September 29, 2011 @ 09:59 PM

Notice of Web Site Format Change

Fellow Las Palmas Owners,

We have enhanced the way new articles are presented on our web site.  We have changed the format to a BLOG type layout.  Many of you may already be familiar with this style of presenting information, as many websites use BLOGS regularly.

Basically, it is a diary, or history if you will of HOA board postings in reverse chronological order.  Although similar to our old layout, the website will behave quite differently.  First and foremost, is that homeowners will now receive an email any time the website is updated, with a summary of what the news story is about.  Although we do not recommend it, you may opt out of this service if you so choose.  

The reason for the change is that many owners do not have the time or perhaps forget to check the website periodically for news on our resort.  Many questions and phone calls that the board receives have already been discussed on the website, so it is apparent that many do not check the website regularly.  The "RSS feed" (the technical term) is automatic, and will show the topic, posting date, and a brief summary of the article, along with a link back to the full article on the website.

All news stories are posted with the first paragraph or so, and the rest can be viewed by clicking on the read more article link to reveal the complete article and attachments, or photos for review.  You can also quickly navigate to individual articles, by name, posting date, or view the archives, without having to click and jump all over the website.

I have split off all the 2011 postings to the new "HOME" page, and all older articles in the old format can still be found on the ARCHIVE NEWS page.

All the other features of the website will remain, many of which you may or may not be aware of, which include:


  • An archive of all articles since the inception of the website.
  • A work order form
  • Update ownership information form
  • Board member, Building Rep and Accounting Department and Manager contact information
  • Copies of the CC&Rs in both English & Spanish.
  • A discussion forum for interaction with other owners and / or the board on topics of interest or concern.
  • A suggestion form
  • links to on line documents such as proxies, minutes and agendas.
  • Calendar of Events
  • Budget spreadsheets, past and present.

Some other features that remain include:

  • Tide Calendar
  • Current Temperature
  • Links to other useful Penasco web sites
  • A survey page (when implemented) for informal opinion voting.
  • A Photo archive
  • A complaint form

The "NEWSLETTER" page will be removed, as it will no longer be necessary.  A new owner Welcome Packet is also being prepared and will be posted when it is ready.  Our site should be much easier to navigate from a smartphone as well.

Please change your bookmark to:   http://www.laspalmashoa.com/blog.html

We hope you like the changes, and as always I am open for any suggestions and ideas for improving the website, and our resort!

And PLEASE, just a reminder, keep your contact information, up to date, using the form on the website.  Many owners have moved, changed emails, phone numbers and ownership partners without ever notifying The Board.  This makes it very difficult for us to keep in contact with you.  We have 175 units, and only 136 valid email addresses.

Regards,

Ross Anfuso
Webmaster