RE: Region Websites Questions

[cheryl deaton <c95039e11@rewrite.aisboard.org>]

Hi Wayne,
 I definitely think having regional websites is important and useful.  There
are many free "web design" options available.  The problem is getting someone
to volunteer to do it and/or finding a person willing to charge a small fee to
create and maintain the website for the Regions.  Many regions do not have the
funding in place to pay someone, and getting a computer savvy volunteer in our
ageing membership is  almost impossible.  Being able to access a regional
website just to find the contact information and officers is important to many
of us, not to mention the activities available, locations of affiliates,
meeting times, etc.  The biggest obstacles are finding someone to take care of
the website.  I have asked the RVPs who do not have a website or had one that
was out of date, and most did not reply.
Cheryl Deaton, AIS Director and RVP Counselor


> Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2014 14:01:56 -0500
> Subject: [AISdiscuss] Region Websites Questions
> To: aisdiscuss@aisboard.org
> From: 6d200f2f1@rewrite.aisboard.org
>
> In looking at the websites (and Facebook pages) of the Regions, I see quite
> a range of websites and approaches.  I think the diversity is good; but, I
> wonder if there are things we should be doing to support them, especially
> with several where we do not have a website listed.  I have some ideas how
> me might help; but, would like to know if we think it would be desirable
> and whether the ideas would address the right stumbling blocks.
>
> Do you think having a web presence by the individual Regions is important?
> Or useful?
>
> And, assuming you think it is at least desirable, what are the obstacles we
> need to address?  What is keeping some of the Regions from having a
> website?  Why are some of them not updated?
>
> My answers - I certainly believe it is important and useful or would not
> have broached the topic.  It's helpful for current members for finding out
> what is going to happen, has happened.  And it should be good for potential
> members to see that things of interest are happening.  There is good
> reference material for growing irises in the Region in some cases.
>
> I know my views on the second question; but, have not been involved with
> the websites for long enough to know if it's what is needed.  So I will
> wait to respond to it.
>
> Thank you for your answers, comments, and suggestions.
>
> FYI - Regional Websites are listed on the AIS website here:
>
> http://www.irises.org/Resources/Regional_Websites.html
>
> and the Facebook pages list can be found here:
>
> http://wiki.irises.org/bin/view/Main/InfoFacebookIrisSocieties
>
> Regards,
>
> Wayne Messer
>
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