How to Use Meet on the Level

A comprehensive guide to using our Masonic event management system

🚀 Quick Start Guide

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1. Browse Events

View upcoming Masonic events in list or calendar format

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2. Add to Calendar

Download .ics files to add events to your personal calendar

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3. Register

Contact organizers via email or online registration

👥For General Users

Browsing Events

  • Visit the Events page to see all upcoming events
  • Use filters to find events by type (Masons Only, White Table, Mixed) or location
  • Switch to Calendar view for a monthly overview
  • Click on any event title to view full details

Understanding Event Types

🔵 Masons Only

Events exclusively for initiated Freemasons. Lodge meetings, degree work, and Masonic education.

🟢 White Table

Formal dining events where Masons can bring guests. Semi-formal dress code usually applies.

🟣 Mixed Event

Open events for Masons, families, and the public. Community events, charity fundraisers, and social gatherings.

Adding Events to Your Calendar

  • Click "Add to Calendar" on any event page to download an .ics file
  • Compatible with Google Calendar, Outlook, Apple Calendar, and more
  • You can also subscribe to the full calendar feed at /api/calendar

Registering for Events

  • Each event shows registration information and booking method
  • Email registration: Click "Register via Email" for pre-filled email template
  • Online registration: Click "Register Online" to go to external booking system

📝For Lodge Secretaries

Getting Access

  • Contact an administrator to set up your secretary account
  • You'll receive login credentials via email
  • Sign in at /auth/signin

Submitting Events

  1. 1Go to Submit Event page
  2. 2Fill in all required fields: title, description, location, date, event type
  3. 3Choose booking method (email or website) and provide contact information
  4. 4Submit for review - events require admin approval before going live
  5. 5You'll be notified when your event is approved and published

Best Practices for Event Submission

  • • Provide detailed descriptions including dress code and meal information
  • • Include complete location details (address, parking, accessibility)
  • • Set clear registration deadlines and capacity limits
  • • Double-check all dates and times before submitting

⚙️For Administrators

Admin Panel Access

  • Access the admin panel at /admin/events
  • View all submitted events with their approval status
  • Events submitted by admins are automatically approved

Managing Events

  • Approve: Make events visible to the public
  • Reject: Decline events that don't meet guidelines
  • 🗑Delete: Permanently remove events (with confirmation)

User Management

  • Create secretary accounts for lodge officials
  • Manage user roles and permissions
  • Monitor system usage and security

🔧Technical Information

Calendar Integration

  • • ICS files compatible with all major calendar applications
  • • Full calendar feed available for subscription
  • • Automatic timezone handling
  • • Rich event descriptions with all details

Security & Privacy

  • • JWT-based authentication
  • • Role-based access control
  • • HTTPS encryption
  • • No personal data stored without consent

Browser Support

  • • Modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  • • Mobile responsive design
  • • Progressive web app features
  • • Offline event viewing capability

Accessibility

  • • Screen reader compatible
  • • Keyboard navigation support
  • • High contrast mode friendly
  • • WCAG 2.1 guidelines followed

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Meet on the Level - Masonic Event Management System