Hi reader,
Unfortunately I missed the meeting this week and as it was a Fellowship meeting I presume no reports were presented, hence I didn't receive any Directors reports to add to this edition.
Those who had a look at the redeveloped website last week may have noticed a new Calendar of events? If not, I suggest you have a look now.
We have been talking about adding features like a calendar for some years and here it finally is.
This is a shared club calendar that those responsible for adding or changing event details will be able to input information in the club calendar from the calendar on their own device. For testing purposes, the events you see on the calendar for April were added using different devices including a phone, iPad and two laptops.
There are many benefits in doing things this way:
• One of the benefits in presenting calendar information it this way is that there is only one version of the information and it can be maintained by the person responsible for that calendar item
• All information can be found quickly at hand... (literally if it is on everyone's phone calendar)
• You will see I have added Board meetings as a recurring event. I suggest that all meetings and events should be added to the club calendar in this way as this indicates to members and the public just how much is happening in and around the club. Other events the club is involved in such as a 'BBQ at Fraser Primary' 'SouthCare Open Day' etc., should also be added. We have often been reminded that the CRFM meetings are open to all members, subsequently it makes sense that these too should be added, along with Compliance Farm Visits - I'm not suggesting listing the properties being inspected, just the days inspections are carried out. This reminds stallholders that we take compliance seriously and clearly shows the public that we operate with integrity in their best interests.
• Listing all club activities on the calendar helps to provide transparency and shows members and the public just how much is going on that they may wish to be involved with.
• The calendar will become an archive of the club's activities, making it easy to glance back through the year and see what we have achieved.
• It helps to provide greater transparency across the club and the community.
• Another benefit is that the Bulletin Editor no longer needs to add upcoming events or market roster to the Bulletin... It is all about streamlining processes, improving convenience and eliminating duplication.
