Navigating the ASM Website    

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Navigating the ASM Website

 A Guide to “What is Where” on the ASM Website

( Or, how to avoid the “I’m So Confused… Syndrome" )

 The ASM Website currently has 18 different major pages (sections).  Hot links to these pages are located at the top of each page to let you navigate wherever you’d like to go on our site.

 Home is the ASM Home Page / introductory page when you first sign on to the ASM Website.  Top-level information and links to upcoming meetings, contests, and articles is highlighted here.   Additionally, contact info for the E-Board members and “welcome/introduction” material is located here.

 Articles  is the page you’ll probably spend the most time visiting.  There are 8 sub-sections:

- Next Club Contest provides info on the upcoming month’s contest

- Next Sponsored Contest provides info on the upcoming month’s sponsored contest(s)

- Notes and News Items contains information of a timely nature, such as an upcoming workshop, field trip, mall shows, change in a meeting date, etc. 

- Current Articles contains articles written by ASM members.  These include the “standard set” from the E-Board each month, kit reviews, book reviews, field trip and mall show reports, reports on model shows and national contests; basically - whatever you would like to submit!  All articles are welcome.   

- IPMS/USA Links provides an easy way to link to other IPMS websites.  Current links include the IPMS/USA website’s homepage, the IPMS/USA Region 10 website, the IPMS/USA website’s Modeling Links Page, and to all Region 10 Chapters that have their own websites..

- Local Contest Information lists information and links to model contests in the local area and will be updated as contest information becomes available. Contest dates and points of contact will be listed, as well as links to contest trifolds/circulars, etc. 

- IPMS Nationals - 2008 Links provides a link to get info on the IPMS/USA National Convention taking place on 6-9 August 2008 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.  Additional links are provided to past year's National Convention websites to view category winners and model pictures. 

- Archived / Past Articles is a link to take you to the Archived Articles page, which contains articles that have been moved from the Current section, and which will be retained on the website a little longer.  Normally these include articles on past club activities so that readers will be able to see what the club has done in the recent past.

Archived Articles   This page is where past articles get archived.  

Website Updates provides a quick reference summary of information that has been recently added to the website and will contain links to the new additions.  This section was previously included on the Articles page itself, but has been moved to its own separate page.  About one year's worth of updates will be maintained.  Links to articles older than about three months will probably no longer work, as they have likely been moved to the Archived Articles page (see below). 

Historical Tidbits provides information on historical events of interest to modelers, and is normally updated each month.  Access to this page is from the Home Page. 

Model Pictures   is probably the second most visited page on the website.  This page contains model pictures from all the ASM contests presented in a month by month format.  Sponsored contest pictures will also be included in the monthly additions.  From here there will be links to past year's model pictures; usually two years worth will be kept on the site.

Meeting Pictures  contains the “people pics” from each month’s meetings, presented in a month by month format.  From here there will be links to past year's meeting pictures; usually two years worth will be kept on the site.  Previous years meeting pictures are available from hot link buttons off the current year's page.

Contest Results  contains the results from each month’s contest.  Each month’s results will be added to that previously there, so that members can see what has occurred during the whole year.  Previous year's resulted are kept on separate pages that can be accessed by link buttons.  Previous years contest results are available from hot link buttons off the current year's page  These yearly contest results pages will include links to results of that year's New Mexico State Fair contest and other contests sponsored by ASM - for example the Chile Con 2006 Region 10 Convention and Model Contest.

Modeler-of-the-Year Point Standings  contains a running tabulation of ASM member point standings, and is updated after each contest.  A quick-reference “Points Guide” (how points get awarded) is provided at the top of the page.   Previous year's Model of the Year winners and final point standings are posted chronologically below the current year's point standings, and can be jumped to via hot link buttons. 

Model of the Year Contenders  contains a month by month listing of the models that are eligible for the Model of the Year Competition at the December club meeting.  Eligible models include the Best of Show Winners in each of the four divisions (Junior, Basic, Intermediate and Masters) from the Theme Contests and the Best Overall Winners from the Special (Non-Points) Contests.  Previous year's Model of the Year winners and all contenders for that year are available from hot link buttons off the current year's page.

Model Displays takes you to a page where you can select hot link buttons to see pictures and information on ASM models and displays at either the National Atomic Museum, or the Cavalcade of Wings display at the Albuquerque Sunport international airport.  The primary focus of the Atomic Museum page is ASM’s WW II display at the Museum, although ASM does have other models as part of Museum displays, and occasionally provides models for temporary Museum displays.  Pictures, articles, and a “model have’s and need’s” list are included.  ASM build models for the Cavalcade of Wings displays, and helps repair and clean the displays.  

Contest Guidelines  is a “must read” in order to understand how ASM is organized and operates.  This page provides information on how the club’s four divisions are organized, and the basics on ASM contests.  This includes info on the Modeler of the Year and Model of the Year competitions, how points are awarded, how the yearly contest schedule is put together, etc. 

Contest Schedule  contains the year’s contest schedule in a month by month format.   It includes the meeting dates, contest subjects/topics and model eligibility criteria, and special meeting subjects such as workshops or guest speakers.  Contest information is updated as necessary, and annotated with red asterisks to show where information has changed.  This page also contains details on the year’s Sponsored Contests, including subjects and contest “rules of engagement” (ROE).  Each sponsored contest has an “As Of” date so that members can keep apprised of the latest info.

Field Trips contains both current and past articles on ASM field trips and visit / trip reports by ASM members.  

Newsletter contains ASM Newsletters in an Adobe pdf file format.  Each month’s Newsletter will be added to the collection on the website – most current on top.  The Home Page will also contain a link to the Newsletter page via a thumbnail pic of the latest edition of the newsletter. 

Entry Forms  has links to ASM’s Model Entry form and Work In Progress form.  Members can print out and complete the applicable forms prior to attending a contest. 

Meeting Location  contains information on locating where ASM meets each month – the University of New Mexico Conference Center.  Several maps and aerial photos are included on this page, as well as links to the Conference Center's home page.

Modeling Links contains links to modeling-related sites submitted by ASM members.

Hints and Tips contains modeling hints and tips  submitted by ASM members.

 By Laws contains the By Laws governing operations of the ASM Club.  Again, a “must read” for all members.  The By Laws contains information on ASM’s policies and objectives, membership categories, Executive Board positions and responsibilities, the election process, conduct of meetings, guests at meetings, use of funds, dissolution of funds, and amendments to the By Laws. 

Alternate Links to ASM Website Pages:

 HOME    ARTICLES   MODEL PICTURES  CONTEST RESULTS   BY-LAWS  CLUB ROSTER  ASM MEETING PICTURES
MODELER-OF-THE-YEAR POINT STANDINGS   CONTEST GUIDELINES    CONTEST SCHEDULE  ARCHIVED ARTICLES
MODEL OF YEAR CONTENDERS    NATIONAL ATOMIC MUSEUM DISPLAY     MEETING LOCATION    NEWSLETTER   ENTRY FORMS   HINTS AND TIPS     MODELING LINKS