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Communication is vital to the success of any organization but requires significant time and resources. CBSPAN covers 3 states with 4 districts. As membership and activities increased, leaders and members became frustrated due to the ineffectiveness of existing systems. The website's goal was to create and design an efficient communication system among the Districts. The process involved the collection of information from membership by website representatives and CBSPAN leaders to send to the webmaster. Revisions are then made to the website when received. Quarterly the entire website is reviewed. Guidelines have been implemented. The CBSPAN website's positive impact is that it became an active source of information among members. Accurate and timely information are captured including Component, ASPAN and ABPANC information. Since the website went live in 2004 visits have increased from 4,000 to 15,000 annually. Sources of visits are both national and international. CBSPAN leaders expressed satisfaction and communication inefficiencies decreased. The most satisfying outcome is the increased number of perianesthesia nurses that are reached through dissemination of educational information. CBSPAN website has far exceeded expectations from communication, marketing and education. Through teamwork and creativity, the website has become the Component's pride.