ASA encourages each chapter to have a website that is updated regularly with information for its members. A website with information about upcoming chapter events can also serve as a recruitment tool for potential members. ASA can assist chapters with their web presence in two ways.
ASA Hosted Web Space
ASA can provide web space to the chapter and host their website (via www.amstat.org). Email the ASA Webmaster for web space and FTP access. Be sure to indicate which chapter you are representing. You will receive a FTP login and password from ASA Staff. The person assigned to maintaining the website must have their own FTP client software and knowledge of web coding. Consult the ASA Guidelines for Hosting Web Pages for more information.
Microsites
Through the ASA Community, ASA groups can create their own “microsites.” Microsites have the same look and functionality as regular websites, but they are much easier to update and maintain. No knowledge of web coding or special software is needed. Persons with admin privileges have access to an interface that makes updating a microsite as easy as updating a MS Word document. This Council of Chapters website is in fact a microsite. Many ASA groups are utilizing this option.
If interested contact the ASA Chapters Liaison. ASA has a chapter microsite template that will be modified with your chapter’s information. ASA staff will work with you to tweak the template to fit your chapter’s needs and provide training on maintaining and updating the microsite.
Here are a couple of examples of ASA chapters already using microsites for their web presence:
Chicago Chapter
Kansas-Western Missouri Chapter