Assisting with Reg Day --

For over a decade "Registration Day" has been sponsored by search and support organizations and agencies throughout the country. It is now usually scheduled in the beginning of November each year. ISRR provides the registration forms, the processing of registrations received and making the calls on resulting reunions. The organizing, manning of tables, and other aspects are entirely handled by independent resources. Contact your local group for information on how to participate. The date for 2008 RegDay is November 8th. To volunteer or find out more information, contact Petra B or visit the RegDay Website by clicking here.

Assisting with Virtual Registration Day --

There is an attempt to design and hold a virtual online Registration Day in conjunction with the brick and mortar ones held at may Borders Book Stores and other locations. If you have any expertise to offer, please call the office number listed below.

Database Design --

All our data is in SQL tables imported from old DBase and the new data generated when indexing scanned images into KoVIS (Kodak Visual Imaging System). Though we export and use these tables to compare information in ACCESS we still need custom programming utilizing SQL and KoVIS for optimum search, compare and retrieval. Anyone wishing to assist us with this please contact the Registrar, Marri Rillera at 888-886-4777 extension 2.

In 2003, Microsoft was generous in donating SQL Enterprise Edition, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Office and other software. TechSoup.com was of utmost assistance in helping us obtain at generous discounts on Norton Corporate AntiVirus, DreamWeaver and other software. In, 2006 additional programs including Windows Server 2003, Office 2003 & 2007, Sharepoint Design, Adobe Design Bundle, PC Anywhere, Crystal Xcelsius, Intuit Quicken Premier, QuickBooks Non-Profit and others were donated through TechSoup. Because of these donations our current need for software is only the Personalized Design and Development of the ISRR database described above.

Computer Equipment --

Thanks to several generous donations of equipment and funds from people ISRR reunited or served, we now have the all our requested computers and equipment.

Contacting Media --

Over the years many of people we served have shared their stories with various magazines, newspapers, television and radio shows. We often get calls from reporters and shows requesting interviews. If you would like to be added to our in-house list please call the office and request a media release form. If you share your story in any other way we would love to receive copies or be informed of air dates. Please feel free to give the ISRR website, telephone number and address to interested media representatives. So many reunions occur because the parties heard about another reunion through print or other media.

Imaging Active Registrations Archives --

Maintenance Agreement on the production level, high speed Scanner/Imaging Equipment (Kodak 1500) which costs $1200 per year, due in August.

Indexing Software & License (KoVIS and Capture Software KODAK) due in April each year, currently $1100 per year.

Mailings --

A mailing to all adoption agencies and state resources is scheduled to be done when the scanning/imaging project is near completion. It will contain current registration forms, web site information and details of how ISRR can serve the agency and their clients. It has been nearly 2 decades since this was last done for ISRR by a supportive non-profit. Estimated costs are $2,175.

Since ISRR responds to thousands of registrants and requests each year, the postage costs are continual. Many have asked whether to send money or stamps and we just want you to know that both are valued. A roll of stamps goes a long way!

Office Equipment --

Nothing Currently Needed

Office Furnishings --

Nothing Currently Needed

Postage / Stamps --

Since ISRR responds to many thousands of registrants and requests each year, the postage costs are continual. Many have asked whether to send money or stamps and we just want you to know that both are valued. A roll of stamps goes a long way!

QuickBooks / Accounting --

Recently we acquired Non-Profit QuickBooks donated by Inuit through TechSoup/Compumentor. Anyone wanting to volunteer expertise please contact Marri at 888-886-4777 ext. 2.

Sharing Your Story --

Call the office for release forms to share your reunion story. We may include them on this website. Click Here for Story Sharing Kit

Volunteers --

We are always in need of volunteers, especially in Las Vegas. Volunteers do the bulk of our weekly work, opening mail, sorting, filing, preparing files for imaging, and many more tasks -- including prepping and helping with scanning registrations. Please join us!

Website Development --

Our website is designed and maintained in-house, however we welcome expertise we can draw on when necessary. Over the next two years we have many projects that will need a great variety of help. Please call or write and let us know your areas of knowledge.

ISRR - P.O. Box 371179, Las Vegas, NV 89137 -- 888-886-ISRR

Thank You !