Again, we have not yet been able to convince anyone to step forward and serve as the champion for this [[Headquarters]]. There is much work needed to make this come about, and perhaps some additional fundraising as well. While your [[Consuls]] will certainly be involved in the planning and site selection process, we cannot manage it all without neglecting our other duties. We are also disappointed by this.
A new area of activity for our Society has been our [[WebsitesMain Website|web siteWebsites]]. Previously moribund, a new design two years ago made it possible for us to not only list our back issues and reprints, but to take orders and payment for them online. We have also been able to take renewals, subscriptions, and even new member initiation fees online through our web site and [[PayPal]]. At present, over a third of our revenue arrives through such online activities, with a higher percentage each year.
We have recently commissioned a new design for our web site. This is not so much a cosmetic overhaul (though we hope it may prove more attractive) as it is a fundamental change in the underlying software. In addition to all of the current activities, the new site will also house our membership database, permitting members to update their own files, and allowing officers of the Society access to the data they need, without having to contact [[Headquarters Staff]] for support. Members will be able to log in, and the web site will respond to them in an individualized manner.