Pacific Northwesterners jump aboard social network site
Scott Copeland, an M50 multi-eventer, has taken the plunge into social networking. No, he didn’t merely join Facebook or MySpace (or MyFace as my great aunt calls it). He launched a site of his own. Using Ning, a service that lets you create a mini Facebook, Scott has carved out a spot for masters tracksters in the Pacific Northwest to gather, exchange email, chat online, post photos, videos, etc. Its motto: “Every day you leave the track under your own power is a great day.” After I joined his site (click on Olympia Masters Track and Field), Scott posted this note on my page: “Welcome. My goal is to keep the Northwest connected. A couple of more local folks to add, though.” The site began in August and has grown to 30 members already, including world champ Martha Mendenhall. But it’s a great way for clubs, associations or regions to tighten bonds online. (And no Web expertise is required.) Even though I live near San Diego, I joined to see what his site looked like. Looks fine. Best of luck, Scott!
Sample of what you see once you’ve signed up for Scott’s social network.
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Thanks Ken for your acknowledgement of the site. I think it can be a great way for clubs, associations, and such to stay connected—-especially in the long dreary months a number of us experience awaiting the next opportunity to compete.
Hey Ken, It’s actually really cool having the ability to network with really local athletes. I’ve been corresponding with an Olympia runner quite a bit.We hope to meet sometime soon.
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