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First of all, I wish you a
very happy new year 2007 and a big thank you to the
111 members who have already
renewed or subscribed this year!
The yearend parties being behind us, here is now the
time for me to announce the first release of our new Web search engine which
will allow you to look and find your ancestors and order the certificates
online.
Our new search engine is now AVAILABLE
From 15 January 2007, the computerized indexes of PROCIDA and ISCHIA (until now available on the Web site as PDF files) will be deleted and imported into the new database and accessible through an advanced search engine.
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The members of the Association, up to date with their membership,
will be able to connect and authenticate to the advanced search engine,
update their member profile, place orders for certificates, check their
balance and follow the status of their past orders.
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Visitors will still be able to visualize the contents of the indexes
and realize for themselves the reality and huge work that has been
carried out by our Association.
At last, the time is gone for:
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The multitude of files to download and consult one by one in order
to find the record s of your ancestors,
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Sending your orders by mail without really knowing if they have been
received, and your follow-up emails asking us to check if we received
your orders and/or to know your current balance,
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The mistakes in your orders and in calculating your balance, etc.
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Here is an overview of our new search engine:
Please note that this new tool has only been released
in French. Implementing in multiple languages is a very complex task,
perhaps later. To help you, I invite you to review the information at the
« Registers » section:
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Review the latest instructions
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Download the user’s guide
To logon and access the database, you require your
membership number (6-digit number on your 2007 notification) and your
password (sent separately).
Once connected, please check and complete your user
profile. If you notice any mistake on your names or email address, please
write to info@procida-family.com.
I wish you a pleasant experience using this new
genealogical cyber-search!
Pascal SCOTTO DI VETTIMO
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User support
If you have lost or forgotten your password:
Need help to use the new system:
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Review the user’s guide.
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Ask your question on our MSN group
(available from the « Members » section).
Technical problem:
If you notice a problem or an anomaly with our new
interface (strange behavior, problem with the display…), please follow the
instructions below:
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Press the "PrintScreen" key to capture the screen. The image is
then stored in memory.
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Open Microsoft Word and paste this image in a new document.
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Send a mail to info@procida-family.com along with your document attached to it.
Describe as precisely as possible the way the problem can be reproduced.
Many thanks for your collaboration!
Preparation of our General Meeting
[Members = 25 / Attendees =
53]
I was in Procida the first week of January and I was
able to continue organizing our second General Meeting:
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The ex Conservatorio delle Orfane of Terra Murata has been confirmed
for our meeting by the Council of Procida.
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The bookings for your stays have been made,
except for the hotels that are closed during the winter.
In December, I also sent you
the details of the two selected flights from Paris or Marseille. Please book
them as soon as you can.
To be continued…
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What’s new on the Web site
Of course there is the new search engine, but you’ll
find also the following:
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Two new
announcements have been posted at the "Members" section.
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The
documentation regarding your research in Italy has been updated
("Documentation" section).
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A new topic
"Cinema" has been added to the "Shop" section:
Two new movies (DVD) have been
added to our Italian collection. They were shot in Procida and Ischia in the
60’s:
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"Plein Soleil", with Alain DELON in the role
of Mr. RIPLEY.
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"L’isola di Arturo", the novel of Elsa
MORANTE, shot in full in Procida!
Obituaries
Last week-end, I have
learnt with much sadness the death of a friend,
Victor MARTIN, 77 years old, member of our Association and cousin of
our « Grande Famille ». I had the pleasure to know him and meet him at most
of the events I participated. I send my most sincere condolences to his
family.
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