[Ldsoss] Calendar Import

[Oscar Schultz]

I've added items to the Ward Calender several times. The interface works. If 
you need to enter many items it is a problem - the same problem with other 
calender interfaces. Having a direct access to the database simply bypasses 
the review/approval process - It would not really reduce the effort required 
to keep the information up to date. 

The easiest way I know to reduce the effort required to keep a Ward/Stake 
calender up to date is to get many people involved. I ask the Sectartaries 
and Presidencies in each auxiliary/organization to input the calender events 
and details. Since anyone in a Ward can enter an event the Ward webmaster 
only need to review and approve or reject the entries. If you can get others 
to help and support the webmaster the calling can be fun rather than a 
burden. The president/counselors/secretary should all the information needed 
to enter an event - let them enter the information - that way there are fewer 
mistakes, more folks have an interest in keeping the calender current and 
more folks will use it.  

oscar
 
On Friday 21 April 2006 10:25 am, Bill Pringle wrote:
> I attended a Stake training meeting for web site administrators, and
> the common complaint was how difficult it was to enter
> information.  One of the biggest complaints was how long it takes to
> enter calendar information.
>
> Way back when these web sites went on-line, I suggested the need to
> import calendar information.  I was told it was a good idea, and they
> would look at it, but nothing has happened since then.
>
> Does anyone know if there is any actual effort underway to make
> entering information on the web site easier?
>
>
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