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assumed the position of Communications Officer in the AMA at the last AGM. My brief is “to ensure internal and external communication is effective”. Furthermore I am to coordinate
the work of the Publicity Officer (Marc Reynolds), the Webmaster (Jonjo Knott) and the Journal Editor (Steve Willson - to be replaced by Sven Hassall).
Communications within the AMA follow several diverse paths, from the daily and weekly emails and telephone calls between the Committee, to the whirlwind of huge media effort surround­ ing the EWR and Shishpangma expeditions.
Overarchingly it is how the AMA Committee communicates information to you the Membership, and how you the Membership communicate your opinions and information back again that matters most. To do this we effectively have three mediums; the website, the forum and the journal.
The Website is now at www.army.mod.uk/sportandadventure/ clubs/AMA/
Jonjo Knott has built the new AMA website and over time this will develop and hold the majority of information for Members. The MOD is currently tightening its grip on all MOD websites with regards to the information that we can and cannot put on them if they remain in the public domain.. The effect on the AMA is that your website will soon have to move within the bounds of ArmyNet, this is the award winning MOD website for serving Army personnel (Regular and Reserve Forces) and their fami­ lies. Accounts are very easy to open via www.armynet.mod.uk. Furthermore any ArmyNet member can invite up to 3 other friends, colleagues or relatives to hold an account. Our Membership Secretary has her own already !!
Getting information out to the Membership means getting it to Jonjo in the first place. Fie can be contacted via AMAwebmaster@armymail.mod.uk
The AMA Forum is already inside ArmyNet. Log in, look under Forums, then under Sport and Adventurous Training. Although somewhat primitive at the moment, the forum software is being upgraded in Nov 07. The Forum is yours and you can dictate
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If you have any problems getting access to ArmyNet you can contact the team via helpdesk@armymail.mod.uk or telephone 94371 2101 / 01258 482101
The Journal remains a very important part of how the AMA communicates. As well as banging the drum of AMA activities to the entire Membership it is also very well received across the Armed Forces. It is intended that the content becomes more diverse, indeed several elements of the AMA and wider moun­ taineering community have been asked to start writing articles. Steve Willson has done a sterling job as Editor, and in passing the baton to Sven it is hoped that the high editorial standard is matched by that of the contributors. If you have any sugges­ tions on what should go in the journal please let Sven or myself know.
As we approach the end of the 50th anniversary year of the AMA, technology continues to play an increasing role as the conduit of information. Via the Journal, Website and Forum we are ideally placed to get information to the Membership quickly and accurately from anywhere in the world and to anywhere in the world. Please pass on any content that you may have as soon as possible for Jonjo to upload to the website, use the Forum to air your ideas and opinions, and continue to con­ tribute to the Journal.
Tomo Thompson
AMA Communications Officer amacommsofficer@armymail.mod.uk
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