Dear Resident:

In order to provide a venue for community discussion and networking, I have set-up a message/discussion board for you to use.

Please print out these instructions before clicking on the hyperlink below.  These instructions will lead you through the process of joining "The Colony Message/Discussion Board."  Once you have done this, you can use the other link on my site to immediately get you to the board. 

1)  Click on the hyperlink below.

2)  Click on the "Join This Group" blue button on the screen.

3)  If you have a Yahoo ID and password, you can enter it in on this screen.  If you don't, you can register to get a Yahoo! ID (Free and simple to do).  You will see "Don't Have a Yahoo ID?" Click Sign Up and then follow the instructions. 

4)  Now that you have registered - write down your Yahoo ID and Password so you can use again. 

5)  Click on the button "Continue Without Installing Yahoo Toolbar" which will take you to the message/discussion board "PREFERENCE PAGE." 

6)  Choose your preferences (this page will prompt you to choose your preferences).

7)  Click JOIN.

8)  VERY IMPORTANT - You will then be on a Membership Confirmed Page - DON'T CLICK "GO TO THE COLONY MESSAGE/DISCUSSION BOARD HOME", instead, CLICK HOME ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PAGE.  This will get you to the homepage where you can post a message, read messages, etc.  

9)  You will see that the left side has numerous hyperlinks -

Home (which is the message board home page)

Messages (to view messages on the board).  You can also respond to a message here as well. 

Post (click this to post a message).  It takes 5-10 minutes for your message to post and arrive in other members mailboxes and also post on the board, so be patient.  It also takes the same amount of time for your reply to be posted as well.

Calendar - This is where you can post an event for everyone to see!!!

Files - This is where a file can be viewed by all. 

Photos - This is where anyone can create a photo album for other members to see.  This could be a nice source to share photos from a social or event!  Anyone can upload photos for viewing.

Members - You can see who has joined the group and email someone directly if you like.

Database - This is where you can share recipes, phone #s, or other information with the group.

Links - You can view and add hyperlinks to websites.

To access the message/discussion board simply go to my website and click on the "MESSAGE/DISCUSSION BOARD" button on the left.  Click on "SIGN IN" at the top of the page and enter your Yahoo user ID and password.

CALL ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR DIFFICULTY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS! 

I am happy to assist you in successfully utilizing this great networking tool!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheColonyMessageBoard/