Online Applications that Interface with SAMS

Web Modules to add to your Website for Member's Input

With your existing SAMS database as the foundation, you can increase your staff efficiency with the SAMS online applications. These modules act as “plug-ins” that interact directly with your SAMS database, enabling you to offer your members the opportunity to handle various aspects of their membership online which will in turn give staff more time to complete the many projects demanding their time.

Give your members the ability to pay dues, access your directory/buyer's guide, update contact information, and register for events online.  SAMS Web Modules are the perfect solution to your online needs. Best of all, the transactions occur instantly; there is no downloading or data entry necessary on the backend.

SAMS eDirectory

How many calls do you get from your members, requesting information about other members?  “Where does so and so live?” “How Many members live in the Some City?” It happens all the time.  Eliminate these requests by posting that info to your new SAMS-eDirectory web module. Its an easy application that links to your website, allowing your members the search capabilities your association has.

Give your members online access to your directory or buyers' guide.  Search function allows for pulling specific listings by city, state, region, as well as several other options.  All of the listings are displayed in real time - which means they're always current.

SAMS Member Maintenance

One of your members moves to another city. They fill out the necessary change of address form, but somehow it gets lost in the mail. Subsequently, their membership expires and they calls furious that they never received their renewal statement….

Now you can avoid these pitfalls using the new SAMS-Member Maintenance module. This password protected, web application allows your members to quickly and efficiently make any name or address changes to their record, directly from your website. It’s quick, easy, and works in real time. It makes a difference!

SAMS Dues Renewal

Online payments are the most convenient format for both members and your staff. Dues are always paid on time, members are happy because their status stays current. The payments are safe, secure, and accurate. Deluxe Dues also allows you to set up optional contributions, subscriptions to publications, and a shopping cart to sell products.  SAMS-Dues Renewal allows them to update instantly!

SAMS Meetings Registration

A complete solution for your on-line meeting registration. Whether it’s a small meeting with a single registration fee and event or multiple fees based on member status and numerous events, SAMS-Meeting Registration is your solution. The web pages are actually designed from the meeting created within SAMS so additional web development from an outside source will not be necessary.

Post your meetings and events on your website and enable members or the public to register online. It's easy to set up, easy to use, and easy to see results.  Your members will log with their user name and password.  This makes the registration process easy because your members' current contact information is retrieved directly from your database.  Another great benefit is that you have the option of opening your meetings to non-members.  Attendees will receive a confirmation email and their records are updated in your database. The confirmation email can also include a carbon copy to a staff member.

One of the greatest benefits to SAMS-Meeting Registration is the fact the data will be real-time. Meaning that when a member registers, makes their payment and receives confirmation the association staff will be able to see the registration info immediately. No more waiting to the end of the day to find out how many have registered for your meeting.

Additonal Hardware/Software Required for SAMS Web Modules:

Before installing SAMS Web Applications, the client must purchase the following items:

Sub-Domain Name- This can be purchased through your Internet Service Provider. The price of this varies by provider.*

Affinipay Gateway Setup Fee and Cost - This can be setup through The Semarca Corporation. Affinipay is a PCI Compliant service used for credit card processing.  There is a one-time setup fee of $150 and subscription fee of $10/mo. for Basic service and no transaction fees (unlike most other providers).  For more information about this service visit the Affinipay/Semarca webpage.  We are also able to work with other gateway providers such as Authorize.net, PayPal, and Pay Flow Pro (an additional SSL Certificate may be required for security).

Merchant Account- Contact your bank for details. A merchant account is necessary if you wish to accept credit card payments.*

Server- A server (machine) is required to run the Web Applications. It is highly recommended that your IP address for the sub-domain name/SSL Certificate reside on a machine that is rarely used.　 If it is placed on a machine that is used in day-to-day operations, your customers will experience slow response rates while using the application or their transaction could be timed out completely.　 It is best to prevent these possible issues by designating a separate unit for the Web Applications.　You do not have to buy a new computer or server to do this.　 You can more than likely use an older CPU tower that has sufficient RAM to run the applications. Servers can generally be purchased for $1000 or less.

*Please note that the Sub-domain name, Affinipay, and Merchant Account are only necessary if you plan on receiving payments through your website. Each of the above items is in addition to the cost of Semarca’s software. The above prices are provided strictly as estimates and each Vendor should be contacted for more accurate pricing.