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Sac Volvo Club: Celebrating 10 Years!
![]() In 2018, the Sac Volvo Club celebrates 10 years! Thank you all for your contributions to the club and making it the wonderful community it is. Stroll down memory lane with us as we celebrate this milestone and read about our Early History: Have any photos or memories to share? Let us know! |
Sac Volvo Club: Changes Update: Social Media Manager News & Seeking Volunteers
Sac Volvo Club: Changes Update: Google Sites Migration Timeline Update
Following
up with the Changes Progress & Call for Volunteers e-mail and
website announcement sent on Monday, January, 23, 2017: This e-mail contains the following topics: --- Original Announcement: On November 9, 2016, Google announced that the New Google Sites is available to everyone and discussed a migration timeline: On May 2, 2017, Google announced an update to the Classic Google Sites to New Google Sites Migration: https://gsuiteupdates.googleblog.com/2017/05/an-update-on-classic-google-sites.html Migration tools In Q4 2017, we’ll launch features in the classic Sites that will help site owners migrate their content to the new Sites. In 2018, we’ll provide tools that will enable G Suite admins to effectively manage the migration process. Stay tuned for more details on these features and tools later this year. --- Interested in joining the Website and/or Communications Teams? --- Share your ThoughtsAs always, we want to hear from you! Contact Us:
Looking forward to seeing you all at the next event and/or online soon! |
Sac Volvo Club 2017 Davis Meet Weekend Kudos
2017 Davis Meet Weekend Wrap-Up & Thank You:
In addition to all the fun and camaraderie, the 2017 Davis Meet Weekend was one for the record books! The official car count? 157 Volvos participated in the Davis Car Show on Sunday! The most ever in 18 events! The official sponsor count? 23 Sponsors supported the Davis Meet Weekend Events! The most ever in 18 events! Thank you to all the Volunteers and Sponsors who made this year such a tremendous success! And, thank you to everyone that came out! We had a great time and look forward to seeing you all at the 2018 Davis Meet Weekend Events! --- Stay tuned for more updates as we compile the awards list information, go through our photos, and submit an article to Rolling Magazine! As information becomes available, the 2017 Davis Meet Weekend Past Event Coverage will be updated here: http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/2017-past-events#M4a And, final highlights will be compiled here: http://davis.sacvolvoclub.org/past-events --- Have anything to share (photos & videos and/or feedback & suggestions)? Let us know! Contact Us, Attention: Elizabeth Brown, Photographer & Communication Coordinator http://davis.sacvolvoclub.org/contact-us --- |
Sac Volvo Club Changes: Call for Photos (for Social Media)!
Update to the Changes Progress & Call for Volunteers e-mail and website announcement sent Monday, January 23, 2017: http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/news/sacvolvoclubchangesprogresscallforvolunteers Message from Mike Baker, Sac Volvo Club Social Media Manager: Hey guys, As part of SacVCOA's new social media efforts, we've established a Facebook page, Instagram account and are once again using our Twitter account. If you haven't already checked us out on social media, feel free to do so here: https://www.facebook.com/SacVolvoClub/ Instagram/Twitter: @SacVolvoClub In an effort to help promote the club and our events, we would like a wide array of photos that we can use to share and show some of the fun times we've had over the years. However, there are currently only so many images available to us for social media. That's where you guys come in. What we are looking for is members of the community who are willing to share their photos for us to use on our social media accounts. All photos will be properly credited per SacVCOA Social Media and Photo/Video policies, both of which can be found by clicking here. Photos may be shared on Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram. If you would like to give us permission to use your photos, contact me here: Contact Us, Attention: Mike Baker. Please be sure to include any specifics about how you would like to be credited or if you have any particular limitations you would like us to take with your photos. Thanks, and I can't wait to see your photos! |
Sac Volvo Club Changes Progress & Call for Volunteers!
Following up with the Changes Begin e-mail and website announcement sent on Friday, November 18, 2016: http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/news/sacvolvoclubchangesbegin2017davismeetweekendupdate Some progress and updates to report: --- Sac Volvo Club Forum: Current Changeshttp://forum.sacvolvoclub.org/The conversion to Classified / Marketplace is complete! A number of changes have also been made to the forum per the new Sac Volvo Club Policies and to facilitate discussions across our social media pages: -The Forum now has three sections:
Sac Volvo Club Websites: Remodel Update / New Google Sites AnnouncementThe Sac Volvo Club websites are created through Classic Google Sites.On November 9, 2016, Google announced that the New Google Sites is available to everyone and discussed a migration timeline: https://gsuiteupdates.googleblog.com/2016/11/a-totally-rebuilt-google-sitesnow.html Copy and paste from above link RE: Classic to New Google Sites migration: "Please note:
A comparison of Classic versus New Google Sites Features as compiled by a Google Sites Help Forum Top Contributor: http://www.steegle.com/google-sites/classic-comparison The Sac Volvo Club Website Re-Design Team is monitoring the developments and will delay re-designing the main Sac Volvo Club website until we learn more about the New Google Sites development / migration. --- Sac Volvo Club Open Positions / Volunteers Needed:The Sac Volvo Club Communications Team is growing and would love to have you join the team to contribute to this new chapter in our growth and ensure continued access to our media when the unexpected happens!As a volunteer run organization, we encourage you to contribute what you can and have multiple positions open to reduce individual work-load and time commitments! Webmaster(s) / Co-Webmaster(s)- Two (or more) positions openThe migration of Classic Google Sites to New Google Sites is a perfect opportunity for a new lead webmaster and/or co-webmasters to join the team to take the website in a new direction and facilitate the migration!Interested? Explore the New Google Sites through Google Drive (when logged in to your Google Account): New --> More --> Google Sites Added bonus? The websites are our primary point of contact for our members and Volvo enthusiasts around the world-- Help set the creative and content direction for the New Google Sites versions of the Sac Volvo Club websites! Sac Volvo Club Forum Moderator(s)- Two (or more) positions openFacilitate event discussions, answer questions, help problem-solve issues, ensure Sac Volvo Club policies are being followed, and generally help keep the forum a nice place to be!Added bonus? Be the first to know about new Classified Ads posted to the forum! Volvo Forum Ambassadors- Multiple positions openAre you an active member in good standing in one of the Volvo Forum communities?Help us (and volvie!) spread the word about Sac Volvo Club Events as well as let us know what is important to your community as a Volvo Forum Ambassador! Added bonus? Be the first to know about Sac Volvo Club news, events, and happenings! --- Share your ThoughtsAs always, we want to hear from you!If you have any questions, suggestions, thoughts, and/or ideas about these changes, or updates, please feel free to contact us at any time: Mike Baker, Sac Volvo Club Social Media Manager Elizabeth Brown, Sac Volvo Club Webmaster Looking forward to seeing you all at the next event and/or online soon! |
Sac Volvo Club Changes Begin & 2017 Davis Meet Weekend Update!
Lots of good news to report! In this season of giving thanks, we thought we would add to your Volvo list of happy thoughts! Sac Volvo Club Changes have begun and the 2017 Davis Meet Weekend date has been set! This announcement contains the following topics: SacVCOA ChangesPoliciesFollowing up with the Changes Update e-mail and website announcement sent on Monday, November 14, 2016: http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/news/sacvolvoclubchangesupdate The Policies have been posted to the Sac Volvo Club Website: About Us: http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/about-us Policies: http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/policies Social MediaThe Sac Volvo Club now has a Facebook and an Instagram account! Connect with us and join the conversation: Facebook: These links can be found anytime in the website footer:https://www.facebook.com/SacVolvoClub Twitter: https://twitter.com/SacVolvoClub Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacvolvoclub/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SacVolvoClub http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home#connect Next StepsThe Sac Volvo Club Forum will be converted to Classifieds / Marketplace only. And, the main Sac Volvo Club website update / re-model process will begin. 2017 Davis Meet WeekendDate SetSaturday, April 29, 2017 - Sunday, April 30, 2017 Saturday will be A-La-Carte Events. (Similar to 2015's events: Cars & Coffee, Scenic Drive, Lunch, Go-Kart Racing, Dinner) Sunday is the Davis Car Show & Swap Meet. Website Remodel RevealUpdated with Davis 2017 event information (and re-designed to be more visually appealing and mobile friendly)! Sponsors and Volunteers NeededThe success of the show depends on the time, talent, and contributions of our sponsors and volunteers! If you are able to contribute and/or interested in joining the team (or know any one that is), please let us know! Full details posted on the new Davis Meet Weekend Website: http://davis.sacvolvoclub.org/ Share your ThoughtsAs always, we want to hear from you! If you have any questions, suggestions, thoughts, and/or ideas about these changes, or updates, please feel free to contact us at any time: Looking forward to seeing you all at the next event and/or online soon! |
Sac Volvo Club Changes Update
Some updates to report from the original SacVCOA "Changes Revealed" website announcement: http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/news/sacvolvoclubchangesrevealed --- After much discussion and multiple review processes, the Sac Volvo Club's new positive polices for identity, branding, and community building are ready for publication and will be posted to the website on Friday, November 18, 2016!
-The following social media accounts will go live / be managed by Mike Baker, Social Media Manager: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram -The SacVCOA Websites will be updated for visual appeal and mobile use -The SacVCOA Forum will be modified to Classifieds / Marketplace only The Teams: Policy Sub-Planning Committee: -Elizabeth Brown, Webmaster -Mike Baker, Social Media Manager -Gary Sellstrom, Planning Committee -Sheldon Carpenter, Member Volunteer -Michal Vachuska, Member Volunteer Website Re-Design Sub-Planning Committee: -Elizabeth Brown, Webmaster -Mike Baker, Social Media Manager -Gary Sellstrom, Planning Committee -Sheldon Carpenter, Member Volunteer Big Shout-Out to everyone that helped contribute to these ideas and changes! If you have any questions, suggestions, thoughts, and/or ideas about these changes, Sac Volvo Club Social Media, and/or Sac Volvo Club Website / online platforms, please feel free to contact us at any time: Mike Baker, Sac Volvo Club Social Media Manager Elizabeth Brown, Sac Volvo Club Webmaster Looking forward to seeing you all at the next event and/or online soon! |
Sac Volvo Club Changes Revealed!
You may have noticed that the Sac Volvo Club has been hinting at changes to come recently and asking for volunteers to help...
Well, now we can reveal the details!
The Sac Volvo Club is seeking to grow and encourage new membership via online out-reach. This includes:
-Modifying the forum Classified / Marketplace only
As we make these changes, we want to be transparent in our process and encourage member participation.
To date, we have:
Big Shout-Out to Mike, Missy, and all our new Member Volunteers!
The Policy Sub-Planning Committee has also been busy developing a full range of positive polices for identity, branding, and community building.
To ensure consistency, we will post these policies to the website once they are all completed and have been reviewed by VCOA National.
If you are interested in contributing towards these goals and would like to become a Planning Committee Member, Member Volunteer, and/or participate on one of the Sub-Planning Committees, please contact us. If you have any questions, suggestions, thoughts, and/or ideas about these changes, Sac Volvo Club Social Media, and/or Sac Volvo Club Website / online platforms, please feel free to contact us at any time:
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Sac Volvo Club Photo Hosting Changes Coming and Slideshow Tests
Sac Volvo Club Photo Hosting Changes ComingOn February 12, 2016, Google announced it was closing Picasa Web Albums to focus on Google Photos. Changes will start rolling out on May 1, 2016. Official Google Announcement: Google Moving on From Picasa Web Albums http://googlephotos.blogspot.com/2016/02/moving-on-from-picasa.html What does this mean for Sac Volvo Club Photos?
Back to Top of Page What about the Sac Volvo Club Website / Slideshows?
Back to Top of Page Links:General Information / Updates: https://sites.google.com/site/picasaresources/Home/Picasa-FAQ/picasa-webalbums/general-information/0-picasaweb-retirement Discussions / Information / Updates: Google Picasa (Old Photo Interface): https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!forum/picasa Google Photos (New Photo Interface): https://productforums.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!forum/photos Google Sites (Website Platform): https://productforums.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!forum/sites SacVCOA Slideshow TestsTest Purpose: -Check visibility / usability across platforms / screen sizes. -See if photos / slideshows appear in search results. Test 1: Slideshow as PDFAs created, it should open to a slideshow in Adobe Reader. However, it only shows as a PDF when embedded in the website. If you choose to download and view, please let me know if the slideshow function works. Notes: PDF public / hosted on the website.Back to Top of Page Test 2: Slideshow as Unlisted YouTube Video SlideshowNotes: Photos uploaded to YouTube to create Slideshow are also added to Google Photos. Upload defaults are different than channel defaults. Slideshow automatic default is "Public" had to change to "Unlisted" after creating / during processing.Test 3: Slideshow as Google Slides Presentation (Direct Embed)Notes: Presentation is published / public.Back to Top of Page Test 4: Slideshow as Google Slides Presentation (Slider Gadget Embed)Notes: Presentation is published / public.Back to Top of Page Test 5: Google Photos Collection Direct EmbedNotes: Album link is unlisted. Embed link still shows Picasa Web Album slideshow, not Google Photos album. Caption entered as "Information --> Description." Google Photos: storage > photo management.Back to Top of Page Test 6: Google Photos Collection Embed via RSS GadgetNo Test To Display Currently unable to generate RSS feed from Google Photos Collection / Album. And, gadget using Picasa Web Album RSS Feed could not generate feed (gadget did not work). Note that this gadget has worked on and off over the years, so the future of RSS and Google Photos is unknown. Back to Top of Page Test 7: Google Drive Folder "Image Gallery" Direct EmbedNotes: Photos uploaded to Google Drive count against storage-- will eventually need to pay for storage upgrades if use this method:Folder link is unlisted. https://support.google.com/drive/answer/2375123?hl=en Back to Top of Page -Flickr / Photobucket (and related) -Shutterfly Share Sites -WowSlider / Galleria (and related) -Joomeo Back to Top of Page |
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