STC Rocky Mountain Chapter May 21, Year in Review

STC RMC Year in Review  President’s Goals  Chapter Membership  Chapter Finances  STC RMC Meetings  Newsletter/Blog  Social Media  Website  Awards Programs  Member Recognition  Incoming and Outgoing Officers  2014 – 2015 Volunteer Needs

Chapter Membership  150 members as of May 10  Located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Texas, and Utah (USA) plus Ontario, Canada  Welcomed former Intermountain Chapter members in early 2014

Chapter Finances  For the last several years, our financial goal has been to attain a zero-based budget  Expenses for the year  $3,212 (through May 11)  Income for the year (to date)  $3,234 (includes rebate)  International rebate based on dues: $2,550  RMC has a healthy financial reserve thanks to the efforts of the late George Hoerter

STC RMC Meetings  Northern Colorado Satellite  Chapter Meetings

Northern Colorado Satellite  Who: Anyone  When: 2nd Wednesdays, September-June  Where: Panera Bread, Front Range Village, Fort Collins  Manager: Carmen Carmack  Purpose:  Mentoring  Networking  Supplement to Denver programs

Chapter Meetings  Who: Anyone  When: 3rd Thursdays, September-May  Where: Location varies per event  Purpose  Professional development  Networking and support  ~80 unique attendees over the year

Programs Committee  No Programs Manager  Programs Committee:  Joel MeierDebbie Peebles  Martha SippelFrank Tagader  Jennifer Voelker new manager

Chapter Programs  May 2014: Bill Horton, Doing More with Less, tips and tricks of the techcomm trade  March 2014: Jamy Jones, Signage & Wayfinding at Denver International Airport

Chapter Programs (Contd)  October 2013: 3D Printing mixer & demo at The 3D Printing Store, Denver  September 2013: Kit Brown-Hoekstra, Communication Catalysts, about how technical communicators can change the world

Webinars  February 2014: Maxwell Hoffman, Adobe Technical Communications Suite (TCS)  November 2013: Michael Hamilton of MadCap Software, Single-Sourcing Strategies for translation, graphics and multimedia  Ongoing: STC Leadership series (program planning, tools, etc.), open to all members

Networking  January and April 2014 at Panera Bread, E. Hampden Avenue, Denver  One location to concentrate contact  Over 20 attendees each session

RMC Blog/Newsletter  Technicalities –  This year’s contributors:  Carmen CarmackMarie DesJardin  Joel MeierMartha Sippel  Frank TagaderDave Wilks  Marcia Wood  Everyone welcome to post articles or reviews related to technical communications field  Register for Technicalities or your submission to

Social Media  Social Media for RMC includes:  Facebook  LinkedIn  Twitter (Hootsuite new this year)  Meetup (new this year)  Managers include:  Dave Wilks (transitioning to RMC VP)  Anna Harvilla (Facebook)

Website and Web Team  The Web Team  Integrated Google calendar into the site  Implemented single username login for RMC website and Technicalities blog to use one logical process and simplify maintenance  Enhanced repository of website procedures  Continued improving council access area and developing intuitive file structure  Maintained website accounts, Discussion list, and Jobs list  Performed ongoing maintenance and archiving

AMRP  Active Member Rewards Program (AMRP) rewards chapter members for participation  Various activities earn 1 or 2 points  Earn 15+ points for a $25 Amazon gift card  Earn 10 – 14 points for a $10 Amazon gift card  7 members earned 15+ points in 2013 for effectively a free chapter membership  16 members on track for 2014 year  Blog, attend meetings, or volunteer to win!

Awards  Distinguished Chapter Service Award  Michelle DesPres  President’s Awards  Jessica BetterlyDebbie Peebles  Carmen CarmackDeanna Mosler  Dave Wilks  Joel Meier  Martha Sippel  Frank Tagader  Marcia Wood

Council and Committee Volunteers Jessica BetterlyCarmen CarmackMarie DesJardin Michelle DesPresJohn EndicottAnna Harvilla Deb LockwoodJoel MeierDeanna Mosler Debbie PeeblesMartha SippelFrank Tagader Jennifer VoelkerDave WilksMarcia Wood

Officers Outgoing officers:  President, Marie DesJardin  Past President, Marcia Wood  Vice President, Marie DesJardin (3 mos)  Secretary, Debbie Peebles  Treasurer, Jessica Betterly  Nominating Committee, Carmen Carmack

Officers Incoming officers:  President, Marie DesJardin  Vice President, Dave Wilks  Treasurer, Jessica Betterly  Nominating Committee, Martha Sippel

Volunteer Opportunities Needed:  Secretary  Nominating Committee – 1 person  Volunteer Coordinator  Membership Manager  Blog Contributors  Meeting Greeters

Thank you to… Our dedicated volunteers who contribute so much to our success. You are Awesome!

Questions