https://tech.churchofjesuschrist.org/wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Birdld&feedformat=atomTechWiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-29T08:29:35ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.39.6https://tech.churchofjesuschrist.org/wiki/index.php?title=Talk:Reconciliation&diff=6358Talk:Reconciliation2009-08-21T18:47:46Z<p>Birdld: </p>
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<div>== Special Circumstances ==<br />
The link for units that have never reconciled directs to an old PDF document that has some out-dated and confusing information. I don't know if this is an integral part of this article, it seems it will cause more confusion then it will anything. It seems to confuse the information found in this article [[Reconciling a ward account that has not been reconciled for more than two months]], I vote for a integration of the two articles into one using the most current information.<br />
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With that being said, the "Special Circumstances" portion, I think, needs to be retitled. More often than not, clerks fall into this category where they have been newly called, and the reconcile hasn't been done in several months and they don't know where to start. It also should include information that the first phone call that a new clerk should make is to the stake clerk for assistance and training.<br />
[[User:Calebpusey|Caleb]] 18:34, 21 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
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:I agree that the .pdf article seems outdated. It's also difficult to read and follow. I think this article will only add to the frustration of a new finance clerk. The purpose of this article seems similar to the more updated article [[Reconciling a ward account that has not been reconciled for more than two months]]. While there is still some valid information in the .pdf, we can extract the good content and add it to the more recent article.<br />
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:I think changing the title of the "Special Circumstances" section is a valid suggestion as well. The title could be improved to attract more attention of the target audience- new clerks. Perhaps "Reconciliation for New Clerks" would grab the audience we want to view the article. Thank you for any suggestions! [[User:Birdld|Levi]] 18:47, 21 August 2009 (UTC)</div>Birdldhttps://tech.churchofjesuschrist.org/wiki/index.php?title=User:Birdld&diff=3513User:Birdld2009-04-16T21:12:29Z<p>Birdld: New page: Church employee</p>
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<div>Church employee</div>Birdldhttps://tech.churchofjesuschrist.org/wiki/index.php?title=Church_Directory_of_Organizations_and_Leaders&diff=2597Church Directory of Organizations and Leaders2009-03-30T16:04:15Z<p>Birdld: /* Directory CDs */</p>
<hr />
<div>The online '''Church Directory of Organizations and Leaders (CDOL)''' provides the same information as the old CD-ROM based COI, but it is always up to date with the latest information.<BR><BR><BR><br />
{{Draft}}<br />
<br />
== Capabilities ==<br />
CDOL allows leaders to:<br />
* Look up leaders of other units, including contact information<br />
* See the organizational structure of units. For example, a stake would have links to the wards and branches within the stake and any family history centers in the stake, as well as larger entities that include the stake, such as areas, welfare regions, temple districts, etc.<br />
* Access a Unit Locator to find what ward and stake contains a given street address<br />
* Find how to contact any Church department<br />
<br />
== New CDOL Version (cdol.lds.org)==<br />
A new version of CDOL was announced in a letter dated 18 December 2008. This new version uses [[Login Credentials#LDS Account|LDS Account]] credentials and is located at http://cdol.lds.org. ''' This is a different username and password database than the previous CDOL website database.''' The first time you visit the website, you will need to create an [[Login Credentials#LDS Account|LDS Account]]. This can be done by clicking the link ‘Register for an LDS Account.’ You will need your membership record number and confirmation date to complete the process.<br />
<br />
The new version adds the following features:<br />
* Option to create a customized directory<br />
* Ability to perform searches for organizations or leaders using multiple search criteria<br />
* Option to save searches<br />
* A listing of the current local time for units<br />
<br />
== Old CDOL Version (col.ldschurch.org)==<br />
As of 31 December 2008 the old site was discontinued. Although the information is still current, no permission keys are being issued for the old CDOL (col.ldschurch.org). New users should use the new CDOL (cdol.lds.org).<br />
<br />
== Directory CDs ==<br />
The old CDOL (directory) CDs are no longer being created and sent to local units. They have been discontinued and replaced by the CDOL (cdol.lds.org) online.<br />
<br />
== Access ==<br />
The following people may have access:<br />
* Bishops<br />
* Stake Presidents<br />
* Stake Presidency Counselors<br />
* [[Stake Clerk|Stake Clerks]]<br />
* [[Executive Secretary|Stake Executive Secretary]] (if added by the stake president)<br />
<br />
To have access, they must be listed in CDOL, and have an LDS Account. Even though assistant stake clerks can be added to CDOL and may have an LDS Account, they are not currently allowed to access CDOL.<br />
<br />
=== Alternative for those without access ===<br />
Some clerks and leaders (such as bishopric counselors, ward clerks, and assistant stake clerks) might need to look up bishops of other wards (for example, to communicate regarding a member who has moved to a new ward in a different stake, or to move records when a member moves). Although access to CDOL would be helpful, it is not permitted under current policy.<br />
<br />
One way to look up a bishop is to use http://maps.lds.org. Entering a member's new address will display the assigned congregation. Clicking on that congregation's link will display a popup over the map that includes the bishop's last name and a phone number.<br />
<br />
For moving membership records, it is helpful to have the ward and stake for the member's new address. The popup from maps.lds.org described above will have a link labeled "Go to Website" (assuming the new stake participates in the [[Local Unit Website]] program, which most do). Following that link will take you to the ward's home page. If you look closely at the URL for that page, it will end in "-nnnnnn,00.html"; the "nnnnnn" is the unit number for the ward. Similarly, if you then follow the "Stake Home" link from the ward's home page, you will be taken to the stake's home page, where you can examine the URL to obtain the stake's unit number.<br />
<br />
[[Category:Websites]]</div>Birdldhttps://tech.churchofjesuschrist.org/wiki/index.php?title=Church_Directory_of_Organizations_and_Leaders&diff=2596Church Directory of Organizations and Leaders2009-03-30T16:02:10Z<p>Birdld: /* Old CDOL Version (col.ldschurch.org) */</p>
<hr />
<div>The online '''Church Directory of Organizations and Leaders (CDOL)''' provides the same information as the old CD-ROM based COI, but it is always up to date with the latest information.<BR><BR><BR><br />
{{Draft}}<br />
<br />
== Capabilities ==<br />
CDOL allows leaders to:<br />
* Look up leaders of other units, including contact information<br />
* See the organizational structure of units. For example, a stake would have links to the wards and branches within the stake and any family history centers in the stake, as well as larger entities that include the stake, such as areas, welfare regions, temple districts, etc.<br />
* Access a Unit Locator to find what ward and stake contains a given street address<br />
* Find how to contact any Church department<br />
<br />
== New CDOL Version (cdol.lds.org)==<br />
A new version of CDOL was announced in a letter dated 18 December 2008. This new version uses [[Login Credentials#LDS Account|LDS Account]] credentials and is located at http://cdol.lds.org. ''' This is a different username and password database than the previous CDOL website database.''' The first time you visit the website, you will need to create an [[Login Credentials#LDS Account|LDS Account]]. This can be done by clicking the link ‘Register for an LDS Account.’ You will need your membership record number and confirmation date to complete the process.<br />
<br />
The new version adds the following features:<br />
* Option to create a customized directory<br />
* Ability to perform searches for organizations or leaders using multiple search criteria<br />
* Option to save searches<br />
* A listing of the current local time for units<br />
<br />
== Old CDOL Version (col.ldschurch.org)==<br />
As of 31 December 2008 the old site was discontinued. Although the information is still current, no permission keys are being issued for the old CDOL (col.ldschurch.org). New users should use the new CDOL (cdol.lds.org).<br />
<br />
== Directory CDs ==<br />
The old CDOL (directory) CDs are no longer being created and sent to local units. They have been discontinued and replaced by the CDOL online.<br />
<br />
== Access ==<br />
The following people may have access:<br />
* Bishops<br />
* Stake Presidents<br />
* Stake Presidency Counselors<br />
* [[Stake Clerk|Stake Clerks]]<br />
* [[Executive Secretary|Stake Executive Secretary]] (if added by the stake president)<br />
<br />
To have access, they must be listed in CDOL, and have an LDS Account. Even though assistant stake clerks can be added to CDOL and may have an LDS Account, they are not currently allowed to access CDOL.<br />
<br />
=== Alternative for those without access ===<br />
Some clerks and leaders (such as bishopric counselors, ward clerks, and assistant stake clerks) might need to look up bishops of other wards (for example, to communicate regarding a member who has moved to a new ward in a different stake, or to move records when a member moves). Although access to CDOL would be helpful, it is not permitted under current policy.<br />
<br />
One way to look up a bishop is to use http://maps.lds.org. Entering a member's new address will display the assigned congregation. Clicking on that congregation's link will display a popup over the map that includes the bishop's last name and a phone number.<br />
<br />
For moving membership records, it is helpful to have the ward and stake for the member's new address. The popup from maps.lds.org described above will have a link labeled "Go to Website" (assuming the new stake participates in the [[Local Unit Website]] program, which most do). Following that link will take you to the ward's home page. If you look closely at the URL for that page, it will end in "-nnnnnn,00.html"; the "nnnnnn" is the unit number for the ward. Similarly, if you then follow the "Stake Home" link from the ward's home page, you will be taken to the stake's home page, where you can examine the URL to obtain the stake's unit number.<br />
<br />
[[Category:Websites]]</div>Birdldhttps://tech.churchofjesuschrist.org/wiki/index.php?title=Talk:Church_Directory_of_Organizations_and_Leaders&diff=2594Talk:Church Directory of Organizations and Leaders2009-03-30T15:05:29Z<p>Birdld: /* Why was the correct information about the old site deleted? */ - REPLY</p>
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<div>== Why was the correct information about the old site deleted? ==<br />
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The original version of this page had the correct information about the old site:<br />
<br />
: Although the 18 December 2008 letter said that the old site was to be discontinued 31 December 2008, the site continues to function. It is located at http://col.ldschurch.org and uses the [[Login Credentials#NetID|NetID]] credentials.<br />
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Why was this changed? Did someone simply trust the letter, without actually attempting to verify if the old site was still active? Because it most definitely is still active. I see no reason to put a false statement on the page, which is its current state. I imagine the Church would prefer to have people move to the new site, but if some authorized user doesn't yet have an LDS Account and wants to access the old site, I see no reason why they shouldn't do so.<br />
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If the intent is to encourage people to use the new site, then let's put a true statement to that effect. -- [[User:Aebrown|Aebrown]] 04:38, 28 March 2009 (UTC)<br />
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== Reply ==<br />
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The ''old'' information was taken out because the Church wants to direct priesthood leaders to the new CDOL. Although the old CDOL (col.ldschurch.org) is still being updated, the Church is no longer issuing permission keys and are in the process of removing some of the users so they will be directed to the new CDOL (cdol.lds.org). It is in transition. New users should be directed to the new website. The complete discontinuation of the old CDOL is targeted for the end of April 2009.</div>Birdldhttps://tech.churchofjesuschrist.org/wiki/index.php?title=Church_Directory_of_Organizations_and_Leaders&diff=2581Church Directory of Organizations and Leaders2009-03-27T23:02:06Z<p>Birdld: </p>
<hr />
<div>The online '''Church Directory of Organizations and Leaders (CDOL)''' provides the same information as the old CD-ROM based COI, but it is always up to date with the latest information.<BR><BR><BR><br />
{{Draft}}<br />
<br />
== Capabilities ==<br />
CDOL allows leaders to:<br />
* Look up leaders of other units, including contact information<br />
* See the organizational structure of units. For example, a stake would have links to the wards and branches within the stake and any family history centers in the stake, as well as larger entities that include the stake, such as areas, welfare regions, temple districts, etc.<br />
* Access a Unit Locator to find what ward and stake contains a given street address<br />
* Find how to contact any Church department<br />
<br />
== New CDOL Version (cdol.lds.org)==<br />
A new version of CDOL was announced in a letter dated 18 December 2008. This new version uses [[Login Credentials#LDS Account|LDS Account]] credentials and is located at http://cdol.lds.org. ''' This is a different username and password database than the previous CDOL website database.''' The first time you visit the website, you will need to create an [[Login Credentials#LDS Account|LDS Account]]. This can be done by clicking the link ‘Register for an LDS Account.’ You will need your membership record number and confirmation date to complete the process.<br />
<br />
The new version adds the following features:<br />
* Option to create a customized directory<br />
* Ability to perform searches for organizations or leaders using multiple search criteria<br />
* Option to save searches<br />
* A listing of the current local time for units<br />
<br />
== Old CDOL Version (col.ldschurch.org)==<br />
As of 31 December 2008 the old site was discontinued.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Directory CDs ==<br />
The old CDOL (directory) CDs are no longer being created and sent to local units. They have been discontinued and replaced by the CDOL online.<br />
<br />
== Access ==<br />
The following people may have access:<br />
* Bishops<br />
* Stake Presidents<br />
* Stake Presidency Counselors<br />
* [[Stake Clerk|Stake Clerks]]<br />
* [[Executive Secretary|Stake Executive Secretary]] (if added by the stake president)<br />
<br />
To have access, they must be listed in CDOL, and have an LDS Account. Even though assistant stake clerks can be added to CDOL and may have an LDS Account, they are not currently allowed to access CDOL.<br />
<br />
=== Alternative for those without access ===<br />
Some clerks and leaders (such as bishopric counselors, ward clerks, and assistant stake clerks) might need to look up bishops of other wards (for example, to communicate regarding a member who has moved to a new ward in a different stake, or to move records when a member moves). Although access to CDOL would be helpful, it is not permitted under current policy.<br />
<br />
One way to look up a bishop is to use http://maps.lds.org. Entering a member's new address will display the assigned congregation. Clicking on that congregation's link will display a popup over the map that includes the bishop's last name and a phone number.<br />
<br />
For moving membership records, it is helpful to have the ward and stake for the member's new address. The popup from maps.lds.org described above will have a link labeled "Go to Website" (assuming the new stake participates in the [[Local Unit Website]] program, which most do). Following that link will take you to the ward's home page. If you look closely at the URL for that page, it will end in "-nnnnnn,00.html"; the "nnnnnn" is the unit number for the ward. Similarly, if you then follow the "Stake Home" link from the ward's home page, you will be taken to the stake's home page, where you can examine the URL to obtain the stake's unit number.<br />
<br />
[[Category:Websites]]</div>Birdldhttps://tech.churchofjesuschrist.org/wiki/index.php?title=Church_Directory_of_Organizations_and_Leaders&diff=2580Church Directory of Organizations and Leaders2009-03-27T22:59:10Z<p>Birdld: </p>
<hr />
<div>The online '''Church Directory of Organizations and Leaders (CDOL)''' provides the same information as the old CD-ROM based COI, but it is always up to date with the latest information.<BR><BR><BR><br />
{{Draft}}<br />
<br />
== Capabilities ==<br />
CDOL allows leaders to:<br />
* Look up leaders of other units, including contact information<br />
* See the organizational structure of units. For example, a stake would have links to the wards and branches within the stake and any family history centers in the stake, as well as larger entities that include the stake, such as areas, welfare regions, temple districts, etc.<br />
* Access a Unit Locator to find what ward and stake contains a given street address<br />
* Find how to contact any Church department<br />
<br />
== New Version ==<br />
A new version of CDOL was announced in a letter dated 18 December 2008. This new version uses [[Login Credentials#LDS Account|LDS Account]] credentials and is located at http://cdol.lds.org. ''' This is a different username and password database than the previous CDOL website database.''' The first time you visit the website, you will need to create an [[Login Credentials#LDS Account|LDS Account]]. This can be done by clicking the link ‘Register for an LDS Account.’ You will need your membership record number and confirmation date to complete the process.<br />
<br />
The new version adds the following features:<br />
* Option to create a customized directory<br />
* Ability to perform searches for organizations or leaders using multiple search criteria<br />
* Option to save searches<br />
* A listing of the current local time for units<br />
<br />
== Old Site ==<br />
As of 31 December 2008 the old site was discontinued.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Directory CDs ==<br />
The old CDOL (directory) CDs are no longer being created and sent to local units. They have been discontinued and replaced by the CDOL online.<br />
<br />
== Access ==<br />
The following people may have access:<br />
* Bishops<br />
* Stake Presidents<br />
* Stake Presidency Counselors<br />
* [[Stake Clerk|Stake Clerks]]<br />
* [[Executive Secretary|Stake Executive Secretary]] (if added by the stake president)<br />
<br />
To have access, they must be listed in CDOL, and have an LDS Account. Even though assistant stake clerks can be added to CDOL and may have an LDS Account, they are not currently allowed to access CDOL.<br />
<br />
=== Alternative for those without access ===<br />
Some clerks and leaders (such as bishopric counselors, ward clerks, and assistant stake clerks) might need to look up bishops of other wards (for example, to communicate regarding a member who has moved to a new ward in a different stake, or to move records when a member moves). Although access to CDOL would be helpful, it is not permitted under current policy.<br />
<br />
One way to look up a bishop is to use http://maps.lds.org. Entering a member's new address will display the assigned congregation. Clicking on that congregation's link will display a popup over the map that includes the bishop's last name and a phone number.<br />
<br />
For moving membership records, it is helpful to have the ward and stake for the member's new address. The popup from maps.lds.org described above will have a link labeled "Go to Website" (assuming the new stake participates in the [[Local Unit Website]] program, which most do). Following that link will take you to the ward's home page. If you look closely at the URL for that page, it will end in "-nnnnnn,00.html"; the "nnnnnn" is the unit number for the ward. Similarly, if you then follow the "Stake Home" link from the ward's home page, you will be taken to the stake's home page, where you can examine the URL to obtain the stake's unit number.<br />
<br />
[[Category:Websites]]</div>Birdldhttps://tech.churchofjesuschrist.org/wiki/index.php?title=Church_Directory_of_Organizations_and_Leaders&diff=2579Church Directory of Organizations and Leaders2009-03-27T22:58:44Z<p>Birdld: </p>
<hr />
<div>The online '''Church Directory of Organizations and Leaders (CDOL)''' provides the same information as the old CD-ROM based COI, but it is always up to date with the latest information.<BR><BR><BR><br />
{{Draft}}<br />
<br />
== Capabilities ==<br />
CDOL allows leaders to:<br />
* Look up leaders of other units, including contact information<br />
* See the organizational structure of units. For example, a stake would have links to the wards and branches within the stake and any family history centers in the stake, as well as larger entities that include the stake, such as areas, welfare regions, temple districts, etc.<br />
* Access a Unit Locator to find what ward and stake contains a given street address<br />
* Find how to contact any Church department<br />
<br />
== New Version ==<br />
A new version of CDOL was announced in a letter dated 18 December 2008. This new version uses [[Login Credentials#LDS Account|LDS Account]] credentials and is located at http://cdol.lds.org. ''' This is a different username and password database than the previous CDOL website database.''' The first time you visit the website, you will need to create an [[Login Credentials#LDS Account|LDS Account]]. This can be done by clicking the link ‘Register for an LDS Account.’ You will need your membership record number and confirmation date to complete the process.<br />
<br />
The new version adds the following features:<br />
* Option to create a customized directory<br />
* Ability to perform searches for organizations or leaders using multiple search criteria<br />
* Option to save searches<br />
* A listing of the current local time for units<br />
<br />
== Old Site ==<br />
As of 31 December 2008 the old site was discontinued.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Directory CD's ==<br />
The old CDOL (directory) CDs are no longer being created and sent to local units. They have been discontinued and replaced by the CDOL online.<br />
<br />
== Access ==<br />
The following people may have access:<br />
* Bishops<br />
* Stake Presidents<br />
* Stake Presidency Counselors<br />
* [[Stake Clerk|Stake Clerks]]<br />
* [[Executive Secretary|Stake Executive Secretary]] (if added by the stake president)<br />
<br />
To have access, they must be listed in CDOL, and have an LDS Account. Even though assistant stake clerks can be added to CDOL and may have an LDS Account, they are not currently allowed to access CDOL.<br />
<br />
=== Alternative for those without access ===<br />
Some clerks and leaders (such as bishopric counselors, ward clerks, and assistant stake clerks) might need to look up bishops of other wards (for example, to communicate regarding a member who has moved to a new ward in a different stake, or to move records when a member moves). Although access to CDOL would be helpful, it is not permitted under current policy.<br />
<br />
One way to look up a bishop is to use http://maps.lds.org. Entering a member's new address will display the assigned congregation. Clicking on that congregation's link will display a popup over the map that includes the bishop's last name and a phone number.<br />
<br />
For moving membership records, it is helpful to have the ward and stake for the member's new address. The popup from maps.lds.org described above will have a link labeled "Go to Website" (assuming the new stake participates in the [[Local Unit Website]] program, which most do). Following that link will take you to the ward's home page. If you look closely at the URL for that page, it will end in "-nnnnnn,00.html"; the "nnnnnn" is the unit number for the ward. Similarly, if you then follow the "Stake Home" link from the ward's home page, you will be taken to the stake's home page, where you can examine the URL to obtain the stake's unit number.<br />
<br />
[[Category:Websites]]</div>Birdldhttps://tech.churchofjesuschrist.org/wiki/index.php?title=Church_Directory_of_Organizations_and_Leaders&diff=2573Church Directory of Organizations and Leaders2009-03-27T22:39:13Z<p>Birdld: old web site no longer available</p>
<hr />
<div>The online '''Church Directory of Organizations and Leaders (CDOL)''' provides the same information as the old CD-ROM based COI, but it is always up to date with the latest information.<BR><BR><BR><br />
{{Draft}}<br />
<br />
== Capabilities ==<br />
CDOL allows leaders to:<br />
* Look up leaders of other units, including contact information<br />
* See the organizational structure of units. For example, a stake would have links to the wards and branches within the stake and any family history centers in the stake, as well as larger entities that include the stake, such as areas, welfare regions, temple districts, etc.<br />
* Access a Unit Locator to find what ward and stake contains a given street address<br />
* Find how to contact any Church department<br />
<br />
== New Version ==<br />
A new version of CDOL was announced in a letter dated 18 December 2008. This new version uses [[Login Credentials#LDS Account|LDS Account]] credentials and is located at http://cdol.lds.org.<br />
<br />
The new version adds the following features:<br />
* Option to create a customized directory<br />
* Ability to perform searches for organizations or leaders using multiple search criteria<br />
* Option to save searches<br />
* A listing of the current local time for units<br />
<br />
== Old Site ==<br />
As of 31 December 2008 the old site was discontinued.<br />
<br />
== Access ==<br />
The following people may have access:<br />
* Bishops<br />
* Stake Presidents<br />
* Stake Presidency Counselors<br />
* [[Stake Clerk|Stake Clerks]]<br />
* [[Executive Secretary|Stake Executive Secretary]] (if added by the stake president)<br />
<br />
To have access, they must be listed in CDOL, and have an LDS Account. Even though assistant stake clerks can be added to CDOL and may have an LDS Account, they are not currently allowed to access CDOL.<br />
<br />
=== Alternative for those without access ===<br />
Some clerks and leaders (such as bishopric counselors, ward clerks, and assistant stake clerks) might need to look up bishops of other wards (for example, to communicate regarding a member who has moved to a new ward in a different stake, or to move records when a member moves). Although access to CDOL would be helpful, it is not permitted under current policy.<br />
<br />
One way to look up a bishop is to use http://maps.lds.org. Entering a member's new address will display the assigned congregation. Clicking on that congregation's link will display a popup over the map that includes the bishop's last name and a phone number.<br />
<br />
For moving membership records, it is helpful to have the ward and stake for the member's new address. The popup from maps.lds.org described above will have a link labeled "Go to Website" (assuming the new stake participates in the [[Local Unit Website]] program, which most do). Following that link will take you to the ward's home page. If you look closely at the URL for that page, it will end in "-nnnnnn,00.html"; the "nnnnnn" is the unit number for the ward. Similarly, if you then follow the "Stake Home" link from the ward's home page, you will be taken to the stake's home page, where you can examine the URL to obtain the stake's unit number.<br />
<br />
[[Category:Websites]]</div>Birdldhttps://tech.churchofjesuschrist.org/wiki/index.php?title=Training&diff=1950Training2009-03-23T16:23:20Z<p>Birdld: Move content from lds clerks</p>
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<div>The [[stake clerk]] has responsibility for '''training''' other clerks and secretaries throughout the stake; the [[ward clerk]] has this responsibility in the ward. Each person with any kind of record-keeping responsibility also has an individual responsibility to obtain any training needed.<br />
<br />
==Responsibilities==<br />
=== Stake Clerk ===<br />
The stake clerk is responsible to:<br />
* Coordinate training for those involved in record keeping throughout the stake, including assistant stake clerks; ward clerks from each ward; assistant ward clerks from each ward; and quorum, group, and auxiliary secretaries from each ward.<ref>{{TrainingURL|stake_clerk}}</ref><br />
* Use the online lessons for training in the stake.<br />
* Give clerks an opportunity to discuss the lessons with himself or one of his assistants and ask any questions they may have.<br />
Record-keeping training in a stake is most successful if the stake clerk leads the training process and follows up to make sure training is accomplished.<br />
<br />
Training sessions should be held:<br />
* When a new ward clerk or assistant stake clerk is called.<br />
* When a new record-keeping program is introduced.<br />
* When a clerk asks for help.<br />
* When a financial or membership audit indicates that there is a problem.<br />
<br />
The training should include clear instructions explaining:<br />
* The responsibilities of the ward clerk or assistant stake clerk.<br />
* Church record-keeping policies and procedures.<br />
* The confidentiality of records.<br />
* How to use the Member and Leader Services (MLS) software.<br />
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As this training is accomplished, it will provide knowledge, direction, and motivation to those involved with stake and ward record keeping. Training sessions should also help clerks understand the value and importance of their work.<br />
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=== Ward Clerk ===<br />
The ward clerk is responsible to:<br />
* Provide supervision, direction, support and backup to assistant ward clerks and quorum/auxiliary secretaries<br />
* Make sure assistant ward clerks and quorum/auxiliary secretaries are fully trained<br />
* Train bishopric members to understand their responsibilities for record keeping on request<br />
* Request help with training from former clerks and secretaries, upon approval of the bishop<br />
* Contact stake clerks as needed for assistance with training<br />
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Training should be held when:<br />
* A new secretary or assistant clerk is called<br />
* New record-keeping software is introduced<br />
* A current secretary or clerk asks for help<br />
* A quorum or auxiliary leader asks for help for a secretary under their direction<br />
* Record keeping challenges are noted by a leader, ward clerk, or stake auditor<br />
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Training should include clear instruction explaining:<br />
* Responsibilities of secretary or clerk<br />
* Church record-keeping policies and procedures<br />
* Time lines and procedures for compiling and preparing reports<br />
* Procedures for accomplishing necessary tasks<br />
* Confidentiality of records<br />
* MLS software training<br />
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== Online Training ==<br />
[http://www.lds.org/pa/display/0,17884,6074-1,00.html Record-Keeping and Auditing Training] is provided by Church HQ and is the best source of training new leaders. It can be accessed in two ways:<br />
* On lds.org, under Serving in the Church, Melchizedek Priesthood, Record-Keeping and Auditing Training<br />
* On clerk.lds.org, Training link<br />
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=== Downloading the Lessons ===<br />
The lessons may be downloaded from the above location; they may also be downloaded in a wide variety of languages from mls.lds.org. Beginning with [[MLS]] 2.6, the downloaded lessons are to be installed with MLS, and they are accessible from the Help menu of MLS. They may be installed in multiple languages, and the language MLS is running in will determine which language version of the training will be run from the Help menu.<ref>Message from StoddardCE dated Tue, 07 Aug 2007 14:21:26 -0400 from LDSClerks mailing list archives at http://lists.mormonstoday.com/pipermail/ldsclerks/2007-August.txt</ref><br />
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The lessons may also be downloaded by anyone interested in taking the lessons offline, and for use in group or individual training sessions.<br />
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=== Using the Online Training ===<br />
The lessons are in Flash format. The index page (both online and in downloaded format) contains a link that allows you to download the Flash viewer if it is not already installed on the computer.<br />
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The lessons contain navigational aids that can help you as you view the lesson. The menu at the right of the lesson alllows you to:<br />
* Pause/Play<br />
* Move to the Previous/Next screen<br />
* Control the volume of the audio (or mute)<br />
* Expand the menu for further options<br />
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With the menu expanded, you will see new options:<br />
* Controls along the bottom of the lesson screen that serve the same functions as the mini menu described above, as well as a slider to move you to any point within a particular screen<br />
* A three-tabbed control at the right labeled:<br />
** '''Thumb''': Thumbnails for each screen so that you can quickly move to any particular screen in the lesson<br />
** '''Notes''': The complete narration of the current screen. This is useful if you cannot listen to the audio portion of the lessons (your computer has no speakers, or others in the area would be distracted by the audio), or if you want to copy some of the text to another application for training purposes.<br />
** '''Search''': A text search to help you find text anywhere within the lesson. A search results list will display links to each screen that has matching text.<br />
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=== Printing the Online Training ===<br />
In addition to being viewable online, each lesson can be printed (from a PDF format). The printed versions are available:<br />
* In each lesson, near the end (generally the next to last screen), a print icon will appear in the bottom right corner next to the Continue button. Occasionally the lesson will mention that the lesson can be printed, but often the print button appears with no comment.<br />
* For the downloaded versions of the lessons, the main index page for the lessons contains a PDF link immediately to the right of the link to each lesson.<br />
* The Training page on lds.org was updated in November 2008 to include the year each lesson was last updated, as well as a link to the PDF version of lessons updated in 2008 and later.<br />
* There is also a post<ref>{{LDSTech|post=14251}}</ref> on LDS Tech that contains links to many of the PDFs on lds.org, although the links in this post are no longer valid for lessons updated in 2008 and later.<br />
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==Resources==<br />
* [http://www.lds.org/pa/display/0,17884,6074-1,00.html Record-Keeping and Auditing Training].<br />
* Example of a [[Media:Ward Training Program.xls|training tracking spreadsheet]] used by one ward.<br />
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== References ==<br />
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