TFLEx Special Interest Groups

At the Chicago Conference the members agreed to establish some special interest groups among our membership. A special interest group is a community with a particular interest in a specific technical area. It is usually abbreviated SIG. Members of an SIG cooperate to produce solutions, identify trends and resources (or work through common frustrations) within their particular area.

TFLEx is starting with three SIGs, Budgets, Grants, and Information Technology, to try out the concept and see what kind of response we receive. It these first three groups are successful, we will try some more early next year.

Who are the targeted users to be in the SIG? Any TFLEx website user that deals with this technical area as part of their job responsibilities.

How much time will it take? To get started, each member will have to set up a website account, answer emails and postings from other users, and to check the website occasionally. The time involved should be minimal. The group may decide to work on some special projects, like surveys or best practice white papers, but that is up to the members.

How will the members benefit? Every SIG member will be familiar with the other members, so that they know who to call if they need something, and more importantly that they feel comfortable enough to contact them.

How does someone join? First they have to have a website account. Go to http://www.tflex.org/start.asp?switch=registernow and complete the form there. Your account will be activated within a day or two. Once you have access to the account, open you profile by clicking the "My Account" link in the upper right had corner. Click the "Edit SIGs" button below your "business card." Check the SIG you wish to join, Budgets, Grants, or Information Technology from the list, and then click the "Save special interest groups" button at the bottom of the page.

When will this start?
A TFLEx representative will be contacting you for a brief phone training session to make sure you are familiar with the Forums and Messaging systems of the website. The SIG leaders will be contacting the group members for some "ice-breaking" activities after the holidays. The group leaders are:
Budgets - Gary Kirkman
Grants - Steve Schindel
Information Technology - Milton Stanley

Any questions? Contact Ray Garton (see his profile in the directory, we do not list email address and phone numbers on public web pages to reduce spam).

SIG Forums section There has been a section of the Forums set aside for SIG members to make postings and upload documents. The is located here.