I had the pleasure of visiting three STC chapters in Florida during October. We talked about the technical communication opportunities in the area and where we see future opportunities. We also discussed how the Society for Technical Communication (STC) can work with the chapters.

• Suncoast

  On October 13, 2012, I led a 4-hour workshop about Building Your Team and Managing Your Projects. This chapter serves a large geographic area on the west coast of Florida. I enjoyed visiting with chapter members and discussing various management topics.

• Palm Beaches

  On October 15, 2012, I presented Integrating Help, Technical Support, and Training Content at the monthly program meeting. This chapter, which serves the southeastern part of Florida, had an incredible turn out and I am looking forward to visiting them again.

• Orlando

  On October 16, 2012, I presented Using Metrics to Estimate Documentation Projects at the monthly program meeting. The Orlando chapter serves central Florida and is a 6-time winner of the STC Chapter of Distinction. I enjoyed talking with many active technical communicators and sharing our ideas and approaches.