Request a New Group

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1. To request a new group, place your mouse over the Groups tab at the top of your screen.

Request_New_Group_Menu

2. From the drop-down-menu, select Request New Group.
3. The Group Information page opens.
4. Type the name of your group in the Name: text box.

Group_Name_Text_Box

5. Type a brief description of the group in the Tag Line: text box. This is an optional field.

Tag_Line

6. Click on Drop_down_arrow to select the Privacy Level: select either: Regular, Semi-Private, or Private.

Privacy_Level

•Regular Groups: These groups are open for anyone in the community to join.
•Semi-Private Groups: These groups show in the group directory. You'll have to request membership and be approved by the Group Administrator.
•Private Groups: These groups do not show in the group directory unless you are a member. You have to be invited to become a member of a private group.
7. If you are entering a group that is related to a category already on the portal, click on Drop_down_arrow to select a Parent Group: If this is a group that is unrelated to any other categories listed in the Parent Group: drop down list, leave [This Is A Top Level Group] selected.

Parent_Group

8. To include a Photo in the group page, click on the Select button.

Select_Button

9. The Choose File dialog box opens, navigate to the picture you want to use.

Choose_File

10. Click to highlight the photo you would like to use.
11. Click the Open button.

Open_Button

12. The file location populates in the text box to the left of the Select button.
13. Type a summary of the group in the Summary: text box. There is a limit of 1024 characters.

Group_Summary

14. Type a description of the group in the Description: field. Here, you'll format the text using bold-faced or unique fonts, and can include pictures, logos or clip art. Click  here to learn more about formatting the Description.
15. To submit your group for approval, click on the Submit button.

Submit_Button

16. You will get a message stating your group has been submitted and is awaiting approval by a site administrator. You will receive an email with the approval status.
17. To discard your changes, click on the Cancel button.

Cancel_Button