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Fall 2009

TECHNOLOGY REPORT

Submitted by Junell Silver, Ph.D.
(831) 688-1645
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We continue to add new features to our website, www.mbpsych.org, thanks to our web designer Charlie Kaupp. A PayPal system is now available for paying dues and training program fees online. To use PayPal, you must first log in to the website. You may also update your online member profile at the same time. The instructions for these procedures are on the website; however, I am including them in this report (see below).

Recently everyone received a notice that you are part of the new MBPA Listserv. The MBPA listserv is an e-mail forum to connect MBPA members with valuable resources including: networking; access to quick referrals; educational and research opportunities for professional psychologists; alerts related to advocacy and legislation for the profession; and job listings. Charlie Kaupp has made using the Listserv really easy. Just one step actually.

  1. Send email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
  2. You can reply to an existing post over email. Simply find the post you'd like to reply to in your email inbox and click the Reply button in your email program. Type your message into the body of the email, making sure you keep the subject line of the email intact so that your post is sent to the correct thread.

The resources (hardware, software, and technical assistance) for this effort are provided without charge by the Monterey Bay Psychological Association as a service to its members.

There are very few rules for participation in this list/forum. Few restrictions, we have found, result in the greatest number of innovative contributions. However, two rules are critically important. The rules are:

Rule 1: Do not use the forum for illegal purposes, including but not limited to defamation, violation of intellectual property laws, violation of antitrust or unfair competition laws or violation of criminal laws.

Rule 2: Do not intentionally interfere with or disrupt other forum members, network services, or network equipment. This includes distribution of unsolicited advertisement or chain letters, propagation of computer worms and viruses, and use of the network to make unauthorized entry to any other machine accessible via the Forum.

If you break these rules, you will be unsubscribed.

We are all just figuring out how to implement our new means of communication. Our committee is now working on the rules and standards for Listserv use, and we will make them available by posting them on the Listserv.

Junell Silver, Ph.D.

MBPA Website Login Help

The new Monterey Bay Psychological Association website (www.mbpsych.org) has officially been launched, but in order to make the site complete, we need your help to ensure that your information is up-to-date. Please log in and update your profile. This functionality will allow you to keep your own profile up to date, and will allow users of the website to better take advantage of the 'Find a Therapist' and 'Directory' pages. To update your profile, please follow these directions:

  1. On the bottom right, you will find a section called "Login."
  2. Enter your login and password. If you're on a secure computer (non-public), you may check the "Remember me" box.
  • Your login is your first initial and last name. For instance, Bob Jones would be "bjones"
  • Your temporary password was emailed to you when the site was launched. If you're having trouble with the password, make sure you're typing it correctly - the third character is a lowercase "L", and if you need the information again, please email us at the address below.
  1. The menu on the right will now change. Click the "Edit Profile" link under "User Menu" or on the top navigation bar.
  2. The "Contact Info" tab on the profile page will allow you to update your basic information, including your mailing address, email address, and password.
  • We strongly recommend that you change your password the first time you log in for security.
  1. The "Additional Info" tab will allow you to change your profile settings.
  • To select multiple items in the selection boxes, use command-click (or Apple-click; on a Macintosh) or control-click (on Windows).
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  1. When you're finished, click the "Update" button at the bottom of the screen.

At this point, you should be able to find your profile in the directory and verify that everything is correct. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .