Campaign For Liberty

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About the Campaign For Liberty What is the purpose of this organization? What type of organization is C4L? How are state partnerships formed? Who is on National staff? How do I contact C4L? Profile/Account Questions I'm a member, but where's my account? Is HTML available for profile pages? I want to upload photos for others to see. Can I upload documents to my profile page? I was charged twice for my membership fee. I've entered wrong sign-up information. What is an avatar? How do I create one? My photo or avatar isn't the proper size. My photo or avatar still won't upload. How do I delete my user account? Blog Questions I'm having trouble editing text in my blog. Are my blog postings public information? What are C4L's content standards for posting? Explain the Recent Member Post section. Recommendations for Member Blog Spotlight. How do I find the blogs of other members? How do I un-ban someone from posting comments? I'm having trouble with the "sticky" feature. My recent posts are not listed on my profile. Why are comments appearing above my entry?	Text Editor Questions I'm having trouble pasting text into the text editor. How do I create a link? How do I paste a picture? I want to paste Excel files. How do I add a YouTube video? My entry doesn't maintain paragraphs or spacing. My entry isn't doing word wrap. What's wrong? Mailbox and Messaging Questions Where is the Mailbox? What is the purpose of the Mailbox? Are messages sent through the email, too? Can I mail non-contacts? Trouble finding a specific member to message. Blocking and un-blocking messages. Events and Announcement Questions The difference between Announcements and Events. Why do I not see announcements on public pages? How is an event created? Who creates them? How do I see who's coming to my event? Why did my calendar item disappear? Miscellaneous Questions What is the "Contacts" feature all about? Where's my Leadership Summit picture with Ron Paul? Bizarre emails from a purported C4L representative. What is the purpose of Q&A? Why doesn't Q&A allow clickable links? How do I find my Congressional District? Who puts articles on the state news wires?	General Troubleshooting Questions Skewed pages, computer crashes, website errors. Why don't I get the regular email updates? Someone I recruited didn't receive my invitation. A new sign-up's profile page keeps saying no one found. Hard time viewing the maps on the Region pages. The website is unable to process my donation. Local Coordinator Questions What are the requirements of a C4L Local Coordinator? What tools are available for a Local Coordinator? I'm a dues-paying member, but not a Local Coordinator? Why is the website asking for another $35 for dues? I'm incorrectly showing up as a Local Coordinator. Local Coordinator, or a political party precinct leader? I want to be a Local Coordinator for another precinct. Why can't I change my own address? Can I get Local Coordinator business cards? Coordinator Questions Is my name or contact info viewable to non-users? Why can't I act as Coordinator in more than one role? What tools/functions are available for Coordinators? How do I see who I've already assigned as a Coordinator? How do I promote someone to Coordinator level? How are District and County Coordinators appointed? I need to promote/demote a Coordinator, but can't. No option to change a user to Local Coordinator? How do I remove someone as a coordinator? Some of the listed counties are not in my district. Why? Javascript annoucement in email update problems. Can I add a chip-in widget to my state page?

Questions About the Campaign For Liberty

What is the Campaign For Liberty's purpose?	Our Mission Statement reads: "To promote and defend the great American principles of individual liberty, constitutional government, sound money, free markets, and a non-interventionist foreign policy, by means of educational and political activity." For more information, please visit our About page.
What type of organization is the Campaign For Liberty?	The Campaign for Liberty is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. A "501(c)(4)" is an organization not organized for profit and operated "exclusively for the promotion of social welfare." It is essentially a tax designation. There are many different tax categories for political organizations, each with its own pros and cons. In our case, the pros include having no limit on the amount that individuals may donate, while cons include a restriction from endorsing political candidates. Those who would like to donate to an organization that can support political candidates should donate to a Poltical Action Committee (PAC) such as the Liberty PAC. Donations to 501(c)(4)'s are NOT tax deductible.
How does my state become an official Campaign for Liberty partner?	The ability to become an official partner is dependent upon activity in the state; each state is different. When a sufficient number of Local Coordinators have signed up, a partnership may be formed and leadership will be formally elected by members. The distribution of Local Coordinators across the state is also a factor. Interim state coordinators are consulted to aid in determining the formula to be used for each state. Once a partnership is created, state organizations will be run with their own budgets, largely autonomous from HQ.
Who is on the National Staff?	The staff roster is shown here.
How do I contact Campaign for Liberty?	Contact information can be found here.

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Profile/Account Questions

I've signed up as a member of Campaign for Liberty, but I don't remember receiving a username or password. I don't seem to be acknowledged on my state page... it's as if I'm no longer a member!	On October 1, 2008, the Campaign For Liberty launched the website in its present form. Before then, our website did not have an option for members to set up user accounts with user names and passwords, and our members did not consent to having their names displayed on our website. Therefore, although you may be on our email list, and you are a member, you are not listed on our website and are not able to participate on our website until you sign up for a user account. You can sign up for a free user account here.
I'm trying to create my profile page. I would like to be able to view the HTML code as I develop it. Is there a way to do that?	An editor is provided for you to add formatting, graphics, video, etc. to your profile page. HTML is not available for profile pages at this time. For more information about the text editor, click here.
I want to upload photos for others to see. How can I do this?	Because photos take a lot of website space, we recommend that you use a free photo management application like flickr.com. You can upload your photos there, then provide a link to them.
Can I upload documents to my profile page?	At this time, documents (including audio and video) may not be uploaded to the website due to space constraints. It is recommended that you store your documents on another website and provide links to those documents.
It looks like I was charged twice for my membership fee. What could the problem be?	For check cards, most banks will hold the funds for 2 or 3 days. But not all banks release funds as quickly—it could take up to 5 days. This "pending" time is the period where you may think you have been "charged" twice. As soon as the corresponding amount is matched up with the amount held, it is released. The pending transaction is simply removed from the transaction list on your account. At that point it's as if that transaction never took place, and as a result, the account balance goes back up.
I entered wrong information while signing up and can't find a way to change or update it. Help!	Simply log in and send us your correct information using the help form on this website. We will update it as soon as possible. If you do not log in it will take longer to process your request.
What is an avatar? How do I create one?	An "avatar" is an icon. On our website, avatars can be no larger than 64x64 pixels. You can use any .gif, .jpg, or .png file that is that small or smaller as an avatar. You can use a photo editing program to re-size a larger picture down to size, and use that for an avatar. There are also many websites that provide free avatars.
My profile photo or avatar doesn't meet the size requirement. What do I do? Why is there a size requirement?	You can re-size your photo or avatar by using a program like Photoshop, Paint or Paint Shop Pro. For a free photo editor, check out paint.net (google it). If you are unable to re-size your photo or avatar, please send us a message through the help form and we will help you. Photos and avatars must have a manageable size requirement to prevent a slow down of loading pages due to large photo files, and to prevent our server from being bogged down with large files. Dimensions are restricted to prevent pages from being stretched beyond normal size.
My profile photo or avatar meets the requirements, but won't upload. What is wrong?	Even within the three image formats (.gif, .jpg, .png) there are many sub-formats (interlaced/non-interlaced, indexed palette/24-bit palette, various compression levels, etc) and sometimes they just don't work. We are working to accommodate more image formats. After uploading your photo or avatar, your computer's browser "cache" (storage) will need to clear in order to see it. You can clear your cache by clicking "Tools" at the top of your browser page and following the instructions.
How do I delete my user account?	Simply log in and use the help form on this site to let us know that you no longer will be needing your user account.

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Blog Questions

I'm having trouble editing text in my blog.	For more information about the text editor, click here.
Are my blog postings public information?	Blog postings are searchable and bots may publish blog content and responses.
What are Campaign For Liberty's content standards for posting?	You can find our content standards here
Why isn't my blog entry that I just published listed in the Recent Member Posts section on the front page?	The standard is anything that follows our content standards and is fairly constructive and unoffensive gets put in the Member's Recent Posts section. To prevent objectionable content from appearing on the front page, all posts must be approved before they appear on the home page. We update this section several times a day, so don't expect your entry to be immediately posted on the front page. The Recent Member Posts section exists to showcase the hard work and insights of Campaign For Liberty members, but it cannot be constantly monitored. Therefore, members must accept that, from time to time, deserving entries might not appear on the front page, through no fault of their own. Also, if your blog post contains a recent news story we may add it to the Newswire (with a thanks to you, of course!)
Can I recommend a blog post to HQ for the Member Blog Spotlight?	Yes; simply send your recommendation to Matt Hawes.
How do I find the blogs of other members?	Any link to a member's profile will take you to his/her profile, including the blog. You can find member lists on the state, district, and county profile page. Each user profile includes that user's blog. You can search entries using the Search tool in the upper left-hand corner of the web page. Searching a term will provide a list of blog entries containing that search term. Selected user blog entries may appear on the main, state, district, or county profile pages. Members can list their favorite blogs on their profile pages. If you find a blog you like and would like to post on your profile page, visit that user's profile page and there is a link to add that blog to your profile's "blogroll." If you have contacts, a list of recent blog entries will appear at the bottom of your Dashboard. Or simply visit the home page to see the Recent Member Posts list!
Oops! I accidently banned a member from posting comments on my blog entry. How do I go about undoing that?	Go to your dashboard and on the lower right-hand side (on the sidebar) you'll find the option to un-ban a fellow member from posting comments!
I have one post that I have checked that I wanted to be "sticky" and it is currently listed in the middle of my posts on my weblog. Why won't it stick to the top?	You most likely have other entries that have been stickied. To change that, go to "Weblog" on the "My Dashboard" drop-down, find the sticky old entries and click where it says [Edit] and there will be an option to un-sticky the entry there.
I looked at my profile today and see that none of my recent blogs are showing up	You will need to unsticky old blog posts so that newer ones will be listed on your profile.
Why are comments appearing above my entry?	When you paste HTML from other websites, it isn't always valid... you may post the opening, but not closing, of a table. When this happens, the HTML puts everything after the end before the beginning of the table, which is why the comments appear above the entry. A good way to paste text from other websites is to copy it first into Notepad and then copy and paste it into the text entry box. It will keep the line breaks, but remove all the bad code and formatting.

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Text Editor Questions

I'm having trouble pasting text into the text editor. Why do I have to paste in plain text? How do I paste rich text into my blog/message/profile?	A dialog box will prompt you to paste in as plain text because many people, copying rich text from Microsoft Word and other Microsoft products, inadvertently embed a lot of bad HTML that would look strange on the screen. You can still paste in using rich text by clicking the "clipboard with a W" icon (third from the right, top row) in the rich text entry form. Be sure to disable pop-up blocking for campaignforliberty.com.
How do I get a website address to show up as a hyperlink?	Highlight what you'd like to turn into a link and then click on the image of a chain loop (left side of your text editor tools). You will then simply type in the entire URL into the pop-up box. If you do not type in a URL into the pop-up box the link will take you to the C4L homepage.
How do I paste a picture into the text editor?	One way is to right-click an image on a website, then choose "Copy Image." Then, on this site, in a text editor, click the button that's a clipboard with the Microsoft Word "W" on it, and hit ctrl-V on the pop-up window to paste the image in.
I have some Excel files that I would like to paste into a blog/message/profile. Is that at all possible?	Due to space/security issues you cannot post file attachments at this time. You need to use a file hosting service (like filebucket.net or google docs) and link to the file using a hyperlink.
How do I add a YouTube video to the text editor?	Click the button that looks like a film strip, then copy the URL of the video. This works for Google Video and others, too.
When I write something on a blog or on my profile, it doesn't maintain paragraphs or spacing. It posts as one big, long paragraph. What am I doing wrong?	Before you begin writing on your blog or profile, make sure that a toolbar is showing (options for bold, italics, font size, etc.). If not, just refresh and try again until the toolbar is visible.
My weblog doesn't do word wrap, so each paragraph is on one line, meaning that you can't read it without scrolling a very long way to the right, and back again.	The reason why this happened was because of the usage of the <pre> tag. The blog normally adds line breaks automatically, but does not where the <pre> tag is used. Often this will happen when people copy material from Microsoft Word, other rich-text applications, or websites into their blog entry window. The HTML markup is automatically copied in, which may cause problems. One easy remedy for the non-tech-savvy Windows user is to first paste the text you wish to copy into Notepad, then select the whole thing, copy it again, and paste into the blog entry box. Notepad doesn't do any text formatting, so it's lost when pasted, and overwritten with the plain text when you copy it out again. You may need to re-create the links and other special formatting, but it's a great way to get it right the first time.

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Mailbox and Messaging Questions

Where is the Mailbox?	The Mailbox can be found under your Dashboard. Hover over "My Dashboard" and click on "Mailbox". You may also just click "My Dashboard" and you will see options under "My Mailbox" there.
What is the purpose of the Mailbox?	The Mailbox function is used as a means to stay in touch with members. To send a message to a member, you will need to find them online and request that they become a "contact". To find contacts, start with your County page (located under "States" on the main bar). At the bottom of the page, you will see the members located in the County. Click on each one and next to their user name, click "Add as contact". After they approve, you will be able to send messages to each other. Note: In order to maintain our members' privacy, real names and email addresses are not viewable on our website.
Are my messages sent through the Mailbox received in the user's email program?	Messages are not sent directly to the user's email program, but a Daily Update is sent to our members via email that includes a list of messages received in their Mailbox. Note: Users must choose whether or not to receive Daily Updates (this is done in the Settings tab under their Dashboard). A new user is automatically set up to receive Daily Updates.
How do I send a Mailbox message to someone if their name isn't on my list?	First, you will need to find the user's profile. You can do this by choosing the area where they reside under the "States" tab. If they are in your region/congressional district or county, click there. You will see a note stating how many members and Local Coordinators are located in that area. Click that note and you will see the members listed. Click on the member you want to send a message to, and next to their user name, click "Add as contact". After they approve, you will be able to send messages to each other.
I'm having a hard time finding a specific member to send a message to.	In an effort to maintain privacy of our members, the member's real name may not be viewable on our website. You can conduct a search to find them - at the upper-right side of the website (type their name and choose "Google this site" from the drop down menu). Click on their profile page then click "Add as contact" next to their user name. They will need to approve your request.
Blocking and un-blocking messages.	If you wish to block a user from sending you further messages, while viewing their message, you may choose "Block User" from the dropdown. If you block a user by mistake or wish to reinstate them, go to your Dashboard. On the right side of the page is an area called "Contacts". Click "manage contacts". At the bottom of the page is a list of Blocked Contacts. To unblock, click "unblock" next to their name, and you will be able to receive messages from them.

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Event and Announcement Questions

What is the difference between an Announcement and an Event?	An Announcement is created for a general action or informational item, and expires at a date set by the coordinator that posts it. An Event is a calendar item with RSVP capability. Both show up on your members' Dashboard, dependent upon your specific area of responsibility. For example, a Regional Coordinator's Announcement or Event will be viewable to the members in that District.
Why do I not see announcements on the state, region, and county pages?	Announcements are intended for private use and are not supposed to show up on public pages; they show up only on the dashboard.
How is an event created? Who creates them?	Paid members, Local Coordinators and Coordinators can create calendar events. Dues-paying members and Local Coordinators can create an event that is viewable by all members in their county. Coordinators can also create an event directly from their Dashboard or on their Coordinator Tools page (viewable by those of your choice). Keep in mind, calendar events are not emailed out to members, but they are automatically included in email updates for members with user accounts in your area. Click here if you are having trouble with your calendar.
How do I see who's coming to my event?	Go to your calendar, select the event (should take you to calendar.php?rsvp=xxxx) and you can view who is coming below the event description.
My calendar item disappeared. What could the problem be?	When creating an event, you must choose the beginning date/time and ending date/time. If the end date/time is not properly noted, your calendar item may quickly disappear.

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Miscellaneous Questions

What happens when I approve (or deny) a contact? Please explain the Contacts feature.	If you accept someone as a contact, that means: 1) They appear on your "contacts" page for handy reference 2) Up to ten of them will appear on your profile page (you can pick which ten), and most importantly, 3) You have an option in your mailbox to send to "all of my contacts," thus providing an easy way to send a bulletin to all of your friends. If you reject someone as a contact, that just cancels the request, and it disappears from your screen. You might want to refuse or remove a contact if the person sends nagging or unproductive messages.
I went to the Leadership Summit back during the Rally for the Republic and would like to have the picture I took with Dr. Paul	Leadership Summit pictures can be found at our C4LMembers flickr.com page.
I received a bizarre e-mail from someone that claims to represent the Campaign for Liberty, but this really doesn't seem like something you would support.	Due to the popularity of the Liberty message and the Campaign for Liberty's connection to Congressman Paul, many individuals and groups have violated our trademarks and solicited support using our name and logo illegally. The only messages that are officially from the Campaign for Liberty appear on our website, are sent via email through our email service provider, Blue Hornet, or are the new "daily digest." If a message seems strange, it's probably not authentic.
What is the purpose of Q&A?	Q&A is a way for members to help each other find information. It is best used for questions with only one correct answer, not for general discussion of ideas. It is being used for this purpose anyhow, although our forthcoming user forum will correct this. You can search Q&A to find information by performing a search in the upper left of the page and choosing "Q&A".
Why doesn't Q&A allow clickable links? Why are web addresses shown with spaces in them?	Clickable links on Q&A are not allowed in order to reduce the instance of spam. Long web addresses contain spaces in order to them from running off the page. In order to reduce the size of the web address and avoid spaces, you may wish to shorten it by using www.tinyurl.com.
How do I find my Congressional District?	Go to this website and enter your full address (use your 9-digit zip code, if available). Your representative will be listed there followed by party and congressional district number. For example: Emanuel Cleaver (D-05) means you're representative is a Democrat in your Congressional District 5.
Who puts articles on the state news wires?	Any state, district or county coordinator in the state may post wire articles.

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General Troubleshooting Questions

Some pages look skewed or my computer crashes often. I'm generally having a rough time using this website. What is the problem?	If you use the Internet Explorer browser, you may experience a few problems viewing pages or your computer may crash often. You may wish to download and use another browser such as Firefox for a cleaner web experience.
Why don't I get the regular email updates that everyone's talking about?	Your email updates option is most likely set to 'No, just occasional announcements'. You'll need to go to your user settings and change your email options to 'Yes, ...'
I recruited someone but they didn't receive my invitation. What happened?	Sometimes when an email is sent from websites that is unsolicited it may be rejected by the recipient's email provider. However, if you are the first person to send them an invitation and they so sign up, you will receive the credit for recruiting them.
A new sign-up's profile page keeps saying no one found and the website then takes me back to my dashboard. Why?	Once in a while, for no particular reason, a profile page doesn't get generated when a new user signs up. But every night, a script scans the user records and generates all the missing profile pages. His profile is now visible, as the script ran a few hours ago. Please allow up to 24 hours from signup for the profile page to appear.
The counties were on the maps of the regional pages, and now they are not - we need counties.	In Internet Explorer the map loads zoomed all the way in and looks like a gray square. Recommended solution is to download and use Firefox; the alternate solution is to zoom the map out.
I've tried twice, double checking myself, to make a donation. This is what I receive: "We're sorry, but we are unable to process your request at this time. Please check the card number and expiration date; if it is correct, please contact the bank that issued your card." I contacted the bank, with the reply that they are NOT RECEIVING the TRANSACTION, - because something is wrong with your web site.	This message occurs when a credit card is declined. When that occurs, the bank doesn't see the transaction in the customer's history. But that's what causes that message to appear.

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Local Coordinator Questions

What are the requirements of a Campaign for Liberty Local Coordinator?	http://www.campaignforliberty.com/rne.php
What tools are available for a Local Coordinator?	Local Coordinators have access to the following tools: Local Coordinator Boot Camp (research links and the ability to store details about your precinct), Grassroots Training (video and articles), voter data for your precinct, and a private forum (to discuss strategies with other Local Coordinators and Coordinators). The voter data and forum are coming soon.
I thought I signed up as a Local Coordinator, but I don't show up as one on the website.	To be fully "vested" as a Local Coordinator, you must sign a Nondisclosure Agreement. If you are a paid member, you will find the link to this on your Dashboard, on the lower left-hand side of the menu under "Local Leadership." If you are a non-paying member, it will say "If you haven't done so yet, click here to become a paid member today!" If you are a paying member, it will say "You have paid the necessary dues to become a Local Coordinator. Click here to find out more and/or complete your enrollment in the Local Coordinator program." Simply click the link and sign! You will find the Local Coordinator tools in the same area after you have agreed to the NDA.
I thought I gave $35 already to be a member, but your site is requesting $35 to be a dues paying member. When I filled out the online form I gave my credit card info, and selected 'no' to give any additional funds. What did I do wrong?	It's most likely that you had inadvertently checked the box for a free membership, rather than a paid membership. If you do that and do not donate anything extra, the credit card information is ignored and your membership is processed only as a free account. Please check with your credit card company or bank and confirm that your card has not been charged. If not, then you will find an option in the top of the blue sidebar on your dashboard to upgrade to a dues-paying membership. If you HAVE paid, please obtain a transaction number from your bank/credit card company, and contact us through the help form. We'll investigate and upgrade your account.
I'm showing as a Local Coordinator and didn't sign up to be a Local Coordinator.	Contact your Interim State Coordinator who can change it for you; if there is no Coordinator listed for your state, send us a message through the help form and we'll change it for you.
What is the difference between a Campaign For Liberty Local Coordinator and a political party precinct leader?	The two are totally distinct. You can be a Campaign For Liberty Local Coordinator or a political party precinct leader (or "precinct delegate," "precinct committeeman," whatever your state party calls it) or both. The goal of a Campaign for Liberty Local Coordinator is to become active in your neighborhood, educate those in your precinct, rally issues and find good, capable people who share your goals to run for office. A Campaign for Liberty Local Coordinator is a dues-paying member with access to Local Coordinator tools. It is good to be a precinct leader for a political party because you will have a voice inside the party; sometimes only precinct leaders and party officials may vote at conventions. So, if you want your voice heard in the party, filing for precinct leader is an easy way to gain clout. Many times the position is vacant, and it costs little or nothing to file. Check with your local party to learn the process for becoming a party precinct leader.
I want to be a Local Coordinator for another precinct. Why can't I be a Local Coordinator for more than just my precinct?	The goal is to have at least one Local Coordinator in each precinct. Local Coordinators are responsible for their own back yard. Acting as Local Coordinator in more than one precinct diminishes the ability to effectively manage the responsibilities of Local Leadership. If you believe your precinct is well-covered and would like the responsibilities of a County Coordinator (recruit, train, equip and mobilize Local Coordinators), contact your Congressional District or State Coordinator.
Why do I have to submit a support request to change my address?	Due to the fact that our Local Coordinators will have access to voter data, we require all address changes to be handled by a staff member as an information security measure.
I was talking to my County Coordinator this morning - he was able to get some business cards made by the C4L, and he was pretty sure that I (a LC) would be able to as well. I don't see an option for it anywhere in my Local Coordinator Tools.	These are not yet set up for Local Coordinators to purchase, but will become available after a Local Coordinator finishes leadership training.

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Coordinator Questions

As a Coordinator, is my name or contact information viewable / searchable to individuals without user accounts at Campaign for Liberty?	If you've opted to display your name on your profile, it will be viewable / searchable online. No other information will be viewable / searchable online.
I want to be a Coordinator for my State and my Congressional District or County (or, I want to be a Coordinator for my Congressional District and County). Why can't one person act as Coordinator in more than one role?	Each Coordinator has specific responsibilities for recruiting and training: State Coordinators are responsible for recruiting and training Congressional Regional Coordinators. Congressional Regional Coordinators are responsible for recruiting and training County Coordinators. In addition, Coordinators are Local Coordinators in their neighborhood. Acting in more than one coordinator role diminishes the ability to effectively manage responsibilities.
What tools/functions are available for Coordinators?	The main page you will use is the Coordinator Tools page. After logging in, hover over "My Dashboard" and choose Coordinator Tools. All Coordinators have the following functions available to them: -User Administration (change CD, county, password and promote/demote) -Statistics (number of members recruited, status of Local Coordinator steps completed) -Spreadsheet of current Campaign for Liberty members with contact information* -Event RSVPs (view events and members who have RSVPd for events) -Announcements (ability to view and create) -Profile (create profile page for area of responsibility) -Link to all member blogs -Campaign for Liberty logo and letterhead (and guidelines for use) District and State Coordinators are able to view Nominations for positions within their respective areas. State Coordinator also has access to a google group and to a spreadsheet of supporters who signed up on the previous 'old' Campaign for Liberty website.
Is there a way to see who I have already assigned as a Coordinator?	On your Coordinator Tools page, click "view/admin all users." Click the arrow next to "user type" to sort the list by user type; coordinators will appear at the top of the list.
How do I promote someone to a Coordinator level?	On your Coordinator Tools page, click "view/admin all users", find the person, then use the tool to promote; only Local Coordinators may be promoted.
How are District and County Coordinators appointed?	All Coordinator roles are "interim" until such time as a State Chapter is formed. Regional Coordinators are appointed by State Coordinators and County Coordinators are appointed by interim Regional Coordinators. In states where only one congressional district exists, County Coordinators are appointed by the State Coordinator.
[State coordinator] I have a county coordinator that needs to be a Regional Coordinator, (or a Regional Coordinator that should be a county coordinator), but I can't make the change	Demote the user to a regular dues-paying member, then promote that user back up to the other role.
When removing a person from coordinator role, why do I only have the option to change them to "paid user" or "banned", rather than "Local Coordinator"?	Although a dues-paying member may be a coordinator, it's not certain that the reverted member signed the non-disclosure agreement. Demote them to "paid user" and they need only agree to the non-disclosure terms to be a Local Coordinator.
How do I remove someone as a coordinator?	On your Coordinator Tools page, find the member and change their title to "paid user". Only HQ can demote State Coordinators. State Coordinators can demote District and County Coordinators, and Regional Coordinators can demote County Coordinators.
I'm a Regional Coordinator and I want to post an announcement to a particular county in my district. But the list of counties to choose from includes counties that are not in my district, and omits counties that are in my district.	The list is of all counties with members identifying themselves in your district. If a county is missing from the list, it means there are no members in that county. If there is an incorrect county, it means a member has incorrectly claimed to be from that county and in your district. Use "view/admin all users" on the Coordinator Tools page to re-assign to the correct district (or district "0" if you aren't sure which is the correct one).
When an annoucement with Javascript is sent out in the C4L site, it is fine, but in the updates it is all jumbled up. Is there anything you can do to keep the formatting?	Not in this case. Javascript tags are a security hazard. People can insert all kinds of malicious code. So we have to bugger the Javascript tags. But it isn't easy to parse them out either--if the closing tag is not present, it could erase the whole rest of the announcement. The best thing to do is to edit the announcement to remove the Javascript tags. If they don't show up, delete the text characters surrounding the spot where it'd go and then type them back in. That should remove the script tag.
Can I add a chip-in widget to my state page? We are looking to generate some funds for an official event. Ideas?	In the entry window, click the button that looks like a film (like you use to embed videos). Copy the variables in from the embed code: For "File/URL," use the "src" variable's data, eg: http://widget.chipin.com/widget/id/24aee4c869e1db51 Set the dimensions for 250 x 250, then click "Advanced" Copy the variable data in from the embed code: flashvars: color_scheme=blue&event_desc=Help%20support%20Potrero%20Hill%20 elementary%20schools%20by%20making%20a%20donation%20to%20purchase%20basic%20school%20 supplies%20%28e%2Eg%2E%2C%20clipboards%2C%20binders%2C%20 dry%2Derase%20markers%29%20&event_title=Support%20Potrero%20Hill%20Schools wmode: transparent

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