Tendenci(R) Software Powers New Interactive Web Site for Federal Flight Deck Officers Association

Tendenci® Software Powers New Interactive Web Site for Federal Flight Deck Officers Association

WASHINGTON, DC–(EMWNews – August 25, 2008) – The ability to rapidly exchange information

and ideas is essential for securing commercial airliners. With the help of

Tendenci (www.tendenci.com) association management software, the Web is

playing a major role in enabling greater collaboration and making our skies

safer. The Federal Flight Deck Officers Association (FFDOA) has selected

Tendenci to power its new interactive Web site, www.ffdoa.org.

Federal Flight Deck Officers (FFDOs) are pilots who have volunteered to be

deputized Federal Law Enforcement Officers. They play a vital role in

securing commercial airliners — and in particular the cockpit — from

terrorist and criminal assault. The nature of the FFDO’s mission is so

sensitive that much of the organization’s Web site is restricted to members

only and the members are required to keep their identities secret.

Communication between members was a challenge and this secure forum allows

FFDOs to exchange mission critical information providing a crucial benefit

for the flying public, commerce and the national transportation

infrastructure.

“We selected Tendenci as the platform for our Web site because it delivered

the comprehensive security we needed, while still providing ease-of-use for

collaboration and membership management,” said the Director of

Communication with the FFDOA whose name must remain confidential. “We have

members spread around the country, so it is hard to communicate while

keeping our identities confidential. The Tendenci package is an essential

component in enhancing our ability to protect the national air

transportation system.”

Tendenci is developed by Schipul – The Web Marketing Company

(www.schipul.com), a leading provider of Web-based solutions for membership

organizations. Schipul also designed FFDOA’s Web site, which features an

extensive member’s area with forums for pilots and instructors,

instructions for handling emergencies, information about insurance and an

online store.

Tendenci association management software is a comprehensive Web site

solution that helps associations improve their operations online, increase

visibility through search engines, attract members and get them involved.

About Schipul – The Web Marketing Company

Schipul – The Web Marketing Company developed and builds on the Tendenci

association management application, a powerful online tool with over a half

million people logging in during the past year and millions of users

overall. Schipul is based in Houston, and provides marketing services on

the Internet to nearly 400 organizations from a variety of service

industries in local, national and international markets. Schipul’s

association clients include the American Association of Dental Office

Managers, Air Conditioning Contractors of America and the Hispanic Public

Relations Association, among many others. Additional information about

Schipul is available at www.schipul.com and www.tendenci.com.

Contact: Dan Keeney, APR DPK Public Relations 832-467-2904