Welcome to ClubRunner's BlogSpot


Welcome to ClubRunner's BlogSpot - the place to stay on the pulse of hot off the press news updates about product developments, service announcements, local events and so much more!

Also, you can initiate discussions and share information among fellow ClubRunner users.

Your feedback is always welcome and necessary to help us make ClubRunner better. We want to know what you like, what you don't and what's on your wish list. Please let us know how we can enhance our service.

Friday, August 19, 2011

Tip of the Week!

Did you know that you that the RI Integration feature now allows you to view pending updates to RI?

To view the updates queue, click on the RI Integration tab at the top and then click on 'Updates Queue'. Here, you will be able to see the status of the update as well as the number of times it was attempted.

For assistance, please contact our support team.

Friday, August 12, 2011

Tip of the Week!

This past release, we’ve made many improvements to the ClubRunner service!

Did you know you can now create a drop down list of all your photo albums on your menu bar?

Recently added, this enhancement will allow you to add your photo albums as a menu item. To create a drop down list of all of your photo albums, go to the "Menu Items" section within Website Designer. Click on ‘Add new Menu Item’ and select “Built-in Pages” under Type. A list of options will appear, simply click on Photo Albums and Save!

You can now refresh the data on your Attendance report to display the most recent change!

We’ve added a “Recalculate Button” to the YTD Attendance report which if clicked on, will refresh the data and will display the most recent changes.

The ‘Add Image’ button will now insert the image at cursor instead of at the bottom of the editor.

No longer will you have to drag the image to where you want it to appear. Now, the ‘add image’ button will add the image to where you place the cursor opposed to the bottom of the editor.

New Story Editor (Beta) now available!

Currently in Beta version, this new story editor has many more features than the current editor. From choosing a variety of fonts to using the numerous editing options, this new editor will give you the platform to customize your stories even further. To use the new editor, simply click on the link pointing to the new editor within the current story editor screen. Please note, however, as this editor is still in Beta version, there may be certain features that are visible that may not function yet.

We’d love your feedback on the new editor screen. Your feedback can be emailed to us at feedback@clubrunner.ca.

For any assistance, do not hesitate to contact our support department!

Friday, August 5, 2011

Tip of the Week!

You asked for it and we listened! Our development team has been working hard to incorporate customer suggestions into the ClubRunner service.

Clubs can now customize the currency symbol in the Dues and Billing module to their own symbol, instead of the default $ sign. The chosen currency symbol will also appear on invoices as well as statements. Furthermore, the Dues and Billing module now includes ex-members, so that you can easily follow up on outstanding balances!

We’re also pleased to announce that duplicate registrations can now be rejected as an option in MyEventRunner. When hosting an event, if you do not want guests to register multiple times, you can simply select the option to do so in the event setup. If a matching e-mail address already exists on the guest registrants list, that individual will not be able to register again but will be given the event chair’s contact information instead. To learn more about MyEventRunner, please click here.

For any assistance, please contact our Support department by e-mailing support@clubrunner.ca.

Friday, July 29, 2011

Tip of the Week!

Did you know that you can now directly add images and embed videos to your story brief?



This new feature allows you to add images to the story brief from either selecting images stored in your image library or by browsing for the file on your computer. To add an image, simply click on ‘add image’ and select the image you want to display within your Story. You can select images from your image library or can choose to upload an image from your computer. To embed videos, click on the 'embed from YouTube' button and paste the appropriate code.

Friday, July 22, 2011

Customize and Configure your eBulletin with the Dynamic Bulletin!

The eBulletin is an effective tool that Clubs use to boost membership growth, retention and public relations. The Dynamic Bulletin will allow you to do just that!

Currently in beta version, the new Dynamic Bulletin not only offers multiple designs but is also much more flexible in its layout and style options. You are now able to design and build your eBulletin the way you want it, with all the content you want to share from your website.

The Dynamic Bulletin 2.0 Features:

- Customizable Banner Graphics & Headers: You will have the ability to upload your own custom banner header image or design your header using 2 logos and formatted text.
- Flexible Layouts & Custom Widgets: Your eBulletin will no longer have a static look and feel to it. This feature will allow you to design your eBulletin in the same way that you would design your home page with Website Designer 2.0. You will be able to decide which components to display on your eBulletin and where!
- Custom Content Widgets: Not only will you be able to display multiple widgets on your eBulletin but you will also have the opportunity to create and display customized content such as announcements, images, about the club blurbs, large graphics, and more.


You will find the Dynamic Bulletin editor under the ‘Club eBulletin’ section in the admin screen. We will port over all your bulletin content to the new designer and select a default layout to get you started so you will not have to worry about converting your content. Get ready to give your weekly newsletter a major overhaul!


For any assistance, please contact our support department by e-mailing support@clubrunner.ca

Friday, July 15, 2011

ClubRunner Boot Camp Session 2011!

The new Rotary year is upon us and as you get ready for new responsibilities, challenges, activities and events, we're here to help you get the most out of your ClubRunner service! Introducing ClubRunner's newest live training program - ClubRunner Boot Camp 2011!

This interactive 2 hour webinar will cover all facets of ClubRunner and will teach you everything you need to know! Whether you are a new subscriber or have been using ClubRunner for years, this webinar will answer any questions you may have.



  • Learn how you can design a dynamic website to promote your Club, events and Rotary
    Manage your Club roster and find out how easy it is to manage and update member information

  • Create and manage Club events and activities

  • Generate various Club reports

  • Design an amazing newsletter and send it with ease using ClubRunner

  • Effectively use the Attendance module to track and manage your weekly club attendance

  • Manage funds and create invoices

  • Turn on RI Integration to automate member updates between ClubRunner's database and RI's Member Access Portal

  • ...and much more!

You will have an opportunity to chat with the panelists and ask as many questions as you like about any of the ClubRunner features and modules! Space is limited so reserve your seat today!

The first ClubRunner Boot Camp session is scheduled for Wednesday, August 10 at 2:00pm EDT followed by the next session on Thursday, September 15 at 3:00pm. To register, please click here.

Friday, June 24, 2011

Tip of the Week!

Did you know that you can view the archive of all RI Integration updates that were attempted in the past 3 months?

Recently released, you are now able to view an archive of all the RI Integration updates that were attempted since the release of this feature. This new feature will store and allow you to view updates from the past 3 months. Updates are shown by member, then grouped by a ‘field type’. You will be able to see whether an update was successful or not and the reasons why if it wasn’t. If a manual e-mail was sent with the member information, you will be able to see the date sent. Found under the Membership tab on the top menu, the default view is for all members, however you can select a specific member from the drop down option. Please note, that only members with updates will be found in this drop down list.

Friday, June 17, 2011

Tip of the Week!

Did you know it is now possible to add your own favicon to your ClubRunner website?

By default, we’ve added a customized browser icon which will be displayed right next to your website URL in the address bar. Thus, when an individual adds your site to their favourites list or creates a shortcut of your website link, the customized icon is displayed on their computer rather than a default html icon.

Should you wish to change the favicon or personalize it further, click on Start Designer in the Website Designer 2.0 section and navigate to ‘Edit Favicon Logo’, found on the top menu bar. Upload your .ico file from your computer and click on save.

Recently released, this feature is just an additional way we are enabling our customers to customize their ClubRunner experience. For further assistance, please contact our support department by e-mailing support@clubrunner.ca.

Friday, June 10, 2011

Tip of the Week!

#60) Did you know that you can add a photo of the speakers along with their description in the Speakers section?


To do this, click on 'Edit Speakers' found in the admin screen and enter the information as your normally would. Click on browse near the 'image' field and select the photo you want to upload. Once uploaded, click on save.

If you would like to display the Speaker photo on your home page, you can do so by creating a custom content box. In order to do so, simply go to the Website Designer section from the admin page and click on ‘Add Content’. Within the editor, you will be able to add images and text.






Friday, June 3, 2011

2011 Rotary International Convention - Recap!

With over 20,000 Rotarians in attendance, the 2011 Rotary International Convention in New Orleans was an exciting and fun-filled event for everyone.

During this action packed event, the ClubRunner booth had a variety of activities taking place every day. From an overview of the newest ClubRunner enhancements to the launch of ClubRunner’s new Mobile App, the booth was bustling with activity! ClubRunner Champions joined the team as they happily shared their experiences and best practices with current as well as up-and-coming customers.



The ClubRunner team had an amazing time meeting all of our customers and listening to all of their wonderful suggestions. We also had the opportunity to meet with Peter Markos, Chief Information Officer and General Manager of Rotary International about the future of Rotary as well as the importance of Social Media within Rotary. ClubRunner is proud to have been the first vendor to have integrated its database with Rotary International and is excited to continue to work closely with Rotary International on this and other projects.





On May 25th, we had our loyal customers join us at the launch party to celebrate the release of the ClubRunner Mobile App. As we held live demonstrations to highlight the app, many customers helped one another download the app on to their phones. We were ecstatic to see that the Mobile App was an instant hit! In fact, the download statistics tripled during the convention!





Thank you to everyone who visited the ClubRunner booth and made this event memorable! Your feedback is important to us and we appreciated all of your suggestions. We'll be adding pictures and videos from the convention soon! Do you have pictures or memories you want to share with the ClubRunner Team? Join the conversation and get connected on our Facebook Fan Page!