Ohio Society for Technical Communication
Just about everything has been affected by COVID-19, and the STC 2020 Summit was no exception. A co-worker and I were scheduled to present on project management. She’s from Milwaukee, so we were looking forward to spending time together while visiting an awesome city like Seattle. The uncertainty first started when Seattle became a COVID-19 … Continue reading…
Seeking client writing projects for YSU graduate students to complete during Fall 2020 semester! If you are a professional with one or more substantial writing projects for YSU graduate students in a professional writing course, please email dlawadscrocco@ysu.edu. If you know someone with writing needs, please pass along this message. Examples of … Continue reading…
12 Quotes for life, business, and the cosmos If we’re going to talk about quotations, how about we open with, “Let’s start at the very beginning. A very good place to start.” Thanks, Oscar Hammerstein. All these quotes apply to life, to business, to education, to the human condition, to… need I continue? These dozen … Continue reading…
Toastmasters recently introduced their District 10 leadership team for the 2020-2021 year. Congratulate Tricia Spayer as she becomes Director of Program Quality for the district. Here is the related statement that Tricia recently made about this position. “I am delighted to serve as your incoming Program Quality Director (PQD) for District 10 for the … Continue reading…
When we held our last drawing for the winner of a $20 gift card for a contributor to Lines & Letters, Kelly Graham was the lucky winner. If you submit an article for our newsletter, you are eligible to be in our drawing. Submit articles to newsletter@neostc.org. We love book reviews, conference reviews, think pieces, … Continue reading…
Author Michael Fullan is an authority on educational reform, but his ideas can apply to all kinds of organizations as explained in Leading in a Culture of Change. One of Fullan’s core ideas is to help achieve the moral purpose of all children learning. This idea appears in his book and can extend to helping … Continue reading…
Earn It by Jill Young is for anyone that has asked their boss for a raise and been shot down. Jill Young shows employees how to show their value to their company. She walks you through a step by step guide that leads you to an action plan for getting the pay you deserve. Not … Continue reading…
What a year! Especially the last several weeks. The chapter leaders and I sincerely hope that you and your families are safe and doing well during this COVID-19 outbreak. Our hearts go out to all who have been affected by this crisis. What are you doing to keep sane? Are you working from home? How … Continue reading…
Everyone is familiar with the idiom, “Always a bridesmaid, never a bride.” That’s how the Community Achievement Award was for NEO STC for a number of years. Our chapter earned the rank of Silver four years in a row! Now don’t misunderstand, that’s a great achievement, but each year we strived to be better. How … Continue reading…
Our chapter’s year runs July 1 – June 30. We’ll be having our chapter elections for officers before the end of this year, and we are looking for candidates! Check out more information here: http://neostc.org/cmswp/about-the-neo-stc/leadership-opportunities/ We will also need people who can help us with chapter communications, events, and other activities. Check out our list … Continue reading…
Lisa joined the NEO STC (now Ohio STC) in 2005. She attended Bowling Green State University where she earned a BA in English with a minor in technical communication, and belonged to the BGSU student STC chapter. During her time with Ohio STC, Lisa has served as co-editor of the chapter newsletter, Treasurer, Vice President, … Continue reading…
George Mount led his Building an Analytics Academy virtual presentation for our NEO STC community on February 13, 2020. As Tricia Spayer noted, “It was a whirlwind presentation. I gleaned several tips for teaching from it.” George has an interesting background and notes that he holds a bachelor’s in economics, magna cum laude, from Hillsdale College … Continue reading…
George Mount led an NEO STC virtual session – Developing Effective Data Analytics Programs – based on him developing “instructional content on data for over five years now, spanning all media and topics” as he states at his blog at https://georgejmount.com/blog/. George holds a bachelor’s in economics, magna cum laude, from Hillsdale College and two … Continue reading…
In our recent drawing for a $20 gift card, Kim Lindsey was our winner. Our newsletter committee conducts these drawings with the names of those who make a contribution to our newsletter. If you submit an article for our newsletter, you are eligible to be in our drawing. Submit articles to newsletter@neostc.org. We love book … Continue reading…
Make a vital contribution to STC and our Ohio STC chapter! You can help the chapter continue to achieve its award-winning service to its membership and community. In addition, there are many benefits to being a chapter volunteer, such as: Develop new skills Receive mentoring from STC leaders Advance your career: Add assets, experience, and … Continue reading…
Our chapter celebrated a momentous occasion on Monday, February 17, 2020, when the members voted to change the name of the chapter from Northeast Ohio Society for Technical Communication to Ohio Society for Technical Communication. Why the change? After 64 years as NEO STC, why change now? NEO STC opened its doors in 1956, under … Continue reading…
Every year our community president recognizes members who strive to keep our STC community afloat. Awards are for the STC year, July 1 through June 30. Community President Bob Young presented the 2019 awards at the Member Appreciation Picnic in mid-May in Solon. President’s Achievement Award – Lisa Mileusnich The Northeast Ohio community president awards … Continue reading…
Kim has held several chapter-level offices, including President and Webmaster. In 2014 she received the Distinguished Chapter Service Award, and in 2016 she was named an Associate Fellow of the Society (see photo). About her association with NEO STC, Kim says, “Our chapter has been a linchpin in my whole career, and networking with all of … Continue reading…
Jamye Sagan made an impressive presentation at our January, 2020, meeting. Her presentation was based on a previous Summit session. About this Summit session, Tricia Spayer said it was “one of the most memorable, most helpful topics of the Summit” noting that Jamye’s January spin-off presentation did not disappoint. I recently was lucky enough to interview … Continue reading…
Jennifer Yaros recently joined the Cinécraft team of talented professionals as a Learning Consultant. Jennifer has a passion for helping clients create effective learning strategies that transform behavior and engage learners. Jennifer started her career as a technical writer and instructional designer. She advanced into several leadership roles where she delivered training programs, professional development … Continue reading…