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Frequently

Asked

Questions

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To help current and new members adjust to this new tool, this page will give step-by-step instructions on how-to create your member account, customize your profile settings, and get the most out of the member-exclusive features.

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Membership Account

  • Create a Member Log-in

    • Click where it says Log In

      • Under Log In, it will say, "New to this Site? Sign Up"

        • Click Sign Up

    • Sign up with your choice method:

      • Sign up with E-mail

        • Use the e-mail on your member application

          • Create a password

          • Wait for account approval

            • Current members will be approved ASAP

            • New accounts requiring dues will be pending

      • Sign up with Facebook

        • Use your preferred Facebook account log-in

        • Wait for account approval

          • If profile name matches application, we'll approve ASAP

          • If it's different, please confirm with a club officer for access

      • Sign up with Google

        • Use your preferred Google account log-in

        • Wait for account approval

          • If e-mail matches application, we'll approve ASAP

          • If it's different, please confirm with a club officer for access

  • Customize Profile [Add Instructions / ScreenShots]

    • Color Scheme

    • Picture

    • Name

  • Update Contact Info [Add Instructions / ScreenShots]

    • Under your drop down menu, click profile

    • Find and click "Edit" and you can change account:

      • Name

      • E-mail

      • Phone

      • Address

  • Change Settings [Add Instructions / ScreenShots]

    • Profile Visibility

      • Public to Private

        • Will mean you cannot follow other members

        • Will mean other members cannot follow you

        • Will disable the option to leave comments

      • Private to Public

        • Will allow you to follow other members

        • Will allow other members to follow you

        • Will enable the option to leave comments

    • Account password [Add Instructions / ScreenShots]

      • Change current password

      • Forgot password

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Groups

  • Plan collection trips

    • Schedule

      • When

        • Date

        • Time

      • Where

        • Location

        • Directions with maps

    • Recommendations

      • What to bring

        • Safety equipment

        • Tools

        • Water

        • Snacks

      • Suggested to dress for the weather

        • Hat

        • Long sleeves

        • Pants

        • Steel-toed boots

    • Notify interested members of changes

    • Share trip pictures

  • Submit newsletter contributions digitally [Add Instructions / ScreenShots]

    • "Article of the Month" and other volunteer articles

    • Photos (to be used in the newsletter and/or website)

  • Share topics of interest (such as...)

    • Earth Sciences

      • Geology

      • Mineralogy

      • Paleontology

    • Lapidary

      • Arts & Crafts

      • Used Equipment

    • Collection

      • Trip suggestions

      • Shop suggestions

      • Show suggestions

      • Rare Mineral Watch

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Meetings | Events & Shows | Field Trips

  • Invitations [Why & How]

    • Sent when the newsletter is complete

    • For people who have RSVPed, reminders will send

      • 1 day prior to meeting or event

    • E-mail includes option to "Add to Calendar"

  • RSVP [Why & How]

    • "I'm Going"

      • Helps to plan open seating arrangement

      • Shows us the invitations are successfully received

      • Possible Reasons to RSVP

        • Meeting check-ins

        • Event check-ins

        • Collection trip sign-ups

        • Volunteer sign-ups

    • "Not Going"

      • Necessary for...

        • Collection Trips

        • Volunteer Schedule

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Newsletter

  • Sample Newsletter (Public Access)

  • (Members only - *Exclusive Access*)

    • 2020 Newsletters

      • Formatted to website

      • Digital .PDF Download directly on webpage

      • Includes:

        • "Club News / President's Message"

        • "Next Meeting" Event

        • "Meeting Minutes"

        • Club Updates / Alerts

        • General Information

        • Disclaimer / Release

        • "Article of the Month"

    • Newsletter Archive [In Process]

  • Template Newsletter (Admins only)

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