The Lodge Configuration page contains basic settings for the operation of the lodge, broken down into sections. It can be accessed from the menu by selecting "settings" then choosing the "Lodge" menu and selecting "Configuration."
Table of Contents
Group: Events
- Default Event Check In Mode: Event checking can be operated two ways. This picker chooses the default for when new events are created. For more details, please view information on Event Documentation
- Simple: Only shows an "In" and "Out" button, useful for checking a large number of people in.
- Interactive: Shows a member record upon check-in, allowing for validation of information and the fixing of issues.
- Simple: Only shows an "In" and "Out" button, useful for checking a large number of people in.
Group: General
- Lodge Website Address: The web address (or URL) of your main lodge website.
- Enable International Phone Numbers: Include country codes for phone numbers. If enabled, the interface will require country codes when you enter a phone number.
- Default State/Province: When auto-filling an address, LodgeMaster with automatically include the selected state or province.
- Default Country: When auto-filling an address, LodgeMaster with automatically include the selected country.
- Secretary Name: The name of your youth secretary. This will be used when you print your membership cards.
- Default Email Contact Locations: Which email contact types will be selected by default when you send email.
Group: Members
- Annual Lodge Dues: The amount your lodge charges for dues. This is expressed in United States dollars.
- Membership Start Month: The month your lodge membership starts. This is used for calculating dues.
(Example) Whatever membership year ends in 2020 is the 2020 year, you collect dues for whatever year ends in 2020 and those are 2020 dues. The membership year for 2020 for example can't end in 2021 because then the year *wouldn't* be over and you wouldn't be able to submit the charter on 12/31. Lodge Key 3 and Events follow the same time line for Charter & PMP.
- Use Nickname Instead of First Name: When a full name is shown on a report, show the nickname instead of the first name.
- Show Lodge ID Field: Display an editable lodge ID field for a member. This is located under the member's information, "Other Data"
- Unit Elections Start Month Relative to Member Year: When your unit elections start. Before this date, members who are entered will be credited with the previous year.
- Display Middle Names: Show a member's middle name as part of their full name.