Ways to Support Bird Clubs Part 2: More Online Help

In the first article in this series, I discussed affiliate programs and how by utilizing such partnerships, bird lovers can assist their favorite club or clubs. In this article, I'll discuss the ways in which computer-savvy members can help their club.

With the proliferation of the Internet, it makes sense that most bird clubs would post a website to not only advertise the club to prospective members, but also to host bird information. Here, the general leadership, might need assistance.

Someone with computer knowledge can help to build the webpage, keep it updated, as well as offer an e-mail contact for interest about the club and general bird questions.

So, what does it take for a bird club member to hold such a position within a club?

First, a bit of net savvy is required. The person should be able to handle e-mail proficiently if he or she wishes to act as a net point of contact. This means sending, receiving, and replying to e-mail. The ability to handle attachments, convert into specific file types, and send them also helps.

To build a web site, a bit of basic html is needed, or the ability to use a program or tutorial for webpage building. Personally, the html I've learned has come from cutting and pasting various commands, and then seeing how they work within the page.

Next, the interested person needs to approach the club's leadership. Most clubs operate with a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer as officers. Ideas are brought to the club membership for votes, then the membership votes on it. The person bringing the idea might provide a bit of information about it, so the membership can make an informed decision.

Once the club approves it, then the volunteer will need to work closely with the club's leadership to ensure the site is acceptable, as well as to determine what direction should be provided to those seeking information on the club, specific answers to questions about the club, etc. The club may have policies that it wishes the volunteer to follow, such as telling people to never sell unweaned babies.

There are several things the interested person can do for a club on the Internet, if one only wishes to ask. Thankfully for those without a computer, there are several other areas that can use support, and these will be discussed in following articles.

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