Policies and Procedures SIG

The P&P SIG is excited to host a special interactive webinar on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET.  Join Kelly Smith, John Clement, and Marilyn Woelk as they share an insider’s perspective on working with procedures in Business Continuity, Aerospace/Defense, and a Not-for-Profit Health Organization.

The P&P SIG leadership team is pleased to invite members of the STC Florida, Ohio, Michigan Great Lakes, and Rochester chapters as our guests. Please note: This program is intended to promote an informal discussion so it will not be recorded.

The webinar is free, but you must register to receive the link to the program.

REGISTER HERE

The webinar will begin with our presenters providing a brief overview of their respective fields: Kelly (business continuity), John (aerospace/defense), and Marilyn (not-for-profit health organization). Kelly, John, and Marilyn will then host three twenty-minute informal breakout sessions. Good news: Sufficient time has been scheduled for attendees to participate in each presenter’s breakout session.

Here is a glimpse into some of the topics Kelly, John, and Marilyn will discuss:  Continue reading “Event: Exploring Policies & Procedures in Business Continuity, Aerospace/Defense, and a Not-for-Profit Health Organization”

The STC’s Nominating Committee is actively seeking candidates for the 2025 election. Positions to be filled include Director (two-year term) and Nominating Committee member (two-year term). You may recommend yourself or someone else by filling out an Election Candidate Recommendation Form by Aug. 31.

Cynthia (Cindy) Pao was recognized as an STC Fellow at the 2024 Summit’s Honors Event. According to the STC website, “Becoming an STC Fellow is a lifelong journey of achievement, an honor bestowed by the Society upon Associate Fellows who have continued to make exemplary contributions to the arts and science of technical communication, and for sustained and significant service to STC. These contributions involve significant achievements that advance the profession and its recognition.”

In light of her honor, the SIG reached out to Ms. Pao to learn more about her. A Q&A  with her follows. Continue reading “P&P SIG Member Honored as STC Fellow”

P&P SIG member Kelly Smith was one of two candidates elected to the STC’s nominating committee in the STC’s 2024 election cycle. She and Joanna Donovan join Rachel Houghton and Zohra Mutabanna on the committee and will each serve two-year terms.

The mission of the nominating committee, according to the STC website is to “Ensure the STC annual election is conducted in a secure and ethical manner, on schedule, and with appropriate candidates.”

In light of the honor and to give you a chance to get to know her, the SIG reached out to Ms. Smith. Here, you can read our Q&A with her. Continue reading “P&P SIG Member named to STC Nominating Committee”

Join us for conversation, P&P talk, and networking at our next Meet & Greet on Wednesday, June 26, 7 p.m. ET!

P&P SIG Meet & Greets are informal and relaxed so feel free to drop in as your schedule allows.

There will also be time to learn more about the P&P SIG. Your questions and suggestions for improving the SIG are welcome!

The event is free, but you must register to receive the link.

REGISTER HERE

If you have any questions or need further information, don’t hesitate to contact Sam Lee, P&P SIG Manager.

This year’s theme for the May 17-19 STC Summit in Bloomington, MN, was “Tech Comm in Action.” The theme also applied to Policies & Procedures SIG members who actively promoted the SIG, presented educational sessions, and were recognized at the Honors event for their contributions to the STC.

Here is a recap of P&P SIG members in action along with some photos from the event! Continue reading “Miss the Summit? Catch Up Here: P&P SIG Activities at STC’s Annual Event”

Join us for conversation, P&P talk, and networking at our next Meet & Greet on May 29 (7 p.m. ET)!

P&P SIG Meet & Greets are informal and relaxed so feel free to drop in as your schedule allows.

There will also be time to learn more about the P&P SIG. Your questions and suggestions for improving the SIG are welcome!

The event is free, but you must register to receive the link. Register here.

If you have any questions or need further information, don’t hesitate to contact Sam Lee, P&P SIG Manager.

The P&P SIG and members will be active at this month’s Summit in Bloomington, Minn., offering everything from special giveaways (aka Summit swag) to a P&P panel discussion. Check out this “Quick Guide to P&P SIG Happenings at the Summit.” Summit dates are Thursday, May 16 – Sunday, May 19.

P&P SIG Fun Stuff (open to all Summit attendees)

Schedule information may change. For the latest content, please check the conference app.

Friday – Sunday
Say hello to Tricia Spayer, P&P SIG leader, and Monte, P&P SIG’s mascot, during the Summit and receive a fun gift. Available while supplies last.

Saturday, Summit Dine-Around (time & restaurant TBD)
Join hosts Tricia Spayer and Ann Marie Queeney at a restaurant for socializing and conversation.

Friday – Sunday, CAC Table, Expo Hall
Stop by for a special P&P SIG give-away! Available while supplies last. Sign the P&P SIG roster sheet.

P&P Members’ Programs at the Summit!

P&P SIG members will be presenting on a wide variety of topics, including a panel on Friday with Kelly Smith, John Clement, and Marilyn Woelk providing an insider’s perspective on P&P in their respective fields. Schedule information may change. For the latest content, please check the conference app. For multiple speakers, P&P SIG members’ names are bolded.

Here is the schedule.

 

Join us for conversation, P&P talk, and networking at our next Meet & Greet on April 24 (7 p.m. ET)!

P&P SIG Meet & Greets are informal and relaxed so feel free to drop in as your schedule allows.

There will also be time to learn more about the P&P SIG. Your questions and suggestions for improving the SIG are welcome!

The event is free, but you must register to receive the link. Register here.

If you have any questions or need further information, don’t hesitate to contact Sam Lee, P&P SIG Manager.

Tricia Spayer, STC Fellow and P&P SIG leadership team member, is presenting an STC webinar on March 26, 1 – 2 p.m., “Mind Mapping Your Way to Organized Success.”

Tricia has used and taught Mind Mapping for seven years. This impactful tool allows her to organize thousands of topics, design web sites, and whip up presentations within minutes.

For more information: Click here.