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#265097 - 02/20/05 07:44 PM
Attention Region & Chapter Web Masters
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Terry Bond
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Registered: 05/02/00
Posts: 1003
Loc: Chesapeake VA
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Congratulations to all who received recognition for their hard work during the past year. Region and Chapter Web Sites are getting better all the time! To let you all know how it works and what we look for, here is a rather lengthy but important post -
first, each site linked to the AACA National site is evaluated by the AACA Internet Committee. The review is a year-long process that includes many site visits by committee members to evaluate them. Here are some of the areas we consider to be important:
- Functionality and ease of use
- Originality and creativity
- Presentation, graphics, design and appeal
- Content including a calendar of events, promotion of activities, promotion of AACA, articles, activity reports, photos, club info, etc.
- Timeliness of content and currency of info.
- Interest to the membership and prospective members.
- Value to the membership and prospective members.
- Is the Webmaster clearly identified and able to be contacted?
- Are the officers of the club identified and able to be contacted?
In short, a good web site mirrors a good newsletter. It must be current, active, and of considerable value in serving the membership, encouraging participation and must also serve as a recruiting tool for prospective members.
You don't need to register in advance to participate in the review process.
Everyone receiving an award of Excellence, Distinction or Merit received a special logo that can be displayed on the web site. I will be posting a complete list of winners in the next day or so, but take the time to look at the many wonderful sites linked to the National AACA page and you'll get plenty of ideas.
Terry Bond
Chairman, Internet Committee
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#265099 - 02/26/06 08:03 PM
Re: Attention Region & Chapter Web Masters more info!
[Re: Terry Bond]
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Terry Bond
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Registered: 05/02/00
Posts: 1003
Loc: Chesapeake VA
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Ive been asked for some additionl detail on what the difference between the award levels is. We are evaluating the sites based on the criteria described above in this section. What ends up separating the awards is the following:
*Merit* - adequate. Meets the basic requirements. Clearly identifies the region/chapter and includes such important features as downloadable membershp application and contact information. Has good value to the region/chapter and supports the membership and recruitment objectives. Promotes events, provides sufficient info to facilitate participation. Is an interesting site that adequately describes the club, what they do, and how to participate. Supports National AACA. Is active and current.
*Distinction* - a very good to excellent site meeting all basic requirements detailed above. Has considerable value to the region/chapter and supports the membershp and recruitment objectives by actively encouraging participation. Reports on activities to encourage participation. Supports the hobby in a broader perspective and offers features and services beyond what is normally found in just a "bill-board" type of website. Is active and current.
*Excellence - *An outstandng site that is graphically appealing, navigatges extremely well, is active and does an outstanding job supporting the region/chapter and supports the membership and recruitment objectives. Offers outstanding reporting and promition of activities, encourages participation, offers features not normally found in "bill-board" style websites. Is always active and current and makes you want to visit again and again. Supportive of AACA's objectives and encourages participation on a broader scale. An exemplary site that you would refer others to as an example of "the best."
I always evaluate a site as though I were new to the area and looking for a club to join. What would make me want to do that? Is the info there going to make it easy for me to participate in some activities? Is it easy to contact people? Do I feel welcome? Sites also need to clearly identify themselves with a region or chapter logo and the AACA logo. A link to National AACA is critical as is the ability to download a membership application and find out how to become a member. Nothing about the site should be outdated, insufficient, or difficult.
Hope this helps understand the difference.
Terry
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#265100 - 02/20/07 09:30 PM
Re: Attention Region & Chapter Web Masters
[Re: Terry Bond]
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John_L_Walker
New Member
Registered: 02/20/07
Posts: 3
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Hello All Website Editors, I am taking over for Terry Bond for 2007 and we are not going to change the way the websites have veen evaluated. Keep up the great work and our committee is exited to veiw all your wonderful work.
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#265101 - 06/05/07 07:20 PM
Re: Attention Region & Chapter Web Masters
[Re: John_L_Walker]
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wyo218
Member
Registered: 07/16/02
Posts: 12
Loc: Punta Gorda, Fl
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John,
Please advise the procedure for changing webmasters.
I will be taking over for Barbara Chamberlain at Peace River Region.
She says I will need a password. Please send info to me at wyowill@juno.com
Thanks,
Roger Will
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#491196 - 02/29/08 09:25 PM
Re: Attention Region & Chapter Web Masters
[Re: Terry Bond]
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boblove
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Registered: 04/28/02
Posts: 60
Loc: Tallahassee, FL
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I am wondering if the criteria, the evaluators or some other factor was changed for the evaluation of the 2007 web sites? It seems something had changed! Our club site has received the Award of Excellence since 2003 (4 straight years), and subsequently, the Master Webmaster Award; then this year, we received an award of "Merit"! For certain, the site had not basically changed except for some better graphics or layouts and had more content! I and most of my fellow club members feel it has only improved over the last five years! Our club members are asking what pulled the site down to the status of "Honorable Mention"? I have no explanation for them. I do the website out of love of the hobby and to be a service for the club; to present our club and the hobby to the general public in a light that will encourage more people to see what we are all about. I do not do it for awards (though the accolades are appreciated), I do it because I consider it another fun part of my love of old cars. Do we need a NAAP for webmasters? Or do I need to put more flashy designs, or bells & whistles, or anecdotes, funny stories, etc., etc.? That is not representative of what this hobby is about! Our love of these classic, antique or classic cars should be our central driving force and should be what we present to the world!
Thank you.
_________________________
Tallahassee Region Editor/Web Mechanic
29 Ford Phaeton
56 Ford Customline Victoria
79 Dodge Lil Red Express
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#491839 - 03/04/08 12:05 AM
Re: Attention Region & Chapter Web Masters
[Re: Dr. Strangelove]
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tcmb67
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Registered: 02/14/05
Posts: 47
Loc: Minnesota
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I was wondering about this myself. I know the newsletters are judged by a point system. Are web sites still judged subjectively? Our site had won the Award of Distinction for the first two years and then this year it won the award of Merit.
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#491963 - 03/04/08 12:34 PM
Re: Attention Region & Chapter Web Masters
[Re: novaman]
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gagliaj
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Registered: 12/09/99
Posts: 28
Loc: Zoar, Ohio USA
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Hello everyone, thanks for the comments and exchange concerning the web site and the web site contest. My name is Joe Gagliano and I will be the VP- Internet for 2008. It has taken me a little longer than anticipated to transition into this position as I was the club Secretary last year and had to close out some 2007 business before I could jump in with both feet on this one. Unfortunately, I did not have direct involvement with the contest judging last year so I can not comment on the results but I will do some investigation.
To the best of my knowledge the criteria for judging did not change from 2006 to 2007 nor do I intend to change it this year. I would appreciate any comments and suggestions concerning the contest, we'll certainly look into a point judging approach like the newsletter contest, NAAP, if it is concluded that is the best and fairest way to do it.
Thanks
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#492504 - 03/06/08 12:55 PM
Re: Attention Region & Chapter Web Masters
[Re: novaman]
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gagliaj
Member
Registered: 12/09/99
Posts: 28
Loc: Zoar, Ohio USA
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Thanks, as I am also on the Publications Committee this year I will be looking closely at the NAAP program as part of those responsibilities. I've also asked for any suggestions or comments from other web masters.
JOE
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#494088 - 03/12/08 09:49 PM
Re: Attention Region & Chapter Web Masters
[Re: gagliaj]
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boblove
Member
Registered: 04/28/02
Posts: 60
Loc: Tallahassee, FL
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Joe, I hear where you're coming from and I appreciate your position, but please, let's get away from calling this a "contest" and feeling we are in competition with each other. Some have more skills than others, and some have more funds to buy the software required to look professional, but most are volunteers doing this for their local clubs or regions and I hope, like me, enjoy it as much as we enjoy our participation in the old car hobby. I sometimes get the feeling that those that evaluate the newsletters and websites bring with them the same philosophy that encompasses a car show! Much money is spent to be better than the next person in his class just to win a trophy and be considered an owner of a valuable representation of the antique car hobby. Besides, how many of those at a car show have done the actual work of restoration themselves? The newsletters and websites representing our clubs are a means of communication as well as a representation to the general public of who we are and what we represent as a group of enthusiasts. We can't all be skilled enough to have such a well scripted and great looking web site such as the one that represents the national club. I'm sure it didn't get written by a club member in his/her spare time nor was it done with your basic software package and populated with photos and visuals done by other club members. Let's just tell those clubs that have good sites or newsletters that they are doing a great job and let it go at that. I, for one, do not feel that I am in any way competing with other sites or editors. I appreciate all the accolades I have received, but do not feel they are required for me to continue nor do I feel I have done any work inferior to others that have received a higher reward. I also agree with previous comments that if an evaluation or award is given, then the basis for the evaluation should be the same for all and not based on money spent nor amount of flashy gee-gaws included.
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Tallahassee Region Editor/Web Mechanic
29 Ford Phaeton
56 Ford Customline Victoria
79 Dodge Lil Red Express
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#494505 - 03/14/08 12:21 PM
Re: Attention Region & Chapter Web Masters
[Re: boblove]
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novaman
Member
Registered: 06/11/00
Posts: 2395
Loc: Mebane, NC, USA
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I also agree with previous comments that if an evaluation or award is given, then the basis for the evaluation should be the same for all and not based on money spent nor amount of flashy gee-gaws included.
The basis for the awards as far as i can remember has never been on the money spent or flashy. BUT..... yes it does appear that way sometimes. Being human and judging the newsletters and websites, tends to leave a lot of room for preferances. At one time (years ago) the editor of a region newsletter was told as long as he does it in digest form, he will never get the Master Editor award. This past year the Coil Wire for the Alamance Region and the newsletter for the Brass Nickle Touring Region both were in digest form and recieved the Master Editor Award. Aparently at that time when he told that someone(s) on the comittee had a problem with the digest format. When you rate something and just put it in a catagory, it is hard to leave out the personal preferances. That is where the NAAP makes it nice for the "underdog" newsletters because now all that color, glossy paper, fancy fonts, etc don't mean a blessed thing. As long as you have a pres. message you get points, calendar you get points, member story you get points, etc and then the points are added for that issue. a WAAP program can be done it achive the same thing.
As for the "contest" or "achivement program" thing, I could care less what you call it. If you've read the threads about point judging and the ten point spread, although each vehicle is scaore based soley on that car, they still argue the vehicles are judged against each other because one out scores the other. The same thing can/does apply here even with the current system. I look at it this way, I could care less about what award your newsletter/website gets. I don't belong to your region, don't read your newsletter/website, etc. But I know what my newsletter got the first year I did it, and I have improved on that to the point I got the Master Editor award this year. I also got the Master Webmaster for the NC Region site but an award of didticntion for the Alamance site. That means I'm doing something right with the newsletter and the NC region site but need to do some work on the Alamance site while maintaining the other two. Now as for your newsletter/website, YES it is nice to see others achive the award of excellance and the master status. I look at these "programs" soley as an achivement ladder of how good of a job I am doing.
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novaman
AACA Life member
1962-1965 Chevy II Novas
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