Hello, A few days ago I put up a proposal to do a Web page for those groups out there that are interested. Her is a copy of my proposal to lookat, because there was some confusion as to whether I was just trying to compile another list of ferret groups that already exists via STAR. I assure you it's not the same thing. WEB PAGE INFORMATION SHEET - DRAFT (aka: Operation: Spread the word) Object: to provide a list of ferret groups and references for people. to facilitate the publicity of ferret groups. to help these groups find more support in their communities and from other shelters. to increase public knowledge of these groups and to increase access to them. Medium: The WorldWideWeb is a network of information distributed throughout the information highway (Internet). It offers access to a wide audience of individuals, and the Internet is growing every day. A Web page is made up of links to other information, called hypertext. I am proposing a central index page with links to an individual Web page for each organisation that chooses to participate. Organisations that are already wired may wish to simply submit the global address for their current Web page, and I'll link it in. Organisations that are not yet on the internet may wish to one day take control over their Web page when they gain the expertise required. I have absolutely no problem with this. Creator: Katherine Robson. My purpose is to spread information around in the best possible way. THIS SERVICE IS FREE! Groups: Any kind of group. You can be a: shelter, information oriented, lobby group or anything else I haven't thought of... Format of page: 1) -address -phone number -e-mail address (if applicable) -contact names 2) -date of creation ( ie. when was the group founded?) -how big is the group? National, regional, municipal -number of members -donations / year and overhead costs of operation ( this is to give people and idea of the need and the size of the group) *This clause is not mandatory. If you do not wish to disclose your finances than, please, do not.* 3) -Mandate of the group (what are the goals and code of the group?) -Services offered: -rescue, shelter and locating homes -cage supply (selling or referral) -advise (to soon to be or new owners) -vet recommendations -emergency assistance -fund raising -events -newsletter (and price, if there is one) -Ferret-sitting service -Breeder recommendations -lobbying (government & pet stores) -etc... 4) -if you have a logo or picture that you want to be added to your page thanplease send it to me along with your information. Comments: If you have any problems with the format or if you wish to make any suggestions, please contact me. Please follow the format schedule in terms of providing information and set up. If you know of any other groups that may be interested in having a page through the FERRET CENTRAL Web Page, please pass this information along or send me their address and I will contact them. I will try to present the pages to you before officially adding them to the Web Page. Contact: Katherine Robson 302-325 Besserer Ottawa, Ont. K1N 6B4 Canada (613) 241-7881 e-mail: [log in to unmask] Thank you for your time and co-operation! Sincerely, Kathy [Posted in FML issue 1089]