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www.clanmacfie.co.uk/clanhome/dr_earle.php This event is significant as it illustrates how information of substance can be widely distributes to anyone anywhere who has an interest in our Clan. There are other similar projects currently under Consideration Future intent There are many more ways a Clan website can provide services to Clan members and we are looking into the feasibility of some of these. At present the website is primarily a provider of information, It could also be used to take input from Clan members, allowing two way communication as well as letting Clan members participate in an online community. The most obvious facility is to provide a basic feedback form that users can fill in to pass opinion of the website and its content back to the web administrator as well as opinion on wider issues affecting the Clan. A more sophisticated approach would be to have a fully interactive forum on line. At present the web hosting package , the use of which is gifted to the Clan in memory of my father, James McFee, does not support such activities, but a suitable upgrade(at an additional monthly cost) might make this possible. An alternative approach is to use third party social networking sites such as Myspace or Facebook on behalf of the Clan. Further research is needed into how this is best achieved It is desirable to have some way of posting Clan member’s pictures and videos of Clan related events they may have attended. At present there are a few pictures of the recent Homecoming Gathering on the website and work is underway to post more. However, the most exciting development is the Clan Clam Macfie youtube channel. Currently experimental, not only will this allow the website to provide a link to other people’s Macfie related videos, but any video content posted by the Clan can be embedded into the website without having to pay for the extra bandwidth required to stream video content. An early example of an embedded video can be seen on the Clan Macfie page of the website http//www.clanmacfie.co.uk/clanhome/clan_macfie.php This approach also opens up the possibility of pre-recorded audio or audio-visual messages from the Commander or other Office holders such as the Commissioners, being made available to Clan members. The personal touch this provides would make the web browsing experience a richer one. It may also be useful to provide a page/area in the website for each Commissioner, where they can outline their own particular activities and request information or assistance where as appropriate. At present there is no charge for access or limitations on access to the pages of the website, in future it may be possible to create separate public and private spaces on the website, It is also possible that if the Clan can link a paypal account to the bank account, a button for on line donations etc., could be integrated into the web pages as required. Compared to traditional means of accepting payment in foreign currencies, a smaller fee applies resulting in a larger percentage of the intended donation reaching the Clan Bank account. Robin McFee Clan website administrator 2009 web@clanmacfie.co.uk 42
Reports from Committee sittings at Parliament Clan Macfie Genealogy Committee Report, 4 September 2009 By Nancyanne Carkeek, Chairperson 1. The following committee members were present at meetings on 3 and 4 September 2009: Committee Members: Nancyanne Carkeek, Chairperson: lacenanny@comcast.net Linda McFee Gilcrest: Linda@Gilcrestconsulting.com Jim Gilcrest: Jim@Gilcrestconsulting.com Keith Matthews: tkeithmat@aol.com Bill Morris: wilmorris@glasgow-ky.com Tom McGuffy: tmcguffy@hotmail.com Jerry O. McDuffie: Jerrymcduffie@charter.net Wayne O. Cathey: armiger@bellsouth.net John Guffey: johncathy1@charter.net Marianne Clayton: clayma@shaw.ca Stuart Carkeek: lacenanny@comcast.net 2. It was agreed to add a genealogy link to the Clan Macfie website. 3. We will open a Facebook account for the Clan Macfie. It will include: A. A set up page on how to start researching your family history (with help from Glen Cathey). A. There will be a page for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). B. There will be a page for links to research databases, charts and publications. C. There will be a page for problem solving, questions, etc. 4. Discussed how to proceed with links and pages and came up with several ideas, but no final plan. More to follow. 5. Elected Nancyanne Carkeek as Chairperson. 1. Discussed meeting on line (live on the internet, instant messaging, etc.) more than every 4 years. Schedule to be established. 2. Discussed various information sources such as: www.ukyellowpages.co.uk; go to “Genealogy at Edinburgh.” Also suggested sites such as the Mormon site: familysearch.org; and raogk.org (Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness). Daughters of the American Revolution Library is also a good source. 3. Nancyanne stated she has 5 volumes of Mayflower descendant records. She also recommended “Legacy” as an excellent software program for keeping records. 4. The Committee will interface with Glen Cathey (gecathey@gmail.com) who heads the Internet Committee and is setting up a web page. 5. Contributions are not confined to those on the committee. We wish to seek material from any and every member of the Clan, Clan Societies worldwide and any friendly supporters. 43
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