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Local Centers (also called Local Groups or Chapters) represent geographic divisions of your organization. They allow members to connect and collaborate with others in their area while maintaining connection to the national organization.

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How to access

Sidebar → Local Centers Or: Settings → Local Centers → Module Settings

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What are Local Centers

Local Centers provide:
  • Geographic organization - Divide your organization by location
  • Local autonomy - Each center has its own discussions, events, and files
  • Local administration - Dedicated admins manage local activities
  • Member assignment - Members belong to their local chapter

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Local Center Structure

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Hierarchy

National Organization (Tenant)
├── Region A
│   ├── Local Center 1
│   ├── Local Center 2
│   └── Local Center 3
└── Region B
    ├── Local Center 4
    └── Local Center 5

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Center Properties

Each Local Center has:
PropertyDescription
NameDisplay name for the center
Town/LocationGeographic location
RegionParent region (if regions enabled)
StatusActive, Pending Close, Suspended, or Closed
Contact InfoEmail, phone, contact person
AddressOffice and postal addresses
Social LinksFacebook, Instagram, Twitter

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Creating a Local Center

Settings → Local Centers → Create Local Center
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Basic Information

Enter name, select town/location, and choose region if applicable.
2

Contact Details

Add contact email, phone, and contact person name.
3

Addresses

Enter office address and postal address.
4

Additional Settings

Configure bank details, social media links, and map location.
5

Save

Save to create the Local Center.

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Local Center Settings

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Basic Information

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name
string
required
Display name for the Local Center.
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alias
string
Short alias or abbreviation.
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town
relation
Geographic location (town/city).
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region
relation
Parent region for hierarchical organization.

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Contact Information

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contactEmail
email
Public contact email for the center.
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contactPhone
phone
Public contact phone number.
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contactFullName
string
Name of primary contact person.

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Addresses

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officeAddress
string
Physical office/meeting location.
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postalAddress
text
Mailing address for correspondence.
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geoLocation
string
GPS coordinates for map display.
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mapDescription
text
Description shown on public map.

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Social Media

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facebookUrl
url
Facebook page URL.
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instagramUrl
url
Instagram profile URL.
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twitterUrl
url
Twitter/X profile URL.
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website
url
Local center’s website.

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Financial Settings

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bankIbanNative
string
Bank IBAN in local currency.
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bankIbanEur
string
Bank IBAN for EUR transactions.
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stripeAccount
string
Connected Stripe account ID (for local payments).
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isStripeEligible
boolean
Whether this center can accept Stripe payments.

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Local Center Statuses

StatusDescription
ActiveFully operational center
Pending CloseCenter scheduled for closure
SuspendedTemporarily inactive
ClosedPermanently closed

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Local Center Features

Each Local Center functions as a group with:

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Discussions

  • Local announcements and conversations
  • Topics relevant to the geographic area
  • Local community engagement

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Events

  • Local meetups and activities
  • Events specific to the area
  • Local calendar management

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Files

  • Local documents and resources
  • Center-specific materials
  • Administrative documents

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Members

  • Members assigned to this center
  • Local leadership and roles
  • Member management

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Local Administration

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Local Admin Roles

  • ADMIN_LOCAL - Full administrative access to the local center
  • HR_LOCAL - Member management within the local center
  • FINANCIAL_LOCAL - Financial management for the local center

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What Local Admins Can Do

  • Manage local discussions, events, and files
  • Edit center information
  • Manage local members
  • View local reports
  • Process local fees (if enabled)

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Waitlist Management

Local Centers can have capacity limits:
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waitlistCapacity
number
Maximum members for this center. New registrations go to waitlist when full.
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waitlistAutoApprove
boolean
Automatically approve waitlist members when capacity opens.
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waitlistProcessingRate
number
Rate at which waitlist members are processed.

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Local Fees

If local fee collection is enabled:
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feeProduct
relation
Product used for local membership fees.
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feeDefaultProductPrice
relation
Default price for local fees.
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isOnlinePaymentFeeEligible
boolean
Allow online payment of local fees.

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Public Map

If enabled, Local Centers appear on a public map:
  • Shows location of all active centers
  • Displays contact information
  • Helps prospective members find local chapters
  • Customizable map descriptions

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Best Practices

Use consistent naming conventions across Local Centers.
Fill in all contact information and addresses for each center.
Ensure each center has active local administrators.
Keep center information current, especially contact details.
Encourage local discussions and events to build community.