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Posted: February 27, 2013
Visit REFA on their new website - www.refact.org
Visit REFA on their new website, www.refact.org. Some of the new exciting features include:
* Apply online for membership
* Apply online for sponsorship
* Monthly news updates
* Online meet and greet with our board of directors and committees
* Fast Facts- quicker access to areas within the site
You still can:
* Renew membership online and register for a program online. Now with far fewer clicks.
* Check out presentations from monthly programs
This is a member's only site: Become a REFA member for 2013 to view these speakers' presentations!
You may want to bookmark the new homepage www.refact.org. If you try going to a page on the old site, you will be redirected to a sitemap, instead of "page not found." The sitemap is a fast way to familiarize yourself with the new website navigation.
Please feel free to contact Sharon Moran ([email protected]) or Candice Hewins ([email protected]) with questions or assistance in navigating the new site.
Enjoy the new REFA site!
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