If I could briefly chime in here, I'd suggest the board consider
granting
the Bulletin its own content channel on the website. I'd like to
explore
the idea of hosting a couple of blogs (by regular contributors to the
Bulletin), videos, podcasts, and other new media that could add
significantly to the content value of our publication and the
offerings of
our Society. We could also offer previews of articles to entice
people to
consider joining AIS, offer "free" slideshows (imagine if we'd of
been able
to put together a slide show of more of Keith Keppel's plicata
seedlings as
featured in his article back in January?), and best of all offer the
publication in a "flippable" online format using various software
(fairly
low tech and cheap) like Issuu.
Frankly, these are options we NEED to be considering. Given that
few other
plant societies have made similar moves, we could potentially position
ourselves in very flattering light.
I offer my publishing experience, expertise, and connections. Take
me up on
it! I'm happy to spearhead the development of this section of the
website
with John and would consider it to fall under my duties as editor.
88 degrees in Ames, IA today. Serviceberries, redbuds, a few early
crabapples, azaleas, and my prized Dirca are in bloom. Glorious...
--The Ed
Horticulturally,
Kelly D. Norris
Farm Manager, Rainbow Iris Farm
Editor, Bulletin of the American Iris Society
Bedford & Ames, IA
Zone 4b/5a
Read my blog at: http://www.kellydnorris.com
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From: owner-aisdiscuss@aisboard.org [mailto:owner-
aisdiscuss@aisboard.org]
On Behalf Of John I Jones
Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 2:15 PM
To: aisdiscuss@aisboard.org
Subject: [AISdiscuss] Website Content
As we get closer to being able to activate our new website we need
more content to meet our goals of making the website more useful and
attractive.
To that end I need content for the following areas:
How to plant and grow bearded irises (all classifications, esp. those
that are different)
Tall
Intermediate
Border
Miniature Tall
Dwarf
Aril and Arilbred
What type of bearded irises should I grow
How to plant and grow beardless irises (all classifications, esp.
those that are different)
Spuria
Siberian
Japanese
Louisana
PCI
Species
What type of beardless irises should I grow
Pests and diseases
(and anything else you can think of)
If you are willing to work on any of this content, or know of
existing content that we can get permission to use, let me know.
Please don't just tell me "go look at this" or "so and so wrote..." I
don't have time to research, capture and edit all the content. I have
my hands full getting the architecture place and moving the content
we want to keep. Trust me it is more than just cut and paste. I need
your help. The society needs your help!
Thanks
John
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