atw: Re: was: Another "rates" query

  • From: "Chris Newby" <chrisn@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2003 12:58:45 +1100

The ASTC(NSW) president, Janet Taylor, is on leave, returning on Dec 8th.
She is not aware of the current discussion.  I'm sure she will respond when
she returns.


-----Original Message-----
From: austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of bja
Sent: Monday, 1 December 2003 11:59 AM
To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: atw: Re: was: Another "rates" query


I hate putting my money where my mouth is because it costs too much to fill
at times :).

Actually, I don't mind Elizabeth but it has to be sponsored by the ASTCV/NSW
or it will go nowhere. The committees need to have ownership of the task.

I'm happy to contribute but they need to start the ball rolling.

I recommend that ALL members contact their local president and ask them to
start. Non-members could also send an expression of interest if so inclined.

Go to: www.astcvic.org.au or www.astcnsw.org.au for committee details.

Regards,

Bruce Ashley




> -----Original Message-----
> From: austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Fullerton,
> Elizabeth
> Sent: Monday, 1 December 2003 9:25 AM
> To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: atw: Re: was: Another "rates" query
>
>
> Great idea, Bruce!
>
> How we start off with you making a more structured version of
> the below, =
> and then we can bash it around on the list a bit to see what
> comes up. =
> Perhaps after some thought some of the pros will become cons,
> and vice =
> versa.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bja [mailto:bashley@xxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Monday, 1 December 2003 9:16 AM
> To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: atw: Re: was: Another "rates" query
>
>
> It's relevance that matters. We do not have the level of membership =
> needed
> because the societies are just not relevant to the majority
> of technical
> communicators in this country.
>
> Make the ASTCs relevant and the members will come and with
> the members =
> will
> come the additional volunteers.
>
> We don't have to do everything at once. I know about the lack
> of time =
> and
> volunteers (having also served on two ASTC committees) but to me, =
> starting
> the ball rolling is simple.
>
> 1. Put together a list of benefits ie central website, newsletter, =
> courses,
> liaison and education of agencies and potential employers, skill
> recognition, certification, salary structure etc etc..
>
> 2. Put together a proposal for a merged society ie the states
> would meet
> where they do now and the fees would be standardised (a split between
> Melbourne and Sydney fees?
>
> 3. Put the proposal to all members.
>
> That shouldn't be too difficult for the committees to start with, =
> surely.
>
> Then, once the members' views are known, the committees could either =
> drop
> the matter entirely (for a couple of years) or set up a new national
> structure and constitution based on the current ones and then
> hold joint
> Special Annual General Meetings.
>
> Even if it takes twenty years through lack of time or volunteers, we =
> would
> still have a start and a new committee could pass the baton along.
>
> Please..... just start.
>
> Regards,
>
> Bruce Ashley
>
> **************************************************

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