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Posted: 08 Jun 2019 Now Accepting Requests for Private Clubs |
 The AACA announces support for Private Clubs and is now accepting requests from SBR residents to establish one. A Private Club is one that is not listed on the HOA website is not shown to visitors to the AACA site. Persons who log in to the AACA will have access to the tools afforded to AACA members appropriate to their club. Members of Private Clubs will be able to sign into the club to enjoy the benefits of the club and participate in club events and communications. Tools as simple as the ... read RSS feed item. |
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Posted: 09 Mar 2019 Summary of March 7, 2019 AACA Meeting, with comments about the HOA site and GroupWorks |
 A meeting of leaders of Clubs represented on the AACA was held on March 7, 2019. The major points of the meeting are:1. The major feature of the AACA is that members can generate and maintain their own online presence, using the tools provided by the AACA, without having any particular technical skills, The service is free for well-featured basic sites, with premium services offered for a fee. The AACA provides a range of features bound to satisfy the needs of virtually all clubs operating a ... read RSS feed item. |
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Posted: 24 Feb 2019 Here's example of video being embedded |
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This was embedded by using the Vimeo "share code" and dropping it in the form for posting this item, i.e., copy and paste. The following is an excerpt from the AACA site, to show how the layout appears. Yes, this Association is itself a club: The Access All Clubs Association (AACA). Benefits of (FREE) Membership include: √ Start up and maintain your own custom club site. No coding required, no special technical experience required. (Membership is required to have a club website here. ... read RSS feed item. [No video above? View video] |
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Posted: 21 Feb 2019 AACA Introduction Meeting for all SBR club leaders, March 6, 1:30, La Mesa |
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Please plan to attend an Access All Clubs Association (AACA) kick-off meeting on Wednesday, March 6, at 1:30pm in La Mesa room. You will receive a reminder in the Weekly Reminder email on March 4. I will be hoping to complete the meeting in 60 to 90 minutes, but I have the room for 2 hours if anyone wants to hang around for questions specific to their goals. If you have club leaders not included on this email and who you might expect to take part in your website creation activities, please b ... read RSS feed item. |
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Posted: 19 Feb 2019 What does the HOA Northstar transition mean regarding your SBR club websites and the AACA? |
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On February 18, 2019, the HOA announced a new policy regarding clubs. It has significant impact on clubs vis-a-vis their websites. Last summer, in response to a question asked to Andrea, "no change" would be made to the process of linking over to the SBR Clubs site with the transition to Northstar as the platform for the HOA site. Specifically, the HOA site would continue to connect to the site. Moreover, the AACA is itself a club having members who enjoy advanced features, notably the abili ... read RSS feed item. |
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Posted: 17 Feb 2019 "Create Account" has been enabled for everyone. |
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Click the "Log In" button (or click the title of this news item), scroll past the login entries to view the section about creating your own account. The next step is to email all the primary club leaders the ClubID and ClubPassword so they can edit the current information for those clubs already listed on the AACA site, and to start up club listings for those not currently on the site. A separate email will be issued to each primary leader because the logon credentials are different for each ... read RSS feed item. |
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Posted: 13 Feb 2019 Release of the new version of the SBR Clubs site, now the "Access All Clubs Association" |
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Today, the updated version of the SBR Clubs site has been installed. The name "SBR Clubs" is being changed to the "Access All Clubs Association" (AACA) because: 1. It's all about accessing clubs at SBR (where clubs includes groups, activities, associations, and any other term applied to people organizing themselves for some common interest), 2. It will provide the ability for any home owner to create a custom website on their own without doing any coding, and 3. The AACA is itself a cl ... read RSS feed item. |
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Posted: 02 Jan 2019 Major Additions to the Club List -- Approximately 50% More! |
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Major additions have been made to the clubs list as shown in the Browse By Category section. The list that has grown by about 50% is consistent with the list dated October 2018 available at the Hacienda front desk. These clubs will appear in the Quick Pick section once a tile is uploaded needed for that section. If you are one of the officials listed for a club, please contact Ken Gorman (ken.gorman@me.com) to get your userID and password that will enable you to upload a tile, add widgets, ed ... read RSS feed item. |
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Posted: 09 Dec 2018 CONTEMPLATING ADDING A CLUB TO THE SBR CLUBS SITE? |
 Here's a sneak preview of work in progress of the new SBR Clubs website that is getting close to release.If you are contemplating adding a club, NOW IS THE TIME TO CONTACT ME to get started. I will consult with you on a first-come-first-served basis. By the way, notice you can add a Google Search tool as shown here to your news feed postings. That is, if you do. 🤔 Enter a search term and give it a try. |
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Posted: 04 Nov 2018 Now is the time to determine how to best present your club online |
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The SBR Clubs progress is picking up speed because important decisions having been made working with RCI. Now is the time to determine how you want people to see your club and determine what features you need. Identify what are absolute requirements separate from nice-to-have. I can help you with this process and point to solutions that will be best for you. I will happily participate in your brainstorming or reviewing your plans in the order in which I receive requests. Even if you already ... read RSS feed item. |
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Posted: 31 Oct 2018 Moving On |
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After getting most of my questions answered by RCI, it's safe for me to continue. Because the final answer I'm waiting for may affect how clubs are to be handled vis-a-vis RCI, I will postpone meeting with club officials until I have some important features implemented that will give you total control of your completely independent of RCI affording you great freedom. Clubs will no longer need to meet with the HOA as far as this SBR Clubs website is operated. New clubs can start up th ... read RSS feed item. |
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Posted: 05 Sep 2018 The problem with "mass" emailing, and a preview of using feeds |
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What’s the problem with placing large email lists on the To: line of your email versus the Bcc: line? Here's what one informed person says about this: All it takes is one person's computer to be infected with virus/malware and everyone is now harvested. That's what the Bcc: is for! You should not use mass emailings in this manner. If you receive such an email showing everyone's email address in plain view, remind the sender to use the Bcc: line. Do not risk your email a ... read RSS feed item. |
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Posted: 01 Jun 2018 Implentation Plan for Adding Clubs and Club Information Onto the SBR Clubs Site |
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Before the information for clubs now in SBR Clubs 2.0 can be expanded and widgets can be put to work, as well as before clubs not yet in the system can be added, the "method" for club COs to enter the information must first be developed and tested. Club COs are responsible for the content itself and for entering it onto the site. It will be simple, based on forms. That having been said, two new clubs (Illinois and Woodworkers) will be added early on as part of the development process. Please ... read RSS feed item. |
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Posted: 28 May 2018 INTRODUCING "QUICK PICK" -- Short-Cut Access for Frequent Users |
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Prior to this change, one method was provided for finding a club of interest. That method was to select a section of clubs based on the Club Category. Typically the category is obvious, but there can be cases not so obvious. For example, a person's hobby can be to produce works of art. Do you look into "Hobbies" or "Art & Technology"? This method works well for people who are not yet familiar with the clubs at SBR. But for frequent users, the extra navigation can be an inconvenience if ... read RSS feed item.
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Posted: 22 May 2018 SBR Clubs 2.0 v1 Now Released |
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SBR Clubs 2.0 is now the new landing page for all HOA Clubs/Groups/Activities (which we refer to generically as clubs). This is version 1 that supports all the existing clubs as presented on the previous "tile" version of the site. This new site is more like a directory with features attached to listings in the directory as chosen (or will be chosen) by club leaders appropriate to their needs. Please report any issues to Ken Gorman by going to the Contact page (use the "More" drop down l ... read RSS feed item. |
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Posted: 20 May 2018 UPDATE: Widget Samples On Display for Your Consideration in Planning Your Club Presentation |
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As of this writing, you will find a number of widgets being used for display and function purposes only. (I may fiddle with graphics or sequencing widgets, whatever.) Additional widgets are being considered. The purpose of showing these now is to help you plan your club's presentation on the SBR Clubs website. (Before I start, remember, the link to the SBR Clubs 2.0 site under development is www.saddlebrookeranch.org/index3.php .) 1. Every club listing now includes a mail icon that when ... read RSS feed item. |
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Posted: 18 May 2018 Next Up: MIDGET WIDGETS |
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What are Widgets? They are very task specific tools that provide important services generally common to all clubs. An obvious example is a Mail Form. Click the name of a representative of the club to open an email widget. Simply enter basic info, like who you are, your email address, and your message, and click "send", and the mail is delivered to the chief official of the club. Actually there will be three email choices for email delivery; you can also send your email to the assisant admini ... read RSS feed item. |
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Posted: 15 May 2018 SBR Clubs 2.0 Update, May 15, 2018: All clubs sites are "in place" |
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At this time, all clubs known to me are included on the new pre-released SBR Clubs 2.0 site. This includes sites from the current site, clubs registered with the HOA, and a few sites that are expected to be registered with the HOA very soon. If not registered at the time of release, those sites will be automatically disabled from appearing. The sites that are not currently registered are indicated by "Coming Soon" immediately preceeding the club name. Clubs with a maroon square in place of a ... read RSS feed item. |
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Posted: 09 May 2018 FIRST PHASE OF SBR CLUBS 2.0 WEBSITE REDESIGN COMPLETED |
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The recently announced SBR Clubs redesign -- SBR Clubs 2.0 -- is well underway, with Phase 1 completed today. All clubs/groups/activities (collectively referred to as "clubs") that are present on the current SBR Clubs website are up and running on SBR Clubs 2.0 (aka "Clubs"). All other clubs "recognized" by the SBR HOA are also represented on Clubs but are incomplete, and are marked "Coming Soon". And there are a few clubs included that are not yet even known to the HOA as they are so new. P ... read RSS feed item. |
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Posted: 04 Feb 2018 Club Representation in this Clubs Website, the "Home of SaddleBrooke Ranch Clubs" |
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Is your club represented on this Clubs Website? If not, the community may not know your club exists! Remember, the HOA website connects to this website for all-things clubs (notice the "Clubs" tab in the menu bar.) Click here for additional information plus a form to contact Ken Gorman for adding your club. Whether you want a minimal statement of your club or have special needs like a directory and a membership tool, your club will benefit because of the eyeballs coming to your site. Also, t ... read RSS feed item. |
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Posted: 21 Nov 2016 The Artist Showcase now has 27 artists represented |
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See the amazing variety of terrific art by SBR residents. More have been added since the 2015 Art Walk. Are you an artist and would like to he showcased on the Artist Showcase -- for free? Click "I need information" and learn all about it.
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Posted: 21 Nov 2016 This Clubs website is now known as: The Home Of Saddlebrooke Ranch Clubs. |
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Do you have a club that you'd like represented on the site -- for free? Go to The Home of SaddleBrooke Ranch Clubs and open the "Add You Club or Community Activity" drop down.
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Posted: 21 Nov 2016 "We Be Beaders" is the latest addition to the clubs lineup at The Home Of SaddleBrooke Ranch Clubs. |
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We Be Beaders is also known as the SaddleBrooke Ranch Beading Club. Membership is open to all SaddleBrookeRanch residents.
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Posted: 26 Jul 2016 Introducing PetWise! |
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Communicating All-Things Pets With The SaddleBrooke Ranch Community
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Posted: 01 Jul 2016 Vroom! Ranch Riders Motorcycle Club in high gear |
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The Ranch Riders club is rev'ing up and gaining traction. Interested in riding with members to interesting places? Check out the club site and contact them about membership.
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Posted: 07 Jan 2016 NEW: SBR Women's Club (replaces the Birthday Club) |
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The Women's Club is an expansion and replacement of the previous Birthday Lunch Club.
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Posted: 07 Jan 2016 Photos of 2015 Steiness Tennis Festival now posted on Tennis website |
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Go to the Tennis website, click the "More" button, then click the Photo/Video button and select the "Second Annual Steins Tennis Festival 2015".
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Posted: 09 Oct 2015 Horseback Riding Club's 4th annual Chuck Wagon Dinner at Tanque Verde Ranch |
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A one hour horseback, or a short wagon ride, are offered followed by a delicious dinner buffet and dessert around the campfire. There is a cowboy singing during dinner, line dancing after dinner, and an open bar. There is also an option for the dinner buffet only. Click item title for more information about this Horseback Riding Club event. |
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Posted: 19 Sep 2015 Billiards Club now represented on Clubs website |
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Description of the club to be added, but you can use the email form to contact the club leader.
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Posted: 21 Jan 2015 Found a bug? Have a question or suggestion? Contact Webmaster! |
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If anything appears to be a bug or something seems wrong or confusing, or if you have a suggestion for improving the site, contact the webmaster. To do so, click the "Contact Webmaster" menu item in the purple column on the left side of any page.
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Posted: 03 Jan 2015 Artist Showcase now presenting 20 terrific artists and their art samples! Are you an SBR artist? |
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Twenty artists now have images of samples of their terrific work presented on the Artist Showcase. We look forward to adding more artists as they discover the site, and as more artists move into the community. Image the impact of this website as the community grows over the years. Please tell your artist friends to check us out. There is no cost to anyone -- that's right, this website is offered for free. If you are an artist residing at SaddleBrooke Ranch and would like to participate, ... read RSS feed item. |
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Posted: 20 Dec 2014 Welcome to the News about SaddleBrooke Ranch Clubs |
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This feed will present news about SBR clubs: News about clubs being formed, special club news of community-wide interest, special events for the community sponsored by clubs, etc.
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