President's Message

A new year often opens our vision of what the future holds. The Willamette Valley Chapter has exciting 2003 events planned for you.

- The WVC 2002 Technical Communications Competition comes to a close with the Awards banquet on Monday, February 17th. Christy Graunke, our Competition Manager, has selected the Multnomah County Central Library for our location. Plan to attend this buffet dinner and celebrate with the winners of these coveted awards.

- Working with feedback and suggestions from our pilot SIG, the Senior Advisory Panel, we are organizing two monthly program meetings that cover the more expert or experienced perspective. These topics are intended to enhance your career growth and help you see where the tools and technologies are moving. Watch for announcements about these topics in upcoming weeks.

- In April, the Willamette Valley Chapter will team up with the Mid-Valley Chapter to present a special program that focuses on career development and exploration. This event will take place in Salem and may offer additional workshops with two of our favorite presenters, Rahel Bailie (our Region 7 Director Sponsor) and Emma Hamer. Mark this month on your calendar, especially if you're ready to explore career options.

- WVC has been selected to host the September 2003 STC Board Meeting. This is a great opportunity to meet the STC Board of Directors and attend a real STC Board meeting. Interactive programs and social events will be on the schedule, so make a note on your calendar now. September will be very exciting!

With this particular New Year comes a new team of editors to The Willamette Galley. We are pleased to welcome our new Editor, Cindy Reid, and our new Assistant Editor, Kevin Cox to our award-winning newsletter. Both Cindy and Kevin contribute regularly to the Galley and possess a driving commitment to excellence that will serve the chapter well.

In saying welcome to Cindy and Kevin, we must say a sad farewell to our outgoing Editor, Robin Schuckmann. Robin stepped into the role of Editor over a year ago. Her management and organizational expertise revitalized the Galley during that time, garnering our chapter an Award of Excellence in the 2002 STC Newsletter Competition. Robin continues her editorial and design efforts in her business, Print Media. We thank her deeply for the time she contributed to the success of our chapter.

In closing, I offer my personal wish for your success in 2003. You are all stronger and wiser after the last two years of challenge. Your future looks brighter every day!

With warm regards,

Kymm

Kymm Nelsen is owner of KymmComm, a web design, development, and training company that serves the community through education, website services and promotions. She is president of the Willamette Valley Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication. Kymm can be contacted through her website at www.kymmcomm.com.