SoWhenItBe Online FAQ ๐Ÿ“Œ

Frequently Asked Questions

Start free with a clean public calendar link. Upgrade only when the Lodge wants a done for you website, stable contact methods, and fundraising tools that are easy to run.

Start here Pricing Free calendar

Tip: Use the jump chips below. The answers are written for Brothers who do not want technical talk.

Training

About 15 minutes โฑ๏ธ

Devices

Phone, tablet, PC ๐Ÿ“ฑ

Goal

One source of truth โœ…

Quick links ๐Ÿ”—

Start free, then upgrade when you are ready

๐Ÿ†“What do we get for free?โŒ„

You get a clean public events link that works on phones and computers.

  • Event pages show date, time, address, and details
  • Updates stay current, no stale screenshots
  • Easy to share in group texts and emails
โœ…
If your Lodge only needs a reliable events link today, start with free and be done.
๐Ÿ“ŒWhy would a Lodge pay later?โŒ„

Most Lodges upgrade for stability and continuity.

  • A complete Lodge website built for you
  • Members only area for notices and PDFs
  • Tickets and raffles for fundraisers
  • In Plus: domain, Lodge email, and a Lodge phone that can text

The paid plans are for Lodges that want a clear front door and consistent contact info year after year.

๐Ÿ“ฑDo Brothers need an account to view events?โŒ„

No. Anyone can view the public calendar and event pages without an account.

Accounts are only for the Brothers who are adding or approving events.

Plans and what each one is for

๐Ÿ—“๏ธCalendar Plus: who is it for?โŒ„

Calendar Plus is for Lodges that already have a website but want the calendar on that site to finally stay current.

  • Embed your events so updates show automatically
  • RSVPs, tickets, and raffles can still be used
  • Minimal change to your current site
๐Ÿ Lodge Site: what do we get?โŒ„

Lodge Site is a full Lodge website built for you with the event tools already integrated.

  • Home, About, Join, Visit, Calendar, Tickets, Contact
  • Mobile friendly layout built for older audiences
  • Members only section for notices and PDFs
  • Optional merch store support
๐Ÿ†Lodge Site Plus: what is included?โŒ„

Lodge Site Plus is the done for you package that adds stable identity and communication.

  • Everything in Lodge Site
  • Custom domain included (your Lodge name online)
  • Three Lodge inboxes: wm@, sec@, info@
  • A dedicated Lodge phone number that can text
  • Multi officer access so no one Brother owns it
Plain answer
Plus is what you choose when you want the Lodge to have a stable identity that survives officer changes.
๐Ÿ†“Is there a contract?โŒ„

No long contract is required for the platform plans. If a Lodge needs to pause, it can be handled without drama.

What matters is continuity, and we help you protect that continuity.

๐Ÿ’ณWhat does โ€œfirst month freeโ€ mean?โŒ„

It means the Lodge can see it working before committing. You can publish events, share the calendar, and see the site in action.

๐Ÿค– AI Event Submission

โšกHow fast is it really?โŒ„

Most events draft quickly, and simple flyers often take less than a minute to turn into a usable draft.

The goal is not perfection by magic. The goal is speed plus a simple confirm step so mistakes do not publish.

๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธCan I upload a flyer?โŒ„

Yes. Upload a flyer and the draft is created from it. If anything is missing, you are asked for the missing details.

๐ŸŽ™๏ธCan I speak the event details?โŒ„

Yes. You can speak the basics and the system will ask follow up questions until the event is complete enough to draft.

โŒจ๏ธCan I just type a message?โŒ„

Yes. Type a short message and confirm the missing pieces if any.

  • Title
  • Date and time
  • Address
  • Attire notes and details
๐Ÿง‘โ€โš–๏ธDoes AI publish automatically?โŒ„

No. It creates a draft. A Brother reviews and approves before it becomes public.

๐Ÿ”—Where do we submit an AI draft?โŒ„

Use the event draft page:

Submit an event draft

Why Lodges pick Lodge Site Plus

๐Ÿ”’Officer transitions are the breaking pointโŒ„

Most Lodge websites and email setups fail during officer change months.

  • Passwords are lost
  • Vendors send renewal emails to the wrong person
  • Facebook is owned by a personal account
  • The calendar depends on one Brother
Plus fixes the ownership problem
The Lodge has the domain, the inboxes, and the phone number, with multi officer access.
๐Ÿ“žWhat is the Lodge texting phone number for?โŒ„

It gives visitors and Brothers a stable Lodge number that does not belong to one person.

  • Text for directions or questions
  • Shared visibility for multiple officers
  • Better continuity year to year
๐Ÿ“งWhy include Lodge email boxes?โŒ„

Because email is where vendors, candidates, and district communications land.

When email is stable, the Lodge stops losing important messages during transitions.

๐ŸงฐDo we need a โ€œwebsite guyโ€ to run Plus?โŒ„

No. Plus is built specifically to avoid that.

The normal job is just posting events and occasional page updates. The structure and integrations are maintained for you.

Cost math that actually makes sense

๐ŸงฎWhat does Plus cost per member?โŒ„

At $39.95 per month, for a Lodge with 120 members:

  • About $0.33 per member per month
  • About $0.01 per member per day
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The point is not the exact penny. The point is that a stable Lodge identity costs less than almost anything else a Lodge does, and it prevents real problems.
๐ŸงพWhat costs does this replace?โŒ„
  • Hosting renewals and surprise increases
  • Paid plugins for forms, events, tickets, spam, and backups
  • Email mailbox add ons
  • Time spent troubleshooting and updating
  • The soft cost of confusion and missed attendance
๐Ÿ“ˆWhat is the real cost of doing nothing?โŒ„

Confusion reduces participation. Participation fuels fellowship and keeps new men showing up.

The easiest way to lose a good candidate is to make it hard to know when and where to be.

Tickets, RSVPs, raffles, and fundraisers

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธCan we sell tickets?โŒ„

Yes. Ticket types can be created per event, and the event page can show exactly what is included.

๐ŸŽซCan we run a raffle?โŒ„

Yes. Raffles can be presented clearly with a public page and a controlled purchase flow.

โœ…Can we use RSVPs without taking payments?โŒ„

Yes. RSVP only events are supported.

๐Ÿ“ฑDo tickets work on phones at the door?โŒ„

Yes. Tickets can be checked from a phone. QR codes can be used for faster check in.

Safety, access, and who controls what

๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘Can multiple officers access the same Lodge tools?โŒ„

Yes. The point is continuity, not single person ownership.

๐Ÿ”Do members need to share passwords?โŒ„

No. Each officer can have their own access.

๐ŸงฑCan we keep some things private?โŒ„

Yes. Members only areas can be used for notices, PDFs, minutes, and internal pages.

๐Ÿ—‚๏ธDo we control what is public?โŒ„

Yes. Events and pages are intentionally simple to manage so the Lodge can control what is shown.

Support, setup, and what โ€œdone for youโ€ means

๐ŸงฐWhat does โ€œdone for youโ€ actually mean?โŒ„

It means you do not have to design the site, pick plugins, or figure out integrations.

  • We build the site layout
  • We connect the event tools
  • We make it easy to keep current
  • We show officers how to update
๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸซHow long is training?โŒ„

About 15 minutes for the basics. Longer only if you want deeper guidance on pages and workflows.

๐ŸงฏIf we get stuck, what happens?โŒ„

You reach out and we help. The system is built so most issues do not exist in the first place.

Switching from an existing website or calendar

๐Ÿ”Do we have to rebuild everything at once?โŒ„

No. Many Lodges start with the calendar, then add the full site when they are ready.

๐ŸŒCan we keep our current domain?โŒ„

Yes. If you already have a domain, it can usually be pointed to the new site.

๐ŸงนWhat about old pages and old calendars?โŒ„

We can migrate the important parts, and replace the confusing parts with cleaner pages.

Devilโ€™s advocate questions

๐Ÿง“โ€œWeโ€™ve always done it this way.โ€โŒ„

SoWhenItBe does not change Masonry. It removes confusion and makes it easier for men to show up.

๐Ÿง โ€œWe already have a Facebook page.โ€โŒ„

Facebook is good for announcements. It is not a reliable schedule.

SoWhenItBe gives you a permanent place where the correct details live.

๐Ÿงปโ€œIs this just another system?โ€โŒ„

No. It replaces scattered systems and removes the need for multiple tools and logins.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธโ€œWhat if the person who set it up disappears?โ€โŒ„

The whole point is continuity.

The Lodge has stable access and a simple workflow that new officers can take over without a technical handoff.