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I am willing to stay also if no one else wants to take it. I am also very
willing for someone else to do it. I agree with Kemis, it really does not
take much time.
Liz Nash
-----Original Message-----
From: gagen-bounces(a)rootsweb.com [mailto:gagen-bounces@rootsweb.com] On
Behalf Of Michael and Vivian Saffold
Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 8:22 AM
To: GAGEN(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: [GAGEN] RA elections
Hello, everyone,
I hope you all had a pleasant holiday.
Our bylaws require that we hold elections for Regional Assistants.
The helpers are elected *within* the regions. Current RAs are listed
below. Please note that I am not a candidate for re-election as an RA
and Kim Gordon is no longer a member of the project.
Below the list of current RAs is the list of "jobs" of an RA written
by our own Virginia Crilley. You will note that the role is mainly
one of helping CCs when called upon. RAs are *not* page police, but
supporters of the CCs within their regions.
I need to know, either on or off list, whether the current RAs would
like to retain their positions. Also, if you would like to volunteer
for one of these positions, or would like to nominate someone, please
let me know.
The deadline for volunteering/nominating will be Monday, Sept. 18 at
5 p.m. Elections, if necessary, will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
If anyone has any questions, please let me know.
Thanks to all of you for the effort you put into your sites and into
helping researchers and the project.
Vivian
Northeast Region ... Liz Nash
Banks, Clarke, Dawson, Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart,
Jackson Lincoln Lumpkin, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Old Walton,
Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White, Wilkes
Metro Region ... Vivian Saffold
Barrow, Butts, Campbell, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb,
Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Milton, Morgan,
Newton, Rockdale, Spalding, Walton
Northwest Region ... Beth Shaw
Bartow, Carroll, Cass, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd,
Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Heard, Meriwether, Murray, Paulding,
Pickens, Pike, Polk, Troup, Walker and Whitfield
Coastal Region ... Deborah Broxson
Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Bryan, Camden, Charlton, Chatham, Clinch,
Echols, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Pierce,
Tattnall, Toombs, Ware, Wayne.
West Central Region ... Kemis Massey
Baldwin, Bibb, Chattahoochee, Crawford, Harris, Houston, Jasper,
Jones, Lamar, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Muscogee, Peach, Schley, Talbot,
Taylor, Twiggs, Upson, Wilkinson
East Central Region ... Nancy Gay Crawford
Bulloch, Burke, Candler, Columbia, Emanuel, Glascock, Greene,
Hancock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Laurens, McDuffie, Putnam,
Richmond, Screven, Taliaferro, Treutlen, Warren, Washington
Southwest Region ... Jacki Jonas
Baker, Brooks, Calhoun, Clay, Colquitt, Decatur, Dougherty, Early,
Grady, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole, Stewart,
Sumter, Terrell, Thomas
South Central Region ... Kim Gordon
Atkinson, Ben Hill, Berrien, Bleckley, Coffee, Cook, Crisp, Dodge,
Dooly, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Lanier, Lowndes, Montgomery, Pulaski,
Telfair, Tift, Turner, Wheeler, Wilcox, Worth
Personal relationship
We have so many CCs that it would take a great deal of time for the
SC to get to know each one individually. Dealing with a small
section(a region), the leader can establish a trust rapport and
become a friend. By staying in touch, we know when someone is having
difficulties that might keep them from being as active on their sites
as they might want to be. We can give a helping hand and show that
the CC is valued as an individual.
Guidance
That is probably the most important. From time to time things come up
and CCs are not always comfortable in addressing issues to a large
list. They can write privately any of their concerns and get the view
point of the RA.
Teaching
Be on hand to always help new CCs to learn some of the "how to's" of
a USGenWeb County page. Help solve any HTML problems that come up, or
give advice on the design effectiveness, copy write, etc. You don't
have to be a "techie", there are always others who can help out.
Support
Be there to support the CC if any criticism or complaint comes up.
Rarely does this happen, but if someone writes a negative note, I
want to be able to try to resolve whatever issue it is. Most of the
time this is just some misunderstanding.
Regional ideas
By learning as much as possible about the Region and all the things
the counties have in common, the RA/DH can provide lots of ideas. CCs
are so creative, and I've always like to share within our region some
of the good things that are being done. Everyone benefits from this
and can apply it to their own county. We really have a "team feeling"
in our region and everyone pitches in to help answer questions. I
feel like I am always learning new things about the area.
Helping Researchers
I'm very interested in my region, and I enjoy participating on most
of the County Lists within it. My ancestors seem to have been through
most of them, or if not actually there I learn things about how they
lived. I enjoy working with researchers to help them find what is
on-line or give them some ideas about what they might ask for. So
much of our work overlaps across county lines anyway.
Checking sites
For me that has always been a low priority. I usually keep in touch
through personal e-mails, so have a pretty good idea what is going on
in their county. Sometimes CCs just forget to reload the "front page"
where the "last update" is, but may have added other things to their
sites. But since the update is one way a researcher has of judging
how much is really going on, I just write them a reminder so that no
really out of date by more than 6 months is there. The CC may also be
very active in helping researchers even if new things are not being
added to the pages-- and to me that is a very important part of being a CC.
Appreciation
We're all volunteers --- and I think saying "thank you" for the time
being spent is always welcome. A RA can make sure the CCs within the
region do know they are appreciated for what they're doing.
Decision Making
In the past, the RA did have a "decision making" role. But I think a
better direction is for the RA to be primarily a helper, and make
sure that all CCs participate in any decisions that are made. Being
elected I certainly support having elections for RA/DH ....and on a
regular basis. The CCs know what they need and this is their way of
voicing when they are not pleased with how the role may have been
handled. I placed FIRST -- personal relationship and guidance --- and
I still consider these the most important. In fact I like to describe
the role as needing a "people person". If you like people and staying
in touch and like to help, then you'd be great.
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>From my grievance committee list. . .
kemis
Hi all,
Just a quick note to let you know that http://www.usgenweb.org is infected
with a virus. In turn the GC site is also infected. Please don't go to these
sites and risk infecting your computers.
I did send a message through to NCGenWeb Project letting them know, might be
a good idea to warn your projects as well.
As soon as I hear it is all clear I will let you know.
I did send a message to Jeff Kemp who is the webmaster for the National site
and Shirley sent one to Sherri Bradley letting her know.
Diane
NCGenWeb SC
NCGenWeb CC
NCGenWeb Special Projects
Just a question- it could be my eyes but I did not see Webster listed- I am
assuming it is part of the Southwest Region?
Thanks!
Belinda Slocumb
Stewart and Webster CC
On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at 8:21 AM, Michael and Vivian Saffold <
msaffold(a)bellsouth.net> wrote:
> Hello, everyone,
>
> I hope you all had a pleasant holiday.
>
> Our bylaws require that we hold elections for Regional Assistants.
> The helpers are elected *within* the regions. Current RAs are listed
> below. Please note that I am not a candidate for re-election as an RA
> and Kim Gordon is no longer a member of the project.
>
> Below the list of current RAs is the list of "jobs" of an RA written
> by our own Virginia Crilley. You will note that the role is mainly
> one of helping CCs when called upon. RAs are *not* page police, but
> supporters of the CCs within their regions.
>
> I need to know, either on or off list, whether the current RAs would
> like to retain their positions. Also, if you would like to volunteer
> for one of these positions, or would like to nominate someone, please
> let me know.
>
> The deadline for volunteering/nominating will be Monday, Sept. 18 at
> 5 p.m. Elections, if necessary, will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
>
> If anyone has any questions, please let me know.
>
> Thanks to all of you for the effort you put into your sites and into
> helping researchers and the project.
>
> Vivian
>
>
> Northeast Region ... Liz Nash
>
> Banks, Clarke, Dawson, Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart,
> Jackson Lincoln Lumpkin, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Old Walton,
> Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White, Wilkes
>
>
> Metro Region ... Vivian Saffold
>
> Barrow, Butts, Campbell, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb,
> Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Milton, Morgan,
> Newton, Rockdale, Spalding, Walton
>
>
> Northwest Region ... Beth Shaw
>
> Bartow, Carroll, Cass, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd,
> Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Heard, Meriwether, Murray, Paulding,
> Pickens, Pike, Polk, Troup, Walker and Whitfield
>
>
> Coastal Region ... Deborah Broxson
>
> Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Bryan, Camden, Charlton, Chatham, Clinch,
> Echols, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Pierce,
> Tattnall, Toombs, Ware, Wayne.
>
>
> West Central Region ... Kemis Massey
>
> Baldwin, Bibb, Chattahoochee, Crawford, Harris, Houston, Jasper,
> Jones, Lamar, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Muscogee, Peach, Schley, Talbot,
> Taylor, Twiggs, Upson, Wilkinson
>
>
> East Central Region ... Nancy Gay Crawford
>
> Bulloch, Burke, Candler, Columbia, Emanuel, Glascock, Greene,
> Hancock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Laurens, McDuffie, Putnam,
> Richmond, Screven, Taliaferro, Treutlen, Warren, Washington
>
>
> Southwest Region ... Jacki Jonas
>
> Baker, Brooks, Calhoun, Clay, Colquitt, Decatur, Dougherty, Early,
> Grady, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole, Stewart,
> Sumter, Terrell, Thomas
>
>
> South Central Region ... Kim Gordon
>
> Atkinson, Ben Hill, Berrien, Bleckley, Coffee, Cook, Crisp, Dodge,
> Dooly, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Lanier, Lowndes, Montgomery, Pulaski,
> Telfair, Tift, Turner, Wheeler, Wilcox, Worth
>
>
> Personal relationship
> We have so many CCs that it would take a great deal of time for the
> SC to get to know each one individually. Dealing with a small
> section(a region), the leader can establish a trust rapport and
> become a friend. By staying in touch, we know when someone is having
> difficulties that might keep them from being as active on their sites
> as they might want to be. We can give a helping hand and show that
> the CC is valued as an individual.
>
> Guidance
> That is probably the most important. From time to time things come up
> and CCs are not always comfortable in addressing issues to a large
> list. They can write privately any of their concerns and get the view
> point of the RA.
>
> Teaching
> Be on hand to always help new CCs to learn some of the "how to's" of
> a USGenWeb County page. Help solve any HTML problems that come up, or
> give advice on the design effectiveness, copy write, etc. You don't
> have to be a "techie", there are always others who can help out.
>
> Support
> Be there to support the CC if any criticism or complaint comes up.
> Rarely does this happen, but if someone writes a negative note, I
> want to be able to try to resolve whatever issue it is. Most of the
> time this is just some misunderstanding.
>
> Regional ideas
> By learning as much as possible about the Region and all the things
> the counties have in common, the RA/DH can provide lots of ideas. CCs
> are so creative, and I've always like to share within our region some
> of the good things that are being done. Everyone benefits from this
> and can apply it to their own county. We really have a "team feeling"
> in our region and everyone pitches in to help answer questions. I
> feel like I am always learning new things about the area.
>
> Helping Researchers
> I'm very interested in my region, and I enjoy participating on most
> of the County Lists within it. My ancestors seem to have been through
> most of them, or if not actually there I learn things about how they
> lived. I enjoy working with researchers to help them find what is
> on-line or give them some ideas about what they might ask for. So
> much of our work overlaps across county lines anyway.
>
> Checking sites
> For me that has always been a low priority. I usually keep in touch
> through personal e-mails, so have a pretty good idea what is going on
> in their county. Sometimes CCs just forget to reload the "front page"
> where the "last update" is, but may have added other things to their
> sites. But since the update is one way a researcher has of judging
> how much is really going on, I just write them a reminder so that no
> really out of date by more than 6 months is there. The CC may also be
> very active in helping researchers even if new things are not being
> added to the pages-- and to me that is a very important part of being a CC.
>
> Appreciation
> We're all volunteers --- and I think saying "thank you" for the time
> being spent is always welcome. A RA can make sure the CCs within the
> region do know they are appreciated for what they're doing.
>
> Decision Making
> In the past, the RA did have a "decision making" role. But I think a
> better direction is for the RA to be primarily a helper, and make
> sure that all CCs participate in any decisions that are made. Being
> elected I certainly support having elections for RA/DH ....and on a
> regular basis. The CCs know what they need and this is their way of
> voicing when they are not pleased with how the role may have been
> handled. I placed FIRST -- personal relationship and guidance --- and
> I still consider these the most important. In fact I like to describe
> the role as needing a "people person". If you like people and staying
> in touch and like to help, then you'd be great.
>
>
>
> -------------------------------
> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to
> GAGEN-request(a)rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes
> in the subject and the body of the message
>
--
"We are all capable of infinitely more than we believe. We are stronger and
more resourceful than we know, and we can endure much more than we think we
can. In truth, the only restrictions on our capacity to astonish ourselves
and each other are imposed by our own minds."
David Blaine
The blog became a portal for hackers into the state site. It has been
disabled for the time being.
Vivian
At 02:07 PM 9/6/2009, you wrote:
>Is our blog still active? Haven't seen anything in a while?
>
>Deborah Byrd
>
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>quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Hello, everyone,
I hope you all had a pleasant holiday.
Our bylaws require that we hold elections for Regional Assistants.
The helpers are elected *within* the regions. Current RAs are listed
below. Please note that I am not a candidate for re-election as an RA
and Kim Gordon is no longer a member of the project.
Below the list of current RAs is the list of "jobs" of an RA written
by our own Virginia Crilley. You will note that the role is mainly
one of helping CCs when called upon. RAs are *not* page police, but
supporters of the CCs within their regions.
I need to know, either on or off list, whether the current RAs would
like to retain their positions. Also, if you would like to volunteer
for one of these positions, or would like to nominate someone, please
let me know.
The deadline for volunteering/nominating will be Monday, Sept. 18 at
5 p.m. Elections, if necessary, will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
If anyone has any questions, please let me know.
Thanks to all of you for the effort you put into your sites and into
helping researchers and the project.
Vivian
Northeast Region ... Liz Nash
Banks, Clarke, Dawson, Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart,
Jackson Lincoln Lumpkin, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Old Walton,
Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White, Wilkes
Metro Region ... Vivian Saffold
Barrow, Butts, Campbell, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb,
Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Milton, Morgan,
Newton, Rockdale, Spalding, Walton
Northwest Region ... Beth Shaw
Bartow, Carroll, Cass, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd,
Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Heard, Meriwether, Murray, Paulding,
Pickens, Pike, Polk, Troup, Walker and Whitfield
Coastal Region ... Deborah Broxson
Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Bryan, Camden, Charlton, Chatham, Clinch,
Echols, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Pierce,
Tattnall, Toombs, Ware, Wayne.
West Central Region ... Kemis Massey
Baldwin, Bibb, Chattahoochee, Crawford, Harris, Houston, Jasper,
Jones, Lamar, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Muscogee, Peach, Schley, Talbot,
Taylor, Twiggs, Upson, Wilkinson
East Central Region ... Nancy Gay Crawford
Bulloch, Burke, Candler, Columbia, Emanuel, Glascock, Greene,
Hancock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Laurens, McDuffie, Putnam,
Richmond, Screven, Taliaferro, Treutlen, Warren, Washington
Southwest Region ... Jacki Jonas
Baker, Brooks, Calhoun, Clay, Colquitt, Decatur, Dougherty, Early,
Grady, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole, Stewart,
Sumter, Terrell, Thomas
South Central Region ... Kim Gordon
Atkinson, Ben Hill, Berrien, Bleckley, Coffee, Cook, Crisp, Dodge,
Dooly, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Lanier, Lowndes, Montgomery, Pulaski,
Telfair, Tift, Turner, Wheeler, Wilcox, Worth
Personal relationship
We have so many CCs that it would take a great deal of time for the
SC to get to know each one individually. Dealing with a small
section(a region), the leader can establish a trust rapport and
become a friend. By staying in touch, we know when someone is having
difficulties that might keep them from being as active on their sites
as they might want to be. We can give a helping hand and show that
the CC is valued as an individual.
Guidance
That is probably the most important. From time to time things come up
and CCs are not always comfortable in addressing issues to a large
list. They can write privately any of their concerns and get the view
point of the RA.
Teaching
Be on hand to always help new CCs to learn some of the "how to's" of
a USGenWeb County page. Help solve any HTML problems that come up, or
give advice on the design effectiveness, copy write, etc. You don't
have to be a "techie", there are always others who can help out.
Support
Be there to support the CC if any criticism or complaint comes up.
Rarely does this happen, but if someone writes a negative note, I
want to be able to try to resolve whatever issue it is. Most of the
time this is just some misunderstanding.
Regional ideas
By learning as much as possible about the Region and all the things
the counties have in common, the RA/DH can provide lots of ideas. CCs
are so creative, and I've always like to share within our region some
of the good things that are being done. Everyone benefits from this
and can apply it to their own county. We really have a "team feeling"
in our region and everyone pitches in to help answer questions. I
feel like I am always learning new things about the area.
Helping Researchers
I'm very interested in my region, and I enjoy participating on most
of the County Lists within it. My ancestors seem to have been through
most of them, or if not actually there I learn things about how they
lived. I enjoy working with researchers to help them find what is
on-line or give them some ideas about what they might ask for. So
much of our work overlaps across county lines anyway.
Checking sites
For me that has always been a low priority. I usually keep in touch
through personal e-mails, so have a pretty good idea what is going on
in their county. Sometimes CCs just forget to reload the "front page"
where the "last update" is, but may have added other things to their
sites. But since the update is one way a researcher has of judging
how much is really going on, I just write them a reminder so that no
really out of date by more than 6 months is there. The CC may also be
very active in helping researchers even if new things are not being
added to the pages-- and to me that is a very important part of being a CC.
Appreciation
We're all volunteers --- and I think saying "thank you" for the time
being spent is always welcome. A RA can make sure the CCs within the
region do know they are appreciated for what they're doing.
Decision Making
In the past, the RA did have a "decision making" role. But I think a
better direction is for the RA to be primarily a helper, and make
sure that all CCs participate in any decisions that are made. Being
elected I certainly support having elections for RA/DH ....and on a
regular basis. The CCs know what they need and this is their way of
voicing when they are not pleased with how the role may have been
handled. I placed FIRST -- personal relationship and guidance --- and
I still consider these the most important. In fact I like to describe
the role as needing a "people person". If you like people and staying
in touch and like to help, then you'd be great.
>
>
>*** Please forward to all applicable lists: ***
>
>With my move into the National Coordinator's position on 1 September, the
>SEMA SC Representative seat on the Advisory Board is now empty. According
>to Section IX of the Standard Rules, the following applies:
>
>When a vacancy occurs on the Advisory Board:
>
>USGenWeb Bylaws Article VI, Section 8 applies along with the following:
>The vacancy will be announced on the Board mailing list and the appropriate
>regional mailing list(s) within two days.
>Within five days the Advisory Board will call for volunteers for the
>position. Volunteers must meet the eligibility requirements for the
>position.
>Within fifteen days of the call, volunteers must submit their names to the
>National Coordinator and/or the Representative At Large.
>Within 30 days of the announced vacancy, the Advisory Board will elect, by
>2/3 majority, a replacement from the pool of volunteers.
>
>USGenWeb Bylaws Article VI, Section 9 lists the qualifications that must be
>met by the nominees.
>
>In compliance with the above stated reference, the vacancy is formally
>posted here and a copy will be forwarded to the State-Coordinator's and
>USGenWeb-SE mailing lists. Interested volunteers should submit a completed
>Volunteer Form located at http://usgenweb.org/volform.shtml. Volunteer
>forms must be received by 8 pm EDT 18 September 2009.
>
>Sherri Bradley
>National Coordinator
>USGenWeb Project
>USGenWeb Project Information can be found at http://usgenweb.org
>
>
>
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