HTML Writers Guild Newsletter
Volume 7 Number 8, 11 May 2001
http://www.hwg.org/
mailto:editor@hwg.org
Table of Contents
1. May Town Hall: May 24
2. Upcoming Online Classes: Take an HWG Class!
3. Why Did I Get This Email? And Other HWG-News FAQs
(How to change your email address, how to unsubscribe, and more.)
1. May Town Hall Meeting: Thursday, May 24
(Fred Barnett, Secretary, secretary@hwg.org)
Town Halls are informal affairs, where you can talk to the governing
board, ask questions, and generally let your opinions be known in a more
public forum than email. We hope to see you there!
The details on the May town hall meeting are:
24 May Town Hall Meeting
Date: Thursday, 24 May 2001
Time: 6:30 p.m. PST, 9:30 p.m. EST
Server: HWG Interactive, http://interact.hwg.org/
IRC: irc.hwg.org, port 6667
Channel: #townhall
To connect, either go to the URL above and use the Java-based client
available via the web, or use your favorite IRC client and join channel
#townhall.
2. Upcoming Online Classes: Take an online class!
(Gretchen Lowerison, Online Education Director, classes@hwg.org)
Through a web-based interface, we offer a broad series of online classes designed to teach you the skills you need, in a way that fits your busy schedule. Our instructors are your fellow Guild members, chosen for their expertise in their field and their willingness to pass along their experience to you.
Upcoming courses you can take during May include:
Introduction to HTML
May 21, 2001 - July 1, 2001
http://www.hwg.org/services/classes/h101.29.html
Designed for the student with little to no working knowledge of creating HTML files "by hand." If you're looking to learn HTML from scratch or move beyond using a WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) editing tool, this is the class for you. Students will be introduced to the structure of HTML documents, good markup techniques, and the concept of validation. Functional topics will include text formatting, simple lists, tables, and forms.
Introduction to Programming Concepts
May 21, 2001 - July 1, 2001
http://www.hwg.org/services/classes/p010.6.html
This course is suggested for students with no programming background, or those who would like a more formal introduction to the concepts behind most programming languages. This class is an introduction to the fundamental syntax and logic of programming. Students will learn how to establish a script, and work with variables, conditional statements, loops and arrays. The fundamental logic of program flow and design will also be discussed.
Creating Spread Sheets with Excel
May 28, 2001 - July 8, 2001
http://www.hwg.org/services/classes/c101.1.html
Microsoft Excel is Windows answer to the spreadsheet. Gone are the days of paper ledgers and hand calculations. Excel allows you to set up a digital ledger and enter data directly into your computer. Once the data has been inputted, you are able to perform a variety of calculations to provide you with the information that you require.
Sites that Sizzle: Web Animation with Macromedia Flash 4/5
May 28, 2001 - July 8, 2001
http://www.hwg.org/services/classes/a231.7.html
During the 6 week course, we will cover the world of FLASH 4 or FLASH 5. We will learn to draw, create and manipulate vector objects and/or import them, make them come to life in frame-by-frame animations and on multiple layers. We will have them "morph" into new shapes under complete control. We will reach high levels of complex interactivity with mp3 sounds and multiple animations talking to one another! We will also view the new flash 5 features such as the bezier tool and the movie explorer.
Get more information at: http://www.hwg.org/services/classes/
COURSE FEES
Course fees are based on membership level; Full members receive a discounted tuition price, while Trial members pay the standard price. Full membership is only $40 per year, so upgrade your membership before registering, and save money! Payments may be made online via secure transaction; all figures are in U.S. funds. A certificate of completion is available for an additional $5; the request needs to be made at the time of registration. A certificate can be requested after class is completed for $10. Textbooks (when required) are separate and may be purchased through the Guild's online bookstore, The Bookmark. Books should be purchased before the first week of class! In addition, students should have regular access to the web and the ability to post completed assignments on a public (non-Intranet) web server.
3. Why Did I Get This Email? And Other HWG-News FAQs
(HWG-News Newsletter Editor, editor@hwg.org)
This newsletter was edited by Kef Moulton .
Some questions you may be asking:
Q: Why did I get this mail?
A: You received this newsletter because you are a member of the HTML Writers Guild. This message came from HWG-News, the Guild's mandatory mailing list for all members. If you need more information about HWG-News, please see the List Charter at: http://www.hwg.org/lists/hwg-news/index.html
Q. Why doesn't this newsletter talk about web design or HTML more?
A. The newsletter is the Guild's administrative bulletin to the membership; beyond the HWG News Tips, we don't include specific information on web creation. If you are interested in the topics of Web design and HTML, then you might want to subscribe to some of our discussion lists devoted to those topics. More information on the Guild's offering of discussion lists can be
found at: http://www.hwg.org/lists/mailinglists.html
Q. How can I find out more about Guild activities?
A. The Guild has set up a one-way announcement list, HWG-Announce, that carries bulletins of day-to-day Guild business. For details on how to subscribe, please see: http://www.hwg.org/lists/hwg-announce/
Q: How do I unsubscribe from HWG-News?
A: Since this is a required list in order to maintain your Guild membership, unsubscribing is the same as resigning from the HTML Writers Guild. If you have your Member ID and password, to resign your membership in the Guild and to unsubscribe to HWG-News, visit:
http://www.hwg.org/member/resign.html Fill in the pertinent information, and submit it. If you don't have a Member ID, or have forgotten your password, send mail to: lost-password@hwg.org with a Subject of: Resign membership. In the body of the message, provide the following information:
* Your email address(es)
* Your member ID if you have one.
* The list of discussion lists you are on.
Please remember that unsubscribing to HWG-News automatically resigns you from the Guild. If you have problems with unsubscribing, please contact the password support team for help.
Q: How do I change my email address for Guild mailings?
A: Full members can update their membership profile at any time by going to this page: http://www.hwg.org/member/profile.html. If you don't know your password, contact the password support team for help. Trial members can send email to to change their email address.
Q: Can my company advertise in the Guild's newsletter?
A: Yes; the Guild is offering sponsorship opportunities in HWG-News on a limited basis. If you are interested in advertising your web related product or service here, please send email to advertising@hwg.org. Discounts are available to Guild Business and Corporate members, as well as for multiple placements. The Guild's newsletter reaches over 124,000 web authors worldwide each month. (Note: The Guild does not make our member database available for third party use. We have a strong privacy policy and will not
release our members' personal information; our mailing list is not for sale. Any questions regarding the Guild's advertising or privacy policies can be directed to advertising@hwg.org.)
Q: What if I want to comment on this newsletter?
A: The HWG-News Mailing List is a "Read-Only" list -- please do not try to reply to this message directly. If you wish to contact the editor of this newsletter, you may do so by sending email to editor@hwg.org. Each article begins with the contact information for the author as well.
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