Lara Tellis graduated with a Master of Arts in Professional Communication from Clemson University in 2010. She moved to Houston after graduation and has been working as a technical writer in the software industry ever since then. An active member of STC, she has served as secretary of the Technical Editing Special Interest Group since … Continue reading Admin Council Bios – Lara Tellis
Admin Council Bios – George Slaughter
George Slaughter is serving on the STC Houston Admin Council for 2014-2015.George Slaughter is a senior technical writer at Shea Writing and Training Solutions. He has over 23 years of experience in technical writing.Within STC Houston, George serves both as a director and chapter historian. He served as chapter Houston president from 2001-03. On the … Continue reading Admin Council Bios – George Slaughter
A Good Time Was Had By All – February 25 Celebration
By Cindy Pao, PresidentOn Tuesday, February 25, 2014, members and award winners met together for a celebration of everything wonderful in STC Houston.Stationed at a long table in a cozy room, 25 people (or so) gathered. We recognized our competitions winners, all of our volunteers, our Distinguished Chapter Service Award winner, our new Associate Fellow, … Continue reading A Good Time Was Had By All – February 25 Celebration
Steve Shriver
from George SlaughterOn February 18, another long-time STC Houston member, Steve Shriver, died following a bout with lymphoma.Steve was a positive presence for STC Houston. He held a number of volunteer positions over the years, and was always happy to share his experience and knowledge with others. Both he and Crystal Johnson will be missed. The … Continue reading Steve Shriver
Crystal Johnson
from Cindy Pao, PresidentI’m sorry to tell you that Crystal Johnson, a member of our community, passed away this past weekend. For many years, Crystal was an active member of our chapter, serving multiple terms on the admin council and in other volunteer capacities. There will be visitation with the family on Thursday, February 20th, from … Continue reading Crystal Johnson
Help!
By Cindy Pao, Volunteer Coordinator (and President)To keep your chapter running like the efficient and well-tuned machine that it is takes people. Often, people need help so as not to burn out and turn their backs on the very thing they’ve been helping.This call for help – a help wanted post, if you will – … Continue reading Help!
Celebrate with STC Houston
Please join us on February 25, 2014 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at Barry's Pizza, 6003 Richmond Ave, Houston, Texas 77057. We are gathering to celebrate our TechComm Competition winners of this year and to honor our technical communication leaders and volunteers from the Houston area. This year, we want to bring together as many Houston … Continue reading Celebrate with STC Houston
Help Wanted: Mentoring Program Manager
By Cindy Pao, Volunteer Coordinator (and President) It’s Cindy at STC Houston. I’m wearing shorts and a t-shirt. You know how I keep saying that STC Houston is always looking for volunteers?We are. Then I tell you that you can make new connections? Meet new people? Pick up some new skills? Improve skills you don’t … Continue reading Help Wanted: Mentoring Program Manager
Volunteers Needed for the 2013 STC Summit Welcome Booth
If you are interested in volunteering at the Summit Welcome Booth during the 2013 STC Conference in Atlanta, you can sign-up online using the following Google document: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApwIgRihmyxndGtBWmpoSUVtYnF3NmhJOXVsS3I0QXc#gid=0
UH Annual Science Writing Contest Needs Judges
Past and Future Science Writing Contest Judges: University of Houston needs your help. Please volunteer as a judge for the Science Writing Contest (SWC) of the Science and Engineering Fair of Houston (SEFH). Judging for the writing contest will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2013 at the Hilton … Continue reading UH Annual Science Writing Contest Needs Judges