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dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e1.1\tThe name of the Clan shall be the “The Climbing Clan”.\u0026nbsp; Hereinafter referred to as \u0022the Clan\u0022.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.\u003c/strong\u003e\t\u003cstrong\u003eAims and Objectives of the Clan\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e2.1\tTo provide an opportunity for members of the Clan to meet and participate in climbing, mountaineering and adventurous activities together.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e2.2\tTo actively give Non-Climbers the opportunities to try climbing.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e2.3\tTo welcome New Climbers into the Clan, and into the wider community\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e2.4\tTo create an open, inclusive and accepting atmosphere for all members, whatever their ability or ambition.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e2.5\tTo encourage and trial new and different strategies for recruitment and skills and information sharing.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e2.6\tTo ensure that newer or younger voices are encouraged, heard and supported within the Clan and in the wider community.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e2.7\tTo act on behalf of and in the interests of Clan members eg. equipment sharing/hiring or skill-sharing.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e2.8\tTo promote the interests of climbing and mountaineering amongst members of the Clan\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e2.9\tTo promote awareness of the need to maintain access, conservation and protection of the outdoor and historic environment.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e2.10\tTo take part in and support the work and activities of the British Mountaineering Council (BMC).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e2.11\tTo maintain contact and friendships with the fully independent The Caving Crew and support it as a sister organisation and any cavers wishing to try climbing.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.\u003c/strong\u003e\t\u003cstrong\u003eMembership of the Clan\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e3.1\tMembership of the Clan shall only be open to individuals:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e3.2\twho recognise that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death and\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e3.3\tand who are aware of and accept these risks and agree to be responsible for their own actions and involvement.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e3.4\tThese individuals are hereinafter referred to as \u0022the Members\u0022.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e3.5\tThe Members acknowledge and agree that they will become Club Members of the BMC and that the Clan shall pay the appropriate subscription on behalf of each Member included in the return filed by the Clan with the BMC.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e3.6\tThe Members further acknowledge and agree that upon the Clan being affiliated to the BMC and each becoming a Club member of the BMC that they will each be bound by the Memorandum \u0026 Articles of Association of the BMC.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e3.6\tAll members will be subject to the regulations of the constitution and by joining the Clan will be deemed to accept these regulations and codes of practice that the Clan has adopted.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e3.7\tMembers will pay membership fees, as determined at the Annual General Meeting.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e3.8\tThe Clan respects the rights, dignity and worth of every person and will treat all Members equally within the context of Clan activities and climbing activities, regardless of age, ability, gender, race, ethnicity, religious belief, sexuality, social/economic status or dietary requirements.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e3.9\tThe Clan is committed to all Members having the right to enjoy the sport in an environment free from threat of intimidation, harassment and abuse.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e3.10\tAll Members have a responsibility to oppose conscious or unconscious discriminatory behaviour and promote diversity and equality of opportunity.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e3.11\tThe Clan will deal with any reports of incidents of discriminatory behaviour seriously, according to clan disciplinary procedures.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e3.12\tMembers under the age of 18, may only gain membership and take part in activities when the rules and procedures in the clan U18 policy are followed.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e3.13\tMembers under the age of 18, may only gain membership whilst their parents or guardians are clan members and may only take part in activities when they are accompanied and supervised by their parents or guardians.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.\u003c/strong\u003e\t\u003cstrong\u003eCommittee of the Clan\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e4.1\tThe Management of the Clan shall be entrusted to the Clan Committee, hereinafter referred to as \u0022the Committee\u0022.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e4.2\tThe Committee shall all be Members of the Clan.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e4.3\tThe Committee shall be composed of the Executive Officers and non-executive Officers, only the Executive Officers are entitled to vote.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e4.4\tThe Executive Officers shall be the \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eChair, \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ePresident\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eSecretary, \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eTreasurer\u003cem\u003e, \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eClimbing Secretary, \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cem\u003e;\u003c/em\u003ehereinafter referred to as \u0022the Exec\u0022. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e4.4.1\tThe Non-Executive Officers shall be the\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eIndoor Coordinator\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eOutdoor Coordinator\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eTraining Coordinator\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eOvernight Coordinator\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eSocial Coordinator\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eWeb and Tech Coordinator\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eCollaborative Coordinator\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cem\u003e;\u003c/em\u003ehereinafter referred to as \u0022the non-Exec\u0022. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e4.4.2\tThe Exec and the non-Exec are collectively known as and herein referred to as “The Officers”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e4.5\tAll officers will retire each year but will be eligible for re-election (to a maximum of 9 consecutive years).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e4.6\tVoting for the election of Officers shall take place at the AGM.\u0026nbsp; If the post of any Officer should fall vacant after such an election, the Committee shall have the power to fill the vacancy until the succeeding Annual General Meeting\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e4.7\tThe Committee shall have the power to co-opt additional non-voting members.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e4.8\tA quorum for a meeting of the Committee shall be half of the elected voting members.\u0026nbsp; In addition to the AGM the Committee shall hold at least four meetings each year.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e4.9\tThe Committee will be responsible for adopting new policy, codes of practice and rules that affect the organisation of the clan.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e4.10\tThe Committee will have powers to appoint any advisers to the Committee as necessary to fulfil its business.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e4.11\tThe Committee will be responsible for disciplinary hearings of members who infringe the clan rules, regulations or constitution. The Committee will be responsible for taking any action of suspension or discipline following such hearings.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e4.12\tThe decision of the Committee on the interpretation of this constitution and of clan rules shall be final and the Committee is empowered to deal with any matters not covered.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e4.13\tAt least three of the Exec must be unrelated or non-cohabiting.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e4.14\tIn the event of a conflict of interest, the committee member in question should disclose it to the Chair to allow the Chair and the rest of the committee to decide how best to proceed. Where the chair is aware of an undisclosed conflict of interest, they should invite the committee member to disclose it, and work with the committee to make sure clearly impartial and well documented decisions are made.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e4.15\tBefore the AGM, the committee should make an effort to encourage members from diverse and different backgrounds to consider putting themselves forward for positions on the committee.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e4.16\tAll major decisions that affect the Clan must be made at committee meetings. Minor issues may be discussed via email, facebook or through other suitable forums.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e4.16\tIn the event of disagreements, the matter will be brought to a majority vote.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.\u003c/strong\u003e\t\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual General Meeting (AGM)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e5.1\tThe AGM shall be held in Autumn each year and notified to Members with 28-days’ notice.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e5.2\tThe AGM will:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e•\tApprove the minutes of the previous year’s AGM.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e•\tReceive reports from the President, Chair and Secretary.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e•\tReceive a report from the Treasurer and approve the Annual Accounts.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e•\tReceive a report from those responsible for scrutinising the Clan’s accounts.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e•\tElect the Officers on the Committee.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e•\tAgree the membership fees for the following year.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e•\tConsider any proposed changes to the Constitution.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e•\tDeal with other relevant business.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e5.3\tNominations for Officers will be sent to the Secretary a minimum of 14 days’ prior to the AGM, who shall circulate them to the Members at least 7 days before an AGM.\u0026nbsp; \u003cbr\u003eTo be nominated, officers must be a full member of the Clan and submit in writing to the Secretary that they wish to stand for a specific position.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e5.4\tProposed changes to the constitution shall be sent to the Secretary a minimum of 14 days’ prior to the AGM, who shall circulate them to the Members at least 7 days before an AGM.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e5.5\tAll Members present in person have the right to vote at the AGM.\u0026nbsp; Each Member will have one vote and all matters shall be determined by a simple majority except any proposal pursuant to clause 10.1 or to clause 11.1.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e5.6\tThe quorum for AGMs will be 10% of the membership, or 20 members total, whichever is fewer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e5.7\tThe Chairperson of the Clan shall be entitled to vote on all matters and in the event of a tie shall have a casting vote at general meetings.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e5.8\tAn Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) shall be called by an application in writing to the Secretary supported by at least 10% of the Members.\u0026nbsp; The Committee shall also have the power to call an EGM by decision of a simple majority of the Committee members.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e5.9\tAll procedures for an EGM shall follow those outlined above for AGMs.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e5.10\tAGMs and EGMs may be conducted in person, or via an online system felt to be appropriate by the committee.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.\u003c/strong\u003e\t\u003cstrong\u003eClan Subscriptions\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e6.1\tSubscriptions will be set annually and agreed by the Members at the AGM.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e6.2\tThe clan treasurer will be responsible for the finances of the clan.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e6.3\tThe financial year of the clan will run from 1st September and end on 31st August\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e6.4\tAll clan monies will be banked in an account held in the name of the clan.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e6.5\tThe Exec will nominate a minimum of 3 Clan Officers as signatories for the clan account.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e6.6\tA statement of the scrutinised annual accounts will be presented by the treasurer at the Annual General Meeting.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e6.7\tAny payments of clan funds should hold the signatures of the treasurer plus one other officer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e6.8\tAll members of the Clan shall be jointly and severally responsible for the financial liabilities of the Clan.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e6.9\tThe annual accounts shall be annually scrutinised by an independent trusted third party appointed by the committee. They do not need specific financial qualifications, but they should be clearly independent and have the ability to ask questions and receive answers. Their report will be made available at the AGM alongside the treasurer’s report.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e6.10\tNo related officers or co-habiting couples should be signatories on the clan account at the same time.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e6.11\tAll expenditure over £60.00 must be agreed in advance by the Committee.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e6.12\tNo expenses will be paid unless accounted for by receipt.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e6.13\tThe Clan is to be a non-profit making organisation and any surplus funds are to be employed in furthering the purposes of the Clan.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e6.14\tNo member is allowed to personally accept payment for sharing skills or experiences with members within the clan. All monetary donations must go to the clan.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7.\u003c/strong\u003e\t\u003cstrong\u003eDiscipline and Appeals\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e7.1\tAll complaints regarding the behaviour of Members should be presented and submitted in writing to the Secretary (or if appropriate, the President, Chair or any other member of the Exec committee).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e7.2\tThe complaint will be dealt with following the Clan’s procedure for such matters.\u0026nbsp; The Committee has the power to take appropriate disciplinary action including the termination of membership.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8.\u003c/strong\u003e\t\u003cstrong\u003eEffect of ceasing to be a member\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e8.1\tOn ceasing to be a Member a person forfeits all right to and claim upon the Clan and its property and funds.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e8.2 \tA person who has been expelled from the Clan shall not be entitled to participate in any subsequent activity of the Clan nor use Clan Resources.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9.\u003c/strong\u003e\t\u003cstrong\u003eRules of the Clan\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e9.1\tThe Committee has the power to set Clan Rules.\u0026nbsp; Such rules shall be in accordance with the articles of the Clan’s Constitution and the policies of the BMC.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10.\u003c/strong\u003e\t\u003cstrong\u003eDissolution of the Clan\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e10.1\tThe Clan can only be dissolved by two-thirds majority vote at an AGM.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e10.2\tAny liabilities at the time of dissolution shall be the joint responsibility of all Members if the assets of the Clan are not sufficient.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e10.3\tThe Committee will arrange to discharge any remaining assets by donating to Charity (i.e. Mountain Rescue) or to another organisation with similar aims and objectives (i.e. a local club) or to the British Mountaineering Council.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11.\u003c/strong\u003e\t\u003cstrong\u003eAmendments to the Constitution of the Clan\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e11.1\tThis Constitution can only be amended by a 60% majority or more, of those Members attending the AGM.\u0026nbsp; 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Configure Advert Component
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Configure News & Announcements Component
The maximum number of announcements to display. There will be a "more" button to allow people to view
more if desired.
Controls whether the author's name is shown against announcements.
Colours
Defines the colours of the various elements of the component.
The colour of the icon
The colour of the large caption text
The colour of the horizontal line under the caption
The default colour of the text in the announcements
The colour of the background of the announcement elements
The colour of the border around the announcement elements
Configure Blog Component
Separate tags with commas.
The maximum number of blog entries to display in the feed.
Colours
Defines the colours of the various elements of the component.
The colour of the icon
The colour of the large caption text
The colour of the horizontal line under the caption
The default colour of the text in the blog posts
The colour of the background of the blog post elements
The colour of the border around the blog post elements
Configure Carousel Component
The height of the carousel. The carousel generally works best when using units that are
relative to the width of the screen. So, for example, a height of 35vw means that the height of the
carousel is 35% of the width of the screen. This gives a constant aspect ratio of 10:3.5.
Default mode uses the central carousel configuration as defined from the settings area of the website.
Custom mode allows you to define a list of images to display just on this carousel.
Carousel Elements
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Start Date
End Date
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The colour used for the caption and description text.
Optional: URL address of web page to which the user will navigate if he/she clicks on this carousel image from the home page.
From
until
Optional: The range of dates for which this image will be displayed. You can leave either date blank if
you want the range to be open-ended. Un-checking the 'Currently Active?' box at any time will override
any dates and the image will not be displayed.
If set, this will ensure that the carousel element is only shown to those members in the selected list.
If set, this will ensure that the carousel element is not shown to those members in the selected list.
The element must be active for the image to be displayed at any time.
Configure Common Links Component
Icon
Caption / Description
Colours
Defines the colours of the various elements of each link.
The colour of the large icon
The colour of the large caption text
The colour of the horizontal line between the caption and the description
The colour of the smaller description text
The colour of the background of each link tile
The colour of the border around each link tile
Dimensions
The margin around each link tile
Edit Link
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The maximum number of events to display.
Event Selection
Layout
Controls how the events are laid out.
Hide the event image. This will make the event feed more compact.
Hide tabs indicating user's sign-up status and whether the event is new. This will make the event feed more compact.
Colours
Defines the colours of the various elements of the component.
The colour of the icon
The colour of the large caption text
The colour of the horizontal line under the caption
The default colour of the text in the event descriptions
The colour of the background of the event elements
The colour of the border around the event elements
Configure Gallery Component
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Usually, the display of member data is subject to the logged-in user having specific entitlements to view that data. By default,
this component will respect those entitlements and only show data that the user is allowed to see. However, in certain circumstances,
you may wish to remove these restrictions and, instead, rely on the permissions required to view the CMS page itself.
For example, when creating a "Meet the Committee" page, for viewing by members, you will probably need to disable the member data entitlements as
members would not normally have permission to view the personal details of committee members.
the usual member visibility restrictions WILL be applied.
The displayed list of members will be limited to those who the logged in user has permission to see.
Important: the usual member visibility restrictions WILL NOT be applied.
All of the members in the list will be displayed, regardless of the logged in user's permissions. Please ensure that the CMS space
has appropriate restrictions applied.
the usual member data visibility restrictions WILL be applied.
In addition, for contact details, only those that have been explicitly shared by the member will be visible; even if the viewing
member has elevated permissions.
the usual member data visibility restrictions WILL be applied.
The information you select below will only be visible to those who have the entitlements to view those particular fields for the particular
members displayed.
Important: the usual member data visibility restrictions WILL NOT be applied.
The information you select below will be visible to anybody who has visibility of the CMS page containing this widget. Please ensure that the CMS space
has appropriate restrictions applied.
Content
Configure Membership Categories Component
Colours
Defines the colours of the various elements of the component.
The colour of the icon
The colour of the large caption text
The colour of the horizontal line under the caption
The default colour of the text in the category table
The colour of the background of the category table
The colour of the category table border
Configure Twitter Feed Component
Paste in the A tag code copied from the Twitter Publish page. (https://publish.twitter.com)
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Configure Excel Component
Load Data from Excel
Worksheet name exactly as it appears on the sheet tab at the bottom in Excel
Cell range from top-left to bottom-right e.g. A1:E17
Indicates that the above cell range includes a header row at the top
Table Appearance
Enter the HTML that will be generated for each row of data. Use {{Cells.[i].Text}} to access the value in column i of the row. i is the 0-based
index of the cell. So to get the value in the first cell, use {{Cells.[0].Text}}.
Table Data
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Configure Content Component
Colours
Defines the colours of the various elements of the component.
The colour of the icon
The colour of the large caption text
The colour of the horizontal line under the caption
The default colour of the text
Dimensions
The default font size of the text
The default line spacing of the text
Logged-in User Data
If the below option is set, then this component will only be visible when somebody is logged into the website. You can then reference
user fields and attributes in the content using the same syntax as used when sending emails ({{field-name}}). For example,
{{Forename}}, {{MembershipNumber}}, {{Branch}}, {{Attributes.CODE}} etc.
Configure Image
Set the required height of the image.
Caption
Position of the caption block
The margin around the caption block, specified in CSS syntax. E.g. "5px" (5 pixels all round);
"10px 5px" (vertical horizontal); "5px 10px 5px 10px" (top right bottom left).
Alignment of text within caption block
Drag and drop the items into the appropriate order.
Configure Test Component
Event Non-attendance
Who is not attending?
Please select the person who is not attending the event.
Me
What are you not attending?
Can't sign up to :
Can't sign up to whole series:
Note: the following restrictions apply to series sign-ups:
Event on
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Diagnose Sign-up Issues
This popup helps you diagnose issues that people may be having signing up to this event. It will tell you exactly why
certain people can't sign up or can't access particular sign-up options or classes.
Diagnosis
Classes
Options
Diagnosing ...
Admin Sign-up to
What are you signing people up to?
Sign-up Option
Select the option that will be used for the sign-up of all of the selected attendees
Indicate how each of the attendees being signed-up will pay.
Select people to sign-up to the event
Select the people you would like to sign up to the event. When you click "Add" the selected people will be added to the list below.
You can then add more to the list and remove individuals where necessary. Once the list is complete, click the Sign-up button to
get them all signed up.
Name
Horse
Vehicle
Purchaser
Guest of
No attendees to be signed-up.
Lookup Multiple Members
Type or paste in names, one-per-line and then press Lookup.
Name
Match
No names to match
Sign-up
Purchase Add-ons
Qty
Description
Unit Cost
Total
Paid For?
Qty
Description
Unit Cost
Total
Add-ons Purchased
Thank you for your purchase.
Your purchase has been placed in the basket.
Qty
Description
Unit Cost
Total
Paid For?
You have qualified for one or more discounts! These can be applied from the My Purchases page.
Code
Description
Saving
Edit Add-on Purchase
£
Cancel Add-on Purchase
This will cancel the add-on purchase below in its entirety and create refund payments if necessary.
Change Sign-up Cost Option
Most cost options cannot be set until the sign-up has been confirmed.
You are setting the cost for to attend the whole series.
£
Unit cost before any surcharges or discounts.
Surcharge (or discount, if negative) already applied to purchase.
Net purchase cost including any surcharges or discounts.
Tokens
Assign
The selected is already allocated to .
Do you want to assign to them? If not, then
will end up with no allocated .
Edit notes for
sign-up:
= required
Amend Event Sign-up Form
Withdraw from Event
This sign-up is for the whole series. What do you want to do?
At least one sign-up is for the whole series. What do you want to do?
Undo Sign-up Withdrawal
Undo Sign-up Withdrawals
Each status can only be enabled if applicable to all sign-ups selected for undo. If you want a status that is not enabled, cancel and try Undo on the individual sign-up instead.
Move Event Sign-up
Move to Event
Select date of event to move sign-up to, then select from that day's events in the drop-down.
Note:
The cost entered here should be the full cost of the new sign-up; not the difference from what they have already paid
for their current sign-up. The system will automatically create a new due payment or refund by comparing the new cost
with what they have already paid.
Move Multiple Sign-ups
Various events
Various dates
Move to Event
Select date of event to move sign-up to, then select from that day's events in the drop-down.
Note:
The cost entered here should be the full cost of the new sign-up; not the difference from what they have already paid
for their current sign-up. The system will automatically create a new due payment or refund by comparing the new cost
with what they have already paid.
If there was already a purchaser for each sign-up then the same purchaser will be used, otherwise the purchaser will be set to the attendee.
To set alternative purchasers, cancel and move each attendee individually.
Issue a RefundClear/Reduce Sign-up Charge
This operation will cancel the associated sign-up purchase(s). How much of a refund do you want to issue?
Note that an actual due refund will only be created if the member has already paid.
Note:
If you do not issue a refund for the full amount, then the member will remain liable for the balance.
Sign-up
Net cost including and surcharges or discounts applied.
Net amount paid by member i.e. amount paid minus any refunds already paid back.
The purchaser remains liable for this amount and must arrange payment.Nothing owed by the purchaser.
Add-ons
Qty
Product
Cost
Paid to Date
Cancel & Refund?
Event History
Time
Attendee
Lifecycle Status
Payment Status
Notes
Updating User
Record Payments
Pay with Tokens
£
Refund Issued
A due refund record has been created. You should go to the Manage Payments page to record
payment of this refund.
Cancel Event
WARNING! THIS WILL CANCEL THE EVENT FOR EVERYONE!
By default, all attendees will receive a notification that the event has been cancelled.
If you choose not to refund all here, individual full or partial refunds can still be issued manually.
Warning! For payments made directly through myClubhouse integration, this will refund the money immediately. The third-party processors may still keep any fees paid.
Event Cancelled Successfully!
Action Required!
Paid Refunds
The first 20 are shown below.
Purchaser ID
Purchaser
Description
Amount
Original Payment Method(s)
Refund Payment Method
Auto-Paid?
Unpaid Refunds
The first 20 are shown below.
Purchaser ID
Purchaser
Description
Amount
Original Payment Method(s)
Refund Payment Method
Auto-Paid?
Un-Cancel Event
WARNING! THIS WILL UN-CANCEL THE ENTIRE EVENT!
All attendees will receive a notification that the event has been un-cancelled.
Synchronise Sign-ups to Participant List
To be Signed Up
Name
Sign-up
Result
MEMBERJUNIORNON-MEMBER
To be Withdrawn
Name
Withdraw
Result
MEMBERJUNIORNON-MEMBER
Nothing to do.
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Use the other buttons on the toolbar to zoom, rotate and crop your image as desired.
* On some desktops you can also paste a URL web link into the 'File name' box at the bottom of the Open file dialog; then click 'Open'.
* On some devices you can also take a photo from this button. Alternatively, to use an image from the web, you will need to first save the image to your device before selecting.
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Message Me
Use this form to send an email to another member. You may only send to one member at a time.
Your registered email address will be passed on to this member but you may also include alternative contact details.
Note: Emails sent via the website are not entirely private. A copy of every email is held on the database and this can be
accessed by the club officers using the Sent Emails page.
Another email address which the recipient can use to contact you.
Other contact details which the recipient can use to contact you e.g. phone number.
Save View Configuration
The code is used in the URL of the page to identify the view to be displayed.
It should be a short text value.
Select the members, roles, security levels or member lists with which you wish to share the view config.
If set, then this will be the default view for those people with whom it is shared, unless they
have set their own personal default.
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You will be emailed if your request has been approved and, at that point, you will be able to view and accept or reject
the membership offer and proceed with payment.
will be emailed once the request has been approved and, at that point,
they will be able to view and accept or reject the membership offer and proceed with payment.
Subscriptions have been automatically approved and have been added to your basket. Please now proceed there to make payment.
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If set, then the menu item will have a dividing line inserted above it.
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