June 2008, I, Debbie Wood, will no longer be volunteering as a leader for the Alamo Chapter. It is time for someone else to take the reins. We need your help. If you want the Alamo Chapter to continue to hold meetings and provide other services, someone needs to step in. If no one volunteers, this chapter will cease operation in July 2008. This means we’ll have to make arrangements with the Office to turn over all our assets, including the money in our bank account.So that you understand what it takes to keep an STC chapter running, I’m providing brief descriptions of the jobs that need to be done. Also, STC has resources and training available on their website (www.stc.org) to help you. Volunteering for the Chapter is an excellent way to learn new skills. I’ve learned many over the years.

President — Preside over general membership meetings and Administrative Council meetings. Offer guidance and encouragement. With support and help from the Administrative Council, lead the Chapter to accomplish goals set by the Council.

Vice President (Programs) — Traditionally, this position has arranged the program meetings for the chapter, including securing a place for each meeting and a speaker and program. We can remove the programs functions, though, and you can assist the President with strategic planning and leading the Chapter.

Treasurer — Help other officers with budgeting and spending within budgets. Report expenditures and income at Administrative Council meetings. (This position may be combined with Secretary.)

Secretary — Record minutes at Administrative Council meetings and general membership meetings. Distribute minutes. (This position may be combined with Treasurer.)

Programs Manager — Traditionally, this position has been combined with Vice President. However, we can make it a separate position. The person in this position arranges the program meetings for the chapter, including securing a place for each meeting and a speaker and program.

Membership Manager — Be the first person that almost every new member meets. Maintain current membership data. Gently recruit and welcome new members. Provide information to prospective members.

Newsletter Editor — Collect and write articles and produce our newsletter. Publicize meeting dates and places. Distribute newsletter in advance of each meeting.

Webmaster — Update and maintain the Alamo Chapter web site and blog.

Job Bank Manager — Publicize job opportunities to those STC members who wish to receive them. Act as a facilitator for those who seek to hire as well as for those who wish to know about jobs available.