The Basics of Blogging Workshop was very successful. Our instructor Onedia Hayes Sylvest,

editor and publisher of the Bull Shoals Beacon provided an 22 page instructional booklet for each attendee. Each one was provided hands-on during the time they created one sample blog on Blogger.com and Wordpress.com. Onedia explained the differences, depending what the blog will be used for such as: family history, writings, family chats or promoting a business.

Above -L-R Mike & Betty Serima (owners of Black Oak Resort, Oakland, AR.), -Onedia with La Vonda Carpenter ( Sales Associate at Beaman Realty, Lakeview, AR) -L-R Grace Michelle Haggart (owner of Aunt Grace's Stay N Play Resort, Lakeview, AR), Nancy K. Cerny, (president of Twin Lakes Writers, Mountain Home, AR), Carol Short( Bull Shoals) & May Speer (a photographer from Bolivar, Missouri).

Below - Onedia, Carol Ann Coward, (Bull Shoals) and David Bahnks (A member of Ozarks Writers League from Van Buren). Thanks to Hank Hudson, Owner of Bel' Arco Resort on

beautiful Bull Shoals Lake.

I need to take a class on down loading pictures. I just lost the last photo. Hopefully, I can put it on later. I found it. It is now at the top of the page.

http://onediasozarks.com/?page_id=592 is temporarily closed - check back in a couple of days. You can register for the “Basics of Blogging Workshop” by emailing marynida@lakeviewnet.com. Send your $25 registration fee to Mary Nida Smith, 162 Stamford Drive, Lakeview, AR 72642 It will be $30 dollars at the door Saturday, March 7th. Thank You.

BASICS OF BLOGGING WORKSHOP
Presented by Onedia Hayes Sylvest, publisher of the Bull Shoals Beacon

Would you like to connect with other moms without leaving your house or your children?
Would you like to connect with your grandchildren in a fun and memorable way?
Would you like to exchange ideas with others who share your interests?
Would you like to connect with other crafters or artists?
Would you like to have a place to showcase your writing?
Would you like an easy no-cost way to reach out to your customers?

Would you like a way for your club, charity or church to reach out to the community?
This one-day workshop will provide everything you need to start your own weblog (blog) site. You will learn all the basics needed to begin writing your own blog.

• Selecting the best blogging site for you
  Choosing a design
  Choosing a name
  Using blogging tools
  Writing a readable blog
  Including photos on your blog
  Keeping track of visitors
  Creating a safe blogging space
  Using appropriate blogging manners
  Encouraging comments
  Getting people to read your blog
  

You will leave the workshop with

An active blog ready for your photos, ideas, and words
An Easy Guide to keep you going
Help and Support for 30 days (by email or phone)

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2009
Time: 8:30 registration
9:00 to 12:30 Morning Seminar
12:30 to 1:00 Lunch (available at the restaurant )
1:00 to 4:30 Afternoon Seminar and Blog Creation Time
Place: Bel’ Arco Restaurant, Bull Shoals, Arkansas
Cost: $30.00 at the door
$25.00 if you register and pay by February 28.
Registration:

EMAIL: marynida@lakeviewnet.com

Questions: marynida@lakeviewnet.com

MAIL TO: Mary Nida Smith, 162 Stamford Drive, Lakeview, Ar 72642

ONLINE:
WEBSITE: http://bullshoalsbeacon.com/
http://onediasozarks.com/?page_id=592

Bel ‘Arco has wireless Internet connection so bring your wireless laptop if you have one.
Onedia Sylvest is an artist, free-lance writer and avid blogger. She publishes and edits the Bull Shoals Beacon and her own Onedia in the Ozarks. Onedia has contributed articles to Political Voices of Women and Midlife Bloggers. She is an avid proponent of blogging and is a strong believer in using the Internet for grassroots citizen journalism. It provides a unique space to apply her creativity, photography, writing skills and technical savvy. Her previous blogs focused on photography, birding, and jewelry design. She also designs and supports blog-based websites for individuals, clubs, civic organizations, small business, and municipal government.

Onedia, a retired U. S. Navy Officer earned a Master’ of Science in Computer Systems Management from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of Central Arkansas. She worked as a manager in computing organizations in the navy and at Texas A&M University. She taught at the U. S. Naval Academy and the University of Virginia. She also developed and presented workshops on a wide range of topics including communication skills, computing skills, problem-solving and process-improvement.

New year, new projects: Saturday, March 7 there will be a "How to Create a Blog" workshop at Bel Arco Resort from 9-4 pm, by Onedia Hayes Sylvest, editor & publisher of Bull Shoals Beacon, an on line news magazine. I will be posting more information - check back often. Any questions e-mail marynida@lakeviewnet.com

BLESSED CHRISTMASBy Hoffmaster(R)
HEALTHY NEW YEAR

FROM THE GARDEN STUDIO –

MAY THE YEAR 2009 BRING DIRECTION,

SATISFATION AND PEACE TO YOUR WRITING CAREER.

Light a candle, fill your prayer cup

with hot tea, relax, travel the road

your heart directs you.

FRIENDS ©Mary Nida Smith

I want to thank Mary Maddon and Janet Hohn for the interesting and knowledgeable program they presented on October 4th on digital scrapbooking & storybooking. For people who did not attend, yet would like to learn about creating gifts for the holidays go to Ozarks Engraving & Fine Gifts in Bull Shoals next door to the former Harps store.

Upcoming workshops are in the planning stage. Our programs are open to the public. You don't have to be a writer. If you are interested in learning and keeping updated and making new friends - join us. The cost of the workshops will be kept low to meet your needs, yet will cover the expense of providing the speakers and promoting the workshops. If anyone has any suggestions for a workshop, email me at marynida@lakeviewnet.com

A special thanks to Hank and Katie Hudson, owners of Bel' Arco Resort for providing the workshop meeting room. Our prayers are with the family during this time while Hank is regaining his health. Hank, are prayers are with you. Mary Nida Smith and friends.