The primary site for our area, the RenoFurs forum, is getting a bit old and dusty. Now that we're a newer, bigger, more exciting crew we need a new site!

The forum is fun and it's been pretty active, but it is a difficult way to keep everyone updated. Let's face it, if you forget to check a forum for a while, you forget it exists. Additionally, thanks to the awesomeness that is GoDaddy, the forum has been hosted on a private server by someone who no longer lives in the area. Besides, we are more than just Reno furs, are we not? Let's get a site together that represents the whole of Sierra Nevada!

This will have to be a team effort. There have been offers from several furs to help and it's time to get some planning done. One fur has already offered his server as a host, but the size is somewhat limited. This just means before we can commit to accepting his generous offer and start building, there needs to be an idea of what the site should contain. Some suggestions so far have been:

=> User profiles including art, story, journal, etc. submissions
=> Forum for planning and discussion
=> Calendar of events, birthdays, etc.
=> Mailing list or newsletter for updates to infrequent visitors
=> Chat room/box
=> Links to the SNF/RF Youtube and Facebook accounts
=> Address book for quick reference

The current RF forum can be found here: http://renofurs.furopolis.org/index.php

Let's knock around some ideas, contact other furs in the area, and get some volunteers. I doubt funds can be raised for this. So any help with design, hosting (the site or brainstorming meets), recruiting -- anything will be helpful. Also, spread the word. The community is more fun when there are more furs involved!