The new AOSA distribution system comes courtesy of Bob Brunelle for creating it and Bob Schimmel for maintaining it.  Please subscribe yourself to keep abreast of lake issues, emergency notices, sailing news, etc.  There really is no limit to how valuable this list can be if it is used effectively.

This list serves all Wabamun Lake sailors.  It is fairly low volume and is quite personable, friendly and chatty.  Many of us have gotten together for cruises, races, or meals. 
 

NOTE - You must be a subscribed member to send an email via this list.  
- After you have joined send your email to lakelist-aosa@googlegroups.com.  
- Create a new contact in your email application with the name "AOSA Distribution".  It is very handy for future use.

A few hints about using a mail distribution list to it's best advantage. 

1. Use a meaningful subject and keep it pertinent to sailing matters. This is the ONLY purpose of this list. 

2. It's best to distribute text only messages as they are very quick to send and receive, especially on a smart phone.  Some people still use dial access to connect to the web.

3. Avoid sending an attachment as some people have a slow internet connection and it can be frustrating to wait online for a long download that may not apply to them. This mail server can only handle small attachments anyway. 

4. Remember that an attachment written with Microsoft Word can only be read by MS Word, and NOT everyone has this application!  However, everyone can read a text email. 

This distribution list is located on Google Groups. 

• Google groups can use any email address you want when creating an account to join the mailing list.

• It is possible to register two different email addresses so you don't miss any messages.

• The list manager software prevents the manager from adding you to this list without your permission.

• The list manager may invite you to join, but an email is sent to you to which you must reply to join.

• The list of subscribers is available only to an administrator.

Subscribe to AOSA distribution list by clicking on the following link to create a Gmail account:  

http://groups.google.com/group/lakelist-aosa/subscribe

- If you already have a Gmail account then you only have to sign in and subscribe to the Google Groups list. 
- If you don't have a Gmail account then click on SIGN UP to create one to subscribe to the Google Groups list. 

Subscription Type -  You will also be asked to select on of the following; get emails as they happen, receive a summary of emails each day, receive all new emails in one email each day.  My suggestion is to select "get emails as they happen" since it is the quickest way to receive urgent emails during an emergency at the lake. 

To unsubscribe:

http://groups.google.com/group/lakelist-aosa/subscribe  (unsubscribe box)