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1. What's New?
  • Calendar of Events
     
    This is an interactive calendar of events, managed by the office.
  • Classified Ads Posting
     
    You've seen the classified ads on the website before, but now you can post your own ads, and add several pictures of your home or item.   You have to be logged in to post an ad.
  • Getting Help: Property Owner's Toolbox
     
    A wide variey of helpful information and website links are found on our new "Home Owner's User Manual", sometimes called the "Homeowner's Toolbox".
     
    You'll find this under "Get Help", and we welcome suggestions for additional links or information to be added.
  • Marina Webcams
     
    Webcams are available to see what's happening at our Marina -- and also useful to check the weather.  The links are on the HOME PAGE, and other locations within the website.
     
    There are 7 webcams, with two having infrared (nighttime) capability.  Enjoy!
     
     
  • Photo Gallery photos welcomed
     
    You must be logged in to use this feature
     
    Our new photo gallery now allows any HPMA member to submit their photos directly.  Please select only your best photos, and then upload them to one of the photo galleries.
  • Vendor / Contractor Recommendations
     
    This is the HPMA version of "Angie's List". where the community makes recommendations, adds comments and ratings, for the various vendors and contractors that are often used at the Pointe.
     
    This  service is only as good as you make it with your additions and comments.  Please contribute your experiences with vendors and contractors.
2. Registration
  • How do I change my User ID or Password?
     
    You must be logged in to change your User ID or Password.
     
    Click on "Update My Profile" under the HOME button on the navigation bar.  You can then change your User Name, Password, and other information in your profile.
     
    If you have any difficulty, contact the webmaster.
  • How do you restrict membership to HPMA owners?
     
    Only people who live or own property at the Pointe are allowed to register and create an account.  All requests for registration are screened by the HPMA office staff.
     
    By requiring people to have a user account on the site to use the interactive features of the site, we can protect it from people who may make improper use of the website.
     
  • Is my email address private?
     
    If you used your email as your User ID or Password, it is private.  Only you, and the website administrators, have access to that information.
     
    However, if you post a Classified Ad, for example, and include your email address, it is then available for anyone who sees your posting.
  • Why should I create an account?
     
    Most of the pages in this site are open to the public, and no registration or login is needed to see them.

    However, to get the full use of the site and all of its interactive features, or to see certain "protected" pages such as the Owners Directory, you will have to create an account (register), and login to use those features.

    The features that will require you to login include:
    •     Adding items to the Community Calendar
    •     Posting a Classified Ad
    •     Posting a review of a contractor or vendor
    •     Using any of our on-line forms - Work Request, Boat Registration, Facility Reservation, etc.
    •     Making a reservation for the Clubhouse, or North Beach
    •     Accessing "private" pages, such as the Property Owner Directory
    By requiring people to have a user account on the site to use these features, we can protect the site from non-residents making improper use of the website.
     
3. How Do I ... ?
  • Add a comment about a Vendor or Contractor
     
    You have to be logged in to post a review or comment about a contractor / vendor.
     
    From the Contractor's page under GET HELP, click on Submit a New Review.
     
    On the page that comes up:
    • Choose the proper category from the drop-down menu
    • Put the Vendor's Name in the box:  "Item to be Reviewed"
    • Describe the Vendor / Contractor in the "Description"
    • Add the website, and contact information.
    Your REVIEW is then added in the next section:
    • The TITLE can again be the Vendor's name
    • Add your POSITIVE comments and NEGATIVE comments (add "none" if you don't have any)
    • Add your RECOMMENDATION and RATING, and SAVE
     
  • Contact A Committee Chair
     
    Go to the Contact Us page under About Us, select the committee you wish to contact, add your message and click on "Submit"."
  • Contact the Board
     
    Go to the Contact Us page under About Us, select "HPMA Board", add your message and click on "Submit".
     
  • Contact the Manager
     
    Go to the Contact Us page under About Us, select "Manager" add your message and click on "Submit"."
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  • Post a Classified Ad
     
    You must be logged in to use this feature.
     
    Go to MARKETPLACE, and click on Homes for Sale / Rent, or Other Classifieds.
    On the next page, click on the "submit an ad / listing" link, and add your new posting.
  • Post pictures in the Photo Gallery
     
    You must be logged in to use this feature.
     
    We welcome good-quality photographs to be posted into the Photo Gallery.
    The Photo Gallery is found in our COMMUNITY section. 
     
    Click on the particular gallery you want to post your photo in, and then click on "Submit Your Own Photo".
    On the submission page, add a title and your photo, and click "Add Photo".
  • Provide input to a Board Committee
     
    There are two ways to do this:
     
    1. Go to the Contact Us page under About Us, select the committee you wish to contact, add your message and click on "Submit".
       
    2. Go to the Committee Page in our GOVERNANCE section, and look for the Contact Us section.  There you will find either a link to our general Contact page, or a link to a specific person and email address.
  • Provide input to the Board
     
    There are two ways to do this:
     
    1. Go to the Contact Us page under About Us, select "HPMA Board", add your message and click on "Submit".
       
    2. Go to the Board Page in our GOVERNANCE section, and look for the Contact Us section.  There you will find a link to our general Contact page, or a link to a specific person and email address.
     
  • Recommend a Vendor or Contractor
     
    Note:  You must be logged in to use this feature.
     
    To submit a review for a new vendor or contractor:
    • Go to "Contractors" under GET HELP, and click on "Submit A Review"
    • Choose the proper category from the drop-down menu
    • Put the Vendor's Name in the box:  "Item to be Reviewed"
    • Describe the Vendor / Contractor in the "Description"
    • Add the website, and contact information.
    Your REVIEW is then added in the next section:
    • The TITLE can again be the Vendor's name
    • Add your POSITIVE comments and NEGATIVE comments (add "none" if you don't have any)
    • Add your RECOMMENDATION and RATING, and SAVE
     
  • Reserve space at the Clubhouse or other area
     
    Note:  You must be logged in to use this feature.
     
    1. First, check the Calendar of Events to see if the facility you want is available.  You will find this under COMMUNITY --> CALENDAR OF EVENTS
    2. To submit an official form to reserve space, download and fill out a Facility Use Application, and return to the office.
    3. The request will be processed and the HPMA office will get back to you.
    4. After your request is approved, the office should add your event to the calendar.  
     
  • Suggest a new page or service for the website
     
    We are always interested in your ideas about ways to improve this website.
     
    Go to the Contact Us page, select "Webmaster" or "Website Steering Committee", and submit your idea.
4. How Can I Help?
  • Assistant Webmaster
     
    We have an opening for an Assistant Webmaster.
     
    This position will provide a backup to the Webmaster, and help administer the website.
    No special skills are needed, other than general computer and word processing knowledge.
     
    Contact the Webmaster for more information.
  • Contacting the Steering Committee
     
    Go to the Contact Us page under About Us, select "Website Steering Committee", add your message and click on "Submit"."
     
  • Editing Pages
     
    If you have a particular interest in one of the activities or pages on the website, please contact the Webmaster. 
    No special skills are needed.
     
    This website is set up to be maintained and edited by people in the community, as well as staff and the webmaster.  For example, editors have already been trained and assigned to edit the History section, all of the committee pages, book club, Milange, Pilates, Writing Group, Marina, Fitness Center, and others.
     
    We provide training, and have a printed "Editor's Guide" to help you.
  • How do I volunteer to help?
     
    The Website is a community project, organized by a website Steering Committee, and managed by a Webmaster.   Contact the Webmaster or Steering Committee for more information.
     
    You can get involved in a number of ways:
     
    Add information to the website: 
    Calendar of Events, Contractor & Vendor recommendations and reviews,
     
    Join the Steering Committee:     
    This is an ad-hoc group that meets occasionally to consider additions and changes to the website, policies, and operations.
     
    Become a Website Page Editor for a particular activity or page on the site
     
    Participate in the Pointe's Governance process:  check the Board and Committee meeting agendas; send along your comments or questions; add your voice to the dialog.
     
    Send along your suggestions for additions or improvements to the website.
     
  • Providing Input about the website
     
    Go to the Contact Us page under About Us, select "Webmaster", add your message and click on "Submit".
     
5. Who Runs This Place?
  • How can I get involved?
     
    The Website is a community project, organized by a website Steering Committee, and managed by a Webmaster.   Contact the Webmaster or Steering Committee for more information.
     
    You can get involved in a number of ways:
     
    Add information to the website: 
    Calendar of Events, Contractor & Vendor recommendations and reviews,
     
    Join the Steering Committee:     
    This is an ad-hoc group that meets occasionally to consider additions and changes to the website, policies, and operations.
     
    Become a Website Page Editor for a particular activity or page on the site
     
    Participate in the Pointe's Governance process:  check the Board and Committee meeting agendas; send along your comments or questions; add your voice to the dialog.
     
    Send along your suggestions for additions or improvements to the website.
  • What's the policy for the website?
    The Webmaster is in charge of the website, subject to Board approval.  However, our policy is to utilize as many HPMA residents as possible to provide content for specific pages, have oversight of their page(s), or to provide other services such as handling the requests for Classified Ads, Homes for Sale, etc.
  • Who is the Webmaster?
    The currant webmaster for this site is Todd Coward.
     
    You can contact him from the Contact Us page, or by calling 503-997-5788.
6. Website Editors
  • How do I volunteer to help?
     
    If you have a particular interest in one of the activities or pages on the website, please contact the Webmaster. 
    No special skills are needed.
     
    This website is set up to be maintained and edited by people in the community, as well as staff and the webmaster.  For example, editors have already been trained and assigned to edit the History section, all of the committee pages, book club, Milange, Pilates, Writing Group, Marina, Fitness Center, and others.
     
    We provide training, and have a printed "Editor's Guide" to help you.
     
  • Is there an Editor's Manual?
     
    Yes, there is an Editor's Manual, in PDF format.  You can see it here, and save it to your computer.  There is also a longer, more comprehensive version available from the Webmaster.
  • What are my responsibilities?
     
    As an Editor for a page or section of this website, your responsibilities are to:
    • Keep the content up to date - constantly!
    • Respond to questions or comments from the community
    • Work with the webmaster to make your page / section the best possible
  • Where do I go for help?
     
    The Webmaster is your principal contact for technical support, or just to bounce questions or ideas for consideration.
     
    Go to the Contact Us page, select Webmaster, and send in your question or comment. 
    Feel free to call the webmaster by phone, also:  503-997-5788  (cell).