This page outlines the use of Google Groups in planning the Olson family
reunion and provides some helpful tips and links that you can use them
effectively.
Index
Overview
How do I send an e-mail to everyone in the group?
Who is in the group?
How do I view old messages?
It tells me I need to sign in to do this? What do I do?
Are the Google Groups secure? I don't want spammers to get ahold of my e-mail address.
Overview
Google Groups are essentially mailing lists. When an e-mail is sent to the
mailing list, it is automatically distributed to the e-mail addresses of those
in the Google Group. That way, you only have to remember one e-mail address.
As you might imagine, Google wanted to turbocharge the concept of a mailing
list. In addition to functioning as a mailing list, Google Groups allow you to
browse and search e-mails as well as update your own information. That way, if
you change e-mail addresses, you won't be accidentally left out of the loop.
There are currently three Google Groups associated with the Olson Family Reunion:
How do I send an e-mail to everyone in the group?
Simply send an e-mail to , , or .
It will automagically be sent to everyone in the group.
Who is in the group?
If you are a member of a group, you can find out who is in the group by
visiting the Google Group web page. Only members of the groups can view
the membership lists or group e-mails.
(To visit the Google Group web page, you
have to create an account and/or sign in. If you
haven't created an account, don't worry, Google doesn't ask you for any
personal information to create an account.)
The Olson Reunion Planning group currently consists of Poul Olson, Diane
Brissenden, Carol Tulk, Charlie Olson, Collin Olson Starkweather, Dan Olson,
David Olson, John Olson, Kevin Olson, Jennifer Littke, Constance
Brissenden, Michelle Heller, Don Olson, Ron Cook, Sherry Olson, and
Kathie Teslaw.
If you would like information on membership of any of the other groups, please
send an e-mail to the group administrators, Collin Olson Starkweather or Kevin
Olson. Their e-mail addresses are in the Contacts box on the left-hand side of
this page.
How do I view old messages?
This is a Google Group, with Google being the
key word. Go to the homepage by clicking on one of the following links:
After you sign in, you can browse and search messages
with a simple interface. Note that only members of the groups can view
group e-mails.
It tells me I need to sign in to do this? What do I do?
Just create an account with your e-mail address. (Don't worry ... Google
doesn't ask you any personal information. You only need to provide a
password.) To create an account, go to the sign-in page.
then click on "Sign up now". Then enter your e-mail address and a password.
That's all there is to it. Once you are signed in, you can go to the Olson
Reunion Planning Group, the Olson Chronicles Group, or the Olson Reunion Group
and browse or search messages.
My e-mail address changed. How do I change it in the Google Group?
Just send an e-mail to Collin Olson Starkweather or Kevin Olson. Their e-mail
addresses are in the Contacts box on the left-hand side of this page.
Are the Google Groups secure? I don't want spammers to get ahold of my e-mail address.
Yes.
Google goes to pains to ensure that the Google Groups are secure. The security
setting of the groups have been set so that only members of the groups
can view group e-mails. Even if you are a member of a group and sign in, you
will notice that e-mail addresses in the group e-mails and membership lists are
obscured.