I'm fairly neutral. I use Facebook very regularly, but I don't find it reliable
in terms of alerting me when people have posted to the MEA group and when
discussion comments are being made, etc.— in that sense I think Listserv is far
more reliable. I do think promotion of Listserv would be good though, because
it certainly isn't used very much.
Debra Maione
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On Feb 5, 2017, at 1:05 PM, Peters Susan <speters110@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Also, please note: It's OK to dissent with opinions!
If you love the Listserve and think it might work more effectively if the MEA
promoted it more to new members, or changed it in another way--then say so.
--Susan P.
From: mea-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mea-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> on behalf of Sarah
Vaage <sarah.vaage@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: February 5, 2017 10:47 AM
To: mea@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [mea] Re: MEA listserve feedback: Speak now! Re: How useful do you
find the MEA listserve?
Lol on Facebook I could like Douglas' comment. But I can't do that on the
listserv
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On Feb 5, 2017, at 11:24 AM, Douglas Whiteway <doug.whiteway@xxxxxxx> wrote:
I guess listserves are a bit 2002. But then Facebook is a bit 2009. Perhaps
we should use Snapchat?
No? Then Facebook is fine.
On Feb 5, 2017, at 9:03 AM, martin5@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
Hi Susan,
I don't mind the listserve, but I could train myself to switch over to
Facebook, I guess.
Lynne
From: "Peters Susan" <speters110@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: mea@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, February 5, 2017 10:21:44 AM
Subject: [mea] MEA listserve feedback: Speak now! Re: How useful do you
find the MEA listserve?
Greetings all,
This is a gentle reminder that the MEA executive is discussing the future
of the listserve. Is this still a useful discussion tool? Would it be
better to close the listserve, perhaps shifting discussion to our Facebook
space?
Basically, the listserve doesn't seem to be used as much as in years past,
perhaps due to changing technology and a natural turnover in membership.
Please share your thoughts now, if you haven't done so already.
Thanks,
Susan Peters
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Melva McLean <melva@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: February 1, 2017 10:16 AM
To: mea@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [mea] Re: How useful do you find the MEA listserve?
A couple of things. I will be at Monday's meeting. I want to ask some ?s
around the Whine and Dine. I'll think about listserv.
Also, I paid my membership at the Christmas party but don't have a receipt,
unless one went to my old email address.
I look forward to seeing you,
Mel
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On Wed, Feb 1, 2017 at 11:18 AM, Peters Susan <speters110@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Hello all,
Changing technology and a natural turnover in members means that the MEA’s
executive is considering the best way to communicate with and encourage
discussion between members.
What this means is that the MEA executive is wondering if the listserve is
still a useful discussion forum for members. The listserve doesn’t seem to
be widely used by current members of the MEA. And in general, the volume
of messages is lower than in years past.
In your opinion, is the MEA listserve still a useful tool? Or is it time
to close the listserve?
As an alternative to the listserve, discussion could happen on the MEA’s
Facebook page, or on a blog on the MEA website. We're also open to other
options.
Finally, I remind interested members to renew their MEA membership, as
we’re currently in the middle of a membership drive.
What do you think?
--Susan Peters
