We use the Beacon management system for administering membership and communicating with the members. The system is bespoke for u3as and is used by many hundreds of u3as across the country. The ways it works is described below.
My Portal is provided where a member can:
- renew their membership and pay by debit/credit card
- update their personal details including email address etc
- see group descriptions & contacts
- join some groups online.
Please note when logging in to My Portal all the fields must match exactly the text in the Beacon database. So remember to put capitals on your Forename & Surname. Also be aware that some text input via touch screen (e.g. iPad, iPhone) can add space characters after your entry e.g. 'forename ' rather than the 'forename' intended.
Monthly Update Emails are sent to all members who have provided an email address typically containing what's on at the monthly meetings, other notices and a link to our monthly news sheet the Chester Times.