[Rhodes22-list] The Website and The List

[Jesse Shumaker]

It seems that there is consensus that a refreshed website would be helpful
and that the presence of the email list should be prominently highlighted
on the website.  It might be helpful to also mention that there is a Rhodes
22 Owners and Enthusiasts Facebook group (
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1965860183639772). All of this is in the
spirit of bringing people together that have an interest in this boat.

Between Michael, Peter, Luis, and Tom it seems that there is plenty of
technical expertise to go around, so it seems like more of a matter of
coordination among a smaller group.

Some other thoughts:

   - As part of the design refresh, it seems like a decision will need to
   be made about whether the existing hosting for the site would continue or
   be changed.
   - I agree that it would be helpful to have a place on the site to list
   adventures on R22s.
   - Regarding some of the older content that may not make it into the main
   sections of the newly organized site, perhaps that could be retained in an
   archive section.
   - I think most of us would happily defer to decisions by whoever is
   volunteering to do the design work, and the designers could solicit
   suggestions and feedback as needed.

Jesse Shumaker
S/V Zephyr

On Sun, Jul 12, 2020 at 2:49 PM Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com> wrote:

> I don’t think we’re in need of a server, though obviously Mike can speak
> to that topic with much more authority than I.
>
> What we do need is redesigned and updated website content.  I’ve been
> giving this some thought recently, and have some ideas, and I’ve even
> started playing around with some HTML and CSS, mostly to see how much I
> remember (answer: not much).
>
> To perhaps start a discussion about a new website for the group, here’s
> some current content that I think should be removed:
>
>         UPS SAIL, R.A.C., Rhodes 18, Rhodes 19, Classics
>
> I think content or links should be added for Bill’s Bahama Adverture, and
> Chris G’s many adventures.  I’m sure there’s more
>
> I’m not sure what should be done about the current library of photos with
> tiny thumbnails.
>
> Peter Nyberg
> (former software developer, now retired)
> Coventry, CT
> s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)
>
> > On Jul 12, 2020, at 10:58 AM, Luis Guzman <luis.guzman.ve at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Alex,
> >
> > I am an Applications and Intranet Developer (Software Engineer) for
> Southeastern Guide Dogs, and I have offered to help in previous threads.
> >
> > I have servers where I can run the site(s), but I doppelgänger’s need
> access to the current server hosting the site. I’d like to develop
> something more apt to date, but be able to transfer all the info in the
> current site.
> >
> >
> > Luis A. Guzmán II
> > http://www.TropicalMinds.com
> > 941 580-1577
> >
> > S/V 1983 Aquetxali
> >
> >> On Jul 12, 2020, at 10:26 AM, S/V Lark <Colealexander at hotmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> I am not a techie, but absolutely see the need to revamp the class’s
> online
> >> presence and want to help as I can.
> >>
> >> Lacking a commodore I’m not sure how we should get the project off the
> >> ground.   If we want to use da list as a quorum that is cool,
> Otherwise
> >> somebody has to run with it and the rest have to keep quiet if we don’t
> >> approve.
> >>
> >> Alex
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> -----
> >> Alex Cole
> >> S/V Lark
> >> --
> >> Sent from: http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/
> >
>
>