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May 1, 2007

I was chatting with some of the other CMs the other day and we found out that one of us knew one person posting on iVillage from "IRL". We were amazed to find out that with millions of women posting here we knew ONE person! Have you found any old friends posting on the message boards?  And, who can blame all these millions of women coming to iVillage? There is so much to do and see here. Starting with all the different channels of communication we have, everything from  Home & Food to Health, Wellness and Entertainment, to our very own – Pregnancy & Parenting! Of course, we have the message boards and chats that we all love! Then there are all the great articles that go from how to get stains out to how to cure your sex life and how to buckle up your baby.  Let’s not forget all the new features like the Photo Galleries where members can share their pictures whether or not they have the Express Yourself Package, the fun and entertaining blogs, stuff we love,  and of course, Connect which has all those cool features like starting your own group! Have you started a group for your board? I hope you and your board members are having as much fun as I am on Connect. I’d love for you to add me as your friend!

A few reminders- 

-- Don’t forget that the schools are starting to let out for the summer this month and the atmosphere on your boards might change. Have no fear, we are here to help. It might help to promote your boards using the Explore iVillage folders (check out the EI guidelines) and the Signature Exchange program set up on the team board. 

-- If you or a member has a problem with a post on your board, use the Report a Violation (RAV) link at the bottom of each post or email us at pboards@mail.ivillage.com. If you have something you’d like to contact us about as a CL, use the pclmail@mail.ivillage.com address. This address is for requesting changes to your boards, letting us know when you'll be gone for more than a few days or asking general questions as a CL. You can also volunteer to watch another board or nominate someone for CL of the Month at that address. 

-- If you would like to volunteer to be an EC guide for an Expecting Club, e-mail Gina at  ginae@mail.ivillage.com.

-- Remember to check out the team board at least weekly for updates and information or just to keep in touch with the Moderators and fellow Community Leaders.

Until next time, I’ll see you on Connect!

Wendy W
Asst. Community Moderator
Pregnancy & Parenting

Brainstorms & Team Talk


If you're interested in what other CLs have had work for a problem that you are encountering, e-mail pclmail@mail.ivillage.com.  Contributors are kept private and we'll tweak issues to make them more general so no one can figure out who submitted.  Whether it's a problem with a co-CL or a problem with hubby not understanding your time online...these are all important issues that make CL'ing more difficult than it should ever be!  So let us put our thinking caps on and find a solution together.  =)

 

Important Don't Miss! Information!

  • Board Reports!
    Don't forget that board reports are at the end of each month!

    You can find the form to use here:
    http://www.ivillage.com/ccafe/clreport/0,,b81p,00.html

  • Milestones/Anniversaries!
         Please make sure to put Milestone/Anniversary in the subject of your email.  I don't want to miss out on noting your accomplishment! (Additional instructions below in our Milestone/Anniversary section)

  • Express Yourself!
    Snag yourself an Express Yourself Sig Line Graphic and let others know how to express themselves!
     http://www.ivillage.com/ccafe/clupdates/0,,7d5nkbfs,00.html - has all the info, including the HTML code.


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Congratulations to
cl-amber388
May 2007's CL of the Month!

 

Board milestones: 

Negative Birth Experiences
http://messageboards.ivillage .com/iv-ppnegbirth
5000+ posts

Signature Making For Beginners
http://messageboards.ivillage .com/iv-prsigshownew
10000+ posts

June 2007 Expecting Club
http://messageboards.ivillage .com/iv-prjun07n
50000+ posts

Plus Size
http://messageboards.ivillage .com/iv-ppplussize
50000+ posts

Pregnant After IVF
http://messageboards.ivillage .com/iv-pppgafterivf
100000+ posts

Spouse in Jail/Prison
http://messageboards.ivillage .com/iv-ppspousejail
100000+ posts

Posting Milestones:

texaschristy
Vasectomy Reversal 
http://messageboards.ivillage .com/iv-ppvasrever
500+ posts

whammy78781
Tennessee
http://messageboards.ivillage .com/iv-pptennessee
500+ posts

annelee55
Signature Making For Beginners
http://messageboards.ivillage .com/iv-prsigshownew
1000+ posts 

momof271
Spouse in Jail/Prison
http://messageboards.ivillage .com/iv-ppspousejail
2000+ posts

momof3x2
Plus Size
http://messageboards.ivillage .com/iv-ppplussize
3000+ posts 

tsivec
Pregnancy After a Loss
http://messageboards.ivillage .com/iv-ppaftermisc
4000+ posts 

susanmercy
Homeschooling
http://messageboards.ivillage .com/iv-pphschooling
5500+ posts 

foxymomof3
Ten-to Fourteen Year Olds
http://messageboards.ivillage .com/iv-psfifthsixth
16000+ posts

April Anniversaries: 

8+ years
psamanda 

7+ years
purple31

6+ years
gabinickkatiesmom 

5+ years
troynkel 

4+ years
finian
xdaisy21x  

3+ years
onlinemom2000
jaxvoss
christyclee
rizzo923
longinwaiting
mamag90210 

2+ years
jabyn
momof271
singlemom2kids
nikkicherry
dlbp1928 

1+ year
purl2
unc_annie
mnchica
ichoosehope
nenana
misa101
starienite
rhiannonsmommy092705
msatkins
mommyluv2001
jennipierle
ali61780
mama42twisters

Do you have a board or posting milestone?
Have you recently celebrated an anniversary as CL?
Please send an email with your CL name, milestone, board name and board URL to pclmail@mail.ivillage.com.
 *Please be sure to put Milestone/Anniversary in the subject, so your email isn't missed!*
Message board milestones will be acknowledged at the following markers:
10,000 / 25,000 / 50,000 / 75,000 / 100,000 / 150,000 / 200,000 etc.
Personal Milestones will be acknowledged at the following markers: 
250 / 500 / 750 / 1,000 / 1,500 / 2,000 etc.
Anniversaries will be added to the newsletter once per month.  Please note: anniversaries are listed under original start name, and are noted for your overall CL status, not per board.  Thank you! =)

 

In the Café

 

QOTW: Making the Connection:  Why?
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-ivconnection&msg=4464.1

Around iVillage
Feel free to promote these on your boards and within your chats!

Featured Boards:
Moms & Politics  http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-psmomspol
Surviving Divorce & Separation http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-rlsmartdivor
Celebrity Chatter http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-enmovies
Self Esteem Support http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhselfesteem
Suburbanistas http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-hgsuburbnsta

Stuff We Love Video:
Stuff We Love: Stress Less
Today's pick: Portable stress relief goes high-tech
http://video.ivillage.com/player/?id=89127

Stuff We Love: To Die For
Today's pick: Dior invites you to gamble on a little luxury
http://video.ivillage.com/player/?id=89128

Stuff We Love: This Box Rocks
Today's pick: Your spring makeup palette, organized and ready for action
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Stuff We Love: Bright Ideas
Today's pick: More proof that we're obsessed with anything that lights up.
http://video.ivillage.com/player/?id=89545

Stuff We Love: Better Butter
Today's pick: A frisky favorite gets a safer-sex upgrade
http://video.ivillage.com/player/?id=89126


New on Pregnancy & Parenting
Stuff We Love: Picture-Perfect Mother's Day Gifts
http://stuffwelove.ivillage.com/parenting/pictureperfect_mothers_day_gifts/post_12.html


New on Home & Food
A Mother's Day Tea Party
http://slideshow.ivillage.com/home/mothers_day_tea_party/


New on Entertainment
Celebrity Lines We're Over
http://slideshow.ivillage.com/entertainment/celebrity_lines/stars_say_the_darndest_things.html


New on Diet & Fitness
Best Foods for Your Diet chooser tool
http://choosers.ivillage.com/diet/best_foods/launcher.php


New on Health & Wellness
Cautioned Urged During High Pollen Count Season
http://allergy.health.ivillage.com/newsstories/cautionedurgedduringhighpollencount.cfm

Power Toothbrush Better to Help Treat Gum Disease
http://oral.health.ivillage.com/newsstories/powertoothbrushbetterhelptreatgumdisease.cfm

Have A Dry Mouth? Study Says Green Tea May Help
http://oral.health.ivillage.com/newsstories/havedrymouthstudysaysgreenteamayhelp.cfm

Total Health Video Player
http://video.health.ivillage.com/player/?id=0

Don't Forget to Pack... Your Guide to Active Vacation Essentials
http://slideshow.ivillage.com/diet/dont_forget_to_pack/dont_forget_to_pack_by_amy_hen.html

Get Active Photo Gallery
http://photos.ivillage.com/health/getactive/

Parents' Guide to Immunization
http://healthysteps.health.ivillage.com/everydaylife/parentsguideimmuniation.cfm

Working Out on the Road
http://healthysteps.health.ivillage.com/everydaylife/workingoutonroad.cfm

Depression, ADHD Common in Asthmatic Kids: Study
http://allergy.health.ivillage.com/newsstories/depressionadhdcommoninasthmatickids.cfm

Prostate Therapy May Harm Gums, Bones: Study Says:
http://oral.health.ivillage.com/newsstories/prostatetherapymayharmgumsbonesstudy.cfm

Secondhand Smoke May Increase Bone Loss Risk
http://oral.health.ivillage.com/newsstories/secondhandsmokemayincreasebonelossrisk.cfm

Smoking Linked to Aging of Skin Not Exposed to Sun
http://skin.health.ivillage.com/newsstories/smokinglinkedagingskinnotexposedsun.cfm

Anti-wrinkle Cream May Cause Cell Damage: Study
http://skin.health.ivillage.com/newsstories/antiwrinklecreammaycausecelldamage.cfm