Category:Help Wanted
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HELP WANTED
Unlike my favorite type of locomotive, the Layout Design SIG is not steam-powered... it's volunteer powered. And if there aren't any volunteers to do a job, something terrible happens: nothing!
I've always felt that I owed a membership organization more than just my dues, I owed thems some other sort of support as well. Depending on the organization's need and my skills, that might be articles, books or merchandise, or even a cash donation, but what this and most other organizations really need is your time.
Please give a look at the jobs posted below, and ask yourself which one is the best match to your intersets, experience, and needs. Then call or email somebody about it. This is not just how the LDSIG grows, it's how we survive!
This list is presently very short because your Board of Directors has decided that the scope and duties of all committees should be decided upon before any further appointments are made. I would encourage those interested in volunteering to contact the Directors and urge them to complete this work as quickly as possible so that the work of the LDSIG can move forward.
Authors, Asst. Editors, Graphics Editors, Layout Design Journal
July 2008. The position of editor is now filled by Rick Mugele. The LDSIG is currently seeking additional volunteer associate editors and graphics volunteers to support the Editor. Rick is also seeking authors on all topics related to Layout Design. You may reach Rick with article ideas and offers of help at mrscm (at) inreach.com
The Layout Design Journal (and its occasional newsletter, the Layout Design News) have been published once or twice a year since 1982 by a series of excellent volunteer editors, including Doug Gurin, Martin Denlinger, Dave Clemens, Michael Stimac, Joe Fugate, Byron Henderson, Eric Hansmann, Mike Peters, Riley Triggs, and now Rick Mugele. Issues have varied in page size but about 40 to 44 pages seems about right for a quarterly issue. Printing and layout quality have increased significantly using desktop publishing technology. The only thing missing, technologically, is color---due to cost. The LDJ will remain printed on paper for the time being to serve the broadest range of members.
Money? The LDSIG is a volunteer organization, and payoff is in the fun of doing it, friendships made through networking, and the satisfaction of accomplishment. But it's great to see your work in print!
Election Committee Member
To serve a one-year term helping select Directors and conduct the election. Contact President Mike O'Brien.
