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By Maralee Sautter, IDL SIG Manager
Hello IDL SIG members,
The third quarter is coming to an end, and hopefully, your summer was amazing and full of vacation fun. The following is a recap of our recent SIG events Continue reading “Manager’s Column Q3: Recapping, and looking ahead”
By Jamye Sagan, IDL SIG Treasurer
As of September 25, 2022, we have $831.48 in our account – $484.49 from community funding and $346.99 in our vested funds. Our vested funds increased because we received proceeds from non-IDL SIG members who attended the “Accessibility in Technical Writing” webinar by Danielle Matthews. Continue reading “IDL SIG Treasurer Report – 2022 Q3”
By Maralee Sautter, IDL SIG Manager
The STC Summit in Chicago was awesome! After several years of isolation, it was amazing to hug and talk to STC friends, and wave to those who wanted to keep their distance. Some wore masks, others held their arms out for hugs, and the remaining greeted with a fist or elbow bump, handshakes, or smiling eyes over a mask. The smiles were frequent, and the laughter was abundant. Because the number of attendees was modest, the atmosphere was congenial and intimate. The following recap highlights some of my experiences mainly in the IDL SIG manager’s role. Continue reading “Manager’s Column Q2: Overview of Summit 2022”
By Jamye Sagan, IDL SIG Treasurer
How much money do we have?
As of June 15, 2022, we have $939.30 in our account – $646.38 from community funding and $292.92 in our vested funds.
Community funding comes from the STC office, based on SIG membership numbers. We must use these funds during the calendar year or forfeit them. On the other hand, vested funds come from income we have generated from any paid events we host. These funds can carry over year after year. Continue reading “IDL SIG Treasurer Report – 2022 Q2”
By Maralee Sautter
The winter solstice has arrived in the northern hemisphere, and 2021 is ending. The days are growing longer, and the nights shorter. The weather is cold with snow predicted in my part of the world—the northwest coast of the USA. Sitting by the fire brings about reflection, warmth, and memories of a year of IDL SIG accomplishments. (If you’re bathed in warmth or heat where you are, you are lucky!)
The IDL SIG team has been very busy during this last quarter of 2021: delivering great programs, fun social events (such as our Virtual Open House), a contest that all STC members could enter, and a 2-hour, interactive workshop. Our student-run First Fridays at 5 meetups have been highly successful, and a great place to chat, learn, and exchange ideas. We have many accomplishments under our collective belt this year because we have an amazing volunteer team with innovative ideas and the initiative to take them into reality. We are already planning for 2022 and have great programs and benefits lined up for you.
By the way, if you haven’t had a chance to renew or join STC, be sure to do it soon. The official deadline is December 31, but there’s still time afterward. To join or renew, click STC Join-Renew and be sure to select Instructional Design & Learning as your SIG of choice. Depending on your membership category, you may have to pay a few extra dollars, but we are worth it!
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are willing to learn. If you are interested in joining our team, please send an email to Anita at volunteers@stcidlsig.org. If you want to explore leadership opportunities (co-manager wanted), please email Maralee at manager@stcidlsig.org.
While we all have been through a lot during the pandemic, I hope that everyone in the IDL SIG & STC family is looking forward to 2022 with optimism. Let’s make it a great year!