

This system is designed for churches to maintain a membership database
that will provide useful reports and mailing labels.  The reports
available are:

          1. Mailing labels for:
             a. All addresses in the mailing list database.
             b. All MEMBER addresses in the mailing list database.
             c. All NON-MEMBER addresses in the mailing list database.
             d. Labels by committee or organization.

          2. Reports for:
             a. Directory list containing all names in the mailing list
                database and all family members of members.
             b. List of names by committee or organization.
             c. List of names by date (give birthday and anniversary of
                all names listed for the month selected.

The system is set up to allow for easy addition, deletion, or changing
of names for both the mailing list database and for the membership
database.  When asking to search for a particular name, the system
allows you to enter only the last name (first name blank) and it will
point to the first person with that last name.  Then you can use the "N"
option to search for the one you want.  Or you can enter both first and
last names at the search menu.  You must, however, include middle
initials and "Jr." or "Sr." if they exist in the database.

The system is fully menu driven, and should not cause any difficulty in
entering, deleting or changing data.  Several things are necessary to
get the system up and running, however:

1.  The system is currently set up to operate on drive "A".  You must
change the SYSTEM INFORMATION to use another drive, and the file
"MEMBER.MEM" must reside on drive "A" when making those changes.  Then
copy to the drive you will be using.

2.  It will be necessary to delete all of the "dummy" records currently
in the database before entering valid information.  Suggest you use the
"D" option from the first menu, the "M" option from the second menu, and
the "D" followed by "N" options from the third menu.  This will step
through all "dummy" records.

3.  If you have two floppy drives, it is suggested that the "program"
files reside on drive A, and the data files reside on drive B. To do
this, Move all of the .DBF files and all of the .NDX files to drive B.
Leave all other files on drive A.

4.  If you have a hard disk (recommended) it is suggested that all of
the files reside on the hard disk on the same subdirectory.

This program is provided under the "shareware" concept in the hopes that
many churches that need a membership management program but can't afford
(or don't need) the large systems such as UMIS will be helped.  In the
same vein, if you use the program and like what it does, please support
the concept and send in you $35.00 donation.  When the donation is
received, a printed manual fully describing the program will be
forwarded.

If you find that you need custom modifications made, I will be happy to
address the extent of those modifications and the associated costs.
Please drop me a note addressing any suggested improvements or
modifications.  If it appears to be something of general interest, I
will try to implement it as time permits and advise of available
updates.  If it is a specific change for your needs, I will return a
proposal to you on those changes.

                                   Larry Hansford
                                   Creative Computer Consultants, Inc.
                                   P. O. Box 66
                                   New Carlisle, OH 45344-0066

                                   (513) 845-9017
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