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I vote yes
Jane Colmenare
>________________________________
> From: Shirley Cullum <shirlcullum(a)gmail.com>
>To: mtgen(a)rootsweb.com
>Sent: Friday, June 13, 2014 9:04 AM
>Subject: [MTGEN] Requirement to Update
>
>
>After the discussion on a requirement for updating county websites, we need
>to vote on the issue.
>
>The proposed new requirement for the MTGenWeb Project is:
>
>All MTGenWeb county websites must be updated at least once every 6 months
>and must have the last update date on the website.
>
>Please vote yes or no on this proposed requirement. Just hit reply so that
>your votes are posted on the mail list.
>
>The voting will begin at noon today, June 13, 2014 and will continue for 14
>days (through noon June 27, 2014).
>
>Shirley
>
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>
>
Coahoma county in Mississippi
Thanks,
Sara
On Jun 8, 2014 1:08 PM, "Kimm Antell" <kantell13(a)yahoo.com> wrote:
> Tell me what county it is and I can take a look.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mtgen-bounces(a)rootsweb.com [mailto:mtgen-bounces@rootsweb.com] On
> Behalf Of Shirley Cullum
> Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 12:01 AM
> To: mtgen(a)rootsweb.com
> Subject: Re: [MTGEN] Last Update Dates on Websites
>
> I use Core so let me know for sure. : )
>
> Shirley
>
>
> On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 10:48 PM, Sara Cross <sara.cross88(a)gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I think Core. I'm not near my computer now but I can look at it in the
> > next few days and let you know for sure.
> >
> > Sara
> > On Jun 7, 2014 10:46 PM, "Shirley Cullum" <shirlcullum(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Sara,
> > >
> > > What program was the page created with?
> > >
> > > Shirley
> > >
> > >
> > > On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 10:25 PM, Sara Cross <sara.cross88(a)gmail.com>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > Ok, so maybe I have a dumb question but I'm going to ask it
> > > > anyway. Is there a way to change the program that you create the
> > > > page with? I
> > have a
> > > > page in another state and I can't fugue the thing out. I want to
> > > > be
> > able
> > > to
> > > > do it thru rootsweb.
> > > >
> > > > Any help you can give me I will appreciate. I haven't been able to
> > update
> > > > the site since I took it over.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Sara
> > > > On Jun 7, 2014 10:11 PM, "Karen De Groote" <iagenieme(a)gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Wow that must be a new policy. So happy to see that.
> > > > > Unfortunately there are counties in states out there that
> > > > > haven't been updated
> > since
> > > > > 2008.
> > > > > Karen
> > > > >
> > > > > On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 9:55 PM, Shirley Cullum <
> > shirlcullum(a)gmail.com>
> > > > > wrote:
> > > > > > Just a reminder that county websites must be updated at least
> > twice a
> > > > > year
> > > > > > per the USGenWeb requirements. Therefore the last update date
> > > > > > on
> > our
> > > > > > websites should not be more than 6 months old. And according
> > > > > > to the MTGenWeb Policies page, it is *suggested* that last
> > > > > > update dates be
> > > > > "within
> > > > > > a month or so" (see below). With those statements in mind, the
> > County
> > > > of
> > > > > > Excellence rules will be updated. To be eligible for the
> > > > > > MTGenWeb
> > COE
> > > > > > award, county websites that have a last update date on them
> > > > > > must
> > have
> > > > > dates
> > > > > > that are no older than 6 months.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I appreciate your assistance in making sure your county
> > > > > > website is compliant with all rules.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Shirley
> > > > > >
> > > > > > >From the Policies page:
> > > > > > 10.*IT IS ESSENTIAL* that your site be well-maintained and
> > > > > > updated
> > as
> > > > > > frequently as possible. Every site needs to have some basic
> > research
> > > > > > resources, i.e. Courthouse offices addresses, phone numbers,
> > > > > > fees,
> > > > etc.,
> > > > > > library, historical society, newspaper, cemetery names &
> > > > > > addresses,
> > > > > funeral
> > > > > > homes, etc. Many have also provided a bibliography page
> > > > > > showing
> > > > reference
> > > > > > books available for their county and much more. Your site
> > > > > > needs to
> > be
> > > > > > checked often for bad links, new ideas, etc., and the update
> "date"
> > > > > > changed. We do check these and inquire of county coordinators
> > > > > > if we
> > > > find
> > > > > > sites that have not been updated within a month or so. If you
> > > > > > are
> > > ill,
> > > > > > going on vacation, or having some temporary problems, the
> > > > > > State
> > > > > Coordinator
> > > > > > would like to know and, of course, we make exceptions for
> > > > > > those
> > > times.
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That is a good point Alicia.
Shirley
On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 6:42 PM, Alicia Littlejohn <adlittlejohn12(a)gmail.com>
wrote:
> I have updated dates on my websites and besides being good for visitors to
> my sites, it helps me remember to check my links regularly (with a link
> checker).
>
> I think all projects should require updated dates to prevent the appearance
> of a stagnant project.
>
> Alicia Littlejohn
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Shirley Cullum <shirlcullum(a)gmail.com>
To: TXGW-News <TXGW-News(a)rootsweb.com>
Cc:
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 17:59:12 -0500
Subject: Fwd: [STATE-COORD] CORRECTION: USGenWeb Project National Elections
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Tina Vickery <tsvickery(a)gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 3:53 PM
Subject: [STATE-COORD] CORRECTION: USGenWeb Project National Elections
To: board <board(a)rootsweb.com>, state-coord <state-coord(a)rootsweb.com>,
usgenweb-all <usgenweb-all(a)rootsweb.com>, usgenweb-discuss <
usgenweb-discuss(a)rootsweb.com>
*Please forward to all USGenWeb lists and members*
The USGenWeb Election Committee would like to announce the open seats
for the National 2014 Election.
Nominations for these positions will begin June 1, 2014 at 12:01AM and
end June 22, 2014 at 11:59PM. A
form will be made available for nomination submissions. The URL is
http://usgenweb.org/usgwelections/index-2014.htm
Please bookmark and visit the USGenWeb Project National 2014 Election
pages for more information.
http://usgenweb.org/usgwelections/index-2014.htm
Open Seats:
National Coordinator
One Year Term Ending 8/31/2015
Incumbent: Tina Vickery
NENC State Coordinator Representative
Two Year Term Ending 8/31/2016
Incumbent: Nancy Janyszeski
NENC County Coordinator Representative
Two Year Term Ending 8/31/2016
Incumbent: Alice Allen
NWPL County Coordinator Representative
Two Year Term Ending 8/31/2016
Incumbent: Ann Allen Geoghegan
SEMA State Coordinator Representative
Two Year Term Ending 8/31/2016
Incumbent: Lesley Shockey
SEMA County Coordinator Representative
Two Year Term Ending 8/31/2016
Incumbent: Denise Wells
SWSC State Coordinator Representative
Two Year Term Ending 8/31/2016
Incumbent: Larry Flesher
SWSC County Coordinator Representative
Two Year Term Ending 8/31/2016
Incumbent: Pat Asher
Respectfully,
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I have updated dates on my websites and besides being good for visitors to
my sites, it helps me remember to check my links regularly (with a link
checker).
I think all projects should require updated dates to prevent the appearance
of a stagnant project.
Alicia Littlejohn
Here's the one with the correct dates. The expirations are for the
position under election.
Karen
> *Sent:* Saturday, June 7, 2014 3:53 PM
> *Subject:* [STATE-COORD] CORRECTION: USGenWeb Project National Elections
>
> *Please forward to all USGenWeb lists and members*
>
> The USGenWeb Election Committee would like to announce the open seats
> for the National 2014 Election.
>
> Nominations for these positions will begin June 1, 2014 at 12:01AM and
> end June 22, 2014 at 11:59PM. A
> form will be made available for nomination submissions. The URL is
> http://usgenweb.org/usgwelections/index-2014.htm
>
> Please bookmark and visit the USGenWeb Project National 2014 Election
> pages for more information.
> http://usgenweb.org/usgwelections/index-2014.htm
>
> Open Seats:
>
> National Coordinator
> One Year Term Ending 8/31/2015
> Incumbent: Tina Vickery
>
> NENC State Coordinator Representative
> Two Year Term Ending 8/31/2016
> Incumbent: Nancy Janyszeski
>
> NENC County Coordinator Representative
> Two Year Term Ending 8/31/2016
> Incumbent: Alice Allen
>
> NWPL County Coordinator Representative
> Two Year Term Ending 8/31/2016
> Incumbent: Ann Allen Geoghegan
>
> SEMA State Coordinator Representative
> Two Year Term Ending 8/31/2016
> Incumbent: Lesley Shockey
>
> SEMA County Coordinator Representative
> Two Year Term Ending 8/31/2016
> Incumbent: Denise Wells
>
> SWSC State Coordinator Representative
> Two Year Term Ending 8/31/2016
> Incumbent: Larry Flesher
>
> SWSC County Coordinator Representative
> Two Year Term Ending 8/31/2016
> Incumbent: Pat Asher
>
> Respectfully,
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On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 9:45 AM, Shirley Cullum <shirlcullum(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
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> Date: Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 1:43 AM
> Subject: [STATE-COORD] USGenWeb Project National Elections
> To: usgenweb-all <usgenweb-all(a)rootsweb.com>, usgenweb-discuss <
> usgenweb-discuss(a)rootsweb.com>, state-coord <state-coord(a)rootsweb.com>,
> board <board(a)rootsweb.com>
>
>
> *Please forward to all USGenWeb lists and members*
>
>
> The USGenWeb Election Committee would like to announce the open seats
> for the National 2014 Election.
>
> Nominations for these positions began June 1, 2014 at 12:01AM and end
> June 22, 2014 at 11:59PM.
>
> The nomination form is available for nomination submissions. The URL
> is http://usgenweb.org/usgwelections/index-2014.htm
>
>
> Open Seats:
>
> National Coordinator
> One Year Term Ending 8/31/2009
> Incumbent: Tina Vickery
>
> NENC State Coordinator Representative
> Two Year Term Ending 8/31/2015
> Incumbent: Nancy Janyszeski
>
> NENC County Coordinator Representative
> Two Year Term Ending 8/31/2015
> Incumbent: Alice Allen
>
> NWPL County Coordinator Representative
> Two Year Term Ending 8/31/2015
> Incumbent: Ann Allen Geoghegan
>
> SEMA State Coordinator Representative
> Two Year Term Ending 8/31/2009
> Incumbent: Lesley Shockey
>
> SEMA County Coordinator Representative
> Two Year Term Ending 8/31/2009
> Incumbent: Denise Wells
>
> SWSC State Coordinator Representative
> Two Year Term Ending 8/31/2010
> Incumbent: Larry Flesher
>
> SWSC County Coordinator Representative
> Two Year Term Ending 8/31/2010
> Incumbent: Pat Asher
>
>
> Respectfully,
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I totally agree with some updated requirements.
And I am totally thrilled to see some activity on this mailing list, it is
TOO quite.
Karen and Suzanne you two are doing an awesome job. Many thanks.
Jane Keppler
On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 3:58 PM, Suzanne Andrews <suzandrews(a)bresnan.net>
wrote:
> Yep, I too thought that could happen, but I would hope that our county
> coordinators would not do that. Why bother volunteering if they are not
> interested in helping researchers to their county find the resources they
> need
> to aid them in their search? I think a few new or updated basic rules
> would be
> helpful.
>
>
> On Sun, 8 Jun 2014 15:34:19 -0500
> Karen De Groote <iagenieme(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> > While having an automatic date change code is nice, the date changes
> > each time it is uploaded whether there has been any change or not. I
> > have seen CCs use this to get away with state update requirements in
> > the past. I agree, if you take on a county, it should be to add data
> > or assistance for researchers, it should not be to collect counties
> > which in the past was an issue with a few peeps in the project. While
> > we are at it, why don't we think about a few basic rules for MTGW?
> > Aside from updating, requiring CC response within, say 96 hours of a
> > contact and no self promotion for paid genealogical research? I know
> > it takes a while in the sparsely populated counties of Montana but
> > believe me, after a while you will get more queries as well as
> > interaction from researchers. They seem hesitant to approach you at
> > first but after some time, you are part of the county.
> >Food for thought of course.... Karen
> >
> > On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 3:04 PM, Shirley Cullum <shirlcullum(a)gmail.com>
> >wrote:
> >> I definitely agree that we don't need dates on all pages of the
> website. <g>
> >>
> >> Shirley
> >>
> >>
> >> On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 2:45 PM, Karen De Groote <iagenieme(a)gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>
> >>> A What's New can be used for a variety of things including
> >>> housekeeping, new interesting and useful links or the fact that a page
> >>> on your site has been added to. I am going to start adding a date on
> >>> pages when I work on them so eventually my sites will have dates on
> >>> every page but I don't think that should be a requirement.
> >>>
> >>> On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 2:19 PM, Suzanne Andrews <
> suzandrews(a)bresnan.net>
> >>> wrote:
> >>> > I like the idea of a "What's New" page. I'll have to think about that
> >>> for my
> >>> > pages--at least for my county. The other two counties I have might
> be a
> >>> little
> >>> > more difficult to come up with new things other than possible links.
> >>> > Definitely a good idea tho!
> >>> >
> >>> >
> >>> > On Sun, 8 Jun 2014 14:09:11 -0500
> >>> > Karen De Groote <iagenieme(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> >>> >> Personally I feel that the reason many states in the USGenWeb have
> >>> >> gone stagnant is because the project does not require periodic
> >>> >> updating to county sites within the project. Some counties in the
> >>> >> project, (not here), list a last update of 2008, which in my opinion
> >>> >> is shameful. I don't think it is asking too much of a county
> >>> >> coordinator to provide a minimum of two additional sources of
> >>> >> genealogical information a year to our counties. I don't think an
> >>> >> update date within 3 months is necessary but I do agree that there
> >>> >> needs to be something added once every six months at minimum. In
> >>> >> another project we are required to have a What's New page on which
> we
> >>> >> list our additions. Not only does this make it easy for researchers
> >>> >> to check new additions and promote people's return but it makes it
> >>> >> easy for project members to see that the CC is active.
> >>> >>
> >>> >> Perhaps we could vote in some bare minimum requirements for our
> state
> >>> >> project? I feel that this could only be a positive move for us!
> >>> >> Karen
> >>> >>
> >>> >> On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 1:03 PM, Shirley Cullum <
> shirlcullum(a)gmail.com>
> >>> >>wrote:
> >>> >>> Correction...the USGenWeb does not have a requirement on updates
> to the
> >>> >>> county websites. The paragraph from the Policies page is from the
> >>> MTGenWeb
> >>> >>> rules and is not part of the required elements but is "strongly
> >>> >>> recommended".
> >>> >>>
> >>> >>> I don't think we need to require a "last update date" on all county
> >>> >>> websites but would like to see the MTGenWeb add a requirement for
> sites
> >>> >>> with a last update date to keep the date current. I personally
> like a 3
> >>> >>> month time frame but 6 months works too. <g>
> >>> >>>
> >>> >>> Please post your thoughts on this issue and let's discuss the pros
> and
> >>> cons.
> >>> >>>
> >>> >>> Shirley
> >>> >>>
> >>> >>>
> >>> >>>
> >>> >>>
> >>> >>> On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 9:55 PM, Shirley Cullum <
> shirlcullum(a)gmail.com>
> >>> >>> wrote:
> >>> >>>
> >>> >>>> Just a reminder that county websites must be updated at least
> twice a
> >>> year
> >>> >>>> per the USGenWeb requirements. Therefore the last update date on
> our
> >>> >>>> websites should not be more than 6 months old. And according to
> the
> >>> >>>> MTGenWeb Policies page, it is *suggested* that last update dates
> be
> >>> >>>> "within a month or so" (see below). With those statements in
> mind, the
> >>> >>>> County of Excellence rules will be updated. To be eligible for the
> >>> MTGenWeb
> >>> >>>> COE award, county websites that have a last update date on them
> must
> >>> have
> >>> >>>> dates that are no older than 6 months.
> >>> >>>>
> >>> >>>> I appreciate your assistance in making sure your county website is
> >>> >>>> compliant with all rules.
> >>> >>>>
> >>> >>>> Shirley
> >>> >>>>
> >>> >>>> From the Policies page:
> >>> >>>> 10.*IT IS ESSENTIAL* that your site be well-maintained and
> updated as
> >>> >>>> frequently as possible. Every site needs to have some basic
> research
> >>> >>>> resources, i.e. Courthouse offices addresses, phone numbers, fees,
> >>> etc.,
> >>> >>>> library, historical society, newspaper, cemetery names &
> addresses,
> >>> funeral
> >>> >>>> homes, etc. Many have also provided a bibliography page showing
> >>> reference
> >>> >>>> books available for their county and much more. Your site needs
> to be
> >>> >>>> checked often for bad links, new ideas, etc., and the update
> "date"
> >>> >>>> changed. We do check these and inquire of county coordinators if
> we
> >>> find
> >>> >>>> sites that have not been updated within a month or so. If you are
> ill,
> >>> >>>> going on vacation, or having some temporary problems, the State
> >>> Coordinator
> >>> >>>> would like to know and, of course, we make exceptions for those
> times.
> >>> >>>>
> >>> >>>
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> >>> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >>> > Suzanne Andrews
> >>> > suzandrews(a)bresnan.net
> >>> > Volunteer - Butte-Silver Bow Archives
> >>> > Volunteer - MTGenWeb County Coordinator
> >>> > for Butte-Silver Bow, Anaconda-Deer Lodge,
> >>> > and Powell counties, Montana
> >>> > http://www.mtgenweb.com/silverbow/index.htm
> >>> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> Suzanne Andrews
> suzandrews(a)bresnan.net
> Volunteer - Butte-Silver Bow Archives
> Volunteer - MTGenWeb County Coordinator
> for Butte-Silver Bow, Anaconda-Deer Lodge,
> and Powell counties, Montana
> http://www.mtgenweb.com/silverbow/index.htm
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Oh, I know you weren't saying we needed dates on all pages. LOL
Shirley
On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 3:28 PM, Suzanne Andrews <suzandrews(a)bresnan.net>
wrote:
> Not to misunderstand what I was saying...that is, I was not saying that all
> the pages need update dates...only that it is nice to see them there--it
> also
> helps the website owner know when s/he last updated that page. However, I
> do
> think there should be one on the entry page tho--required or not--it makes
> a
> statement that the site is current. I have an automatic date that updates
> on
> my pages so whenever I do go in and make a change, big or small, it changes
> the date and I don't have to worry about it.
>
> On Sun, 8 Jun 2014 15:04:47 -0500
> Shirley Cullum <shirlcullum(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> > I definitely agree that we don't need dates on all pages of the website.
> <g>
> >
> > Shirley
> >
> >
> > On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 2:45 PM, Karen De Groote <iagenieme(a)gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> >> A What's New can be used for a variety of things including
> >> housekeeping, new interesting and useful links or the fact that a page
> >> on your site has been added to. I am going to start adding a date on
> >> pages when I work on them so eventually my sites will have dates on
> >> every page but I don't think that should be a requirement.
> >>
> >> On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 2:19 PM, Suzanne Andrews <suzandrews(a)bresnan.net
> >
> >> wrote:
> >> > I like the idea of a "What's New" page. I'll have to think about that
> >> for my
> >> > pages--at least for my county. The other two counties I have might be
> a
> >> little
> >> > more difficult to come up with new things other than possible links.
> >> > Definitely a good idea tho!
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > On Sun, 8 Jun 2014 14:09:11 -0500
> >> > Karen De Groote <iagenieme(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> >> >> Personally I feel that the reason many states in the USGenWeb have
> >> >> gone stagnant is because the project does not require periodic
> >> >> updating to county sites within the project. Some counties in the
> >> >> project, (not here), list a last update of 2008, which in my opinion
> >> >> is shameful. I don't think it is asking too much of a county
> >> >> coordinator to provide a minimum of two additional sources of
> >> >> genealogical information a year to our counties. I don't think an
> >> >> update date within 3 months is necessary but I do agree that there
> >> >> needs to be something added once every six months at minimum. In
> >> >> another project we are required to have a What's New page on which we
> >> >> list our additions. Not only does this make it easy for researchers
> >> >> to check new additions and promote people's return but it makes it
> >> >> easy for project members to see that the CC is active.
> >> >>
> >> >> Perhaps we could vote in some bare minimum requirements for our state
> >> >> project? I feel that this could only be a positive move for us!
> >> >> Karen
> >> >>
> >> >> On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 1:03 PM, Shirley Cullum <
> shirlcullum(a)gmail.com>
> >> >>wrote:
> >> >>> Correction...the USGenWeb does not have a requirement on updates to
> the
> >> >>> county websites. The paragraph from the Policies page is from the
> >> MTGenWeb
> >> >>> rules and is not part of the required elements but is "strongly
> >> >>> recommended".
> >> >>>
> >> >>> I don't think we need to require a "last update date" on all county
> >> >>> websites but would like to see the MTGenWeb add a requirement for
> sites
> >> >>> with a last update date to keep the date current. I personally like
> a 3
> >> >>> month time frame but 6 months works too. <g>
> >> >>>
> >> >>> Please post your thoughts on this issue and let's discuss the pros
> and
> >> cons.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> Shirley
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>> On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 9:55 PM, Shirley Cullum <
> shirlcullum(a)gmail.com>
> >> >>> wrote:
> >> >>>
> >> >>>> Just a reminder that county websites must be updated at least
> twice a
> >> year
> >> >>>> per the USGenWeb requirements. Therefore the last update date on
> our
> >> >>>> websites should not be more than 6 months old. And according to the
> >> >>>> MTGenWeb Policies page, it is *suggested* that last update dates be
> >> >>>> "within a month or so" (see below). With those statements in mind,
> the
> >> >>>> County of Excellence rules will be updated. To be eligible for the
> >> MTGenWeb
> >> >>>> COE award, county websites that have a last update date on them
> must
> >> have
> >> >>>> dates that are no older than 6 months.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> I appreciate your assistance in making sure your county website is
> >> >>>> compliant with all rules.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> Shirley
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> From the Policies page:
> >> >>>> 10.*IT IS ESSENTIAL* that your site be well-maintained and updated
> as
> >> >>>> frequently as possible. Every site needs to have some basic
> research
> >> >>>> resources, i.e. Courthouse offices addresses, phone numbers, fees,
> >> etc.,
> >> >>>> library, historical society, newspaper, cemetery names & addresses,
> >> funeral
> >> >>>> homes, etc. Many have also provided a bibliography page showing
> >> reference
> >> >>>> books available for their county and much more. Your site needs to
> be
> >> >>>> checked often for bad links, new ideas, etc., and the update "date"
> >> >>>> changed. We do check these and inquire of county coordinators if we
> >> find
> >> >>>> sites that have not been updated within a month or so. If you are
> ill,
> >> >>>> going on vacation, or having some temporary problems, the State
> >> Coordinator
> >> >>>> would like to know and, of course, we make exceptions for those
> times.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>> -------------------------------
> >> >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to
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> >> quotes in
> >> >>>the subject and the body of the message
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> >> >
> >> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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> >> > suzandrews(a)bresnan.net
> >> > Volunteer - Butte-Silver Bow Archives
> >> > Volunteer - MTGenWeb County Coordinator
> >> > for Butte-Silver Bow, Anaconda-Deer Lodge,
> >> > and Powell counties, Montana
> >> > http://www.mtgenweb.com/silverbow/index.htm
> >> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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> Suzanne Andrews
> suzandrews(a)bresnan.net
> Volunteer - Butte-Silver Bow Archives
> Volunteer - MTGenWeb County Coordinator
> for Butte-Silver Bow, Anaconda-Deer Lodge,
> and Powell counties, Montana
> http://www.mtgenweb.com/silverbow/index.htm
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
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>
Another aspect of the What's New page is that it lists concrete
housekeeping or data updates independently of the auto dates. I am
not saying that automatic dating is bad, I do use it myself but like
to let the researcher's know what has been done. Something we may
want to look into in the future. We can use baby steps to get there
and this discussion is definitely going in the right direction!
On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 3:34 PM, Karen De Groote <iagenieme(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> While having an automatic date change code is nice, the date changes
> each time it is uploaded whether there has been any change or not. I
> have seen CCs use this to get away with state update requirements in
> the past. I agree, if you take on a county, it should be to add data
> or assistance for researchers, it should not be to collect counties
> which in the past was an issue with a few peeps in the project. While
> we are at it, why don't we think about a few basic rules for MTGW?
> Aside from updating, requiring CC response within, say 96 hours of a
> contact and no self promotion for paid genealogical research? I know
> it takes a while in the sparsely populated counties of Montana but
> believe me, after a while you will get more queries as well as
> interaction from researchers. They seem hesitant to approach you at
> first but after some time, you are part of the county.
> Food for thought of course.... Karen
>
> On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 3:04 PM, Shirley Cullum <shirlcullum(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>> I definitely agree that we don't need dates on all pages of the website. <g>
>>
>> Shirley
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 2:45 PM, Karen De Groote <iagenieme(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> A What's New can be used for a variety of things including
>>> housekeeping, new interesting and useful links or the fact that a page
>>> on your site has been added to. I am going to start adding a date on
>>> pages when I work on them so eventually my sites will have dates on
>>> every page but I don't think that should be a requirement.
>>>
>>> On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 2:19 PM, Suzanne Andrews <suzandrews(a)bresnan.net>
>>> wrote:
>>> > I like the idea of a "What's New" page. I'll have to think about that
>>> for my
>>> > pages--at least for my county. The other two counties I have might be a
>>> little
>>> > more difficult to come up with new things other than possible links.
>>> > Definitely a good idea tho!
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > On Sun, 8 Jun 2014 14:09:11 -0500
>>> > Karen De Groote <iagenieme(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>>> >> Personally I feel that the reason many states in the USGenWeb have
>>> >> gone stagnant is because the project does not require periodic
>>> >> updating to county sites within the project. Some counties in the
>>> >> project, (not here), list a last update of 2008, which in my opinion
>>> >> is shameful. I don't think it is asking too much of a county
>>> >> coordinator to provide a minimum of two additional sources of
>>> >> genealogical information a year to our counties. I don't think an
>>> >> update date within 3 months is necessary but I do agree that there
>>> >> needs to be something added once every six months at minimum. In
>>> >> another project we are required to have a What's New page on which we
>>> >> list our additions. Not only does this make it easy for researchers
>>> >> to check new additions and promote people's return but it makes it
>>> >> easy for project members to see that the CC is active.
>>> >>
>>> >> Perhaps we could vote in some bare minimum requirements for our state
>>> >> project? I feel that this could only be a positive move for us!
>>> >> Karen
>>> >>
>>> >> On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 1:03 PM, Shirley Cullum <shirlcullum(a)gmail.com>
>>> >>wrote:
>>> >>> Correction...the USGenWeb does not have a requirement on updates to the
>>> >>> county websites. The paragraph from the Policies page is from the
>>> MTGenWeb
>>> >>> rules and is not part of the required elements but is "strongly
>>> >>> recommended".
>>> >>>
>>> >>> I don't think we need to require a "last update date" on all county
>>> >>> websites but would like to see the MTGenWeb add a requirement for sites
>>> >>> with a last update date to keep the date current. I personally like a 3
>>> >>> month time frame but 6 months works too. <g>
>>> >>>
>>> >>> Please post your thoughts on this issue and let's discuss the pros and
>>> cons.
>>> >>>
>>> >>> Shirley
>>> >>>
>>> >>>
>>> >>>
>>> >>>
>>> >>> On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 9:55 PM, Shirley Cullum <shirlcullum(a)gmail.com>
>>> >>> wrote:
>>> >>>
>>> >>>> Just a reminder that county websites must be updated at least twice a
>>> year
>>> >>>> per the USGenWeb requirements. Therefore the last update date on our
>>> >>>> websites should not be more than 6 months old. And according to the
>>> >>>> MTGenWeb Policies page, it is *suggested* that last update dates be
>>> >>>> "within a month or so" (see below). With those statements in mind, the
>>> >>>> County of Excellence rules will be updated. To be eligible for the
>>> MTGenWeb
>>> >>>> COE award, county websites that have a last update date on them must
>>> have
>>> >>>> dates that are no older than 6 months.
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>> I appreciate your assistance in making sure your county website is
>>> >>>> compliant with all rules.
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>> Shirley
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>> From the Policies page:
>>> >>>> 10.*IT IS ESSENTIAL* that your site be well-maintained and updated as
>>> >>>> frequently as possible. Every site needs to have some basic research
>>> >>>> resources, i.e. Courthouse offices addresses, phone numbers, fees,
>>> etc.,
>>> >>>> library, historical society, newspaper, cemetery names & addresses,
>>> funeral
>>> >>>> homes, etc. Many have also provided a bibliography page showing
>>> reference
>>> >>>> books available for their county and much more. Your site needs to be
>>> >>>> checked often for bad links, new ideas, etc., and the update "date"
>>> >>>> changed. We do check these and inquire of county coordinators if we
>>> find
>>> >>>> sites that have not been updated within a month or so. If you are ill,
>>> >>>> going on vacation, or having some temporary problems, the State
>>> Coordinator
>>> >>>> would like to know and, of course, we make exceptions for those times.
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>
>>> >>> -------------------------------
>>> >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to
>>> >>>MTGEN-request(a)rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the
>>> quotes in
>>> >>>the subject and the body of the message
>>> >>
>>> >> -------------------------------
>>> >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to
>>> >>MTGEN-request(a)rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the
>>> quotes in
>>> >>the subject and the body of the message
>>> >
>>> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>> > Suzanne Andrews
>>> > suzandrews(a)bresnan.net
>>> > Volunteer - Butte-Silver Bow Archives
>>> > Volunteer - MTGenWeb County Coordinator
>>> > for Butte-Silver Bow, Anaconda-Deer Lodge,
>>> > and Powell counties, Montana
>>> > http://www.mtgenweb.com/silverbow/index.htm
>>> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>> >
>>> > -------------------------------
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>>> in the subject and the body of the message
>>>
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>>>
>>
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I definitely agree that we don't need dates on all pages of the website. <g>
Shirley
On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 2:45 PM, Karen De Groote <iagenieme(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> A What's New can be used for a variety of things including
> housekeeping, new interesting and useful links or the fact that a page
> on your site has been added to. I am going to start adding a date on
> pages when I work on them so eventually my sites will have dates on
> every page but I don't think that should be a requirement.
>
> On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 2:19 PM, Suzanne Andrews <suzandrews(a)bresnan.net>
> wrote:
> > I like the idea of a "What's New" page. I'll have to think about that
> for my
> > pages--at least for my county. The other two counties I have might be a
> little
> > more difficult to come up with new things other than possible links.
> > Definitely a good idea tho!
> >
> >
> > On Sun, 8 Jun 2014 14:09:11 -0500
> > Karen De Groote <iagenieme(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> >> Personally I feel that the reason many states in the USGenWeb have
> >> gone stagnant is because the project does not require periodic
> >> updating to county sites within the project. Some counties in the
> >> project, (not here), list a last update of 2008, which in my opinion
> >> is shameful. I don't think it is asking too much of a county
> >> coordinator to provide a minimum of two additional sources of
> >> genealogical information a year to our counties. I don't think an
> >> update date within 3 months is necessary but I do agree that there
> >> needs to be something added once every six months at minimum. In
> >> another project we are required to have a What's New page on which we
> >> list our additions. Not only does this make it easy for researchers
> >> to check new additions and promote people's return but it makes it
> >> easy for project members to see that the CC is active.
> >>
> >> Perhaps we could vote in some bare minimum requirements for our state
> >> project? I feel that this could only be a positive move for us!
> >> Karen
> >>
> >> On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 1:03 PM, Shirley Cullum <shirlcullum(a)gmail.com>
> >>wrote:
> >>> Correction...the USGenWeb does not have a requirement on updates to the
> >>> county websites. The paragraph from the Policies page is from the
> MTGenWeb
> >>> rules and is not part of the required elements but is "strongly
> >>> recommended".
> >>>
> >>> I don't think we need to require a "last update date" on all county
> >>> websites but would like to see the MTGenWeb add a requirement for sites
> >>> with a last update date to keep the date current. I personally like a 3
> >>> month time frame but 6 months works too. <g>
> >>>
> >>> Please post your thoughts on this issue and let's discuss the pros and
> cons.
> >>>
> >>> Shirley
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 9:55 PM, Shirley Cullum <shirlcullum(a)gmail.com>
> >>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Just a reminder that county websites must be updated at least twice a
> year
> >>>> per the USGenWeb requirements. Therefore the last update date on our
> >>>> websites should not be more than 6 months old. And according to the
> >>>> MTGenWeb Policies page, it is *suggested* that last update dates be
> >>>> "within a month or so" (see below). With those statements in mind, the
> >>>> County of Excellence rules will be updated. To be eligible for the
> MTGenWeb
> >>>> COE award, county websites that have a last update date on them must
> have
> >>>> dates that are no older than 6 months.
> >>>>
> >>>> I appreciate your assistance in making sure your county website is
> >>>> compliant with all rules.
> >>>>
> >>>> Shirley
> >>>>
> >>>> From the Policies page:
> >>>> 10.*IT IS ESSENTIAL* that your site be well-maintained and updated as
> >>>> frequently as possible. Every site needs to have some basic research
> >>>> resources, i.e. Courthouse offices addresses, phone numbers, fees,
> etc.,
> >>>> library, historical society, newspaper, cemetery names & addresses,
> funeral
> >>>> homes, etc. Many have also provided a bibliography page showing
> reference
> >>>> books available for their county and much more. Your site needs to be
> >>>> checked often for bad links, new ideas, etc., and the update "date"
> >>>> changed. We do check these and inquire of county coordinators if we
> find
> >>>> sites that have not been updated within a month or so. If you are ill,
> >>>> going on vacation, or having some temporary problems, the State
> Coordinator
> >>>> would like to know and, of course, we make exceptions for those times.
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>> -------------------------------
> >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to
> >>>MTGEN-request(a)rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the
> quotes in
> >>>the subject and the body of the message
> >>
> >> -------------------------------
> >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to
> >>MTGEN-request(a)rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the
> quotes in
> >>the subject and the body of the message
> >
> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> > Suzanne Andrews
> > suzandrews(a)bresnan.net
> > Volunteer - Butte-Silver Bow Archives
> > Volunteer - MTGenWeb County Coordinator
> > for Butte-Silver Bow, Anaconda-Deer Lodge,
> > and Powell counties, Montana
> > http://www.mtgenweb.com/silverbow/index.htm
> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >
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I have an automatic date change every time I work on a page, so I don't
even have to think about changing the last update. I always us a template I
made and the auto update is there. You can go to one of my pages and just
copy and paste the last update at the bottom. Also, ever so often when I
have a few minutes, I go in and at least refresh some of my main pages,
like cemetery, census or address just to update those. There is just not a
lot of info to find for my counties and I think in the 2 years I've had
them, I've only received 2 queries.
Jane Keppler
Treasure and Musselshell
On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 2:45 PM, Karen De Groote <iagenieme(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> A What's New can be used for a variety of things including
> housekeeping, new interesting and useful links or the fact that a page
> on your site has been added to. I am going to start adding a date on
> pages when I work on them so eventually my sites will have dates on
> every page but I don't think that should be a requirement.
>
> On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 2:19 PM, Suzanne Andrews <suzandrews(a)bresnan.net>
> wrote:
> > I like the idea of a "What's New" page. I'll have to think about that
> for my
> > pages--at least for my county. The other two counties I have might be a
> little
> > more difficult to come up with new things other than possible links.
> > Definitely a good idea tho!
> >
> >
> > On Sun, 8 Jun 2014 14:09:11 -0500
> > Karen De Groote <iagenieme(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> >> Personally I feel that the reason many states in the USGenWeb have
> >> gone stagnant is because the project does not require periodic
> >> updating to county sites within the project. Some counties in the
> >> project, (not here), list a last update of 2008, which in my opinion
> >> is shameful. I don't think it is asking too much of a county
> >> coordinator to provide a minimum of two additional sources of
> >> genealogical information a year to our counties. I don't think an
> >> update date within 3 months is necessary but I do agree that there
> >> needs to be something added once every six months at minimum. In
> >> another project we are required to have a What's New page on which we
> >> list our additions. Not only does this make it easy for researchers
> >> to check new additions and promote people's return but it makes it
> >> easy for project members to see that the CC is active.
> >>
> >> Perhaps we could vote in some bare minimum requirements for our state
> >> project? I feel that this could only be a positive move for us!
> >> Karen
> >>
> >> On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 1:03 PM, Shirley Cullum <shirlcullum(a)gmail.com>
> >>wrote:
> >>> Correction...the USGenWeb does not have a requirement on updates to the
> >>> county websites. The paragraph from the Policies page is from the
> MTGenWeb
> >>> rules and is not part of the required elements but is "strongly
> >>> recommended".
> >>>
> >>> I don't think we need to require a "last update date" on all county
> >>> websites but would like to see the MTGenWeb add a requirement for sites
> >>> with a last update date to keep the date current. I personally like a 3
> >>> month time frame but 6 months works too. <g>
> >>>
> >>> Please post your thoughts on this issue and let's discuss the pros and
> cons.
> >>>
> >>> Shirley
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 9:55 PM, Shirley Cullum <shirlcullum(a)gmail.com>
> >>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Just a reminder that county websites must be updated at least twice a
> year
> >>>> per the USGenWeb requirements. Therefore the last update date on our
> >>>> websites should not be more than 6 months old. And according to the
> >>>> MTGenWeb Policies page, it is *suggested* that last update dates be
> >>>> "within a month or so" (see below). With those statements in mind, the
> >>>> County of Excellence rules will be updated. To be eligible for the
> MTGenWeb
> >>>> COE award, county websites that have a last update date on them must
> have
> >>>> dates that are no older than 6 months.
> >>>>
> >>>> I appreciate your assistance in making sure your county website is
> >>>> compliant with all rules.
> >>>>
> >>>> Shirley
> >>>>
> >>>> From the Policies page:
> >>>> 10.*IT IS ESSENTIAL* that your site be well-maintained and updated as
> >>>> frequently as possible. Every site needs to have some basic research
> >>>> resources, i.e. Courthouse offices addresses, phone numbers, fees,
> etc.,
> >>>> library, historical society, newspaper, cemetery names & addresses,
> funeral
> >>>> homes, etc. Many have also provided a bibliography page showing
> reference
> >>>> books available for their county and much more. Your site needs to be
> >>>> checked often for bad links, new ideas, etc., and the update "date"
> >>>> changed. We do check these and inquire of county coordinators if we
> find
> >>>> sites that have not been updated within a month or so. If you are ill,
> >>>> going on vacation, or having some temporary problems, the State
> Coordinator
> >>>> would like to know and, of course, we make exceptions for those times.
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>> -------------------------------
> >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to
> >>>MTGEN-request(a)rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the
> quotes in
> >>>the subject and the body of the message
> >>
> >> -------------------------------
> >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to
> >>MTGEN-request(a)rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the
> quotes in
> >>the subject and the body of the message
> >
> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> > Suzanne Andrews
> > suzandrews(a)bresnan.net
> > Volunteer - Butte-Silver Bow Archives
> > Volunteer - MTGenWeb County Coordinator
> > for Butte-Silver Bow, Anaconda-Deer Lodge,
> > and Powell counties, Montana
> > http://www.mtgenweb.com/silverbow/index.htm
> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >
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>
--
Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do
everything with love.
~ 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, NLT
Personally I feel that the reason many states in the USGenWeb have
gone stagnant is because the project does not require periodic
updating to county sites within the project. Some counties in the
project, (not here), list a last update of 2008, which in my opinion
is shameful. I don't think it is asking too much of a county
coordinator to provide a minimum of two additional sources of
genealogical information a year to our counties. I don't think an
update date within 3 months is necessary but I do agree that there
needs to be something added once every six months at minimum. In
another project we are required to have a What's New page on which we
list our additions. Not only does this make it easy for researchers
to check new additions and promote people's return but it makes it
easy for project members to see that the CC is active.
Perhaps we could vote in some bare minimum requirements for our state
project? I feel that this could only be a positive move for us!
Karen
On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 1:03 PM, Shirley Cullum <shirlcullum(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> Correction...the USGenWeb does not have a requirement on updates to the
> county websites. The paragraph from the Policies page is from the MTGenWeb
> rules and is not part of the required elements but is "strongly
> recommended".
>
> I don't think we need to require a "last update date" on all county
> websites but would like to see the MTGenWeb add a requirement for sites
> with a last update date to keep the date current. I personally like a 3
> month time frame but 6 months works too. <g>
>
> Please post your thoughts on this issue and let's discuss the pros and cons.
>
> Shirley
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 9:55 PM, Shirley Cullum <shirlcullum(a)gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Just a reminder that county websites must be updated at least twice a year
>> per the USGenWeb requirements. Therefore the last update date on our
>> websites should not be more than 6 months old. And according to the
>> MTGenWeb Policies page, it is *suggested* that last update dates be
>> "within a month or so" (see below). With those statements in mind, the
>> County of Excellence rules will be updated. To be eligible for the MTGenWeb
>> COE award, county websites that have a last update date on them must have
>> dates that are no older than 6 months.
>>
>> I appreciate your assistance in making sure your county website is
>> compliant with all rules.
>>
>> Shirley
>>
>> From the Policies page:
>> 10.*IT IS ESSENTIAL* that your site be well-maintained and updated as
>> frequently as possible. Every site needs to have some basic research
>> resources, i.e. Courthouse offices addresses, phone numbers, fees, etc.,
>> library, historical society, newspaper, cemetery names & addresses, funeral
>> homes, etc. Many have also provided a bibliography page showing reference
>> books available for their county and much more. Your site needs to be
>> checked often for bad links, new ideas, etc., and the update "date"
>> changed. We do check these and inquire of county coordinators if we find
>> sites that have not been updated within a month or so. If you are ill,
>> going on vacation, or having some temporary problems, the State Coordinator
>> would like to know and, of course, we make exceptions for those times.
>>
>
> -------------------------------
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I like the idea of a "What's New" page. I'll have to think about that for my
pages--at least for my county. The other two counties I have might be a little
more difficult to come up with new things other than possible links.
Definitely a good idea tho!
On Sun, 8 Jun 2014 14:09:11 -0500
Karen De Groote <iagenieme(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> Personally I feel that the reason many states in the USGenWeb have
> gone stagnant is because the project does not require periodic
> updating to county sites within the project. Some counties in the
> project, (not here), list a last update of 2008, which in my opinion
> is shameful. I don't think it is asking too much of a county
> coordinator to provide a minimum of two additional sources of
> genealogical information a year to our counties. I don't think an
> update date within 3 months is necessary but I do agree that there
> needs to be something added once every six months at minimum. In
> another project we are required to have a What's New page on which we
> list our additions. Not only does this make it easy for researchers
> to check new additions and promote people's return but it makes it
> easy for project members to see that the CC is active.
>
> Perhaps we could vote in some bare minimum requirements for our state
> project? I feel that this could only be a positive move for us!
> Karen
>
> On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 1:03 PM, Shirley Cullum <shirlcullum(a)gmail.com>
>wrote:
>> Correction...the USGenWeb does not have a requirement on updates to the
>> county websites. The paragraph from the Policies page is from the MTGenWeb
>> rules and is not part of the required elements but is "strongly
>> recommended".
>>
>> I don't think we need to require a "last update date" on all county
>> websites but would like to see the MTGenWeb add a requirement for sites
>> with a last update date to keep the date current. I personally like a 3
>> month time frame but 6 months works too. <g>
>>
>> Please post your thoughts on this issue and let's discuss the pros and cons.
>>
>> Shirley
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 9:55 PM, Shirley Cullum <shirlcullum(a)gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Just a reminder that county websites must be updated at least twice a year
>>> per the USGenWeb requirements. Therefore the last update date on our
>>> websites should not be more than 6 months old. And according to the
>>> MTGenWeb Policies page, it is *suggested* that last update dates be
>>> "within a month or so" (see below). With those statements in mind, the
>>> County of Excellence rules will be updated. To be eligible for the MTGenWeb
>>> COE award, county websites that have a last update date on them must have
>>> dates that are no older than 6 months.
>>>
>>> I appreciate your assistance in making sure your county website is
>>> compliant with all rules.
>>>
>>> Shirley
>>>
>>> From the Policies page:
>>> 10.*IT IS ESSENTIAL* that your site be well-maintained and updated as
>>> frequently as possible. Every site needs to have some basic research
>>> resources, i.e. Courthouse offices addresses, phone numbers, fees, etc.,
>>> library, historical society, newspaper, cemetery names & addresses, funeral
>>> homes, etc. Many have also provided a bibliography page showing reference
>>> books available for their county and much more. Your site needs to be
>>> checked often for bad links, new ideas, etc., and the update "date"
>>> changed. We do check these and inquire of county coordinators if we find
>>> sites that have not been updated within a month or so. If you are ill,
>>> going on vacation, or having some temporary problems, the State Coordinator
>>> would like to know and, of course, we make exceptions for those times.
>>>
>>
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>
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Suzanne Andrews
suzandrews(a)bresnan.net
Volunteer - Butte-Silver Bow Archives
Volunteer - MTGenWeb County Coordinator
for Butte-Silver Bow, Anaconda-Deer Lodge,
and Powell counties, Montana
http://www.mtgenweb.com/silverbow/index.htm
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
In my opinion, I think at the very least, there should be a "last update date"
on each website entry page to indicate that the website is active and current.
However, 3 months may be a little quick for some of us although I like that
idea. I know when youre busy 3 months can go by very quickly. If there is new
material to add, then it should be added as quickly as possible & change the
date.
I agree that pages should be updated within a six month period. However, not
all pages within the site need to be updated that often, but links should be
checked within that 3 to 6 month period. Having a recent "last update date" on
the entry page will let people know that the site is active and current. And,
I don't see anything wrong with requiring a last update date.
On Sun, 8 Jun 2014 13:03:02 -0500
Shirley Cullum <shirlcullum(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> Correction...the USGenWeb does not have a requirement on updates to the
> county websites. The paragraph from the Policies page is from the MTGenWeb
> rules and is not part of the required elements but is "strongly
> recommended".
>
> I don't think we need to require a "last update date" on all county
> websites but would like to see the MTGenWeb add a requirement for sites
> with a last update date to keep the date current. I personally like a 3
> month time frame but 6 months works too. <g>
>
> Please post your thoughts on this issue and let's discuss the pros and cons.
>
> Shirley
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 9:55 PM, Shirley Cullum <shirlcullum(a)gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Just a reminder that county websites must be updated at least twice a year
>> per the USGenWeb requirements. Therefore the last update date on our
>> websites should not be more than 6 months old. And according to the
>> MTGenWeb Policies page, it is *suggested* that last update dates be
>> "within a month or so" (see below). With those statements in mind, the
>> County of Excellence rules will be updated. To be eligible for the MTGenWeb
>> COE award, county websites that have a last update date on them must have
>> dates that are no older than 6 months.
>>
>> I appreciate your assistance in making sure your county website is
>> compliant with all rules.
>>
>> Shirley
>>
>> From the Policies page:
>> 10.*IT IS ESSENTIAL* that your site be well-maintained and updated as
>> frequently as possible. Every site needs to have some basic research
>> resources, i.e. Courthouse offices addresses, phone numbers, fees, etc.,
>> library, historical society, newspaper, cemetery names & addresses, funeral
>> homes, etc. Many have also provided a bibliography page showing reference
>> books available for their county and much more. Your site needs to be
>> checked often for bad links, new ideas, etc., and the update "date"
>> changed. We do check these and inquire of county coordinators if we find
>> sites that have not been updated within a month or so. If you are ill,
>> going on vacation, or having some temporary problems, the State Coordinator
>> would like to know and, of course, we make exceptions for those times.
>>
>
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>MTGEN-request(a)rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Suzanne Andrews
suzandrews(a)bresnan.net
Volunteer - Butte-Silver Bow Archives
Volunteer - MTGenWeb County Coordinator
for Butte-Silver Bow, Anaconda-Deer Lodge,
and Powell counties, Montana
http://www.mtgenweb.com/silverbow/index.htm
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Tell me what county it is and I can take a look.
-----Original Message-----
From: mtgen-bounces(a)rootsweb.com [mailto:mtgen-bounces@rootsweb.com] On
Behalf Of Shirley Cullum
Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 12:01 AM
To: mtgen(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [MTGEN] Last Update Dates on Websites
I use Core so let me know for sure. : )
Shirley
On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 10:48 PM, Sara Cross <sara.cross88(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> I think Core. I'm not near my computer now but I can look at it in the
> next few days and let you know for sure.
>
> Sara
> On Jun 7, 2014 10:46 PM, "Shirley Cullum" <shirlcullum(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Sara,
> >
> > What program was the page created with?
> >
> > Shirley
> >
> >
> > On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 10:25 PM, Sara Cross <sara.cross88(a)gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Ok, so maybe I have a dumb question but I'm going to ask it
> > > anyway. Is there a way to change the program that you create the
> > > page with? I
> have a
> > > page in another state and I can't fugue the thing out. I want to
> > > be
> able
> > to
> > > do it thru rootsweb.
> > >
> > > Any help you can give me I will appreciate. I haven't been able to
> update
> > > the site since I took it over.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Sara
> > > On Jun 7, 2014 10:11 PM, "Karen De Groote" <iagenieme(a)gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Wow that must be a new policy. So happy to see that.
> > > > Unfortunately there are counties in states out there that
> > > > haven't been updated
> since
> > > > 2008.
> > > > Karen
> > > >
> > > > On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 9:55 PM, Shirley Cullum <
> shirlcullum(a)gmail.com>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > > Just a reminder that county websites must be updated at least
> twice a
> > > > year
> > > > > per the USGenWeb requirements. Therefore the last update date
> > > > > on
> our
> > > > > websites should not be more than 6 months old. And according
> > > > > to the MTGenWeb Policies page, it is *suggested* that last
> > > > > update dates be
> > > > "within
> > > > > a month or so" (see below). With those statements in mind, the
> County
> > > of
> > > > > Excellence rules will be updated. To be eligible for the
> > > > > MTGenWeb
> COE
> > > > > award, county websites that have a last update date on them
> > > > > must
> have
> > > > dates
> > > > > that are no older than 6 months.
> > > > >
> > > > > I appreciate your assistance in making sure your county
> > > > > website is compliant with all rules.
> > > > >
> > > > > Shirley
> > > > >
> > > > > >From the Policies page:
> > > > > 10.*IT IS ESSENTIAL* that your site be well-maintained and
> > > > > updated
> as
> > > > > frequently as possible. Every site needs to have some basic
> research
> > > > > resources, i.e. Courthouse offices addresses, phone numbers,
> > > > > fees,
> > > etc.,
> > > > > library, historical society, newspaper, cemetery names &
> > > > > addresses,
> > > > funeral
> > > > > homes, etc. Many have also provided a bibliography page
> > > > > showing
> > > reference
> > > > > books available for their county and much more. Your site
> > > > > needs to
> be
> > > > > checked often for bad links, new ideas, etc., and the update
"date"
> > > > > changed. We do check these and inquire of county coordinators
> > > > > if we
> > > find
> > > > > sites that have not been updated within a month or so. If you
> > > > > are
> > ill,
> > > > > going on vacation, or having some temporary problems, the
> > > > > State
> > > > Coordinator
> > > > > would like to know and, of course, we make exceptions for
> > > > > those
> > times.
> > > > >
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I think Core. I'm not near my computer now but I can look at it in the next
few days and let you know for sure.
Sara
On Jun 7, 2014 10:46 PM, "Shirley Cullum" <shirlcullum(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> Sara,
>
> What program was the page created with?
>
> Shirley
>
>
> On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 10:25 PM, Sara Cross <sara.cross88(a)gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Ok, so maybe I have a dumb question but I'm going to ask it anyway. Is
> > there a way to change the program that you create the page with? I have a
> > page in another state and I can't fugue the thing out. I want to be able
> to
> > do it thru rootsweb.
> >
> > Any help you can give me I will appreciate. I haven't been able to update
> > the site since I took it over.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Sara
> > On Jun 7, 2014 10:11 PM, "Karen De Groote" <iagenieme(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Wow that must be a new policy. So happy to see that. Unfortunately
> > > there are counties in states out there that haven't been updated since
> > > 2008.
> > > Karen
> > >
> > > On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 9:55 PM, Shirley Cullum <shirlcullum(a)gmail.com>
> > > wrote:
> > > > Just a reminder that county websites must be updated at least twice a
> > > year
> > > > per the USGenWeb requirements. Therefore the last update date on our
> > > > websites should not be more than 6 months old. And according to the
> > > > MTGenWeb Policies page, it is *suggested* that last update dates be
> > > "within
> > > > a month or so" (see below). With those statements in mind, the County
> > of
> > > > Excellence rules will be updated. To be eligible for the MTGenWeb COE
> > > > award, county websites that have a last update date on them must have
> > > dates
> > > > that are no older than 6 months.
> > > >
> > > > I appreciate your assistance in making sure your county website is
> > > > compliant with all rules.
> > > >
> > > > Shirley
> > > >
> > > > >From the Policies page:
> > > > 10.*IT IS ESSENTIAL* that your site be well-maintained and updated as
> > > > frequently as possible. Every site needs to have some basic research
> > > > resources, i.e. Courthouse offices addresses, phone numbers, fees,
> > etc.,
> > > > library, historical society, newspaper, cemetery names & addresses,
> > > funeral
> > > > homes, etc. Many have also provided a bibliography page showing
> > reference
> > > > books available for their county and much more. Your site needs to be
> > > > checked often for bad links, new ideas, etc., and the update "date"
> > > > changed. We do check these and inquire of county coordinators if we
> > find
> > > > sites that have not been updated within a month or so. If you are
> ill,
> > > > going on vacation, or having some temporary problems, the State
> > > Coordinator
> > > > would like to know and, of course, we make exceptions for those
> times.
> > > >
> > > > -------------------------------
> > > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to
> > > MTGEN-request(a)rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the
> > quotes
> > > in the subject and the body of the message
> > >
> > > -------------------------------
> > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to
> > > MTGEN-request(a)rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the
> > quotes
> > > in the subject and the body of the message
> > >
> >
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> quotes
> > in the subject and the body of the message
> >
>
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>
Ok, so maybe I have a dumb question but I'm going to ask it anyway. Is
there a way to change the program that you create the page with? I have a
page in another state and I can't fugue the thing out. I want to be able to
do it thru rootsweb.
Any help you can give me I will appreciate. I haven't been able to update
the site since I took it over.
Thanks,
Sara
On Jun 7, 2014 10:11 PM, "Karen De Groote" <iagenieme(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> Wow that must be a new policy. So happy to see that. Unfortunately
> there are counties in states out there that haven't been updated since
> 2008.
> Karen
>
> On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 9:55 PM, Shirley Cullum <shirlcullum(a)gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > Just a reminder that county websites must be updated at least twice a
> year
> > per the USGenWeb requirements. Therefore the last update date on our
> > websites should not be more than 6 months old. And according to the
> > MTGenWeb Policies page, it is *suggested* that last update dates be
> "within
> > a month or so" (see below). With those statements in mind, the County of
> > Excellence rules will be updated. To be eligible for the MTGenWeb COE
> > award, county websites that have a last update date on them must have
> dates
> > that are no older than 6 months.
> >
> > I appreciate your assistance in making sure your county website is
> > compliant with all rules.
> >
> > Shirley
> >
> > >From the Policies page:
> > 10.*IT IS ESSENTIAL* that your site be well-maintained and updated as
> > frequently as possible. Every site needs to have some basic research
> > resources, i.e. Courthouse offices addresses, phone numbers, fees, etc.,
> > library, historical society, newspaper, cemetery names & addresses,
> funeral
> > homes, etc. Many have also provided a bibliography page showing reference
> > books available for their county and much more. Your site needs to be
> > checked often for bad links, new ideas, etc., and the update "date"
> > changed. We do check these and inquire of county coordinators if we find
> > sites that have not been updated within a month or so. If you are ill,
> > going on vacation, or having some temporary problems, the State
> Coordinator
> > would like to know and, of course, we make exceptions for those times.
> >
> > -------------------------------
> > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to
> MTGEN-request(a)rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes
> in the subject and the body of the message
>
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>
No, it isn't new. Just often overlooked. <g>
Shirley
On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 10:11 PM, Karen De Groote <iagenieme(a)gmail.com>
wrote:
> Wow that must be a new policy. So happy to see that. Unfortunately
> there are counties in states out there that haven't been updated since
> 2008.
> Karen
>
> On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 9:55 PM, Shirley Cullum <shirlcullum(a)gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > Just a reminder that county websites must be updated at least twice a
> year
> > per the USGenWeb requirements. Therefore the last update date on our
> > websites should not be more than 6 months old. And according to the
> > MTGenWeb Policies page, it is *suggested* that last update dates be
> "within
> > a month or so" (see below). With those statements in mind, the County of
> > Excellence rules will be updated. To be eligible for the MTGenWeb COE
> > award, county websites that have a last update date on them must have
> dates
> > that are no older than 6 months.
> >
> > I appreciate your assistance in making sure your county website is
> > compliant with all rules.
> >
> > Shirley
> >
> > >From the Policies page:
> > 10.*IT IS ESSENTIAL* that your site be well-maintained and updated as
> > frequently as possible. Every site needs to have some basic research
> > resources, i.e. Courthouse offices addresses, phone numbers, fees, etc.,
> > library, historical society, newspaper, cemetery names & addresses,
> funeral
> > homes, etc. Many have also provided a bibliography page showing reference
> > books available for their county and much more. Your site needs to be
> > checked often for bad links, new ideas, etc., and the update "date"
> > changed. We do check these and inquire of county coordinators if we find
> > sites that have not been updated within a month or so. If you are ill,
> > going on vacation, or having some temporary problems, the State
> Coordinator
> > would like to know and, of course, we make exceptions for those times.
> >
> > -------------------------------
> > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to
> MTGEN-request(a)rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes
> in the subject and the body of the message
>
> -------------------------------
> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to
> MTGEN-request(a)rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes
> in the subject and the body of the message
>
Just a reminder that county websites must be updated at least twice a year
per the USGenWeb requirements. Therefore the last update date on our
websites should not be more than 6 months old. And according to the
MTGenWeb Policies page, it is *suggested* that last update dates be "within
a month or so" (see below). With those statements in mind, the County of
Excellence rules will be updated. To be eligible for the MTGenWeb COE
award, county websites that have a last update date on them must have dates
that are no older than 6 months.
I appreciate your assistance in making sure your county website is
compliant with all rules.
Shirley
>From the Policies page:
10.*IT IS ESSENTIAL* that your site be well-maintained and updated as
frequently as possible. Every site needs to have some basic research
resources, i.e. Courthouse offices addresses, phone numbers, fees, etc.,
library, historical society, newspaper, cemetery names & addresses, funeral
homes, etc. Many have also provided a bibliography page showing reference
books available for their county and much more. Your site needs to be
checked often for bad links, new ideas, etc., and the update "date"
changed. We do check these and inquire of county coordinators if we find
sites that have not been updated within a month or so. If you are ill,
going on vacation, or having some temporary problems, the State Coordinator
would like to know and, of course, we make exceptions for those times.