tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671432547717724571.post2805703432924424719..comments2024-03-27T00:16:06.885-07:00Comments on THE EDUCATED GENEALOGIST: What Do I Want From A Genealogy Society Website?Sheri Fenleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01720122119370691488noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671432547717724571.post-73786901795403014192011-12-07T20:18:17.234-08:002011-12-07T20:18:17.234-08:00Sherri:
If you want a California volunteer of the...Sherri:<br /><br />If you want a California volunteer of the month - who better than Cath Trindle. She is just finishing up her tenure as FGS Treasurer and she is the San Mateo County Genealogy Society treasure and always has been<br /><br />Chris Green - I think you know who I amChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09850146916484769602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671432547717724571.post-31203398674199197142011-11-20T21:21:35.845-08:002011-11-20T21:21:35.845-08:00It's me again!
I'd also love podcast and ...It's me again!<br /><br />I'd also love podcast and webinar recordings from events hosted by the society and notes and slides from lectures in a Members' only area. (More carrots)GeniAushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09074874999181040071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671432547717724571.post-30759388901217137472011-11-20T21:01:58.901-08:002011-11-20T21:01:58.901-08:00I'd like a members' only section (carrot f...I'd like a members' only section (carrot for others to join) somembers can remotely access any homegrown/local databases the society may have.<br /><br />In addition to a calendar of events a facility to register for events online.<br /><br />I'll surely think of other wishes when I sign off.GeniAushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09074874999181040071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671432547717724571.post-26966293573262656552011-11-20T17:51:44.575-08:002011-11-20T17:51:44.575-08:00Sheri, lets blame the name error on exhaustion, th...Sheri, lets blame the name error on exhaustion, this manic driving from SE Michigan to Gulf Shores Alabama is knocking my socks off, and obviously my brain cells as well! LOL Sorry.<br /><br />Jacqi, we actually set up a email addy that several members had access to, and promised they would monitor, especially while I was out of town for an extended visit to the western USA. Guess what, they Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754623831815018924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671432547717724571.post-10147812996702913042011-11-20T16:47:53.717-08:002011-11-20T16:47:53.717-08:00Sheri, great post...but more importantly, congrats...Sheri, great post...but more importantly, congrats on your appointment to the California State Genealogical Alliance! So proud to know such a rising star as you!!!<br /><br />I think the only caveat I'd have to your excellent article today would be to remember that the internet represents the ultimate in transparency, a.k.a. the fastest way to lose your privacy. I can understand some officersJacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671432547717724571.post-17044535992638795162011-11-20T16:34:17.152-08:002011-11-20T16:34:17.152-08:00I like to see a calendar of events at least a few ...I like to see a calendar of events at least a few months out. So many societies don't to this, but I wish they did.<br /><br />Congrats on the new gig, madam secretary!Amy Coffin, MLIShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612044786240692282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671432547717724571.post-50493809377244033042011-11-20T16:14:43.603-08:002011-11-20T16:14:43.603-08:00Greta - That is a point I really hadn't though...Greta - That is a point I really hadn't thought of because if I am not familiar with where I am going, I Google myself a map and directions.<br /><br />Carol - Wow! Thanks for taking the time to read through my post and more importantly for taking the time to put your own website through the paces. <br /><br />ps. "Please don't call me Shirley" - a line from the movie Sheri Fenleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01720122119370691488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671432547717724571.post-63908209885248331372011-11-20T15:57:35.062-08:002011-11-20T15:57:35.062-08:00Interesting list Shirley, I find it enlightening a...Interesting list Shirley, I find it enlightening as I am the web mistress for our local genealogy club. <br /><br />That said, let's see how I do with your list, just for fun.<br /><br />1.) Landing page, have tabs, and links to the other pages, starts off with our Mission statement and ends with an explanation of our club vs the GENWEB site for the county.<br /><br />2.) Photos, well, Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754623831815018924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671432547717724571.post-53273183407597989292011-11-20T14:10:05.934-08:002011-11-20T14:10:05.934-08:00This is an excellent list. The only thing I would ...This is an excellent list. The only thing I would add is directions and a map for the location where meetings are held (something I always need since I'm so directionally impaired.Greta Koehlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429623811794360612noreply@blogger.com