HTML Writers Guild Newsletter -- June 1998

                         HTML Writers Guild Newsletter
                         Volume 4 Number 6, June 1998
                             http://www.hwg.org/
                               editor(at)hwg.org

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Table of Contents

1. Volunteer Opportunities
2. Governing Board Memberships and Positions
3. T-Shirts Are Here
4. Newsletter Frequently Asked Questions


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1. Volunteer Opportunities

The Guild is entirely volunteer-run, that means there are
many opportunities for active members to become involved
and help contribute back some of what you have gained
from your guild membership.  Volunteering is a great way
to gain valuable experience, learn new skills and make
friends.

Some of the positions available with the Guild are:

POSITION: Graphic Artist

REPORTS TO:  Vice President of Marketing and Outreach
  Hours:  5-25 hours per month, as required

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  To serve as a staff graphic designer/artist on call as required
  for various Guild projects.  Create new graphics and images as
  required for the Guild website and various Guild projects and
  programs; create graphic designs for off-line printed materials
  including brochures, advertisements, and t-shirts; produce other
  graphical materials as requested; other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

  * Creative artistic ability
  * Proficiency with common graphics programs
  * Ability to provide graphics in a variety of formats as
    required by Guild programs or projects
  * Experience with graphical design for the web
  * Marketing and advertising (off-line) graphic design experience
  * Reliable and able to work within deadlines

Between one and three artists may be required.  Note that this is
a _volunteer_ opportunity, not a paid position.

Interested parties may apply by sending a brief resume (text only)
or URL to a web-based resume as well as a summary of relevant
experience to:

kynn(at)hwg.org

NO ART SAMPLES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNLESS EXPLICITLY SOLICITED.
Under no circumstances should attached images be sent.



POSITION: Book Reviewers

In preparation for the Guild's new online bookstore, we're looking to
establish a list of potential computer/internet book reviewers.

To qualify, you must:

Be at least 18 years of age (document signing required)

Read and write in English at a professional level.

Have moderate to expert level experience in at least one related topic
(graphics, HTML, design, Java, etc), in order to properly judge the quality
of the content and advice given in these texts.

Be able to understand and follow writing style rules and apply templates as
required.

Supply an acceptable writing sample that discusses topics of interest to
web developers that is of no less than 2 pages (but please no more than 4),
single spaced in RTF or MS Word format *only*, sent as an attachment.
Samples of past published *computer related* articles or other writing
highly desirable.

With your writing sample, please also submit:

A list of topics you are qualified to write about.
Your full name, shipping address, telephone number (home), any special
shipping instructions.

This is a volunteer assignment. Copyright on all reviews will be granted to
the Guild, bylines will be given. Texts will be supplied to you, but remain
the property of the Guild and are expected to be returned (postage
supplied).

Successful applicants will be notified that they have been placed in the
reviewer database. We will contact you via email before shipping any
materials to confirm your availability and level of comfort in the proposed
topic.

Please send all materials to ann(at)hwg.org




POSITION: Online Classes Manager

Reports to: Vice President of Member Education

Hours: 5-10 per week after implementation, concentrated effort to launch
program over next 2 months.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

In close cooperation with the VP/E, develop curriculum for the Guild's
online training programs, review applications from potential instructors,
assist instructors in producing class materials, supervise instructor
assistants. Coordinate with the Book Store Manager for placement of
required course materials. Coordinate with designated staff member for
upkeep of classes area on eshare. Coordinate with Chat Events Manager for
any events related to online classes. Provide reports and updates as
requested by the VP/E. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Clear, concise writing style (for providing directions and staff
management via email)
* Knowlege of Guild operations and programs
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team
* Ability to complete assignments independently
* Be able to access to email/online connection daily (i.e. access should
not be limited to a lab, a  work-based computer, or other day/time
restricted-access environment)
* Basic spreadsheet and database skills
* HTML proficiency
* Prior management skills desirable
* Prior teaching or administrative experience in an educational environment
helpful

Application Process:

Send letter of interest and resume (resume required, ascii text in email or
URL only, no attachments) to ann(at)hwg.org




POSITION:  Grant Researcher
           (Contact: Ann Navarro, VP of Finance, ann(at)hwg.org)

The Guild is looking for a volunteer to fill the position
of "Grant Researcher." This individual will report to the
Vice President of Finance and Personnel.

Job duties will include:

     * Conduct research to find grant opportunities that the
        Guild would be eligible for as a 501(c)3 organization
        from private and public sources.
     * Assist the VP of Finance in completing the required
        application materials for those grants.
     * Follow up and interface with granting entities as
        requested by the VP of Finance or Governing Board.
     * Other duties as assigned.


Complete details are available upon request by sending
email to ann(at)hwg.org.  Interested parties should
forward a letter of interest and a resume (text in email
please, no attachments), to ann(at)hwg.org.


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2. Governing Board Memberships and Positions
   (Leanne Phillips, Secretary, secretary(at)hwg.org)

The Governing Board members are:

Joe Cline             President                   joe(at)hwg.org
Gerald Oskoboiny      VP/Information Technology   gerald(at)hwg.org
Ann Navarro           VP/Finance and Personnel    ann(at)hwg.org
Kynn Bartlett         VP/Marketing and Outreach   kynn(at)hwg.org
Charlotte Crothers    VP/Member Education         char(at)hwg.org
Leanne Phillips       Secretary                   leanne(at)hwg.org
Jim Barchuk           Board Member                jim(at)hwg.org
Mike McGhan           Board Member                mike(at)hwg.org
Fred Barnett          Board Member                fred(at)hwg.org
Larry Behrens         Board Member                larry(at)hwg.org

The Board would like to extend a 'Welcome!' to Larry, and to thank Char
for once again taking over the VP/Member Education role.

We have one remaining open position on the Board
for qualified candidates at present.  If you are interested,
please send a note to gb-search(at)hwg.org that includes your resume
(text version please, no attachments) and a vision statement of
how you see the Guild and your role within it.

Board members should have the following qualities:

     * Familiarity with the way the Guild is managed
     * Member of the HWG for at least one year
     * Any of the following desired types of experience:
       - Business/Corporate
       - Marketing/Public Relations
       - Non-profit Organizations
       - Virtual (Internet) Organizations
     * Must be at least 18 years of age

As part of the Board, you will be expected to:

     * Serve a term of up to three years on the Governing Board
     * Invest a minimum of 10 hours per week in Board-related
       activities, and possibly more if asked to serve as an
       officer on the Executive Committee
     * Contribute to setting the direction of the Guild through
       participation on the Governing Board's private discussion
       list, and effectively articulate your vision for the HWG
     * Reach decisions based on the best interests of the HWG
       Inc. corporation as a whole, in cooperation with other
       members of the Board
     * Be willing to travel (if necessary) on behalf of the Guild

Being on the Governing Board is a major responsibility and
commitment, but it can also be very rewarding to shape the
future of this organization.  If you have any questions, feel
free to direct them to gb-search(at)hwg.org


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3. T-Shirts Are Here!
   (Ann Navarro, VP/Finance and Personnel, ann(at)hwg.org)

You've asked for 'em -- we've got 'em:  official Guild t-shirts!
Display your Guild colors with these distinctive tees printed in
full color on high-quality white cotton.  Each t-shirt features
the world-famous HTML Writers Guild logo on the front; you, too,
can look like a web page!

These shirts debuted at Spring Internet World '98 in Los
Angeles and were a big hit; now we're making them available as
fundraiser for only $24 (shipping and handling included) within
the U.S. or Canada, $28 overseas.  Available in XL and XXL
sizes.

A copy of the order form is available at:

         http://www.hwg.org/opcenter/guildwear/

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4.  Frequently Asked Questions about the HWG-News Newsletter
    (Shelly Ross, HWG-News Newsletter Editor, editor(at)hwg.org)

Some questions you may be asking:

Q:  Why did I get this mail?

A:  You received this newsletter because you are a member of the
    HTML Writers Guild. This message came from hwg-news, the Guild's
    mandatory mailing list for all members. If you need more information
    about hwg-news, please see the List Charter at:

         http://www.hwg.org/lists/hwg-news/index.html

Q.  Why doesn't this newsletter talk about web design or HTML?

A.  The newsletter is the Guild's administrative bulletin to the
    membership.  If you are interested in the topics of Web design
    and HTML, then you might want to subscribe to some of our
    discussion lists devoted to those topics.  More information on
    the Guild's offering of discussion lists can be found at:

         http://www.hwg.org/lists/mailinglists.html

Q.  How can I find out more about Guild activities?

A.  The Guild has set up a one-way announcement list, HWG-Announce,
    that carries bulletins of day-to-day Guild business.  For details
    on how to subscribe, please see:

         http://www.hwg.org/lists/hwg-announce/

Q:  How do I unsubscribe from hwg-news?

A:  Since this is a required list in order to maintain your
    Guild membership, unsubscribing is the same as resigning from
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    If you have your Member ID and password, to resign your membership
    in the Guild and to unsubscribe to hwg-news, visit:

         http://www.hwg.org/member/resign.html

    Fill in the pertinent information, and submit it.

    If you don't have a Member ID, or have forgotten your password, send
    mail to:

         newapps(at)hwg.org

    with a Subject of: Resign membership

    In the body of the message, provide the following information:
      * Your email address(es)
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      * The list of discussion lists you are on.

    Please remember that unsubscribing to hwg-news automatically resigns
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Q:  What if I want to comment on this newsletter?

A:  The HWG-News Mailing List is a "Read-Only" list -- please do not try
    to reply to this message directly.

    If you wish to contact the editor of this newsletter, you may do
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This issue was edited by Shelly Ross

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