Question 1

Members FAQs Overview

Accepted Answer

These Q&As are for P&D Branch Members and relate to the functions of the membership site, including how to gain access and methods of communication with others through the chat function, individually, as a group, or with the committee.

If you need assistance or would like to know more about using our web pages contact the Web Manager David Sippitt through the chat function or via email at admin@rma-pdb.org

Over time we will endeavour to improve the content and functionality of these FAQs so they should be your first point of call for information.

You can also use the search function 🔎  to find an answer.

Question 2

Members Signup and Login

Accepted Answer

The login bar

The Login Bar appears in your site's header, Members can use it to sign up and log in and out of the site.

Signup and login forms

There are 2 types of forms in your Member's Area – one for new members signing up, and one for existing members to log in.

Note:  Only members of the RMA-TRMC can become members of the RMA-PDB website.  Membership will be confirmed by the Membership Rep before access is granted.  Membership of the RMA-TRMC can be obtained by visiting https://members.rma-trmc.org/register/

Signup form: This form is displayed when a site visitor wants to sign up to become a member.  You can only use this link if you are historical member of the P&DB and your email is held on record for the receipt of news branch letters.
Step 1:  Enter the email we have or record (if you can not remember your email contact us through the contact page https://www.rma-pdb.org/contact )
Step 2:  Enter a password of your choice, this password is encrypted and not visible to the website management team.
Step 3: The Membership Representative will confirm the record and grant access to the members area, each step will be confirmed by email.

New Members: If you are new to the P&DB please complete the linked contact form https://www.rma-pdb.org/contact and be sure to include your RMA-TRMC membership number.

Login form: This form is displayed when an attempt is made to access any page within the members area.

Wix Spaces App - When access is granted you will also be offer the opportunity to download the Wix Spaces App which allows you to access your members area from your mobile device for direct access to the members area.  A link to this App is always available on the members-area Page https://www.rma-pdb.org/members-area

Question 3

What is a Private Status

Accepted Answer

A Private Status, If your profile is private it is hidden from all members within the members' area and your profile does not appear on the member's page.

Nobody else, including other members, can see each other's private pages. By default, all members are private.

To change the status go to My Account > Notifications > Settings pages are where you can manage your profile and update your personal details.

Question 4

What is a Public Status

Accepted Answer

A Public Profile is where you are visible to all other members of the RMA-PDB website within the secure members' area.  You are not public to the entire internet.

Going public means that other members can chat with you by email or by text and view your profile

To change the status to private go to My Account > Notifications > Settings pages are where you can manage your profile and update your personal details.

Question 5

Members Chat

Accepted Answer

Members Chat is an additional feature that allows logged-in site members to chat with each other in addition to chatting with the website admin.  This has been enabled, for members to establish private chats as well as create group chats.

Question 6

Creating and managing Group Chats

Accepted Answer

Members chat gives you the ability to create group chats. Group chats where Members can create group chats to interact with each other.

To create a group chat:

Log in to your live site's Members Area.
Click the chatbox at the bottom corner. 
Click + New Chat.
Click New Group Chat.
Add members to your group by clicking their names. When your list is ready, click Next.
Enter a name for your group. 
(Optional) Click the camera icon to select a group image. 
Click Create.

9.  (Optional) Click the More Actions icon  to manage your group chat settings or participants: