Porsche Technicians Group 135 Members with 3483 years combined experience

Instructions for Joining Porsche Technicians Group. (04/18/2012)

The Group is restricted to Professional Porsche Technicians who work for
dealerships, or independents. Please do not attempt to join unless you are a
Professional Porsche Technician.

The process to join has caused a lot of confusion for some, so we will try to
explain it in detail. The fact that it is so complicated, and can be done
a few different ways does not help. Because of this not every scenario is
covered. If you experience problems in the process, review the steps here,
and check the section labeled "Common Problems" for more clues.
If you have already tried to join, you should check the status of your application.
Use the Application Status form to monitor your application.

Joining Flowchart




  CONTENTS
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  These instructions includes the following information:

   1. Joining Overview ( Phases explained )

   2. The Phases
     A. APPLICATION PHASE
     B. YAHOO! JOIN PHASE
     C. Acceptance phase

   3. Common Problems ( FAQ )




1. Joining Overview
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 The process of joining can be broken into 3 separate phases.
 A.APPLICATION PHASE
 B.YAHOO! JOIN PHASE
 C.Acceptance phase

 The APPLICATION and YAHOO! JOIN phases are independent of each other and either
 can be done first. The final Acceptance phase is only done when the first two are
 completed, and we do that for you.


2. The Phases
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 A. APPLICATION PHASE
 ------------------------
  1. (submit Application form)
    Fill out the application as instructed on line here.
    Select a subscription option in the online application form.
  2. Authenticate your email address.
    Follow the instructions in the Email Authentication form.


 B. YAHOO! JOIN PHASE
 ------------------------
   EASY METHOD
   This method is not the best method but is easy. It is very simple and does
   not require a Yahoo ID. It does not offer as many features but those can be
   corrected later.
   Just send an email subscription request to "PorscheTechnicians" mailing list.
   To do this, send a blank email message to
   Porschetechnicians-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
   Yahoo Groups will respond by send you a "Application Notice". The notice will
   include the minimum requirements to join, an example exception to the requirements,
   and a link to where the application can be submitted are included. Only one
   application needs to be submitted, so this can be ignored if you have already
   submitted one from the online form.


   BEST METHOD
   The Yahoo Groups page for the group is the best way to join but can cause
   confusion for some.
   From there use the 'Join This Group!' button, and follow the instructions
   you are given. Yahoo will require you to create a Yahoo ID if do not have one.
   This will also create a Yahoo email account which you do not need to use for
   the group messages but yahoo will probably confuse you and set it up that way.
   The process will include filling out forms with some limited personal information,
   and providing an email address. Yahoo will then send you an email to confirm
   the address is valid. The email validation process is a bit odd, and care
   should be taken to ensure it works correctly. Most people have a problem here
   so pay attention to detail. Again the most common problem encountered is Yahoo
   will try to subscribe you with a new email address created with the new Yahoo id.
   If this new email address is not the same as that used on the application, then
   both the application and join will be denied.


 C. Acceptance phase
 ------------------------
  Wait for a confirmation of the Yahoo 'Join this Group' and application. When
  accepted, you will receive a message from Yahoo Groups and a welcome message from
  us. If your application is denied you will receive a notice from yahoo groups.
  If you failed to perform the yahoo subscription/join request step you will not
  receive a notice.
  If you have already tried to join, you should check the status of your application.
  Use the Application Status form to monitor your application.





3. Common Problems (FAQ)
------------------------
If you have already tried to join, you should check the status of your application.
Use the Application Status form to monitor your application.


 Q: I have filled out the online Application and have not heard any response from
  anyone about the Application.
 A: If you chose the registration choice "I will register with Yahoo Groups
  myself, and submit a "subscribe/Join" command myself", then we may be waiting
  for you to send the subscribe command. Also you should remember the application warned
  that the subscribe requests email must match the applications email address exactly.
  See Phase B above.

 Q: I have registered with Yahoo Groups but the Yahoo 'Join This Group' request(s)
  seem to be ignored. Why?
 A: Log in at Yahoo Groups with user name and password. The "My Groups" page will
  show details as to the problem. Watch for a message like "Your Membership has
  not been confirmed". Follow the instruction on the Yahoo Groups web site as
  what to do.

 Q: I don't know what my Yahoo Groups password is. How can I find out what my
  password is?
 A: Login at Yahoo Groups without entering a password. Choose the option to have
  Yahoo Groups email you the instructions on creating a new password.

 Q: Yahoo Groups shows me as a confirmed member, but the "My Groups" page doesn't
  include PorscheTechnicians. Why?
 A: Phase B does not appear to have worked. Try Phase B again.

 Q: Yahoo Groups shows me as a confirmed member, and the "My Groups" page shows I
  am subscribed to PorscheTechnicians Group, but says not yet approved. Why?
 A: We have not received and accepted your application. Maybe you did not submit
  it, or maybe we need more time. Allow at least a few days for us to review, accept
  or deny the application. Also you should remember the application warned that the
  subscribe requests email must match the applications email address exactly.

 Q. I think I am subscribed, but I do not seem to be getting any messages any more.
 A. The mailing list is not always very active. Confirm you are subscribed in normal
  mode by sending a blank message to
  mailto:PorscheTechnicians-normal@yahoogroups.com
  If that does not help then contact me at
  mailto:PorscheTechnicians-owner@yahoogroups.com