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Friends of Vanderveer House to
expand web presence to communicate progress and activities.

Bedminster, New Jersey - September 28, 2007

Known as the Jacobus Vanderveer House, one of only three registered national historical landmarks in the Bedminster/Pluckemin hamlets, the Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House are planning to grow their organization and use the web to help the effort.

"In the past, the group relied on the volunteers to create and manage a web presence that provided basic directions, hours of operation, very brief histories, and a list of current events", according to Ellen Vreeland, the former President of the Friends of Jacobus Vanderveer House. " "We did the best we could under the circumstances."

Last fall, at the annual Bedminster Fall Fest (Bedminsters Local Appreciation Day), T3 Consortium's Brooks Betz met Ellen Vreeland and Dutzie Robbie, another volunteer for the Friends of JVH, and offered to take over the management and web consultation for expanding their efforts. "I had just worked with another local historical organization and felt it'd be the right thing to do to assist them with their efforts" Betz said. "They work so hard to promote the local history, and I really applaud their efforts, so I'm excited to help if I can."

At the groups recent annual Board of Directors meeting, initial discussions were had with the incoming President, Mr. Jim Cline. "Mr. Cline introduced a number of target objectives for the Board of Directors and I really look forward to working with them to promote their efforts and involvement with the local community," Betz said. "It's a great group of people and the enthusiasm is inspiring, so I really look forward to working with everyone on the Board." Brooks Betz later met with Liz Fuerst, Communications Lead and Trustee of The Friends to complete the strategy and content.

There will be multiple phases of web development that will begin with a basic web facelift, adding basic information, and beginning to create a deeper footprint on the web for the organization. Look here for additional information as well as on their current website www.jvanderveerhouse.com.

Submitted: September 28, 2008

For additional information please contact T3 Consortium or the Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House