Website HistoryFeaturesComponents Member Input Forum Examples

History Started with interest shown by the attendance at a meeting back in 2003 Website was a logical way to share info ISTOG Steering Committee was formed and put out a website Request For Quote Several companies submitted proposals True North Consulting was selected

How It Got To This Point True North built the original site, but it was very closely tied to the True North website It actually used True North’s forum and document library The ISTOG website will now be independent

Features News/Reports Events/Calendar Links to IST Technical Information Discussion Forum/Bulletin Board/Poll Frequently Asked Questions Member List

Components News of Regulatory Decisions and updates and clarifications Reports of Steering Committee direction Events of significance to the Industry Calendar of upcoming meetings Links to documents pertaining directly to IST issues

Components Discussion Forum features include: Search capability on key words Poll members on topics of interest Member list / Group lists can be sorted Login security control

Member Input Development should be a “living” process Built first to meet bid requirements Used by members – solicit feedback Facilitators compile feedback and provide recommendations to Steering Committee Recommended improvements reviewed and approved by Steering Committee Improvements implemented by facilitator

Member Input Feedback is welcomed Feedback will set the direction of the website to make it something members will want to use Response to requests to improve the website will make it a useful tool for all members

Jim Parry (970) Thank you for your interest