Meet the Candidate: Greg Barrus (running for Vice President)

By admin on Friday, February 26, 2010

We have received a nomination form for a candidate who will be running for vice-president in our chapter election. Here is Greg Barrus’s responses to the election form questions:

What values, traits, and  experiences do you bring to the office?

I am a diligent and reliable worker. I am also committed to my responsibilities. Although I have not held a similar office, I believe in the value of STC and the Intermountain Chapter. I would like to help the board continue to provide a forum for ideas and networking in the local community of technical communicators.

What is the most important challenge or issue you see facing the chapter, and what possible actions or solutions do you see?

The most important issue facing the chapter is member retention due to the change in member dues. A solution to this issue is to ensure the relevance of the local chapter. The current board has planned meetings and activities with a broad range of subjects and held the meetings in multiple locations. I would like to continue this diversity and accessibility over the next year. When possible, meetings should be summarized and/or recorded to be posted on the chapter website to benefit those who are unable to attend.