1. Separate Server: Patrick has established a separate server for
Westchester PathMaster™ so that we can develop, test and periodically revise
our site without interfering with WLS’s operations or security.
· MS Windows NT Server 4.0 and MS FrontPage ‘97 beta installed.
· Web content from PathMaster being imported and merged with the FrontPage
functions.
· Patrick and Jack will address linkage changes from the WLS server that
derive from the removal of our content to the new server. Target completion:
Shortly after item 2.
2. Tuning PathMaster Content: Patrick and Cindy are working collaboratively
within FrontPage to upgrade the organization and functionality of our site.
Target completion: Prior to January WATPA meeting -- no change
3. Upgrading Graphics: Warren and Cindy are working to reduce the size of
the graphics in our site and refocus on our Web site features as they are now
rather than as we projected a year ago. Target completion: Prior to January
WATPA meeting -- no change.
4. Policy Requirements:
On November 23, Norm Jacknis posted to the WATPA list serve the policy
decisions taken at the November monthly meeting. We still we need to augment
the client agreement form and gain understanding from the senior client
management in order to minimize any potential misunderstandings. Target
completion: Prior to January WATPA meeting.
5. FrontPage Training: As we discussed this summer, the installation of
Microsoft FrontPage provides an excellent vehicle for WATPA to train
volunteers and volunteer groups on the development and maintenance of
appropriate Web materials. Cindy and Patrick will present recommendations at
the January meeting -- no change.
6. Marketing and Promotion: Although Westchester PathMaster™ has gained some
exposure to our constituency during the past year, we need to broaden the
general awareness of the Westchester Community of WATPA’s activities and
contribution. We continue to recommend focusing on gaining attention as each
major new segment is released (i.e., KidsNet, Larchmont, Westchester
Legislature, etc.) -- possibly with a recap of previous releases (LWV,
ComNet, etc.).
7. New Venues: New opportunities in Westchester Healthcare and Westchester
Emergency Preparedness are still germinating.