Centre Of the Web began in early 1996 as an informal gathering of public service-minded web professionals who occasionally met for lunch to talk about Internet stuff.  The discussion group environment provided us with new resources for expanding our knowledge and abilities.  Suddenly, seemingly insurmountable challenges in our web work became do-able, as we began to work together, combining our skills to complete projects that none of us could have done alone.

We quickly realized that, by working together, our potential is far beyond what any of us can achieve working by ourselves and the decision was made to begin marketing our group.

Centre Of the Web as an organization with a name, was born as we prepared for our public debut at the Preview '97 regional trade show in July of 1996.

Skipping the details of the next year, by June of 1997 there were eight of us who had become so involved in the informal group that it was no longer informal, so we made it official and filed for incorporation.

So, here we are, with our own network and high-speed connection to the net and dozens of clients, and here's where YOU come in.

Some of the gigs we get are Public Service sites for which we receive no monetary compensation. If you are a Public Service-minded individual, you might want to volunteer to help with yearly updates to sites like the Arts Festival, 4th of July or First Night State College.

Also, ongoing maintenance and updates to the EBCC and CentreCounty.Org sites might be something for which you would like to volunteer.  Working on these sites can open up new opportunities for you as you connect with the vast network of businesses and individuals involved in these community organizations. If you love Central Pennsylvania and want to really help to make our little area of cyberspace become something that people can (and will) actually use in their daily lives, then please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and get involved.

Benefits

As a Centre Of the Web Associate, our and other like minded individuals and organizations resources are at your command.

• HELP when you need it.

 

• Extra Work
  Sometimes our workload becomes overwhelming.  That's when we look for help, and our Associates group is where we look first.  We might need anything from HTML coding or page layout/design to system adminstrator services.  You never know what we'll need.  Sign into our SKILLS database and we'll call you when we need something done that you like to do.

 

• Regular Meetings
  Get together with other Associates and "shoot the s$*t" with us.  Informal lunchtime gatherings provide a wonderful opportunity to discuss the Web and Internet with others who are into it.  Keep up with the latest news and learn all the tricks, traps, and tips for building better WebSites enabling you to make more efficient use of the Internet.

We hope you'll join us every chance you get.  Of course, there is no required attendance, no dues or fees, and no obligation on your part.  The Associates Program is here for the benefit of all who love working on the Web.

If you have any suggestions as to how we can make the program work better for you, please don't hesitate to bring your suggestions to the next meeting.

Also, if you know someone you think would like to be a part of this group, bring 'em along to a meeting. And now, with the REMOTE ASSOCIATES program, it's really the more, the merrier.