So long, farewell ...
This is a sad post for me to write. But it's a happy one too. New beginnings often can be both.
This is my last post as a staff blogger for Acronym. I'm leaving my position with ASAE for a new job with Stratton Publishing, and, as such, I won't be part of the Acronym staff blogging team anymore.
Blogging here has been a wonderful experience. I remember when I first started writing for Acronym, four years ago, being terribly nervous each time I hit "post": What if I got 10 comments saying that I sounded like an idiot? Or what if I never got any comments on my posts at all?
But over time I grew to love blogging. Since I come from the periodicals world, I'm used to working for weeks or months to put something together, waiting while it's distributed to readers, and eventually hearing some responses back. On the blog, I could write spontaneously and hear back just as spontaneously. I could build one-on-one relationships with people in a way that's really difficult through a magazine or newsletter. And I learned to love the time I spent interacting with Acronym's fantastic crew of guest bloggers, as well as the equally fantastic association blogging community, which is growing and changing all the time.
Two years ago, I moved into the role of editor-in-chief at Associations Now, which really cut into the time I had available for the blog. But Joe Rominiecki and Scott Briscoe were kind enough to let me keep my hand in through Quick Clicks, liveblogging at conferences, and the occasional "regular" post.
I won't be disappearing completely--I'm sure I'll still be commenting on Acronym, and other association blogs as well. But I'll miss being a part of the behind-the-scenes at Acronym. I can't speak highly enough of Joe and Scott as colleagues, and Brian, Carolyn, Conor, Diane, and the many other guest bloggers I've worked with over the years as volunteers and insightful professionals.
Thank you to all the Acronym readers and commenters for making the blog experience such a great one for me!
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Best wishes, Lisa!
Posted by: Cindy | February 10, 2011 10:30 PM
Hey Lisa, Congrats and welcome to the dark side! It's always fun to make the transition from association exec to consultant/vendor!
Posted by: Kevin Whorton | February 11, 2011 3:18 AM
Good luck, Lisa! You'll do great at Stratton. Looking forward to seeing what you do there. Luckily, there's Twitter for that. I've really enjoyed your posts for Acronym and will definitely miss them.
Posted by: andrew | February 11, 2011 7:45 AM
Lisa, I can't believe you are leaving!! In the past year, I had the opportunity of helping you review the Associations NOW cover each month. A simple little activity, but it made me feel like I was still volunteering for the association. Congratulations on your new position. I wish you luck and hope you will keep in touch through ASAE volunteering :)
Posted by: Anne-Margaret Olsson | February 11, 2011 8:45 AM
Lisa,
I'm one of those members you rarely hear from who never post to your blogs or write letters to Association Now. However, I am also one of your biggest fans. I've enjoyed seeing what you have done with it and with Acronym.
I wish you the best of luck in your new position!
hannes
Posted by: Hannes Combest | February 11, 2011 9:44 AM
Congratulations and best wishes on your new job. You have done absolutely fabulous work with Associations Now. Also thanks for your volunteer work and support of Institute both a trustee and faculty member.
Posted by: Bob Foulks | February 11, 2011 10:28 AM
Congrats Lisa! You were a tremendous asset to ASAE. I was always very impressed with your work ethic and attitude and know you will bring tremendous value to Stratton. They are quite lucky to have you join their team. All the best!
Posted by: Brent McClendon | February 11, 2011 10:32 AM
Wow Lisa that is big news! You will be missed. In every interaction that I have had with you, I have found you to be gracious, insightful, enthusiastic, and an accomplished word smith. I wish you the very best in your new position. Tony
Posted by: Tony Rossell | February 11, 2011 11:01 AM
Congratulations Lisa! Whoever ASAE hires to replace you has some big shoes to fill. Luckily I'll still "see" you on Twitter just the same as always ;)
Posted by: Maggie McGary | February 11, 2011 11:26 AM
Congratulations Lisa! I enjoyed working with you and your fine team at Associations Now. Good luck with the new job.
Posted by: Stefanie Reeves | February 11, 2011 3:02 PM
Thank you all so much for all of the good wishes! I'm really grateful for everything you've said. I've been lucky enough to work with a great staff team--not to mention some fantastic volunteer authors--on Associations Now and Acronym, and it's great to hear such positive feedback from readers.
@Anne-Margaret, thank you so much for being part of our cover panel! I can't tell you how valuable that cover panel feedback is to us. We learn something new every month (and I really think our covers have improved significantly since we started working with the cover panel last year).
@Bob, it's great to hear from you! I hope you and all the folks at Northeast Institute are doing well. I miss you guys.
@Maggie, I'll definitely see you on Twitter!
Posted by: Lisa Junker | February 11, 2011 4:16 PM
Lisa - best of luck in your new endeavor! Thanks for being an excellent resource, mentor and advocate for the profession over the years. You'll be missed!
Posted by: Beau Ballinger | February 11, 2011 4:36 PM
Congrats and good luck Lisa! I've enjoyed reading your posts.
Posted by: Charlotte Weeks | February 14, 2011 10:50 AM
I know I'm chiming in late here, but congratulations on your new job, Lisa! I hope you know how much your insights, wit, and unique perspectives will be missed! I would wish you good luck in your new position, but you won't need it.
Posted by: Sue Pelletier | February 21, 2011 2:06 PM
Best of luck, Lisa!
Posted by: Katie Paffhouse | February 28, 2011 12:28 PM