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--Site Administrator [jw]  Last update: Dec-9-2016

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Mieke T. - Contributor to Harvey Resident Rabbit.  11/2/2016

1. Keep introductory blog at the top ["sticky" blogs are not supported by Weebly at this time. I made a suggestion. -jw] {on hold}

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Barbara H - Suggestions for Resources > Transportation -  9/10/2016 [all good suggestions - jw]

1. Mona has good list, includes Hyde Shuttle. [I contacted Mona by email. -jw] {Pending}
2. Should include Uber, Zip, Car2Go, Lyft.  {Done}
3. Should include volunteer contact via hospitals volunteer services, + Arrowhead volunteers . {Pending}
4. I could help where info isn't easily found. [I need info for item 3]

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Laura R -- Newsletter staff -- 7/3/2016   [Outlined from 2 pages of text sent by Laura - jw]

1. A spot where I can share brief write-ups after a trip or event. [See Trip blog - jw] {Done}
2. A spot for Disaster Planning Committee to post information. [Committee  section - could be combo of static and blog pages - see Safety Blog - jw] {Done}
3. A way to post approved open letters from residents that missed deadlines or couldn't fit newsletter format. [See Letters to the Editor - jw] {Done}
4. A place to post short memorials of residents who die. [Resident section? - jw] {Pending}
5. For veterans, a photo wall of pictures of each of them and a brief statement of service. [Resident section? -jw]  {Pending}
6. A way to post information about furniture for sell or free between residents. {Feedback > Classifieds - jw] {Done}
7. A place to track care for pets when owners are in the hospital. [Resident section? - jw]  {Pending}
8. A place to find and apply for available resources like Gold Card and Bus passes. [Resource - jw][See Community, Transportation - jw] {Done}
9. Tutorials on how to set up a gmail account and access online information. [Training section? - jw][See Tutorials - jw]  {Done}
10. A place to share brief biographies of residents.  [Resident section? - jw] {Pending}
11. A place for photographers and authors to showcase their work. [Photographer showcase blog - jw] {Pending}
12. A place for Writers Guild to collaborate online. [Could be one of the Clubs - jw] {Pending}
13. An area where residents could check out the local Senior Centers. [See Community - jw] {Done}
14. Available volunteer activities, like tutoring school children.  [Volunteer blog? - jw] {Pending}
15. A column on how to get around by Metro bus and all other transportation opportunities. [See Transportation - jw] {Done}

[Note 1: Some of these suggestions can be blogs linked to pages that have static information, like the Community page. -jw]
[Note 2: Making information discoverable is going to require detailed planning and execution--lots of blog tags and landing pages. - jw]

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Tom D -- Newsletter staff -- 6/29/2016

1. Add a button called "Current Events" [See Current Events blog --jw] {Done}
2. Unless content is kept fresh and up-to-date, residents will ignore the site.  [Agreed. --jw] {Done}
3. Part of the initial plan should include an estimate of what work would need to be done on an ongoing basis and who is going to do the work. [Only one volunteer for Editor as of Oct-26-2016 -jw} {Done}
4. I hope the site will not be plagued with pop-up advertising. [Not a problem. Upgrade will remove any promotions visible to the public.  --jw] {Done}
5. Which domain name registry do you plan to use?  I recall Network Solutions being very professional. [I had bad NetSol experiences. I recommend Dynadot or NameCheap - jw][Dynadot selected - jw] {Done}

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Mieke T  -- Newsletter staff -- 6/19/2016
"Would love to see some incentive for people visiting website frequently."

1. A daily joke or riddle  See Trivia blog. --jw] {Done}
2. A casual picture of someone or a group - again daily or at least often. [This could be a blog. --jw] {Pending}
3. The highlight activity of the day here at Arrowhead [See News > Current Events blog. Needs contributors. --jw] {Done}
4. Something happening in the Seattle area, not connected to Arrowhead   [See Resources > Community --jw] {Done}
5. A column for people's input  [See Letters to The Editor.  Each blog has a comment section --jw] {Done}
6. A "what happened on this particular day" memory.   [This could be a blog. -jw] {Pending}