Ever since the club was formed over 20 years ago, much has changed in the way we communicate and how we present and store information as we continue our move into the technology age.
Today, we have a comprehensive web site that tells people who we are and what we are about. We also have a unique, membership driven communication and resource hub that is continually evolving . There was some initial grumbling about the changes, but making use of technology makes our work smarter, not harder for the benefit of our entire club and its future. Here is an update on our progression:
The Blog
Since the “Blog” was first introduced to the club 2 years ago, it has evolved into an efficient communication and resource hub. However, we can do better with everyone’s help!
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- Email Notifications
These notifications are to let members know that there is a new post on the blog. It is not the blog post itself. Videos, photos, links, etc. will not work in these emails, so you have to read the blog post. To read the entire post, click on the “post title” or the “continue reading on the OSSCC Blog” button to access the announcement on the Blog. (You will either go directly to the post (if you are logged in) or to the login (if you aren’t logged in) page. Please take the time to read these blog posts!! - Blog Issues
For anyone who has issues signing into the blog, password problems, or is wondering how to navigate the blog, there is a great “how to” on the “Welcome” page. If you forget your password, there are also instructions on how to reset it. Please choose something simple that you will remember!
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There have also been improvements made to the blog to make it a better resource for our members so pertinent information is always stored in one place and you don’t have to keep searching for things. Whether you are viewing from your tablet, phone or desktop, take the time to explore our content and see what’s new!
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- Welcome Page
This is the landing page which links to everywhere else on the blog. It can be viewed by anyone and is the first place you get to when you land on the blog. This is where you log in if you are not already logged in. Only members can get into any of the links if they are logged in. - What’s Happening!
This page is where all blog posts are available to registered members with the most recent listed first. - Resources
*Membership list
*Printable Materials
*Canoe Terminology
*AGM materials (uploaded in Sept)
*Link to OSSCC Website (available to the public)
*Trip & Training schedule link
*Trip Organizing
*Know Your Strokes - Trip & Training Schedule
This is where you will find the schedule outlining our training and trip dates. It is printable!
Tip: Depending on your printer, you can print the schedule in either portrait or landscape mode. Use the “scale” setting for your printer to make the print larger or smaller. - Trip Organizing
This section is for anyone who is going to volunteer to be one of our Trip Organizers. Please consider volunteering because we have everything you need here:
*Canoe trip and times
*Trip Organizer Responsibilities
*Trip Organizer Checklist
*Available Towers
*Alternate trip ideas
*River Flow Information
*Trip Co-Ordinating Committee
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Also on the Blog, you will find photo slideshows of our trips, as well as instruction videos to help reinforce skills taught in our training sessions. We are slowly posting more resources with the idea that the Blog will continue being the information repository for our Club.
The OSSCC Web Site
The website has had no significant changes, just updates. However, there still seems to be some confusion regarding the difference between the “blog” and the “web site”. The web site is available for everyone to view. It’s how we make our presence known to the public and let people know what we are about. The Blog is just for registered members. No one can access anything on the blog without logging in.
Keeping the lines of communication open and keeping our membership informed is a priority for OSSCC and we will continue to move forward and improve as we grow. Direct questions and concerns to the club email address at info@oldsaltsclub.com and provide feedback on blog posts using the “Leave a Reply” option.
Regards,
Carol Marion, Web Admin