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Frequently Asked Questions
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If you still need assistance navigating or have questions regarding any aspect of the new CLSA website after viewing this FAQ please contact us, or call (202) 832-2350.
If you would like to Report a Website Error, Inappropriate Use of the Website, or if you have a Website Suggestion - Please contact us.
FAQ Categories:
Log In FAQS
I am a CLSA Member, how do I log in? All CLSA members can log in to the website by using their Username and Password.
Please do
not ‘Register’ if you are already a member, all members are already 'Registered'. The log in box is located on the right-hand side of the website. The default username is FirstNameLastName (i.e. KatieRichards - with no spaces) and the default password is your CLSA ID number. You can locate your CLSA ID number above the address label on your CLSA Newsletter. If you are still having trouble logging in contact us or call (202) 832-2350.
I am not a CLSA Member, how do I log in? Only CLSA Members can log into the CLSA website, if you would like to Become a Member click here.
Why should I log into the CLSA website? If you are a CLSA member, you will want to log in to explore all the new features now offered to CLSA members, including: CLSA Membership Directory, Member's Only Downloads, Blogs and other networking options. Also, once logged in you automatically receive CLSA Membership pricing on Publications and Convention Registration.
How do I change my username and password? In order to change your username and password, you
first need to log into the website using your existing username and password (if you do not know your usernamd and password, contact us). Then click on the ‘Manage Profile’ link located in the
right hand ‘My Profile’ menu. A page will appear with several options, click on
the ‘Edit Bio’ link and all your information should appear. The third and
fourth lines are your username and password – each has a ‘(change)’ link next
to the field, clicking on ‘(change)’ allows you to change your username and password.
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General Website Navigation FAQs
Where do I find CLSA News? Current Society News is located just below the 'Log In'/'MyProfile' menu on the right-hand side of the website. Only the three most recent news items show on the home page but you can view more news by clicking 'MORE'. Once in the 'News' page, you will notice all news items are divided into categories, showing each category's most recent news on top. You can view news items by category or if you are searching for a particular news item, simply type the keywords into the 'Community Search' box located on top the left-hand menu.
Where can I find archived CLSA News? All news items from 2008-present currently show in their respective categories on the Current Society News page. If you are looking for older news items, type your search item into the 'Community Search' box located on top the left-hand menu.
Where can I download the current CLSA Newsletter? The current CLSA Newsletter is posted on the website as a .pdf document and is located just below the left-hand menu. You can either click on the photo of the Newsletter, or choose one of the links below the photo.
Where do I find CLSA events? The Society Calendar is located just below the 'News' box on the right-hand side of the website. Only the upcoming eight events are shown on the front page, but you can view all events by clicking 'MORE'. The events are listed in chronological order with the closest event posted first. If more information is provided regarding a specific event, the heading of the event will be listed in red and users can click the heading to access more information.
Where do I find information regarding the upcoming CLSA Convention? Information regarding this year's convention can be found either by clicking on the Society Calendar or by clicking on the 'Future Conventions' tab located in the left-hand menu. Information regarding past conventions can be found by clicking on the 'Past Conventions' tab located in the left-hand menu.
Where do I find information regarding the CLSA Scholarship Fund? CLSA Scholarship Fund information is located on the 'Scholarship' tab on the left-hand menu. Currently the CLSA Scholarship application form is being revised and will be posted in the left-hand menu once revised.
Where can I order books? You can order books online by entering our Online Book Store
(the link is located in the left-hand menu under 'Become a Member').
Once in the Online Book Store you can browse the store by searching
through categories or the entire inventory by title, author or keyword.
Once you have found the desired publication, simply click 'Add Item'. Once
you are finished shopping, select the 'Shipping Option' you would like
and click 'Checkout'. Fill in the appropriate information (if you are a
member, and you are logged in your information should be pre-populated)
and 'Proceed to Confirmation'. Your order is complete when you reach
the confirmation page. Members will want to log in to receive Membership Discounts.
Where are the Publication Policies listed? The CLSA Publication Policies are now listed on the left-hand menu under 'Online Book Store.'
What do I do if I find a mistake on the website? Since our website is constantly changing and improving there is ample room for mistakes. If you run across a mistake on the site, please report it by contacting us. Please provide details, including the URL address for the page where the mistake appears.
What do I do if I feel someone is using the CLSA website inappropriately? Although not anticipated, please report any inappropriate use (in detail) to the Office of the Executive Coordinator by contacting us. Each report will be evaluated and a decision regarding the issue will be made by the Executive Coordinator or the Board of Governors.
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My Profile FAQs
What is the 'My Profile' menu? When a CLSA member logs in to the website, the 'Member Log In' box changes to 'My Profile' menu. This menu helps members navigate through any and all information that is specifically connected to his/her account. Here you can edit your Profile, view
your 'Groups', create and subscribe to blogs, change your preferences,
read and send internal site messages, and view your membership status
(whether your dues are up to date or not). Members can choose to use as little or as many features within the CLSA 'online community.'
What is 'Profile Home'? 'Profile Home' is all the information attached to your CLSA membership file. Unfortunately, not all the data we previously collected was able to convert to our new site, so please check your profile for accuracy and add as much information as you would like. To view a completed membership profile, please search the Membership Directory for Katie Richards.
What is 'Manage Profile'? Members can click on 'Manage Profile' to edit your profile information, set your online preferences, create & manage blogs, view & send messages, access groups, manage your subscriptions, and pay your dues online. Once you click on 'Manage Profile,' a new menu will appear with all these options highlighted. Each of the available options on this menu are explained below.
What are 'Preferences'? 'Preferences' are your personal preferences regarding how often you wish
to be alerted by email regarding activity on the CLSA website. We
recommend members check the box next to 'Email me when new messages
arrive'; this enables you to receive an email notifying you that an internal
site message has been sent to you by another CLSA member. These
settings can be changed at any time.
What are 'Blogs'?
'Blogs' are your personal blogs which you can choose to create and
update as frequently as you wish, or you can choose not to utilize this
feature. Other CLSA members can search for, view, comment on and
'Subscribe' to your blog. Non-members cannot access or view your blog.
For an example of a blog, view the 2009 Convention Blog.
What is 'Messaging'?
By clicking on the 'Messaging' link members can send and read
messages to and from other CLSA members. These messages are sent
through the CLSA website's internal messaging system. Members can
choose to receive an email notification when a message is sent. The 'Message Center' page is set up similar to an email account; each member has
an inbox, can read/save/delete messages sent and received. Committees
may also send 'Group Messages' to all members of the committee.
How do 'messages' differ from emails? Messages
(as found in the 'Message Center') are generally short messages sent through
the CLSA website. Unless you have your preferences set to do so, you
will not receive an email notification every time you receive a
message. In order to retrieve messages, you must log in
to the CLSA website. Members can use these messages to contact other
members who may not have an email address posted or simply to send a
short, quick message to a colleague. Internal messaging systems are
used by social networking sites (much like the new CLSA website) to
encourage networking and to provide easy communication between members.
What are 'Groups'? 'Groups' is a listing of groups to which you belong. Currently the CLSA has three categories of 'groups': Committees, Vocations and Convention. Please contact us if you would like to change your group membership.
What is my 'Primary Group'? Each member belongs to a 'Vocation' according to the information provided during the application process (i.e. Lay Single Man, Lay Married Man, Permanent Deacon, Lay Single Woman, Lay Married Woman, Religious Sister, Religious Brother, Religious Priest, Transitional Deacon, Secular Priest and Bishop). If your 'Vocation' has changed, please contact us.
What are 'Subscriptions'? 'Subscriptions' is the list of blogs to which you choose to subscribe. You can Search Blogs for a specific CLSA member or by topic, and you may subscribe to as many blogs as you wish. Currently the 'Forum' feature is not activated, and therefore you cannot currently subscribe to any 'Forums'. Members can manage their subscriptions (i.e. determine when you are emailed regarding blog activity and unsubscribe to blogs) at any time.
What is 'Membership'? 'Membership' is the information regarding the status of your dues. The CLSA Fiscal year runs from June 30 to July 1 of each year, and members are given a three month leniency period to pay each year's dues. Therefore, if your dues are up-to-date your information should read: "Your current membership expires 9/30/(next year)." If you have not yet paid this year's dues you should read: "Your current membership expires 9/30/(this year)."
How do I pay for my Annual Dues online? Members who are interested in paying for dues online must use a Visa or MasterCard. You cannot pre-pay dues for the following fiscal year, payment is only accepted for the current fiscal year. Click on the 'Membership' link (after logging in) located in the right-hand 'Membership Info' menu link; then click 'Securely renew your membership now'. Follow the instructions provided for online dues payment, you will automatically receive an email to the email address on file as acknowledgment of payment.
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Member Center FAQs
What is the 'Member Center'? The 'Member Center' is restricted to CLSA Members only (you must log in first) and includes information and features only available for CLSA members. Here members can find publications available for downloading, forms & letters of interest to members, a link to the Membership Directory and other information for CLSA Members only.
Where is the 'Member Center'? The 'Member Center' is now located on the left-hand menu. You can find the link by scrolling over 'Members Only', found underneath the Online Book Store, and then clicking on the 'Member Center'.Back to Top
Online Convention Registration FAQs
Where do I find information regarding the upcoming CLSA Convention? Information regarding this year's convention can be found either by clicking on the Society Calendar or by clicking on the 'Future Conventions' tab located in the left-hand menu.
How do I register for the 2010 CLSA Convention? Click here to register for the 2010 Convention.
Where is the 2010 Convention Program? Click here to view the 2010 Convention Program (a .pdf).
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Online Book Store FAQs
How do I order books online? You can order books online by entering our Online Book Store (the link is located in the left-hand menu under 'Become a Member'). Once in the Online Book Store you can browse the store by searching through categories or the entire inventory by title, author or keyword. Once you have found the desired publication, simply 'Add Item'. Once you are finished shopping, select the 'Shipping Option' you would like and click 'Checkout'. Fill in the appropriate information (if you are a member, and you are logged in your information should be pre-populated) and 'Proceed to Confirmation'. Your order is complete when you reach the confirmation page. Members will want to log in to receive Membership Discounts.
How do I order downloads? Once in the Online Store, click the category 'Publication Downloads'. Even if the item does not cost anything, click 'Add Item' and proceed through the 'Checkout' process. Once your order is complete you will receive a confirmation email. However, you will not receive the link to the download until after your order has been processed by the Office of the Executive Coordinator. Once your order has been processed, you will receive an email with a link for downloading. Most Publication Downloads are free to CLSA members.
When will my order arrive? Please allow 7-10 days for standard shipping and processing. If you have any question regarding your shipment, please contact the CLSA Publications Office at (301) 362-8197.
What are my shipping options? All domestic orders are shipped via the United Parcel Service (UPS) to ensure shipment tracking. Domestic customers can choose UPS Ground Shipping or UPS 2nd Day Shipping (for an additional $15.00).
The
shipping scale for International Orders shipping is calculated using the
actual shipping costs incurred by UPS or USPS. These costs are
determined by 1) the International Group where the item(s) are being
shipped and 2) the weight. The ‘base price’ includes the US$5.25
handling charge.
The CLSA uses the following International
Groups to determine the shipping cost: North America; Central &
South America; Western Europe 1; Western Europe 2; Eastern /Central
Europe; Central Asia/ Southeast Europe; Southeast Asia; Southeast Asia
2; Western Asia; Australia & New Zealand; Africa; Caribbean Islands.
Click here
to see a break out of all the countries associated with each International
Group and the base price and per pound price for each International
Group.
If you are having trouble determining which International
Group your items are being shipped to, or if you have any questions
regarding this policy, please contact the CLSA Publications Office at
(301) 362-8197. All web orders are shipped via UPS, if you wish to have
your order shipped via USPS, please place your order by calling CLSA
Publications at (301) 362-8197.International orders are shipped by our preferred international courier for an additional $15.00 or for International Rush Orders an additional $17.50.
What is the CLSA's return policy? No returns after thirty (30) days from date of shipping; all
returns must be in good condition (able to be resold), accompanied by a packing list or
invoice, with the purchaser paying postage charges. Additionally,
bookstores (resellers) require advance authorization from the CLSA for
all returns, which must be made within ninety (90) days of the original
invoice date. A 15% restocking fee will be applied for returns of five
or more copies of any one title. Replacement copies for those received
in unsatisfactory condition must be requested and approved within seven
(7) days of receipt by telephone at 301-362-8197 or fax 301-206-9789.
The shipping address for any and all returns is CLSA Publications, 9050
Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701-1150, USA. For more information regarding the CLSA's Publications' Policies, please visit the Publication Policy Page.Back to Top
General CLSA FAQs
How can I find a canon lawyer? Although over 1,400 canonists belong to the Society, the Society does not have the capacity to provide advocates for those seeking a canon lawyer. The Office of the Executive Coordinator suggests those seeking canonical advice contact his/her local (Arch)diocese's Tribunal or Canonical Affairs Offices. After contacting those resources, if you still need help locating a canonist, please contact the Office of the Executive Coordinator and we will do our best to provide a helpful canonist.
What is the purpose of the Canon Law Society of America? The purpose of the Society is to promote the pastoral ministry of the Church, to cooperate in the continuous revision and renewal of the universal law of the Church, to encourage and participate canonical research, to respond to the practical canonical needs of all the people of God, to facilitate the interchange of canonical ideas, to cooperate with others doing research in other sacred sciences, and to establish a dialogue with other canon law societies in the world. For more information view the CLSA Constitution.
What are the benefits of becoming a member? Any person interested in the promotion and growth of canon law can become a member of the Society, but only those with a licentiate in canon law can become 'Active' members (students of canon law are 'Student Associate' members, and all others are 'Associate' members). Membership benefits include discounted CLSA publications, subscription to the CLSA quarterly newsletter, Proceedings of the Annual Convention, discounted registration for the CLSA annual convention, online video presentations (coming soon!), online texts, networking with other canonists and access to the Members Only portion of the CLSA website.
What is the cost of being a CLSA member? Currently, the price of membership is $200 for Active & Associate members and $100 for Student Associate members. Any change in the amount of the annual dues is proposed by the Board of Governors but is determined by a majority vote of members present and voting at a General Meeting. The fiscal year of the Society begins on July 1 of each year and ends on June 30 of the following year.How is the Society structured? The Canon Law Society of America is governed by a Board of Governors, headed by the President of the Society. For more information view the CLSA Constitution and By-Laws.
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