FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

These are FAQs which answers all questions pertaining to this site as well as the reunion.

Questions:

This is my first visit to the website.  How do I login?
I forgot my login information and/or password.  What should I do?
Who has access to "My Profile" and personal contact information?
Can I be notified if other Members update their " Profile"?
Does the public or other Members have access to my e-mail address?
What are examples of the e-mails that I may be sent?
Can I post my own photos or videos on the website?
How does the "Message Forum" work?
Can I join the site even if I don't plan to attend the reunion? 
Can I volunteer to help with the reunion?

  
This is my first visit to the website.  How do I login?

Please click on "Missing Family Members", search for your name by typing your name in the search box, then click on YOUR NAME to set up a member account.  Provide your work or home e-mail address, select a password (which you can change at any time), and tell us about your life since we last met. Add your married name (if applicable), photos, etc. If your name is not listed, scroll to the bottom of the page and select “Don’t see your name above? Click here to join”> Follow the setup instructions click or you can Contact Us and provide your name and contact information.

I forgot my login information and/or password.  What should I do?

You login with the e-mail address you provided during your member account set up (include domain name, such as @hotmail.com).  If you have several e-mail addresses and cannot remember which one you used or if you no longer have access to that e-mail address, click on Contact Us and provide your new e-mail address.  Our website administrator will make the change and then e-mail you a temporary password.  Once you've logged in using your new e-mail address and temporary password, change your password by clicking the "Change Your Password" link under the Member Functions menu on the home page.

If you remember your e-mail address but you forgot your password, click on the "Forgot password?" link right above the green "Log On" button, and the website will automatically e-mail your password to you within a few minutes. 

 Note: If you click "Remember Me" when you log in, you will not need to log in next time you go to the site. Note there is a password retrieval feature to click on: "Forgot Password?" in case you need to log in sometime and can't remember your password; the password will be sent to your email inbox. You can login from computers other than your home computer but you will need to enter your password.

Who has access to "Your Profile" and personal contact information?

You can choose whether your " Profile" is publicly viewable on the website (e.g., by other family members, friends, and the general public) or restricted to registered family mambers only. If restricted, search engines and the general public will be blocked from accessing your Profile page.  You can also choose whether or not your mailing address and phone number are displayed; otherwise, only the City and State/Country where you live will be listed.  Click on the "Edit Profile" link under the Member Functions menu in the side column, then scroll down to the bottom of the page to make your choice. 

Can I be notified if other members update their "Profile"?

YES!  Click on "Family Profiles", then click on the name of the members you'd like to keep track of.  Once he/she has registered, his/her profile will be displayed.  Scroll down to the bottom of his/her profile page, click on the box that says "Notify me whenever [Member's] profile is updated", and click on the "Notify Me" button.  You will be notified by e-mail.  You can also subscribe to multiple Member by using the "Profile Subscriptions" link.

Does the public or other Member have access to my e-mail address?

No.  To protect your privacy, your work or home e-mail address is stored only within the website, so Members can send you a Message.  You can decide who you want to provide your own e-mail address to.  To check if you've received any new messages, click on the "Check Messages" under the Member Functions menu in the side column. 

What are examples of the e-mails that I may be sent?

You will be e-mailed information about new website features; details about upcoming reunion, fundraisers, or events; general announcements about our family and other important news. 

Can I post my own photos or videos on the website?

Yes!  You can upload a current photo of yourself, your family, pets, vacations, old photos from days gone by, past reunions, etc. -- anything you want to share -- by clicking on "Edit/Upload Photos" under the Member Functions menu on the left.  There is no limit on the number of digital photos that you can store on your " Member Profile" page.  Each photo is automatically resized to fit on your Profile page.  You can also upload your own videos that you've posted to YouTube.com by clicking on the " Member Profiles" link, then following the instructions.  And yes, you can add, delete, or replace your own photos or videos at any time. 

How does the "Message Forum" work?

Click on "User Forums" above and you can chat with our fellow family Members when they login and read the "User Forums".  Post a response to a prior message or start your own topic of conversation by asking a question, re-living an old memory, or share your thoughts on life. 

What is the purpose of this website?

This site was originally created for the purpose of connecting with all family members in order to have successful reunions, social events and fundraisers, so we can fund projects and give back to our community.  However, since the site allows us to connect with one another thereby re-establishing old friendships, it has been decided that the site should serve a dual purpose.

Can I join the site even if I don't plan attend the reunion?

Yes. Even if you do not plan to attend the reunion, it is hoped that there are family and friends on this site that you would like to reconnect with and for that purpose you can still join the site.

Can I volunteer to help with the reunion?

Yes. As time goes on, volunteers will become necessary to make sure that our reunions are successful.

Remember:
If you change your email address, snail mail address, or phone number, please update those in your Profile so we have your correct information at all times.

Always check back with the Home Page, where main information and announcements are made.


More TIPS AND TRICKS

PASSWORD PROTECT: If you choose, you can Password Protect your personal profile to block the general public and search engines from accessing your web page. When you Password Protect, only logged in members can see your profile. Just click in the box on your profile page when you are in edit mode.

REMEMBER ME: If you click "Remember Me" when you log in, you will not need to log in next time you go to the site. (Don't log out - just close the window.) You can log in from computers other than your home computer but you will need to enter your password.