How to Get Updates via Email from the FMVA

Welcome to the new FMVA site. We’ve got a lot of exciting new features to help keep the conversation going even when we can’t get together in person.

Goodbye One-Way Communication

One of the major changes to the technology that we’ve made includes dumping the mailing list (or the list-serv, as it’s known). For several reasons, the mailing list became unbearable to update and maintain. It’s also been exclusive and inclusive at the same time, with no real definition as to exactly what function it should perform.

Therefore, there is NO mailing list anymore. Any news and information that used to be distributed through the mailing list is now posted on the website, and therefore is distributed through an RSS Feed.

Hello Conversation

There are several advantages we’ve gained by basically deep-sixing the mailing list and moving the conversation to the site:

1. The site can maintain a timely conversation between members about important topics
2. You can choose how you wish to consume news – either on the site itself, by subscribing to the RSS Feed, or by subscribing via Email
3. Announcements are much easier to maintain – the huge time commitment bore by a few (and in some cases, an individual) people is more evenly distributed to the participants

I Just Want To Get News Emailed to Me

Go to our Subscription Page and put in your email address, then click on the link in the email you get.

Below is a video walkthrough of that process, and an alternative in case that method doesn’t work for your particular computer configuration*.

*WHY do you show multiple options for subscribing?

Depending on what Operating System you’re using (Mac, PC, Linux, etc.) and what Browser you’re using (Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, etc.) - one method of subscribing might not work for you, but another will. PLEASE do not give up if the first method of subscribing that you try does not work!

Yes, it is a little bit of work on your part vs. just paying your membership dues and getting the email automatically (or not, as some members unfortunately experienced) – but we have very good reasons for making you take a little more time and effort to stay up-to-date on FMVA stuff – including staying compliant with the Can-SPAM Act, allowing you choices in how to subscribe, and generally removing most of the burden that ground our mailing list literally to a halt.

And rest assured, if there is any news we have to report exclusively to paid members only, we will use other channels to do so. Thanks for your understanding and your participation in our new online venture. Enjoy!