The Board of Directors is delighted to report that 204 members will receive Recovery Packages. The Recovery Packages were made possible by $41,000 from the Marian Norby Fund to help STC members affected by the recession. Members could apply for a Full Recovery Package for Society dues ($215 value) or a Subsidy Recovery Package ($65 value for the difference between 2009 and 2010 Society dues).
The original plan was to award up to 100 Full Recovery Packages and 300 Subsidy Packages. However, there were more than 100 applicants for the Full Recovery Package and fewer than 300 applicants for the Subsidy Recovery Package, so those figures were adjusted to fit the applicants' needs.
The Recovery Package Task Force was made up of past STC presidents: Ken Cook, Suzanna Laurent, Linda Oestreich, and Mary Wise. Together they stated, “We were honored to be asked to participate in this timely and important program. During our evaluations, it was fulfilling to read about how STC membership was so valued in networking and in the candidate's professional development. Many expressed how STC helped them bring value to their employers and clients. Some wrote meaningful poetry in support of the profession. Our hats are off to the STC staff for coming up with this idea—a win for members who are struggling in this economy and an ultimate benefit to the Society.”
The Board wishes to express its appreciation for their time, talent, energy, and enthusiasm in support of this program.
Excellent! I, for one, appreciate the assistance!