Access Levels and Permissions:

This site is divided into three basic levels corresponding to levels of permissions.  Many of the pages are freely accessible to all and do not require a password to view.  Certain pages require a valid user and password to access.  And still others not only require a password, but the user must be granted certain permissions by the site administrator(s).  We have taken great steps to insure that no personal information is accessible to others without a valid user and password.

Strange Looking Dates:

We have chosen the international date format for all dates represented on this site.  All dates created by the system appear in the format YEAR-MONTH-DAY.  Since there are certain areas where users can post information in free-form, you may see dates appearing in all different formats.

Accessing the site for the first time:

If you are accessing the site for the first time, you will need your password to log in.  When the system administrator set up your account, the system created a random password for you.  To access the site, click on the HELP link in the "Quick Login" list on any page.  The "Send Password" page will then be displayed.  Find your name in the drop-down box.  If your name does not appear in the list, then your account has not be created and you must contact the web site administrator to have it created.  If it does appear, select it and press the "Email me my password now!" button.  The system will email you your password immediately.  After receiving the password, return to the login page and enter the password EXACTLY as indicated.  The system is case-sensitive so the letter "A" is different than "a".  After logging in, we recommend changing your password to something that you can remember.