By Sheila Loring, Associate Fellow

I cannot imagine my life without the STC Carolina chapter. Yes, I'm given to hyperbole, but this is not an exaggeration. From newsletter editor to president, chapter volunteer opportunities have given me the chance to meet many smart, kind, passionate technical communicators whom I otherwise wouldn't have met. Their enthusiasm for the profession is inspiring. To read more about my journey, visit What I've Learned as a Member of the STC.

Why not stay home and read tech comm blogs and participate in Twitter conversations? Those learning and networking opportunities are poor replacements for chapter activity. Volunteer for the chapter and meet fellow writers. Interpersonal interaction is more memorable than Tweets.

Consider joining the administrative council. You give a few hours a month and receive, in return, experiences that you can't get anywhere else.

Please help continue to steer our award-winning chapter forward. You won't regret it. Contact the chapter president.


Sheila can be reached at sheila dot loring at gmail dot com. Read more articles by Sheila.