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    WordPress is the ideal way to make a web site whether you want to do it all by yourself, have some outside help, or let someone do the entire site. You may have heard the Word Press now has a new page editor know as Gutenberg. The Gutenberg editor features a block editing system. All content types – such as paragraphs, headings, images and videos – and more are created by inserting a block into a page or post. This webinar will show you all the really cool plugins that you can use to ensure that Gutenberg performs in the way you intend so you can create effective websites for yourself and clients.
    
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Nominations Are Now open for Regional Representatives

There are five Regional Representatives. Regional Reps are nominated from and represent the region where they live. The five regions are Western, Midwestern, Southern, Eastern and New England. To be eligible to vote and/or run for Regional Representative you must be a Professional member. Holding office and voting are two of the privileges of being a Professional member.

To throw your hat in the ring, send your bio and short statement of interest indicating the Region you are running for to Paula.

Responsibilities of Regional Representatives

Serve on the Guild Board
Help plan events for Region – virtual or in person (aim for 3 per year)
Forward appropriate content to Regional Administrator for inclusion in Regional newsletter
Write four 1 to 2-paragraph pieces for the Regional newsletter per year
Spend at least 30 minutes per week on social media for the Guild
Attend National Board meetings that run 90 minutes, every other month. (May include an in-person annual meeting)
Communicate Regional needs to National Board
Volunteer for 2-3 National Board ad hoc committees over the year

Elections Timeline

Nominations

July 22-August 15, 2019

Voting

August 18-September 19, 2019

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