Rincon Valley Christian High School
Classes of 1975 - 2014

FAQ / Privacy Policy

 

Frequently Asked Questions

and Privacy Policy

about the RVCS Reunion Website

 

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

1. Just click on "Alumni Profiles" or "Teacher Profiles" (above to the left.)
2. Click on your graduating class. Then click on YOUR NAME to set up your FREE member account. 
3. Completely fill out your profile by providing your work or home e-mail address, select a password (which you can change at any time), and tell us about your life since Rincon Valley Christian School. Add your married name, if applicable, photos, videos, etc.

For those who attended RVCS, weren't graduates, but feel like alumni... you're more than welcome as an Honorary Alumnus!

1. Click on "Alumni Profiles", scroll down the page to "Guest Members".
2. If you can't find your name please click on "Contact Us" at the top of the page. Send a message with the heading "Add As Guest Member" and provide your first, last, maiden name, current e-mail, and year you graduated. We'll add your profile right away

2.  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 _____@gmail.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.  One of our website administrators 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.

3.  Who has access to my "Classmate Profile" and personal contact information?

YOU  CHOOSE whether your "Classmate Profile" is publicly viewable on the website (e.g., by other classes, friends & teachers) or restricted to registered RVCS Classmates only. If restricted others will be blocked from accessing your Classmate Profile page. You also choose whether or not your mailing address and phone number are displayed; otherwise, only the City and State where you live will be listed. Click on the "Edit Your Profile" link under the Member Functions menu in the side column, then scroll down to the bottom of the page to make your choice. This website also has extra added security thanks to Class Creator's developer, Brad Switzer per our special request. You will note that search engines are unable to pull up your contact/profile information from this website. (Rest assured, we will never use your address for anything other than RVCS Alumni events and news.)

Brad Switzer

4.  Can I be notified if other Classmates update their "Classmate Profile"?

YES!  Click on "Classmate Profiles", then click on the name of the Classmate 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 [Classmate's] profile is updated", and click on the "Notify Me" button.  You will be notified by e-mail. 

5.  Does the public or other Classmates 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 Classmates can send you a Message.  Only 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 "Message Area" under the Member Functions menu in the side column.

6.  How will I receive e-mails from the RVCS Reunion website?

E-mails to all RVCS Classmates & Teachers will be sent to you from postmaster@classcreator.net so please add this e-mail address to your "Safe List" or "Address Book" or your spam filter's "Approved Senders" list. Please let our website administrator, Jennifer (Eggenberger) Duerksen know if you continue having problems receiving our e-mails by clicking on the "Contact Us" tab at the top of the page. Jen will reply as soon as possible. With our e-mail address on your "White-list" you will be sure to receive our updates in your mailbox every time.

7.  What are examples of the e-mails that I will be sent?

You will be e-mailed information about new website features; details about upcoming class reunions, fundraisers, or events; general announcements about classmates; and other important news.  In addition, a reminder e-mail will be sent to you on New Year's Day suggesting that the start of the new year is a good time to update your "Classmate Profile".

8.  Can I post my own photos or videos on my profile page?

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 "Classmate 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 "Classmate Profiles" link, then following the instructions.  And yes, you can add, delete, or replace your own photos or videos at any time.

9. Can I post pictures onto the "Photo Gallery"?

YES! Click on "Photo Gallery" and scroll down to the bottom of the page. There you'll find the "Add/Edit Photos" button so you can contribute. When you click on the button you'll be taken to an area where you can upload and edit photos. You will not be able to alter or edit photos provided by other classmates or site administrators. Please note that all photo submissions must first be approved by the site administrators before they are made viewable to everyone on the Photo Gallery.

10.  How does the "Message Forum" work?

Click on "Message Forum" above and you can chat with our fellow classmates when they login and read the "Message Forum".  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.

11. Who designs and maintains the RVCS Reunion website?

The RVCS Reunion website is maintained by Rincon Valley Christian School, using a web-based application called ClassCreator.com that provides free websites to high schools, colleges, and alumni associations worldwide.  Jennifer (Eggenberger) Duerksen donates her personal time to serve as our website administrator.  You can send questions, suggestions, or general comments to her by clicking on the "Contact Us" link above.

12. Does Class Creator rent, sell, or in any way profit from having our Classmates' names, addresses, and personal information?  How does it make its money?

NO.  Class Creator does not rent or sell any Classmate information or engage in any marketing or solicitation to Classmates.  All personal contact information is held strictly confidential.  Class Creator does not sell advertising on the website or display banner ads or pop-up windows.  Class Creator does sell domain name registrations to Classes through its ClassNames.net subsidiary for $19.95 per year, but using that service is optional.  The website is currently owned by: Rincon Valley Christian School --not by Class Creator.

13. How can I help support this website, the RVCS Alumni Association & future reunions?

We're glad you asked. Donations can be made securely online by PayPal. Just go to the home page and look for the yellow "Donate" button on the right hand side of the page. You can also send a check made out to: RVCS Reunion, 4585 Badger Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95409. Thank You for your support!

14. How can I get more information about our RVCS Reunion website and about Class Creator?

For more information about our RVCS Reunion website, click on "Contact Us" above to send an e-mail to our website administrator, Jennifer (Eggenberger) Duerksen.  For more information about Class Creator, visit their website www.classcreator.com or call their Customer Service department at (734) 717-2646 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific time, Monday - Friday, or e-mail them at info@classcreator.com.