The Directory form is good to go. I tested it and it is working as expected. I didn't need to make any changes from the form we used last time which helped save some time.
So here's how it works:
Anyone who wishes to be in the Directory needs to fill in the form - once please - even if you were in the last Directory! If you are new to the group, the Directory is a listing of personal information from the group members who choose to be in the Directory. It includes name, address, birthday information (optional), email address, screen name, favorite colors (limit to 2) and favorite types of fabrics (limit to 2). This information is used to send "squishies", personal greetings and birthday wishes.
Entry into the Directory is based on length of active time in the group and number and type of postings. Since the information in the Directory is very personal, we are very careful to vet new entries. Everyone who is accepted into the Directory gets a copy emailed to them so a valid email address is required, and will be tested. If you do not make it in this time, please hang in there so we can get to know you a bit better. The Directory is revised around the beginning of every year. It is published in a spreadsheet format (Excel) for those that like to sort the information as well as an alphabetically sorted text file for those that just want a list. The form will provide you with a way to make that choice.
Once the form is closed (March 22), it will take about two weeks to get the formatting done and the email addresses tested. I will post reminder messages every so often for those that don't get onto the group routinely so, hopefully, everyone who wishes, gets to fill in the form.
Here is the link to the form:
Alice in NJ