It's been awhile since we mentioned much here on the list, and we have added many new club members recently, so I'd like to point out a few things that are going on with the website. This isn't really new information, but maybe as with reruns, if you haven't seen it yet, it'll be new to you..... Behind the scenes: ========================================== The IML has two sub-set volunteer groups: 1. Webmonsters - this is the group of volunteers that gathers, scans, formats, posts, and maintains the information on the website, in addition to fielding both serious and crackpot questions sent in by the public using the "contact us" buttons. -The people asking technical questions about manual transmissions for Chevy Luv pickup trucks are generally the most entertaining.... We are currently working on Service Manuals and MTSC booklets and are always interested in meeting people with experience or inclination to do graphics work on a volunteer basis. You get to see some really cool material. All software is free, and we have a support group. This isn't very difficult, so if you are interested, please write into the webmonsters! The materials that we're doing right now bear mention, as they're a big help if you want to learn about your car. Remember that the MTSC manuals are very broad, and there may be one several years forward or backward from your car that applies: http://imperialclub.com/Repair/Lit/index.htm The front page of the club has oval buttons at the bottom of the page, and the WHAT'S NEW one can offer some really nice, random reading if you don't want to float all over the place. Another page that's worth mention is the ARTICLES page. I counted awhile back, and we're coming up on 250 (!!!) articles specific to the Imperial. There's some mighty good reading in there. http://imperialclub.com/Articles/index.htm I mentioned this one once, but if you didn't read it, it's one of the better summaries of Imperial history, and it's not too long (well, it's not a book, anyway): http://imperialclub.com/Articles/Apr83AutoQuar/index.htm Behind the scenes (continued) ============================================= 2. Admin - We have a separate group that pays attention to the postings on the IML and writes people off-list. If a post seems to violate the IML "Rules of Etiquette" that are found on the MAILING LIST section of the website, these folks take care of it and try to keep things focused on the straight and finned. The Admin folks are always open to commentary, both positive or not about what's going in, so write in if you have an itch that needs scratching. Contact address is at the bottom of most IML generated emails. How can one help the club? -------------------------------- If you have printed material pertaining to Imperial that we don't have up or time to work on getting printed material up on the site, we are always interested in adding to our (your) library, and always welcome donations of material or energy, especially if you know how to do rudimentary web-page design. Every yearly page has a section at the bottom dedicated to AUTOBIOGRAPHIES. This is a place where we offer you a free web page for each car that you have. Is YOUR car up there? If not, whatcha waitin for??? Write something up and get some photos and we'll take care of the rest. Please feel free to write in using the CONTACT US buttons on the club website or at the bottom of most IML-generated messages. We are always happy to hear from you. Thanks to all involved that make this place a nice place to visit and be involved in!!!! Kenyon -On behalf of the crew that works behind the scenes. ----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com ----------------- This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the Administrators should be sent to webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm