What do ice figure skating and the city of Spokane have in common? If you watched the recent figure skating competition where skaters were competing for a spot on the Olymic Team you were watching the area where we will be having our international convention in July. The tryout rink is adjacent to the convention center.
In this new age of technology how can the Society history be formated so that members can search for information? H3, the third volume of Our Heritage, will soon be available in a CD/DVD format that is searchable. Dr. Constance Hoag attended the January Administrative Board meeting and gave us a preview of this exciting new electronic document which will cover Society history from 1970 to 2008. If you were on an international board or committee during that time frame, you will be listed in the appropriate area of the appendices. H3 will debut at the international convention. Authors Hoag and Odelia Schrunk will be available to personally autograph a book plate for you. H3 will be available in Spokane for a special rate of $20.
Speaking of technology....the software for our Social Network is being installed and a new skin (design) for the home page is underway. Be watching for its preview. Tech work always takes more time than one estimates, but it is exciting to think that we are moving forward in a new direction. From the number of requests that I receive to be a Society member's friend on Facebook, I think that we have lots of very saavy tech users.
There will be a Cyber Cafe at the convention center in Spokane for you all to share your tech ideas and demonstrate your social network skills. Maybe I will have even learned to send text messages by then from my cell phone.......but don't count on it. However, you might want to check out DKG Tech Talk on the Web site. You might pick up a new idea or two from the materials posted here by the Online Leadership Development Committee.
Keep on advancing the Society in new ways!
Carolyn
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