Tieline | STC communication department

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Tieline provides essential information for chapter, SIG, and Society leaders. Newsletter articles contain details about the latest Society news, reminders about upcoming deadlines, and ideas from other STC communities for serving your membership.

Using the Knowledge Base below, Society leaders can access archived Tieline articles on specific topics from 2006 to the present. Please note that the Tieline Knowledge Base lists only feature articles. Articles that are published every year, such as reminders of upcoming deadlines, are not part of the Knowledge Base. If you can't find what you're looking for, please contact the Tieline editor at tieline@stc.org.

The links below provide access to HTML versions of recent Tieline issues.

Tieline Knowledge Base
Find articles on the following topics.

administration—Advice on creating strategic plans, attracting volunteers, hosting chapter satellites, and more.

announcements—Deadlines and announcements appearing in Tieline.

ask the office—Explanations of Society policies.

bright ideas—Articles on a wide range of community activities.

community outreach— Scholarships, contests, and other events that increase the visibility of STC in local communities.

competitions—Practical tips on holding a chapter competition.

finances—Suggestions for keeping your community fiscally healthy.

leadership—Advice on managing officer transitions and council meetings.

meetings and events—Ideas for increasing the value of community meetings and seminars.

membership—Tips for promoting active membership.

newsletters—Articles on planning, managing, and designing a community newsletter.

public relations—Templates for press releases, and advice on organizing PR efforts.

recruiting members—Suggestions for running a membership drive.

Web sites—Ideas for improving your community's Web presence.