[Rhodes22-list] The Website and The List

[Todd Tavares]

>From being subscribed to many sailing Facebook pages and groups, I've run
across half a dozen or so Picnic 17 owners. Maybe there could be a tiny
corner where they could exchange info too? It might be a way to get them to
upgrade to a Rhodes 22?

Todd T.

tavares0947 at gmail.com

On Mon, Jul 13, 2020, 9:19 AM Hank <hnw555 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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/
> > >>>
> > >>
> > >>
> >
>