BakRdz is now the WGA Social Media Coordinator

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@seldom|seen wrote:

@grandpa_r wrote:

@grandpa_r wrote:

@sweetlife wrote:

Jay,

Received a message to join the WGA Facebook page, just a few days ago did a search and found the second one listed here, which one is the “official” one, and should the other be shut down if it is not associated with the WGA?

http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=64733961200

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Wisconsin-Geocaching-Association/182163488475048

I agree!

I just noticed the link at the bottom of the home page!

I’d suggest hanging on to the FB page that has almost 2 years under it’s belt, albeit not much action, in favor of the brand new one. Someone apparently didn’t get the memo…

It was mentioned somewhere regarding a difference between a group and a page. I think the Page is the direction that was decided on (I could be incorrect).

Disclaimer : Always answering to a higher power.

[BakRdz]

For a bit, there is going to be some confusion. There are two Wisconsin Geocaching Associations out there.

Awhile back, someone established a WGA “group” page. The general purpose of a group page was for people on FB who liked similar things to have a forum to connect and post information. This is the group page.

The purpose of creating a new social media directive is not to replace this page (although I hope to someday have the name changed to something not exactly associated with the WGA such as Wisconsin Geocaching). The biggest problem with the “group” page it is not an entity, thus can not post information as “WGA.” As stated before, a group page is only a forum for like minded FB individuals – in this case people in Wisconsin who go geocaching.

The purpose of the new social media directive was to deliver content through other mediums, promote the actions of the organization, and encourage participation. The new page is an “organization.” It interacts with FB people more like a “friend” does, allowing you to invite people to events and post information that presents on their wall. My roll as the “social media” person will be to create content/discussion and sort through the contents of this website to deliver quick bites of information through a medium that is topical and interactive. By “Liking” this new WGA page, you will be provided information and content that you may choose to easily ignore, but perhaps you may have missed by simply sifting through the website and other outlets.

I hope that helps clear up a bit of the confusion. The “other” page will still remain in some fashion. It’s purpose is simply different than this new identity.

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