[Rhodes22-list] The Website and The List

[Hank]

I used to own an Islander 36 and this is the website we had for the
Islander 36 Association.  Granted it is a bit more formal as they were a
functioning organization, but it gives you some ideas of what could be
included in the website.

http://www.islander36.org/

Hank

On Mon, Jul 13, 2020 at 8:51 AM Ric Stott <ric at stottarchitecture.com> wrote:

> It would be great to have a site where we could post our boats, stories
> and photos of us and our Dadventures.  In addition to the robust quorum we
> have presently.
> Ric sv Dadventure
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jul 13, 2020, at 7:47 AM, Jesse Shumaker <
> jesse.laten.shumaker at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > 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/
> >>>
> >>
> >>
>