Add network share on client desktop

Upon a group of SL clients logging into our SL server, I want them to see a network share, similar to how a group folder shows up on the desktop as a "connected server drive". 
I can not figure out how to do this.  I can get the group folder to mount automatically, but not a different afp share.

I should add that I tried the things mentioned at https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2089664?start=0&tstart=0
and have searched for any information on getting a folder to show up on the desktop of a client.
No luck yet... can you please offer a suggestion?
Thank you

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