Twitter

The VPA is now Tweeting!

Some of our members have suggested that Twitter would be an interesting way to improve communication with our members so we have established a VPA Twitter profile.  Twitter will provide instant text messaging from the VPA to Telstra mobiles to a maximum 140 characters and will be another timely and convenient way of connecting with our members.  Unfortunately, Optusnet mobiles are not enabled to use the SMS Twitter service, but Optusnet users can still follow VPA tweets through the Twitter website which can be accessed via mobile phones as well.  We are well aware that a number of our members will have no interest in this social medium and the VPA will continue with all our regular communications such as the eletter, website, regional briefings and e-mails for all VPA members.  However, we cannot ignore the growing popularity of the new social media and we know many VPA members will appreciate the instant information and reminders we can provide through Twitter.  The VPA can be found on Twitter under the username “vicprinsassoc” and regular users will have no trouble finding us.  Those new to Twitter who want to try it out should go to the Twitter website at https://twitter.com , set up a profile for yourself and then go into “settings” and activate Twitter on your Telstra mobile phone.  You can then search for vicprinsassoc under the “who to follow” tab and you will then be capable of sending and receiving Tweets.  Privacy settings can be set to make yourself completely invisible and simply follow the VPA tweets, or you can have some fun following celebrities and tweeting to friends.  Twitter is completely free of charge and can be deactivated or deleted with the click of a mouse button.  Any members who would like some help with setting up a Twitter account can contact VPA Field Officer, Terry Howard on 0419338669 for assistance.