National Website

sigma3girl · #1 09-09-2004, 03:08 PM

What's happening with our National's website. It's so unorganized, the member's bulletin board is still down, and when you click on "contact us" in the member's section, you're redirected OFF the sigma site. I wish we had something more professional-looking......it doesn't reflect sigma very well in my opinion

ihearttrisigma · #2 09-09-2004, 05:25 PM

I'm glad someone else is having the same problem with the boards! I thought it was just me! I wanted to reply to one of the questions asked which was something like..does anyone know who the Sigmas are on the front page! Happily, the one picture is from my chapter!
I would like to see the national site updated a little more. I really like going to other national sites and seeing what they have going on. I think KD is super cute. I love when they are interactive and have awesome graphics. It would be cool if our site had a "virtual" tour of the Mabel Lee Walton House, or our Play therepy wings in NC and Dallas.
I know it costs money and I am sure a large amount of time to put together these sites, but I would think that HQ would be all about making the webpage as good as it can be. I know we advertise that we have a National site during recruitment and it would be awsome if it were alittle more jazzy, snazzy..you get the idea.
Maybe we should get a petiton going!?

sigma3girl · #3 09-09-2004, 06:18 PM

iheartrisigma, you are not alone!!! You're so right on - I checked out other sites and they are so flashy and "with the program". KDs is awesome and Tri Delts isn't shabby either. I like the interactive graphics!

So, what ever happened to Tri Sigma believing in "EVER FORWARD"??? By the looks of our site....we dropped anchor, for too long by the looks of things!

You made a great point about the recruitment aspect of the site. Pnms of course are going to wanna check out Tri Sigma any way they can if they are interested, and first impressions can make or break a pnms opinion on joining.

If you got tech savvy pnms and they see a bummer of a site like ours, they may surf on over to another sisterhood! It's totally bad PR to have a site like ours.....grrrr!!!

Nationals needs to show some pride in the sisterhood and put up a site worth visiting!

KSUViolet06 · #4 09-10-2004, 12:49 AM

I have to agree with this. Alot of the info on our site doesn't reflect how amazing we truly are. There's just the "bare minimum" info about the Foundation, our philanthropy, and NO link for PNM's interested in us.

I'd also like to see our ENTIRE Declaration of Principles on the site NOT just 2 or 3 of the principles.

I DO however like having the Triangle and the Membership video on the home page. Those can be informative.

sigma3girl · #5 09-10-2004, 11:00 AM

The video is a nice touch - real sigmas experiencing sisterhood, while sailing no less! Can't be more sigma than that!

IMO, you should always put your best foot forward and this site isn't cutting it. What does it say about our organization? Tri Sigma is a fab sisterhood and the high standards of sigma should be strongly reflected in everything put out by the org, including the web-site.

I also get the feeling that Nationals is like a big ship (not an agile sailboat!) that can't turn around. It just moves on the same path at the same speed and doesn't change with the changing times. It's not progressive at all and the site is a perfect example! Our Nationals needs young blood, forward thinking women to lead it to the future......not the good ol'ladies country club!

I apologize if I'm going off on a tangent.

ihearttrisigma · #6 09-10-2004, 06:34 PM

Oh my gosh, they showed us that video when we were colonizing!! We actually used it last year during open house for the first time and I think it was a real nice touch!
I definately agree with you, sigma3girl, about the "ship not turning around." I think we have some amazing ideas from some truely dedicated people but the website just doesn't show that. I know that when I am interested in something and doing research I can either be totally pumped up by a website or disapointed. Somehow I feel that a website is going to be seen by millions (thousands) of people and as such it should be top of the line, really in depth and engaging. I've been to some Sigma chapter websites that I thought were absolutely amazing and outdid our national site.
Sometimes I think I should just go down to VA and get a job with Sigma..get that new blood you were talking about in there!

Or better yet, you, JocelynC and I can roadtrip down there - afterall we're Sigmas..we can do anything!!

BlondeGurl · #7 09-12-2004, 03:55 PM

At least it is better than it was a year ago. Does anybody remember what it looked like with like the girls faces on the front page? It totally looks way better now. I also like the wasy that you look up chapter websites with the nation and you click on the state you are looking for. I have been to some nationals websites where it isnt as cute.
I do agree that we need to update it some more. I have heard of other natioinals pages that have their songs in MP3 format where you can listen to them in the sisters only area. Also they have all their skits uploaded so that you can access them on the sisters only area. they have huge amounts of resources available in their sisters only are. I think it would be great if we have stuff like that.
I also wish our site was more interactive. I completely agree with whoever said that the KD website is super cute. I also like how Chi Omega has websites pre-made for each chapter. It makes it easy for each chapter to have a webpage without doing too much work. If you dont know what I am talking about check out a few chi omega websites at universities in your state. I bet a few look alomost exactly alike. the only difference is the content. It is because their nationals provides them a template and they just fill in their information. they can even add pictures. i think it that the internet is becoming an increasingly usefull recruitment tool. If you dont believe me just check out the University of Florida's Websites they are the best I have ever seen! http://www.ufpanhellenic.com/sororities/default.asp
Anyway I do think that we are gettting better though. But we still have some room for improvement.
SLAM

jadis96 · #8 09-15-2004, 11:21 PM

gotta agree on this one... the page is in BIG need of an update. I run the webpages for the school I teach at (brand new this year!!!) and we are starting simple, but we talked with the kids about staying current, even a simple page works if it is current and easy to get around on.

convention was in june, yet the only thing about it on the national page is how to register. by now I would like to see that replaced with some convention pics up so those of us that missed it can see something, maybe even some accounts from sisters who were there.

the graphics are nice and it looks good, but seems to be lacking in content imo.

also maybe it's the computer person in me, but I would like to see a contact section where each officer can be emailed. I know it's sometimes a pain to try to call when a quick email can clear stuff up.

oh well.... I just would like to see sigma better repersented online!

trisigmaAtl · #9 09-16-2004, 01:02 PM

while I agree the website isn't as great as it could be, it has come a long way form where it was a couple of years ago!!!! we just got new national officers installed, we are beginning a new triennum, and i see big things and great changes headed our way in the next thress years. We are growing by leaps and bounds every year and I think HQ is doing their best to catch up with us. Sorority membership is different than it was ten years ago, and Sigma was noticably smaller then as well. I would call this a time of definite transition, but I have faith that we will continue to move ever forward. I think it is so good that as collegians we are all motivated and ready for progression so that when we become alumnae (or if we already are) we can begin moving up the chain and making things happen. I know I sound ridiculously optimistic and maybe even sappy, but I've always been optimistic to a fault. I do think it's time for an update on that website though. It's an important opnely accesible impression that we need to make well!!!!

sigma3girl · #10 09-24-2004, 12:20 PM

Okay, what happened to the message board that was on the site? Is it gone, or is it just me??!!

Aprylel21 · #11 09-29-2004, 12:13 AM

Yes ladies, I do agree with the discontentment with the website. I do expect better and I do hope there will be better in the future. I do like how they changed the opening statement to "friendship, character, conduct." I feel that those words are a true representation of Tri Sigma. On our campus we are known as the cool, classy girls. As a sorority we definitely keep each other in check when we are at parties at school and we DEFINITELY make sure that no one is whoring themselves out and making fools of themselves. I am so happy that we do that cause we keep our shit in tact! But anyway, I checked out the University of Florida's panhellenic website and OH MY GOSH, those websites are mouth dropping! Those websites are where its at... that is IF you have the money. I certainly wish we did, but damn their websites are the shit. I'm hoping that we, nationally, will get there soon. I have high hopes.

Sigma love, April

kdGreen · #12 10-01-2004, 01:53 PM

Sorry to crash your board, sigmas, but I felt the need to say something here...

April, you said, "On our campus we are known as the cool, classy girls," and, while this might be true, it is difficult to see how being classy is reflected in your post. Most classy ladies don't cuss three times in one short paragraph. I don't mean to cause any trouble, and I'm not trying to be confrontational, but I think you should pay more attention to what you're writing. It's one thing to use this kind of language in speech, but to use it in writing (especially in a very public forum) doesn't shine too much positive light on your organization. You yourself pointed out the sigma qualities of friendship, character and conduct.

Again, sorry to crash...

kdGreen

KSUViolet06 · #13 10-01-2004, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kdGreen
Sorry to crash your board, sigmas, but I felt the need to say something here...

April, you said, "On our campus we are known as the cool, classy girls," and, while this might be true, it is difficult to see how being classy is reflected in your post. Most classy ladies don't cuss three times in one short paragraph. I don't mean to cause any trouble, and I'm not trying to be confrontational, but I think you should pay more attention to what you're writing. It's one thing to use this kind of language in speech, but to use it in writing (especially in a very public forum) doesn't shine too much positive light on your organization. You yourself pointed out the sigma qualities of friendship, character and conduct.

Again, sorry to crash...

kdGreen

Very true. One of our principles is "To cultivate strong womanly character", and as Sigmas, we should reflect this everyday. Remember- you NEVER know who reads this thing.

trisigmaAtl · #14 10-05-2004, 12:15 PM

i understand the point...but i think the swearing in the post would have been overlooked if there hadn't been a characterization of what the chapter was known for on campus. people around here (GC) have a tendency to get a little touchy if posts aren't 100% PC (panhellenically correct). i'm actually almost afraid to post this b/c of the possible flame that will ensue. the fact is, saying shit in a post is not the most unbecoming thing any sorority woman can do. and pristine language does not beget good conduct, nor does it a lady make. she wasn't being un-sigma like, she was just being a regular person and regular people say shit sometimes. she wasn't bashing anybody, so I personally don't think it's that big a deal. like I said before, I understand having good conduct and having strong womanly character and watching what you say in public, etc. BUT to me saying the word shit twice in a post is not the same as a string of awful profanities or derogatory language against others.

...this forum is just now starting to pick up, I'd hate for people to stop posting b/c people will criticize them for every little thing.

I really don't want anyone to get uber defensive on this, I understand and respect everyone's opinion on this issue and I definitely understand everyone else's pov. I just wanted to put it in perspective, and offer some defense for a sister who was posting an innocent post and was then implied to be unclassy. so i'm sorry in advance for an feather ruffling. I love Sigma and GC too much to get in a flame war on this board, so i really want to stress the fact that i am meaning all this in the most respectful of tones and with an open mind. it's just my opinion.

kdGreen · #15 10-05-2004, 06:17 PM

trisigmaAtl et al,

"i understand the point...but i think the swearing in the post would have been overlooked if there hadn't been a characterization of what the chapter was known for on campus. "

This was pretty much my point. When someone credits their chapter with specific qualities, people often look for support for such claimed qualities. I didn't mean to suggest that April wasn't classy, and if that's how my post came across, I truly am sorry.

In a thread that calls attention to your national website, chances are that people other than Sigmas will both check out the site and read the posts about the site. Since the main topic of the thread concerns Sigma on the national level, it seems like it would be fitting for the posts to be representative of Sigma's objectives (nationally). Since character and conduct were mentioned specifically, it only makes sense that such qualities be present in the posts. Again, I only feel this way because of the subject of the thread.

My point was simply that, since many people read GC posts, we all ought to back up what we say appropriately. If I were to post that my chapter is known for its dedication to religious principles, people would wonder how accurate that statement was if I were also blasphemous in that same post.

I'm not trying to be defensive... or offensive for that matter. I just thought I'd clarify why I posted what I did. I think very highly of Tri Sigma; I've never met a Sigma I wouldn't be proud to call a friend. I guess I just got a little concerned about the level of informality used in discussing a relatively serious topic.

I'm not trying to tell anyone how/what to write, I was just stating my opinion. Like you, trisigmaAtl, I don't mean to ruffle any feathers or be disrespectful.

In Greek spirit,
kdGreen