49 msfocusmagazine.org members, you will need to update the community and let them know that need has been met, so others know that task has been accomplished.) As part of the invitation you can add a message. It would be a good idea to explain that this is a hub for sharing information and that volunteering to help is appreciated, but not required to be part of the support team. Once someone has agreed to join, they can log in any time to keep up with the information being shared. Well wishes and messages can be posted forall community members to see. One of the best features of this site is a Community Calendar. Under the “Home” tab, choose Create a Calendar Activity. Putting events or requests in the calendar allows community members to see what help is needed and what events are scheduled. They can then respond by using the calendar to agree to perform that task or attend that event. To see the calendar, click on the “Calendar” tab. Members can see at a glance where help is needed and sign up for tasks they are able to perform. The calendar is coded based on the responses. Members can tell at a glance if a need has been met or if there is an occasion where their presence has been requested or they have been invited. No calls or emails may be needed if community members know they can just check the calendar to stay in the loop. AnothergreatfeatureistheAnnouncements. Announcements are posted on the left side of the Home page. This is a quick way to highlightimportant,time-sensitiveinformation. In addition to announcements, a picture can be posted on the Home page. Personalizing the photo is easy and can be a fun way to highlight something positive. There are four levels of access to this Community: the Community Leader, Coordinators, Members, and the Public. There is a help feature on the site that explains each level in detail. Click the “Help” button at the top the page, then choose Community Roles. The creator of the community is the Community Leader who has complete control and can change the access privileges of each member. It would be wise to start with giving supporters minimum access and increase this as they get comfortable with the site. Learning to maximize your use of this site is easy. It just takes a little time to explore the many features offered. Some features may require a little technical savvy, but for the most part this site is simple and does not require any more technical skills than the average social media site. Friends and family will find this a convenient way to stay informed and help support someone they care about. See Joanne’s previous tech tips when you visit our archive at msfocusmagazine.org.