Web site page for chapter

F2504x4 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-30-2004, 04:29 PM

If a state chapter wanted to create a web page for their chapter , is it okay to use the name like Ohio/Ky chapter of FTE dot xxx ? or should it have a different name? a member inquired about starting a web page hosted by someone else....just need to find out about any guidelines concerning this.

Mil1ion · #2 (**permalink**) 11-30-2004, 06:25 PM

I'm still thinking this Combined Chapter situation out.

Perhaps the direction should be of independence of these two because of their proximaty to each other?

F2504x4 · #3 (**permalink**) 11-30-2004, 06:47 PM

I agree with you on that Dennis, I'm hoping that the two new ky members will grow to 10 active members and a leader will step forward, for the state to branch off, but untill then We will act as one.
but we will help get a logo designed of thier own.....but a ohio member asked about a web page who is also is the designer of the current logo, I also have read of another chapter looking into a web page.{After i posted this, not stealing anyones thunder}

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=299878

So I thought I would ask how you guy's{admin} felt about it, before we get to far ahead of ourselves. Kinda like looking before you cross the street thing.....LOL

F2504x4 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-02-2004, 04:55 PM

lets give this post a little push to the top...umph...*bump*

RUNVS · #5 (**permalink**) 12-02-2004, 06:05 PM

I'll help Ray,

We just thought an Ohio Chapter website would be a great way to promote the chapter, its members, the store and FTE as a whole. Actually, I would think the idea would work for all chapters w/in FTE.

There are many ideas for the site, but as Ray mentioned, we don't want to put the cart before the horse and make all these elaborate plans if the idea wouldn't be accepted.

To start, the page would have the official chapter logo on it as well as the FTE logo. We could list chapter members and link directly to each member gallery. The idea list could go on and on, but we need to start from the beginning...approval and guidelines.

Thanks for the consideration,
Randy

FTE Ken · #6 (**permalink**) 12-02-2004, 08:03 PM

FTE will donate 50 meg of web space to any chapter that needs it:

chaptername.ford-trucks.com

F2504x4 · #7 (**permalink**) 12-02-2004, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webmaster

FTE will donate 50 meg of web space to any chapter that needs it:

chaptername.ford-trucks.com

Thank you Ken.

And guy's if you really appreciate what Ken is doing for us , think about becoming a member of FTE.
Its only a couple of bucks a month, not much when you consider what you get in return.

Click the blue supporter button for more details.

RUNVS · #8 (**permalink**) 12-02-2004, 11:31 PM

How would FTE like the website linked? Specifically I'm talking about linking photos, images, etc.

Example: If the Ohio Chapter wanted to have a page to display the gallery images of its members' trucks... Could the images be linked to the Gallery images already on the FTE site?

I know it means bandwidth, but consider the alternative. If we wanted to show our members' trucks and were not permitted to link the image directly from the gallery, we'd have to upload the pictures to our 50meg of space. In reality we'd be doubling at least the portion of server space used for the images.

Instead of actually have the images show up on our page the alternative, of course, would be to simply include a text link...simple, but boring...

Just wanted to get some clarification on this.

Thanks Ken and Admin,

Randy