But That's Just Me
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
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Notes from the Editor D.
Kevin Berchelmann Editor, IMC
Connector
As you read
this, my first issue as Editor of IMC's Connector, I can tell you exactly what
is going through my mind: Kevin, just don't screw it up!
As I take the
Editorial baton from Loraine Kasprzak, I assume the role at a time of success;
she elevated the Connector to a much-needed level or professionalism and integrity,
and insisted on member-relevant content and consistent editing (and could be a
slave-driver on word counts and edits!).
In short, Loraine
turned over the Connector to me in great shape. As I mentioned above, it would
be easy enough for me to simply beg myself, "Kevin, just don't screw it up!"
And I hope I
don't. But neither will we "stand still." I think if Loraine's
success as Editor taught us anything, it was that we need to keep pushing and
growing the Connector until it becomes even more valuable to members than it is
today.
To that end,
here's just a peek at what you can expect from your IMC Connector in future
issues:
- Member-driven, relevant content, written by
members
- Series and/or regular columns addressing
today's significant consultant challenges
- More and more Chapter-driven news items, with
direct input from Chapter leadership
- Appropriate newsworthy announcements from individual
member consultants
- Spotlights (focused pieces) on Consultants,
Chapters, and others involved with IMC
And here's
the important part – I can't do this
alone! We need your help to make the
IMC Connector a bigger, better, stronger, faster publication that provides
timely, relevant information to members. So, here's where you can make a major
contribution. We need interested,
capable members for:
- assistant editors (need 2),
- contributing authors and/or columnists (see
contribution guidelines here), and
- "reporters" (for spotlights,
current news, etc.)
So give it
some thought, and then let me know that you're interested in joining and
contributing to the success of the Connector as we move it forward in its
"next chapter." Email me at kevinb@triangleperformance.com if you have questions, want to
volunteer, or just have an idea for future editions of the Connector.
For those
willing to volunteer, I'll tell you in advance that the pay is really lousy;
but the personal satisfaction that comes from providing a valuable, informative
publication to our professional membership ain't all bad.
But that's
just me...
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