Excerpt Outline Of Proposed Website
Payment Page
Cmd Strittmather shared a breakdown of how we could set the page up to accept payment for different squadrons through "drop downs". (Choose your Post)
We would have to develop a way to reimburse the squadrons and notify the squad 1st vice the member has paid.
List of website options / pages
- About
- Current Department officers
- Past Department Commanders
- History of Department of Ohio
- Events – Department of Ohio
- List of Department of Ohio
i. Conference and Conventions
- On-line registration with collection of payment
ii. Officers’ Training
- On-line registration – Free of charge
iii. Registration for Veterans Day DC trip
- On-line registration with collection of payment
- Local Squadron and post events
Tentative Outline for the Website
Sons of AMVETS Department of Ohio Website Outline
1. Home Page
Purpose: Welcome visitors and highlight current activity
Sections:
- Hero Banner
- Sons of AMVETS Department of Ohio logo
- Motto / Mission statement
- “Serving Veterans, Families & Communities”
- Buttons:
- Join Us
- Find a Squadron
- Upcoming Events
- Latest News
- Department announcements
- Leadership messages
- Squadron spotlights
- Veteran/community projects
- Upcoming Events Calendar Preview
- Conventions
- Meetings
- Fundraisers
- Service projects
- Quick Links
- Membership
- Forms
- Officer Login
- Contact Us
2. About Us
Purpose: Explain who the Sons of AMVETS are
Pages:
- History of Sons of AMVETS
- Department of Ohio Mission
- Leadership
- Past Commanders
- Awards & Recognition
Suggested content:
- “Who We Are”
- “What We Do”
- “Why We Serve”
3. Membership
Purpose: Recruit and guide new members
Pages:
- Become a Member
- Eligibility Requirements
- Membership Benefits
- Join a Squadron
- Start a New Squadron
Include:
- Membership application
- Contact information
- Frequently Asked Questions
(The current Ohio site includes eligibility information and guidance for starting squadrons.)
4. Squadrons
Purpose: Connect members statewide
Features:
- Squadron Directory
- Squadron Number
- Location
- Commander
- Meeting Times
- Contact
- District Map
- Squadron Success Stories
- New Squadron Resources
5. Programs & Projects
Purpose: Showcase service
Categories:
- Veteran Assistance
- Community Service
- Youth Programs
- Fundraising Projects
- Memorial Events
- Disaster Assistance
Include:
- Project photos
- Impact reports
- Volunteer opportunities
6. Events Calendar
Purpose: Keep members informed
Features:
- Department Calendar
- District Events
- Squadron Events
- Convention Information
- Registration Forms
The current site uses calendar/event postings for department activities.
7. Resources & Forms
Purpose: Member toolbox
Sections:
- Membership Forms
- Officer Forms
- Reporting Forms
- Meeting Resources
- Training Materials
- Bylaws & Regulations
(The current Ohio site maintains a forms section for department documents.)
8. Newsroom
Purpose: Keep the organization active online
Categories:
- Department News
- Squadron News
- Veteran Stories
- Community Recognition
- Photos
9. Leadership Portal (Members Only)
Purpose: Internal communication
Features:
- Officer Dashboard
- Meeting Minutes
- Reports
- Documents
- Training Videos
- Private Announcements
10. Media Gallery
Purpose: Show the impact
Sections:
- Event Photos
- Volunteer Activities
- Convention Photos
- Memorials
- Videos
11. Contact Us
Information:
- Department Headquarters
- Officers
- Email Directory
- Social Media Links
- Contact Form
Suggested Main Menu
HOME | ABOUT | MEMBERSHIP | SQUADRONS | PROGRAMS | EVENTS | RESOURCES | NEWS | CONTACT
Homepage Feature Ideas
- “Find Your Squadron” search box
- “Volunteer of the Month”
- “Mission in Action” spotlight
- Live donation/service counter
- Rotating Sons or Squadron stories (human interest- get people to the site)
- Squadron map
This structure would give the Department of Ohio a cleaner public-facing site while still supporting the administrative needs of its squadrons.