This page is still in it's early stages, you can help make it better! If you find something that is not working, either click the 'mail webmaster' link on the link bar to the left (bottom), or post it on the boards (you don't need to log in to use the boards). Additionally, please give me the error message. If it shows your password or any other info in the error message, either remove it, or send the error in email (DO NOT POST ANYTHING WITH SENSITIVE INFORMATION LIKE PASSWORDS ON THE BOARDS PLEASE!). My appologies for any bugs, and Thank You.

TOC (Table Of Contents)

Anything with a '*' next to it contains a little useful information, anything with two '*'s next to it contains a LOT of useful information, anything without a '*' is most likely stating the obvious.
1. News Page
2. * Event and Meeting Pages
3. * Members Page
4. * Member Informatio Page
5. * Board List
6. ** The Message Boards
7. Log in
8. Log out
9. ** Creating an Account
10. Appearance
11. ** Your User Information

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News Page

Link name: Main

The news page shows news posted by the site administrators. The most recently postated are near the top, the older stuff is near the bottom. The name of the person who posted the news is given with the article, it links to the member information page. More information can be found about the member information page here.

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Event and Meeting Pages

Link name: Events and Meetings

These pages display posted events and meetings. They only post upcoming events and meething however. If it is more than an hour after the event or meeting was to occur, it is moved to the hostory (which can be viewed by a link near the bottom that states "For old events, go here". The name of the person who posted the event/meeting is given with the article, it links to the member information page. More information can be found about the member information page here.

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Members Page

Lnk name: Members

This page contains a list of member, ordered by position. Any member who has a '+' next to their name, is also a site administrator. You can click on any members name to take you to the member information page, which tells about that member. Find out more about the member information page here.

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Member Information Page

Link name: n/a

The member information page contains information about members, including their club position(s) and any contact information they choose to reveal. To show up on the member information page, the person must sign up for an account.

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Board List

Link name: Boards

This lists the boards available to you on the site. The listing has the names of the boards on the left side, with the number of posts on the boards in parenthisis, and the board description in the righand column.

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The Message Boards

Link name: n/a

Thesa are the message boards, which you get to by clicking a link in the Board List page. The message boards are currently displayed in a classic 'board' format as opposed to a forum format. Basically, there is a list of posts, indented to show which post was in reply to which other post. There is a horizontle line between each group of posts (these groups are called threads, and share a common 'ancestor' post from which they responded to, however indirectly). Typically, anyone can post to a board.

Reading: To read a post, link on the subject, which will be linked to the post. Inside a post, the replies will be listed at the bottom (under "Replies: ", and the post that is being replied to at the top (next to "Posted in reply to: ".

Posting: At the bottom of the page, you will see a "Post New Message" or "Replies" section. If you are not logged in, you will see fields called 'alias' and 'email' here. You must supply an alias, and may supply an email, by typing them in the fields. If you are logged in the name and email will set automatically. Next, put the topic of your post in the 'subject' field, and the text in the 'message' field. Click 'post' to enter your post on the board. "Post New Message" posts a new thread, and "Replies" posts a reply.

Determining who posted: To allow annonymous/semi-annonymous posting and prevent people from 'pretending' to be other people, the following details have been set up. All 'annonymous' posts, or post from people who aren't logged in, show the persons name after 'alias', whereas any logged in user has the 'alias' replaced by user. If the post has 'user: username', the person 'username' made the post, however if it is 'alias: username', then 'username' may or may not have made the post. Finally, the IP adress of EVERY post is recorded (though not distributed) for security reasons. IP adresses CANNOT be used to uniquely identify a person, however, if a lot of unpleasant posts come from an IP, it can be blocked to prevent more unpleasant posts.

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Log In

Link name: Login

This is where you log in if you have an account. Just type your username in the "name" field, and your password (it won't be displayed) in the "pass" field. Click "log in", and you are logged in. You must have cookies enabled for this to work.

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Log Out

Link name: Log Out

This logs you out if you are logged in. Just make sure 'log out' is selected, and then click the 'log out' button.

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Creating an Account

Link name: Create an Account

Account: The account on this site is free. An account doesn't mean something you have to pay for, rather, it is simply a way of holding data specific to you. You need an account to log into the site, but for most site related things you doon't need an account.

The following is a description of the data you need to enter for gaining an account:
Requested Name: This is the name you wish to use for your account, it must contain only letters and numbers. You use this name to log in.
Nickname: This allows you to have a 'flavor of the month' display name, so people don't always have to use your login name. You may use some symbols as well as letters and numbers for this, but the '+' symbol is still not allowed. You may not use a nickname that is already in the database as another person's nickname or display name.
Pass and Pass (Verify): This is your password, it must be at least 6 characters long, and you have to enter it in both fields.
Email: This is your email adress. You must enter a valid email adress from a .com, .org, .net, or .gov domain.
What Position Do You Hold: This is basically where you select if you are a member (member of the group), or associate (do stuff with the group, are associated with it, etc. but not a member).
Choose Your Stylesheet: Choose the stylesheet you want to use. This effects the appearance of the page.
Choose Your Flags: This contains all your contact information, and settings on how you want this information to be displayed. The format is: Who can view email, AOL Instant Messanger screen name, who can view AOL Instant Messanger screen name, ICQ UIN, who can view ICQ UIN, etc. There is not tag for who can or can't view the website. If you post a website, it will be linked for everyone.

Click "sign up" to get an account.

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Appearance

Link name: Appearance

This section changes the appearance of the page. You pick a style (select the bubble), and click on select. You will be put in a new page. After leaving the new page, you will see the new style.

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Your User Information

Link name: User Details

This section sets up the various peices of account information. This includes your contact information and display settings.

Changing Your Password: click on the 'Change Pass' box on the page, then below that, you will see, 'old pass', 'new pass' and 'new pass (verify)'. By 'old pass', type what your password is currently. In 'new pass' and 'new pass (verify)' type what you want your password to be.

Changing Your Nickname: Click the 'Change Nickname' box, and type what you want your new nickname to be.

Changing The Page Appearance: Click on the 'Change Stylesheet' link and select the stylesheet you want.

Changing Your Email: Click on 'Change Email' and enter your password where it says 'password', and wher eit says 'newmail' enter the email account you want to be associated with the page.

Changing Your Contact Information: Click on 'Change Your Personal Contact Information' and then fill out the area below. On any messaging client you use, type your contact identification (i.e. AOL Instant Messanger screen name, ICQ universal identification number, MSN email, etc.), and be low the client, select the group you want to be able to see your name.

To Finalalize The Changes: Click the 'Submit Changes' button.




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