My Events, Notifications and Reminders User Guide

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Accessing Your Events

  1. Accessing Your Events

Understanding and Using My Events
  1. Understanding and Using My Events
    1. Adding an Event
    2. Viewing and Using Event Information
    3. Understanding and Using Notifications and Reminders
    4. Understanding and Using Notes
    5. Removing an Event from the List

Event and Awards Search
  1. Understanding and Using Event and Awards Search
    1. Understanding and Using the Event Search Page
    2. Using the Event Search Results
    3. Understanding and Using Conformation Search Page
    4. Using the Conformation Search Results
    5. Understanding and Using Obedience/Agility/AKC Rally Search
    6. Using the Obedience/Agility/AKC Rally Results
    7. Understanding and Using the Tracking Search
    8. Using the Tracking Results
    9. Understanding and Using the Calendar
    10. Understanding and Using Weekly Wins
    11. Understanding and Using My AKC Searches
    12. Understanding and Using Help

Accessing Your Events

I. Accessing Your Events

Using the My Events section of your Online Account, you can add, manage, search for, and update present, past, and future events.

You must login to your My AKC account to add or update an event. If you do not have an account, please create an account at www.akc.org. Follow the instructions in the right My AKC pane by using the Create Account hyperlink.

To locate and login to your Events:

  1. Type www.akc.org in your browser’s Address text box and then login to your My AKC account.
  2. Click My Events in the left navigation pane of the My AKC account under My Event Tools, which displays any events you have added. If you do not have any events, please go to the Adding an Event section.

Understanding and Using My Events

I. Understanding and Using My Events

The My Events section enables you to add an event, view events, view event information, view any notifications and reminders relating to the selected event, and view any notes about the selected event. You can also organize events based on their name, note, type, opening date, and closing date. If you do not have any events, the first thing you need to do is add an event.

Once you have an event, you can click the Display down-arrow and choose to view all your events, any open events, any past events, any future events, and any closed events. You can also use the Actions down-arrow to delete selected event(s).

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A. Adding an Event

You can add one or several events to your list. Once you have an event, you can add and view event information, notifications and reminders, and any notes relating to the event.

To add an event:

  1. Click My Event in the left navigation bar under My Event Tools, which displays the My Events/Manage Events Page, as shown in Figure 1.
  2. Click the Add An Event hyperlink, which displays a search window.
  3. Optional Step: Click in the Enter Club Name text box and then type a club name.
    NOTE: If you leave it blank all the show names will display.
  4. Click the Time Range down-arrow and then select the range for which you wish to view events.
  5. Click the Competition Type down-arrow and then select a type.
  6. Click one or more states as your search range, which displays the states under States(s) selected, as shown in Figure 2, OR click the All States checkbox, which produces more choices.
  7. Click the Search button, which displays all the events that match your criteria.
  8. Click the checkbox(s) next to the events you wish to add to the My Events list, and then click the Add Event(s) button, which displays the Add Events confirmation page.
    TIP: If the list is too large, you can click the Display down-arrow and narrow the list by open, past, or future events.
    NOTE: More than one event can be selected.
  9. Click the Continue button, which displays the events on the My Events page, as shown in Figure 3.

Figure 1. The My Events Page Before Adding Events

Figure 2. The Event Search

Figure 3. The Added Events

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B. Viewing and Using Event Information

The Event Info tab allows you to view information about the event and club. Once you have viewed the basic event information you can also view and print the event details and/or club details.

To view the information:

  1. Click the name of the club on the list, which displays the event information on the Event Info tab, as shown in Figure 4.
  2. Click the Event Details hyperlink to view more details, which displays the event information on a printable page, as shown in Figure 5.
    NOTE: You can click the print this page icon to print the event details.
  3. Click the Club Details hyperlink to view more information about the club, which displays the club’s information on a printable page.

Figure 4. The Selected Events Information

Figure 5. The Selected Event's Details

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C. Understanding and Using Notifications and Reminders

The notifications and reminders area enables you to setup calendar notifications and send email reminders. You can also add more than one reminder to the same area.

To begin setting up a notification and/or reminder:

  1. Click the name of the event you wish to setup in your list.
  2. Click the Notifications & Reminders tab, which displays the different types of notifications and reminders you can setup.
  3. Type an email address in the Email text box.
  4. Click the checkbox under Calendar Notification.
  5. Click the checkbox under Email Reminder, as shown in Figure 6.
  6. Click the Send Reminder How Many Days Before down-arrow and then select the number days you wish to be reminded.
  7. Click the Add hyperlink to add another reminder to the same area, as shown in Figure 8.
  8. Click the Save Notifications and Reminders button, which saves any entered notifications and reminders, as shown in Figure 7.

Figure 6. The First Notification and Reminder

Figure 7. The Saved Notification and Reminder

Figure 8. The Second Reminder

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D. Understanding and Using Notes

The notes section enables you type notes for an event.

To create a note:

  1. Click the name of the event you wish to setup in your list.
  2. Click the Note tab, which displays the Note text box.
  3. Type information in the note text box and then click Submit, as shown in Figure 9.
    NOTE: You can also delete an existing note by clicking Delete or you can click Reset to remove any unsaved data.

Figure 9. The Entered and Saved Note

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E. Removing an Event from the List

If you do not want an event on your list, you can remove one, some, or all of your events.

To remove an event:

  1. Click the checkbox next to the event(s) you wish to remove.
  2. Click the Actions down-arrow and then click Remove Event(s) from List.
  3. Click the Go button, which displays a message box asking for you to confirm the deletion.
  4. Click the OK button to remove the event(s) from the list.

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Event and Awards Search

I. Understanding and Using Event and Awards Search

The Event and Awards Search is used to quickly find events and awards and enables you to manage events. The search also:

Event Search has several new features including:

***These options require a My AKC account to save and create your unique search preferences.

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A. Understanding and Using the Event Search Page

The Event Search page enables you to search for any event in the United States. You can display all events in the U.S. without entering search criteria; however, this would produce an extremely large list. We recommend that you enter in search criteria to narrow the displayed results.

There are several ways you can narrow your search results:

NOTE: One, some, or any of these options can be combined to narrow your search results.

The steps below assume that you are logged into a My AKC account, which gives you the ability to save the entered search options. Some of the steps in this section are optional because you do not have to enter any search criteria.

To begin searching for an event:

  1. Click the Event & Awards Search hyperlink under My Event Tools, which displays the Event Search page with the Event Search tab selected.
  2. Optional Step: Click in the Club Name text box and enter some or all of a club name.
  3. Optional Step: Click the Time Range down-arrow and then select a range.
  4. Optional Step: Click the Competition Type down-arrow and then select an event or trial.
  5. Optional Step: Click on one or some of the states on the map, which displays the narrowed search results under State(s) selected, as shown in Figure 10, OR click the All States checkbox to search on every state.
    TIP: You can click the Clear button to clear all the enter/selected items and start your search over.
  6. Click the Search button, which displays the search results, as shown in Figure 11.

NOTE: If you are logged into your My AKC account, you can verify that the Save Search checkbox is checked to save the current search. The next time you login to your account and search for an event, the previously entered criteria automatically displays. If you do not want to use the saved search, click the Clear button to remove the information.

Figure 10. The Saved Event Search with Search Criteria

Figure 11. The Event Search Results Based on Entered Criteria

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B. Using the Event Search Results

The search results page enables you to perform several functions, as shown in Figure 11:

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C. Understanding and Using Conformation Search Page

The Conformation search page enables you to search for any conformation event in the United States. You must select a breed and state(s), up to ten on which to search, or you can search on all states.

There are several ways you can narrow your search results:

The steps below assume that you are logged into a My AKC account, which gives you the ability to save the entered search options. Some of the steps in this section are optional because you do not have to enter any search criteria.

To begin searching for a conformation event:

  1. Click the Event & Awards Search hyperlink under My Event Tools and then click the Conformation tab.
  2. Optional Step: Click in the Club Name text box and enter some or all of a club name.
  3. Click the Select Breed down-arrow and then select a breed.
  4. Optional Step: Click either the Include Junior Showmanship: Yes or No option.
  5. Optional Step: Click either Search for Conformation Shows occurring over the next: 3 months, 6 months, or 12 months option to narrow your search results, as shown in Figure 12.
  6. Optional Step: Click on one or some of the states on the map, which displays the narrowed search results under State(s) selected OR click the All States checkbox to search on every state.
    TIP: You can click the Clear button to clear all the enter/selected items and start your search over.
  7. Click the Search button, which displays the search results, as shown in Figure 13.

NOTE: If you are logged into your My AKC account, you can verify that the Save Search checkbox is checked to save the current search. The next time you login to your account and search for an event, the previously entered criteria automatically displays. If you do not want to use the saved search, click the Clear button to remove the information.

Figure 12. The Selected Conformation Search Criteria

 

Figure 13. The Conformation Search Results

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D. Using the Conformation Search Results

The search results page enables you to perform several functions, as shown in Figure 13:

Figure 14. The Page that Appears for the Judges

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E. Understanding and Using Obedience/Agility/AKC Rally Search

The Obedience, Agility, AKC Rally page enables you to search for events in any of the three categories. You must select an event(s) to search for and choose state(s), up to ten on which to search or you can search on all states.

There are several ways you can narrow your search results:

The steps below assume that you are logged into a My AKC account, which gives you the ability to save the entered search options. Some of the steps in this section are optional because you do not have to enter any search criteria.

To begin searching for an Obedience/Agility/AKC Rally event:

  1. Click the Event & Awards Search hyperlink under My Event Tools and then click the Obedience/Agility/AKC Rally tab.
  2. Optional Step: Click in the Club Name text box and enter some or all of a club name.
  3. Click one or all of the Obedience, Agility and/or AKC Rally checkbox(es).
  4. Click the Date of Event, the Date Event Opens, or the Date Event Closes option to narrow your search results.
  5. Click either Search for Show/events occurring over the next: 3 months, 6 months, or 12 months option to narrow your search results.
  6. Optional Step: Click on one or some of the states on the map, which displays the narrowed search results under State(s) selected OR click the All States checkbox to search on every state.
    TIP: You can click the Clear button to clear all the enter/selected items and start your search over.
  7. Click the Search button, which displays the search results, as shown in Figure 16.

NOTE: If you are logged into your My AKC account, you can verify that the Save Search checkbox is checked to save the current search. The next time you login to your account and search for an event, the previously entered criteria automatically displays. If you do not want to use the saved search, click the Clear button to remove the information.

Figure 15. The Selected Search Criteria for Obedience/Agility/AKC Rally

Figure 16. Obedience/Agility/AKC Rally Results

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F. Using the Obedience/Agility/AKC Rally Results

The search results page enables you to perform several functions, as shown in Figure 16:

Figure 17. The Judges Page with their Information

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G. Understanding and Using the Tracking Search

The Tracking page enables you to search for events in any of the three categories. You must select an event(s) to search for and choose state(s), up to ten on which to search, or you can search on all states.

There are several ways you can narrow your search results:

The steps below assume that you are logged into a My AKC account, which gives you the ability to save the entered search options. Some of the steps in this section are optional because you do not have to enter any search criteria.

To begin searching for a tracking event:

  1. Click the Event & Awards Search hyperlink under My Event Tools and then click the Tracking tab.
  2. Optional Step: Click in the Club Name text box and enter some or all of a club name.
  3. Click one or all of the Tracking, Tracking Excellent and/or Variable Surface Tracking checkbox(es), as shown in Figure 18.
  4. Optional Step: Click either Search for Show/events occurring over the next: 3 months, 6 months, or 12 months option to narrow your search results.
  5. Optional Step: Click on one or some of the states on the map, which displays the narrowed search results under State(s) selected OR click the All States checkbox to search on every state.
    TIP: You can click the Clear button to clear all the enter/selected items and start your search over.
  6. Click the Search button, which displays the search results, as shown in Figure 19.

NOTE: If you are logged into your My AKC account, you can verify that the Save Search checkbox is checked to save the current search. The next time you login to your account and search for an event, the previously entered criteria automatically displays. If you do not want to use the saved search, click the Clear button to remove the information.

Figure 18. The Tracking Search Screen

Figure 19. The Results of the Tracking Search

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H. Using the Tracking Results

The search results page enables you to perform several functions, as shown in Figure 19:

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I. Understanding and Using the Calendar

The Calendar page enables you to view and print the competition information.

To begin using the calendar:

  1. Click the Event & Awards Search hyperlink under My Event Tools and then click the Calendar tab.
  2. Click an event on the tab, which displays the information about the event.

NOTE: You can click Print this page after displaying the information about the event OR click Close this page after viewing the information.

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J. Understanding and Using Weekly Wins

The Weekly Wins page displays the unofficial results received from the AKC Field Reps for shows. The results are subject to change pending AKC confirmation.

To begin using the calendar:

  1. Click the Event & Awards Search hyperlink under My Event Tools and then click the Weekly Wins tab.
  2. Click date on the tab, which displays the results from the selected date.

NOTE: You can print the results using the Print This Page link at the bottom of the page OR you can email the results using the Email This Page link at the bottom of the page.

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K. Understanding and Using My AKC Searches

The My AKC Searches page allows you to create saved searches. Once you have created the searches you can sort, run, edit, and delete the searches.

The searches can be sorted by clicking the Sort By down-arrow, selecting a sort function, and then click the Sort By button.

To create and run a saved search:

  1. Click the Event & Awards Search hyperlink under My Event Tools and then click the My AKC Searches tab.
  2. Click the down-arrow and click the choice for the type of search you wish to create.
  3. Click the Add New Search Profile button, which asks you to enter the search criteria.
  4. Type and select the requested information and then click the Add button for that search profile, as shown in Figure 20.
    NOTE: If you do not want to save the search, click the Go Back to Manage Search button.
  5. Click the Search button next to the search you wish to view, which displays the search results.
    NOTE: Once you have run a search, the search displays the number of results and then removes the Search Not Run message, as shown in Figure 21.

Figure 20. The Created Search Profile

Figure 21. The Saved Searches with Events & Search Not Run

To edit a saved search:

  1. Click the Edit hyperlink next to the search.
  2. Type and select the requested information and then click the Save button for that search profile.
    NOTE: If you do not want to save the search, click the Go Back to Manage Search button.

To delete a saved search:

  1. Click the Delete hyperlink next to the search.
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L. Understanding and Using Help

The Help page tells you about the new features of Event Search and opens a window of quick help that gives you information about quickly navigating the system.

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