Question: How can you regularly share questions and valuable tips with your fellow ACOM members?
Answer: Join the ACOM Member Listserv!
The purpose of ACOM's listserv
The objective of the listserv is to allow you, as a member, to network with other members to seek advice, answers, provide information which you wish to share, and serve as a sort of non-live chat line to exchange messages. The answers to these industry questions can often easily be answered by fellow members, and also may be of interest to others. Please be sure to read below about the new improvements made to the Listserv.
Who can participate?
Only members of ACOM will be allowed to participate in the listserv. This will help ensure that discussions will be specific to the convention services industry. There is no additional charge for participation— it is a benefit included in the cost of your membership in the association.
How it works
Once you are enroll in the listserv, you will have the right to send e-mails to the host computer (via ACOM). The host then routes each message to all members of the group. To respond, you simply use the reply function of your e-mail program. The discussion that takes place in response to a posed question can then be viewed by all participants. The topic initially typed in the subject line of the e-mail will allow readers to know what the topic of that chain is. You might also want to consider setting up a filter in your e-mail program so all listserv e-mails go to one folder, rather than directly into your "Inbox" (see below). There are Unsubscribe instructions with each email that you receive if you determine you no longer wish to participate. Guidelines for appropriate usage of the listserv have been established and are included here.
How to sign up
Email ACOM Headquarters and we will sign you up. You will then receive a welcome message with specific instructions. We also ask that you review the Tips and Guidelines for proper use below, before signing up.
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Tips for Best use of the Listserv
1. Set up a filter in your email program so that all of the Listserv messages are automatically directed into a separate folder-this way you can view them at times when it is most convenient for you-and not have them filling up your regular Inbox. The following are instructions for setting up a filter in Outlook:
-Pull down the "Tools" bar
-Select "Rules Wizard"
-Click "New" to create a new rule
-Click "Move new messages from someone" as the rule you want to set up
-Hit the link for "people or distribution list" to apply this rule to messages from...and enter in a "new contact" with email address of ACOM-LIST@LISTSERV.ACOMONLINE.ORG
-then hit "specified folder" to make a new email folder where the messages will be automatically sent
2. Tell your company's IT department not to filter out messages from this URL as spam:
ACOM-LIST@LISTSERV.ACOMONLINE.ORG
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Guidelines for the ACOM Listserv
While this is not a "moderated" listserv (ie, ACOM will not be reviewing each message before it is posted), ACOM does have established guidelines for the types of discussions that can take place on the listserv. These guidelines have been developed for the benefit and courtesy of all participants. Should you not abide by these guidelines, ACOM does maintain the right to remove you from the listserv.
1. All discussions posted to the list should relate specifically to the convention services industry.
2. The following items should not be posted to the list: advertisements, press releases or any other material promoting a specific company.
3. As with any e-mail system, it is possible to attach files to messages sent to the host. However, members should be aware that downloading such files does have inherent risks. The files could, intentionally or unintentionally, contain viruses or other malicious programs. Caution should be used before downloading any file from an unknown party.
4. There must be no discussions of the financial aspects of individual businesses pertaining to disclosure of prices, profits, commissions, discounts, purchase agreements, contracts, costs or any other matter that could be construed as causing injury to a competitor.
5. No personal attacks, or attacks on any company, group or other entity are allowed.
6. Do not send replies meant only for the sender to the entire list. You must hit "forward" and enter their e-mail address specifically.
7. Absolutely no copyright violations when posting. This means writings, software, etc. "Fair use" and reprinting with permission is OK. |
