I set this up over two years ago but I never received much interest and sometimes no response at all.

I'm volunteering my time.

I already run two local freecycle sites with over 10,000 Members.

I'm a little frustrated.

I have offered to write articles for the newsletter without any reply.

Y'all take a look at it and let me know what you think.

My email is    Dickerson888@gmail.com

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CANA-/

If you wish to go with the gmail site I have no problem helping with that if you need it.

I have no intention of running it without official sanction since it would be inappropriate.

If you would pass this around since this format is limited and I am unable to pass the information to very many Members.

Respectfully,

Bill Dickerson

Hey Bill,

We chose a Google Group for Colonial Acres primarily because it allows a member to use his/her existing email address.  Yahoo requires a yahoo email address.

A Google Groups' web site features (Discussions, Pages, etc) are comparable to Yahoo's but seem to be easier to use over all. We can see the group email discussions online, create simple web pages, and upload documents (Word, PDF, photos, etc).

This neighborhoodlink.com site, CANA's official web site, has a calendar at the top left of the home page.  And a free classified ad section on the right hand side of the home page.  But no email functionality.

Our Google Group's main purpose is to provide a crime watch email service/newsgroup for its members.  Group policy on what is ok to post is pretty clear, i.e. crime-related and safety info, lost/found pets,  no ads, no politics, etc.   We have a few managers now to help organize as needed, but may be able to use your assistance or newsletter articles in the future so thanks for your offer!

We're open to ideas and suggestions for improvement.  Again, appreciate your ongoing support of CANA!

Thanks,
CANA Guy
email:  canaguymemphis@gmail.com

About Colonial Acres' Google Group - Please send your name, address and phone number to canasafety@gmail.com to request to become a member our Google Group.  Membership will give you access to the Google Group web site and the ability to exchange email with all other members by using a single email address: colonial-acres@googlegroups.com. See yesterday's post in this Discussion Forum "Colonial Acres Google Group is now online" for more information.

Let's try this again.  This should be correct link to yesterday's post in this forum about Colonial Acres' new Google Group:

http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/Colonial_Acres/topics/264505