Re: Why we hate/love STC

["Karen Graber" <graber -at- iodp -dot- tamu -dot- edu>]

I am a member of STC and have been a member 10 years. However, I have
lived in small towns that don't have chapters so I'm not as familar with
it as others may be. I'm currently affiliated with the Houston chapter,
which has been fabulous and incredibly supportive of our satellite
chapter. I have learned a lot and have enjoyed interacting with the
people.

I have been distressed by the rapid increase in dues the last few years
and have complained at the chapter level, the Director sponsor level,
and the home office. Apparently, enough of us have complained as they
are planning on changing the dues structure to make it more flexible for
people. 

I'm interested to see what others have to say on the topic.

Thanks for the response.

Karen

>>> Kat Nagel <mlists -at- masterworkconsulting -dot- com> - 8/5/04 1:28 PM >>>

At 9:28 AM -0500 2004/08/05, Karen Graber wrote:
>I haven't been on this list very long and I'm really surprised by the
>intense dislike several people have expressed for STC.  Is there
anyone
>on this list that likes STC?

Yup.  We have an excellent, active chapter here in Rochester, NY, 
with a local job-opp mailing list, an informative newsletter, a 
superb annual seminar, monthly program meetings that some members 
drive several hours to attend, and a whole bunch of talented, 
supportive colleagues.  I also enjoy the Society-level conference 
(when I can afford to go <sigh>), and I belong to several SIGs, some 
more useful than others.  All in all, I feel I get my money's worth.


>Why such strong negative feelings about STC?

I don't know.  My guess?  Some people are joiners and others aren't. 
And many people feel that what works (or doesn't work) for them in 
their particular situation must --- obviously --- work (or not work) 
for absolutely everybody else.  So, anyone who disagrees with their 
opinions is either deluded or evil.  (Silly wabbits <grin>.)

Check out your local chapter.  Check out a couple of SIGs that 
interest you.  (Some SIGs have email lists, and not all SIGs require 
that you actually join the SIG to subscribe to the list.)

Then, make up your own mind.
Don't let others --- no matter how well-intentioned they are --- do it
for you.

-- 

K@  Kat Nagel
"Some people are offence kleptomaniacs -- whenever they
  see an offence that isn't nailed down, they take it."
--David C. Pugh, in alt.callahans

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