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E-groups

Blue Ball   Another popular way to have a list server is to go to e-groups on the Internet and set one up yourself. Its very easy and simple, you just answer a few questions and it will be set up, and ready to use in a matter of minutes. They are located at the following URL: http://www.egroups.com

Blue Ball  What is E-Groups - It provides a gathering place on the Internet for your group to:

1) Send and receive emails
2) Schedule meetings
3) Share files and photos
4) Private group chats

Blue Ball   Any kind of group - fan clubs, alumni groups, sports teams, families, or friends - can use eGroups.com. Completing the registration at e-groups is a very simple process. Once you supply a couple pieces of information and click on the create group button at the bottom of the screen you will be sent an e-mail so they can make sure that they can get through to you, the e-mail message will have a validation number, this number will be required to complete your registration.

Things you can do at e-groups:

Blue Ball   There are many great ways for your group members to share information, exchange photographs and files, coordinate activities and more! Schedule your next get together and send a reminder email message to the group using the Calendar. Create an address book for all of your members using the Database. Share photos from your last gathering by uploading them to the Vault.

Blue Ball   If you have a web site, e-group allows you to set it up so people can join the group directly from your web site, with a personalized subscription box.

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Blue Ball   You can also set group policies, monitor subscriptions and customize your group web site with easy to use management tools that are available to you at e-groups.

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