To participate in the continuing dialogue after the 8/22-23 Strategic Planning forums you'll need an active internet connection and a one-time download of Groupsystems II client software. Please allow about 10 minutes for this one-time process.

Getting the Software

1. Go to: http://hosting1.groupsystems.com

2. When the screen loads, In the upper right corner of the screen there will be red text that says First Time User? in red. Click on the link that says Test Your System. This is a one-time test and java client installation

   1. A security window will appear asking "Do you wand to trust the signed applet distributed by "Groupsystems, inc?". Click Always

   2. If you don't have it, Jave Plug-in 1.4.2 will self-install

   3. The windows installer will run
      a. Click on the "I accept the terms of the licensing agreement " button
      b. Click on Next
      c. Click on Typical installation. Installation will take a few minutes
      d. InstallShield Wizard Completed…click finish
      e. Click on always when the the security certificate window appears

   4. Congratulations! Your system is ready to run GSII will appear in red
      a. Click on the continue button

Adding Your Ideas

1. Go to: http://hosting1.groupsystems.com. 15 key thematic areas have emerged from the question development phase. You may view the entire list of themes and sub-issues at (www…….)

2. Enter one of the following login Names: au1, au2, au3...through au9.

3. Enter wareagle! as the password (the exclamation point is part of the password.)

3. Click on Login or SSL Login to proceed
A password manager may offer to retain the logons

4. A red My Tasks will open to My Groupsystems II. Stay there. Below it, you'll see a folder that says Default. To the right will be a message that says Click a task below to join a session

Click on the link that says Strategic Questions

A Security Information prompt will load telling you that the page contains both secure and nonsecure items. Click Yes
A Java applet will load. This step will take a minute or two depending on the speed of your PC and internet connection…a little patience is useful here the first time it is loaded. An orange Groupsystems box will appear

5. Strategic Questions will load. Double-click on the first line that says Welcome! Double-click this text box for instructions. Click the close button to close the window.

6. You may wish to maximize the screen size. This is not a default feature. Click on the middle box in the upper right corner of the Strategic Questions window to maximize the screen.

7. Use your keyboard up and down arrow keys to move to the area you'd like to respond to. Use the "enter" key, or double click on the topic to open the dialog box. Each is a separate chat room. Enter your ideas in the window that appears and use F9 or click the close button to submit. When you do, your comment will be added.

It is not necessary or expected to provide answers to every question. Offer alternatives for the issues that are most important to you.

8. You can view and respond to comments in each topic area by double-clicking to open any topic area.

9. When you are finished click on the red X in the upper right corner of the screen to leave the Topic Commenter screen. Click on the red X on the following screen (or the Logout tab) to exit Groupsystems II

10. You may re-visit the site as often as you wish to add additional thoughts and perspective.

Contact Vern Herr (vherr@groupsolutions.us) with any questions or technical challenges