As reported in the Elks Grand Lodge Newsletter, the Grand Lodge Fraternal Committee has announced the winners of the State Website Contest. Maine was one of eleven states receiving 5-Star recognition: the highest recognition level in the contest. Six other state associations received 4-Star recognition in the contest.
The Website was evaluated on a periodic basis for content that covered the Grand Lodge and State Association programs as well as keeping the content current and up to date. It was also evaluated for its layout, menu system, table of contents, accessibility, and ease of use, the use of graphics and effectiveness in telling the Elks story.
Keeping the website updated and maintained takes a dedicated group of members to make it happen. Special thanks go to State Internet Administrator and Public Relations Director Leon “Mac” McCreary for helping to keep the website maintained behind the scenes with security and module updates as well as updating the many stories that have appeared over the past year. Also, thanks go to Special Representative Scott Monroe for keeping the Calendar up to date. This is not an easy job as there are many events that are submitted each year by Elk Lodges. Also thank you to our other contributor and editor Kathleen Cotterly for her contributions to the website. In addition, a thank you goes out to David Chasse who serves as our technical guru to help us to correct issues that may affect the website. Finally, thank you to State President Michael Hannigan for supplying us with updates on his visits and messages to the membership, and to all who used the website this past year and contributed news and events. Without your participation, it would not have been possible to have a 5-Star rating on the website.
Wayne Cotterly
PSP Advisor/Internet Administrator
Public Relations Committee