CHERUBS Listservs

[Dawn Torrence Ireland]

Many of our old listserv members are having trouble adjusting to the new message board forum and feel overwhelmed so they aren't visiting the site or keeping updated - which means they aren't giving or receiving as much support as they could be.

So we have an idea to help them participate more and also to make it easier on our members here to keep up...

Every day we will post a list of those topics which were started / responded to with links to those topics. So that way if anyone wants to see what's going on here, they can look over the list and click on the topics they are interested in to pop in over here. Only topics will be listed, not full posts.

This won't be easy. The programmer is looking into how to automate it, but in the meantime, we need a few volunteers who can do this once a day. Hopefully you can copy and paste directly from the new posts list.

Any volunteers?

Also, we will be cross-referencing e-mail addresses from this site's membership/profiles to those on our listservs. Please make sure to use the same e-mail address in both places or you will be booted off of our lists.

To join the lists (you only have to join 1), you can go to our yahoo groups:

Main List - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cherubs
Grieving Parents List - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cherubs2

[Corin Nava]

Ok, Im a bit confused. So you need someone to post the links for the daily topics in the old Yahoo listservs? I didn't think those were active anymore.

[DanielleKessner]

Hi Dawn,

When I first logged in I was also overwhelmed but once you get used to things it is a lot easier. I think this is a good interim measure but ...???

I have found that when I log in I go directly to New Posts and I can see all the message topics that have been posted since I was last in. That would basically be the same thing as a getting an email message, reading the topics then logging in and reading them. Wouldn't it? While we use the intermin measure should we also be sending hints to the list on how to use the new site as simply a way to read posts? A lot of people don't have the time to look at all the extras - the blogs etc. But to use this board in a similar fashion to the listservs you simply log in and click on New Posts. It is easy to reply to messages but a little more thought has to go into creating a new one (wondering where to put it!) but you soon work that out.

Just my suggestion to keep the work load down.

If we do go with the posts to the listserv maybe we could spread the load and if we get enough volunteers have one day each week when it is your job to post to the listserv? I would be willing to do one day a week (I would set a reminder on my computer) but couldn't do the lot. If you get other volunteers I happy to let them do it

[StephanieOlivarez]

Will just CHERUBS members be able to read the topics?
I would be concerned about our privacy. Would that be an issue?

I would love to help, but have NO CLUE how to do it.
Hopefully, others that have more computer smarts will help.

[Dawn Torrence Ireland]

I just sent the first list of posts to the listservs. It includes only the name of the topic and a link to it. You have to be a member to be on our lists and you have to be a member to read the posts once you click on a link.

This is what I sent....



Claire is here!!- http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1128&highlight="id="topiclink_ 3720

What is your favorite memory from 2007? - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1162&highlight="id="topiclink_ 4396

Videos of Cherubs ~ CHERUBS Is Now A YouTube Charity!!! - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1188&highlight="id="topiclink_ 4886

New to the forum - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1180&highlight=" id="topiclink_4799

Lets get CDH on the Oprah Show. - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=968&highlight="id="topiclink_2 009

Truffle Sale - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=865&highlight="id="topiclink_1 297

Happy New Year Catch Up - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1174&highlight="id="topiclink_ 4725

Information Packet Angels - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=609&highlight="id="topiclink_6 14

reherniation -
http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1125&highlight="id="topiclink_ 3627

2008 CHERUBS International Member Conference & Events! - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1137&highlight="id="topiclink_ 3921

Volunteer Reports Due! - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1183&highlight="id="topiclink_ 4840

Bike Run - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1195&highlight="id="topiclink_ 5014

Angel Ball Dress Shopping - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1182&highlight="id="topiclink_ 4831

Holiday Fundraiser - Coin Jars - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1004&highlight="id="topiclink_ 2436

Breath of Hope, Inc. - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1099&highlight="id="topiclink_ 3139

Re- touched photos - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1187&highlight="id="topiclink_ 4873

Site Helpers - Post List of Fixes / Changes here! - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=614&highlight="id="topiclink_6 19

CHERUBS Random Acts of Kindness Cards - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1191&highlight="id="topiclink_ 4891

Hello. - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1065&highlight="id="topiclink_ 2897

We Have A Music Star In Our Midst - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1190&highlight="id="topiclink_ 4889

Calling All NC Members - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1194&highlight="id="topiclink_ 4959

New Logo Design For Teenagers - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1193&highlight="id="topiclink_ 4898

CHERUBS Posting Contest! - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=675&highlight="id="topiclink_6 97

CDH Awareness Jewelry? - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=857&highlight="id="topiclink_1 259

New Volunteers - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=962&highlight="id="topiclink_1 947

New Families - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1186&highlight="id="topiclink_ 4868

Introduction Bobbi Steiner - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=936&highlight="id="topiclink_1 729

Zazzle.com - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1192&highlight="id="topiclink_ 4893

We Need Input!!! 2008 Conference Location & Fundraisers - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1057&highlight="id="topiclink_ 2853

Let's all welcome the following new Expectant Parents: - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1013&highlight="id="topiclink_ 2499

Please welcome the families of these recently lost cherubs - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1017&highlight="id="topiclink_ 2503

Christmas Ornament Exchange? - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=972&highlight="id="topiclink_2 044

Prenatal Care Question - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1152&highlight="id="topiclink_ 4208

We made WIKIPEDIA! - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=974&highlight="id="topiclink_2 102

CHERUBS U.S. Postal Stamps? - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1101&highlight="id="topiclink_ 3172

Intro of myself and Riley - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1165&highlight="id="topiclink_ 4434

Hi, I'm Rene - Gregory Zion's mom - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1000&highlight="id="topiclink_ 2388

CHERUBS Chat - 1/8/08 - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1185&highlight="id="topiclink_ 4867

Keith & Lynette, parents of Ethan & Luke- Twins are - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=882&highlight="id="topiclink_1 403

Carrie, mom of LaneyKate - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=888&highlight="id="topiclink_1 493

Introductiom - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=967&highlight="id="topiclink_1 970

Hello, I'm Sanna, Mom of Marco. - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1075&highlight="id="topiclink_ 2967

Introduction - Vivian Glennie - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=954&highlight="id="topiclink_1 841

introduction - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=934&highlight="id="topiclink_1 726

PAMELA my miracle - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=951&highlight="id="topiclink_1 814

My Introduction - Eric Sachs - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=891&highlight="id="topiclink_1 505

High Calorie Food Recipes - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1184&highlight="id="topiclink_ 4853

Knitting....Who wants to learn?! - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1164&highlight="id="topiclink_ 4418

U of M #3 - http://cdhsupport.org/members/viewtopic.php?t=1155&highlight="id="topiclink_ 4298

[StephanieOlivarez]

So we just need to be a member of yahoo to be able to get these off the yahoo listserv?

Ok, here may be a silly question. Can we just stay on the website if we have figured it out? We don't have to use the yahoo listserv right?

I think the list you send over is great.

[Dawn Torrence Ireland]

A few members have been complaining that it's too inconvenient to come to the site to see what's new - they are used to being on lists and having everything come directly to them through mail. So they just don't come here or log on.

Plus, we have too many who have trouble getting on the site and aren't telling us so that we can help. They just give up.

We have over 2100 members with only about 100 that log in a month. This is our way of trying to get more of them here, using the site.

There is a lot here on our new site, I can fully admit that. But I'd rather we had too much information, than not enough. Who wants a small, brochure site when we can have something that parents can use and contribute to and talk to other parents 24/7? But that comes at a cost - it's bigger and a bit more confusing. But if you log in, you land on the page that gives you the news, list of last 10 or 15 posts, etc. It's not that hard, just needs a few visits to be comfortable with.

So this is our attempt to get those parents off the list and onto the site.

Yes, it would be a lot easier and less trouble if they just came here to check in - but I suppose people are busy and don't have time to do that much. So we're trying to make things more convenient for them.

I just don't know what else to do. We're totally open to all suggestions!

[StephanieOlivarez]

So we just need to be a member of yahoo to be able to get these off the yahoo listserv?

Ok, here may be a silly question. Can we just stay on the website if we have figured it out? We don't have to use the yahoo listserv right?

I think the list you send over is great.

[Dawn Torrence Ireland]

You have to be a member of *our* yahoo group to be able to get the list off of the listserv.

Yes, you can just stay on the site here. You absolutely don't have to be on list, this is just an aid for those on the list who don't check in to the site very often. If you want a daily list, you can sign up for the listserv, if you don't, then you don't need to.

[Corin Nava]

I will volunteer to help with this. I could do it most days. I see the way this would make it easier for them to read the posts, but in order for them to reply wouldn't they still have to log in and find them again?