The California Northern Interior Area (CNIA) 07 Technology Committee will be supporting Districts that have a need with creating and hosting a District website. There will be no cost to the District (and no additional cost to the Area).

THE PROCESS:

The Tech Committee will begin accepting requests – by completing the Request Form below – for District websites on July 19, 2025. There are already a few who have put in their requests. Requests will be fulfilled on a first come, first serve basis.

In preparation, Districts who request a website will be given an Onboarding Questionnaire to ensure they have gathered all necessary information by the time it is their turn for a website.

A Tech Committee representative will help train the District web manager on how to set up and maintain the site. They will also be provided with training guides to refer to later.

CLICK HERE for the District Website Request Form

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

General Questions

  1. What is the CNIA 07 District Website program? The program offers districts within CNIA 07 an opportunity to have a subdomain on cnia.org, enabling districts to have a website without incurring the cost of independent hosting.
  2. Why is CNIA 07 offering this service? Many districts may not have the financial or technical resources to maintain their own website. By providing a centralized hosting solution, we aim to support districts in their service efforts while reducing their costs and technical barriers.
  3. Is my district required to have a website? No, participation is entirely optional. However, districts that are interested in having a web presence but lack the resources to set up their own site may find this program beneficial.

    Website Setup & Customization
  4. What platform will the websites use? All district websites will use WordPress with a pre-configured template and basic plugins for easy customization.
  5. Can we customize our website? Yes, districts will have flexibility to adjust certain design elements, add content, and manage their pages within the WordPress template provided.
  6. What content is suggested for our district website? Typical content may include meeting schedules, district announcements, service opportunities, and AA-related resources. Districts are encouraged to follow AA principles, such as anonymity, when managing content on a public platform.

    Technical Support & Maintenance
  7. Who is responsible for website updates and maintenance? Each district is encouraged to take responsibility for updating and maintaining its own website, including content updates and plugin management.
  8. Will there be training available for district web admins? Yes, we will provide training resources, including step-by-step guides and technical support, to help districts manage their sites.
    For further questions, please contact the CNIA 07 Technology Committee at districtsupport@cnia.org.

CLICK HERE to view and download a copy of the District Website Program FAQs