How can I get stuff on uuwetport.org?

Welcome to uuwestport.org!

This site is a community effort made with your support. The information found here will help you to get your information published on this site. The basic steps are outlined below and questions/concerns can be addressed to Lynn Moore via email -

Who can submit to uuwestport.org?

The structure of the site is based on committee input. Each committee may assign a Content Leader to represent the publishable content for that committee. The Content Leader is the liaison between the committee and the Web Project Manager, Lynn Moore. The Web Project Manager then interfaces with the Web Master and designer.

What are the responsibilities of a Content Leader?

Organize and develop what the committee wants to communicate, the images to be shared and how site visitors will use that information. She/he will serve as the primary person to formalize committee content files for hand-off to the Web Project Manager in a timely fashion. He/she will proof and monitor the site to be sure the information was posted accurately and that it remains “fresh.” In other words, when an event/posting is over, an email to the Web Project Manager to alert her to the fact that it’s time the link is removed.

The Content Leader will also provide (or at least define) the images and graphics needed and obtain permission(s) to publish copyrighted and personal information.

How can committees publish to our Web site if the content leader knows nothing about computers?

Handwrite the headings and text you want on a page. Draw images, lines, tables, or borders. Indicate where you want your attached pictures to go by drawing squares. Define links.

Your Web master will then create your pages for you, including:

Converting it all into HTML format. Scanning your pictures. Helping you select clip art and working with the designer.

EMAIL METHOD

You can also provide your text in one of the following electronic formats:

1.) Completely unformatted text is just great (an .rtf file format). The Web master will take care of formatting.

2.) Use a word processor to define headings and some formatting, such as heading size. (Don't go too crazy on formatting. Less is more.)

If you use Microsoft Word, save your documents as regular .doc files - DO NOT SAVE AS HTML.

How to publish files on the Web site:

Content leaders can simply email a file to the Web Project Manager. 

Content leaders can submit the committee text documents in either of the following formats:

1.) Regular email text

2.) Rich Text Format (rtf)

When submitting a text document as regular email text:

Don't include anything else within the email. The only content should be exactly what is to be published. If a note to the project manager is needed – use a separate email.

What your Web master won't do:

There are some things, however, that are too time-consuming or highly-skilled to ask of a volunteer that you might want to hire professionals to help you with, such as:

Designing custom graphic images

Developing Java applets, Flash, database interfaces, or other custom programming

What are the responsibilities of a Project Manager?

To serve as the Web contact that can answer questions, review files and be sure content is easy to upload for Web Master. She will be sure permission to publish copyrighted and personal information has been obtained. She will also communicate between the committee(s), the designer and the Web Master on a timely basis; uphold editorial policies; and proof the site.

The Project Manager is Lynn Moore - email -