Screened access
Applications, consents, and human review keep the private area intentional.
Safe participation. Strong community. Lawful advocacy.
Build HDBBA into a trusted home for members, training, events, and engagement.
This MVP positions HDBBA as a serious association hub: public-facing where it should be, private where members need trust, and structured enough to support growth into WordPress plus WildApricot.
Member verification
Training-first culture
Private showcase rules
- 0
- approved members in system
- 0
- upcoming events on deck
- 0
- active sponsor conversations
- 72 hrs
- target application response time
Community rhythm
Meetups, clinics, open houses, and sponsor nights all live in one operating system.
Built For
Members and applicants
Supports
Events, training, partners, moderation, and engagement
Publishes To
Netlify today, WordPress + WildApricot production path tomorrow
About HDBBA
Give the organization a public face that feels credible, organized, and welcoming.
HDBBA's website should do more than announce events. It should show what the organization stands for, make it easy to join, and create a clear path from public interest to trusted member participation.
This MVP is intentionally built around community health: responsible participation, coaching and training, lawful advocacy, partner development, and a private member experience that can scale without depending on deprecated Facebook group integrations.
Trust built through verification, consent, and moderation
Programming designed around confidence, instruction, and repeatable cadence
What We Stand For
A visible set of principles for members, guests, sponsors, and the public.
Safe and responsible participation
We centre practical safety, sound judgment, and a culture where good habits are visible and teachable.
Education and skills development
We create clear pathways from first questions to confident participation through coaching, clinics, and peer support.
Lawful advocacy
We engage with facts, respect the law, and help members communicate effectively with institutions and officials.
Respect and sportsmanship
We model discipline, civility, and courtesy in-person, online, and in every HDBBA-run event or discussion.
Family and community
We welcome new people thoughtfully and design programming that supports families, mentors, and new-member confidence.
Support for local partners
We elevate trusted ranges, trainers, clubs, and businesses that strengthen the local ecosystem.
Privacy by default
We keep member data purposeful, consent-based, and separated from public-facing content whenever privacy matters.
Service and stewardship
We build a volunteer culture where experienced members help keep the association organized, active, and safe.
Join HDBBA
Membership starts with clarity, consent, and board review.
- Submit your application and tell us what kind of participation you are looking for.
- Accept email, privacy, and code of conduct terms so the process is transparent from day one.
- Optionally include your Facebook profile URL and a rotating code from the Facebook group for extra context.
- The board or membership owner reviews the application and either approves, holds for follow-up, or rejects it.
Facebook sign-in or profile links can be useful for context, but they are not treated as proof of membership.
Events
Run a calendar that serves members, newcomers, volunteers, and sponsors.
Monthly
Member meetup
Board updates, instructor spotlights, gear-care demos, and a moderated roundtable for active members.
Monthly
Training or safety session
Rotating practical clinics: orientation, refreshers, family day preparation, and confident first-event onboarding.
Quarterly
Public open house
An outreach-forward event with a clear welcome path, volunteer stations, sponsor presence, and email capture.
Quarterly
Sponsor and community night
A partner showcase with member stories, vendor education, and a strong relationship-building touchpoint.
Annual
Flagship association event
A bigger moment for HDBBA's identity: programming, awards, sponsor value, volunteer recognition, and media-ready storytelling.
Training
Create a training stream that feels structured instead of improvised.
Beginner orientation
New-member confidence, terminology, community expectations, and the safest next step into hands-on learning.
Safety refreshers
Recurring sessions that make best practices visible and repeatable for both newer and experienced members.
Legal and policy update briefings
Plain-language explainers that turn complex policy changes into useful, careful member guidance.
Sport introduction sessions
Structured entry points into competitions, event prep, etiquette, and the partner clubs who host those experiences.
Women and new-member onboarding
Dedicated programming that lowers barriers and raises confidence without treating new people like outsiders.
Instructor spotlight content
Interview-driven content that highlights local expertise and turns trainers into visible community anchors.
News and Alerts
Keep people informed with a reliable rhythm, not scattered posts.
Weekly
Social recap
A quick summary of Facebook discussion highlights, event reminders, and volunteer needs.
Biweekly
Email update
A concise digest for applicants and members that includes upcoming events, new resources, and sponsor notes.
Monthly
Member spotlight
Feature community stories that reinforce culture, welcome newcomers, and make volunteer contributions visible.
Lifecycle
Automated engagement
Application received, approval, event reminders, post-event surveys, and inactive-member reactivation sequences.
Sponsors and Partners
Give businesses and community allies a professional way to participate.
Sponsors should be able to discover HDBBA, understand the audience, and see a clear path into event presence, member-facing value, and newsletter reach.
Community Partner
Directory listing, quarterly event presence, and newsletter recognition.
Training Partner
Workshop integration, instructor spotlights, and landing-page placement.
Flagship Sponsor
Annual-event visibility, speaking opportunities, and premium brand alignment.
Private Member Area
A member portal that stays private without relying on Facebook to be the platform of record.
- Member dashboard, profile, and private event calendar
- Training library and onboarding resources
- Equipment showcase gallery with moderation rules and reporting path
- Discussion area, volunteer opportunities, and board updates
Contact
Operate the organization like a real team.
Board owner
Approvals, privacy, escalations, and policy sign-off.
Operations owner
Membership queue, event logistics, and dashboard reporting.
Training lead
Instructor coordination, curriculum calendar, and resource quality.
Engagement lead
Email cadence, social recap, and member storytelling.
Recommended systems for production
- WordPress for public pages, SEO content, sponsor pages, and published news.
- WildApricot for membership applications, approvals, renewals, roles, and gated access.
- Stripe or WildApricot payments for paid events and future dues.
- GA4, Search Console, and Clarity for acquisition and conversion reporting.
- Google Workspace for board operations and shared inboxes.
This prototype demonstrates the experience and workflow. The docs in this repo map it into the planned WordPress and WildApricot production rollout.