WEB SITE  MAINTENANCE

By:  Frank McIntyre, Chariperson

                            We've put our association online to provide everyone with more convenience, an opportunity to share ideas and information, get news, utilize the membership directory and eventually be able to join the association.

                                         Our web site "forestlakesc.com" was created in 2000 and somewhat forgotten since then.  It was created under the auspices of Earl Atkinson, a former FLHA President, who used Lyles Data Systems (Jerry Lyles).  At some point it was transferred (without our knowledge) to LogicSouth in Columbia.  With this change and subsequent changes in FLHA Boards, it was not kept up.  We are now taking charge once again.

                                          The current FLHA Board has resurrected the web site and switched to someone local to host it.  We are using Clark Data Services in Florence and getting "lessons" on how to make changes ourselves.  Frank McIntyre has agreed to be our "webmaster".  He has started to update everything beginning with a listing of current FLHA Board members and how to contact us.  This is listed on the web site under "Contact Us." and we will be kept current from now on.  We also plan to be adding lots of new things.

                                          All the necessary passwords are now known and new software purchased to allow us to make any changes ourselves.  We currently have a section titled "Photo Gallery" and will be adding lots of pictures of life around Forest Lake.  There's even an old "Fishing Report" (which needs to be updated).  We want to especially be sure to asked for eveyone's e-mail addresses this year so we can better keep in touch.

                                          A big effort planned for 2005 will be to begin using the web site as a Newsletter --another means to keep in touch with residents.  Frank has asked that anyone interested in working with him on this please contact him (629-9955 - email: franknzoe@juno.com).

                                          Another major effort will be to get our Membership Directory on-line.  This is actually quite easy and possible right now --however, we want to be absolutely certain that our names, addresses and other information are kept confidential.  This will be accomplished through passwords and/or security codes.  We are working with our consultant now on this and should have accurate information for you at the annual meeting on January 18, 2005.

                                          We're excited about offering online service and cosider this a valuable amenity for the community.  There are lots and lots of ways to use the web site for helping the Board manage its affairs and communicate more effectively with our membership.  We hope you'll take advantage of the site and we welcome your input and suggestions. Just click on:    www.forestlakesc.com

Frank McIntyre