I first want to say that Morgan, you did an exelent job in organizing this forum!

Okay, heres what I think about organizing forums. Before I made my own forum I couldnt stand how the administrator organized the place. Don't get me wrong, the site was awsome, the colors & everything except the organization. It was a very proffestional forum (not going to name names). ANYWAYS, the forum had the announcements & "chit chat" in the same ctagory! Heres a basic sketch of how I like to set up my forum.

(Forum Logo/Banner)

1=Welcome message to everyone on the main page.

2=Area for guests & newbies (incudes rules).

3=Official Forums; includes Announcements & News, Community Discussion for questions, concerns of members ect...

4=The main subject your board is about.

5=Off topic and/or General discussions.

(Info Center)

I like to put the main community stuff near the top so everyone can see it, then I go towards the main subject (whatever you board is about). Then lastly I like to put off topic areas, because they dont really matter as much, but are still important.

So there it! is my quirky way of organizing a forum. If you want an example check out my forum (see signature)