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• 21:16, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:MLS release notes (Outdated: content was: "== Older release notes? == What's the plan for older release notes on this page? Until now, all the release notes have been accumulated in the Timeline of MLS page. That's getting so long that it's a bit unwieldy, and that article title doesn't make it clear that it contains release notes. But it seems odd to introduce this new place for release notes that has no connection to the previous release notes. And what's the plan for the future? When the next release of...)
• 21:16, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page MLS Software Manual (Outdated: content was: "The ''MLS Software Manual'' will open when you click the '''Help''' link at the top of the MLS window. The manual is a PDF that can be viewed or saved. ==Language versions== The different language versions of the ''MLS Software Manual'' may lag behind the installed version of MLS because of the time it takes to translate the manual. Below is a list of the versions of the manual that are currently available. If the manual is available, the language name will be...)
• 21:16, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Donor records (MLS) (Outdated: content was: "Merging Spousal Donor Records", and the only contributor was "Rossgrahamwilliams" (talk))
• 21:16, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:MLS messaging system (Outdated: content was: "Each time MLS is started, the Urgent Task List says I have three (or more) new messages to read. In addition to the expected messages in the "Received Messages" folder, there are three blank messages with the To, Date, and Subject fields blank, and thus there is no apparent way to open or delete them. Any hints would be welcome. -- Brenmar 2:20, 9 February 2011 (UTC) : Such questions will get a much better response on the LDSTech Forum. I would r...)
• 21:16, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:MLS financial cleanup (Outdated: content was: "I'm not sure if reconciling the budget category is something that we should even try to do with the new CUBS system. Perhaps I'll create a forum post about it... (nathangg)", and the only contributor was "Nathangg" (talk))
• 21:15, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page MLS messaging system (Outdated: content was: "MLS has the capability to send messages from wards to stakes and the administrative office. Messages can also be sent from the stake to its wards and from the stake to the administrative office. Ward-to-ward communication is not yet possible. == Reading a received message == # On the MLS menu bar, click '''Reports/Forms'''. Click '''Messages'''. # In the Received Messages section, click the subject of one of the unread messages. (Unread messages have an icon that look...)
• 21:15, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page MLS Finance Only Version (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT MLS finance only version", and the only contributor was "Lindsayre" (talk))
• 21:15, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page File:MLS-Export-Languages.xls (Outdated)
• 21:15, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Custom reports (MLS) (Outdated: content was: "== Upload examples of custom reports == In a {{TechForum|thread=3600}} it was suggested that this article could be used to host some examples of custom reports. It would be therefore useful to allow the upload of files with the extension ''.mls'' --Steve 10:11, 28 August 2009 (UTC) :I talked with Tom Welch and I think the ability to upload files with extension ''.mls'' is now approved and activated. -- Mike Murray 18:...)
• 21:15, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Temple recommends (MLS) (Outdated: content was: "== Grammar correction == In the second paragraph under Temple Entry System (TES) the grammar in this sentence doesn't seem right, it reads "If a stake president wants the executive secretary to have access the TES" alternate phrasings: "If a stake president wants the executive secretary to have access to the TES" "If a stake president wants the executive secretary to access the TES" "If a stake president wants the executive secretary to be able to access the TES"...)
• 21:15, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Temple Recommends (MLS) (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT Temple recommends (MLS)", and the only contributor was "Aebrown" (talk))
• 21:14, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page MLS Financial Cleanup (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT MLS financial cleanup", and the only contributor was "Aebrown" (talk))
• 21:14, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page MLS Test Data (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT MLS test data", and the only contributor was "Aebrown" (talk))
• 21:14, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page MLS Keyboard Shortcuts (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT MLS keyboard shortcuts", and the only contributor was "Aebrown" (talk))
• 21:14, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Donor Records (MLS) (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT Donor records (MLS)", and the only contributor was "Aebrown" (talk))
• 21:14, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Custom Fields (MLS) (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT Custom fields (MLS)", and the only contributor was "Aebrown" (talk))
• 21:14, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page File:MLS Standard Callings.pdf (Outdated)
• 21:14, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Boundary Realignment (MLS) (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT Boundary realignment (MLS)", and the only contributor was "Aebrown" (talk))
• 21:13, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:System Options (MLS) (Outdated: content was: "In the dialer options section, the number should be entered with no spaces or dashes. I think that this section should be edited as to not cause any confusion with what we are telling clerks. Thanks!! --Caleb 22:00, 18 May 2009 (UTC) : For an uncontroversial issue such as this, just go ahead and make the change. It's a wiki, after all! -- Aebrown 22:21, 18 May 2009 (UTC) :: Thanks Alan, I am not sure when I should make a change...)
• 21:13, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page History of MLS (Outdated: content was: "{{MLS}}In 1999, the Member and Statistical Records Department (MSR) began considering a rewrite of the local unit Member Information System (MIS) and Financial Information System (FIS). Since 1986 priesthood leaders had been using separate applications to manage local Church unit membership (MIS) and finances (FIS). MIS and FIS were available only to Church units in the U.S. and Canada and a limited number of English-speaking units outside the U.S. and Canada. In 1998,...)
• 21:12, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Timeline of MLS (Outdated: content was: "This article presents a timeline of the history of the Member and Leader Services application. Jump to the current version of MLS: 3.4.2 {| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1" style="font-size: smaller" !width="5%"|Released !width="5%"|Version !width="30%"|General Changes !width="30%"|Changes Related to Membership !width="30%"|Changes Related to Finance |-valign="top" | '''Jun 2002''' || 1.0 | MLS first shipped to selected s...)
• 21:12, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page File:MLS Finance Only Install.pdf (Outdated)
• 21:12, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Donor records (MLS) (Outdated: content was: "{{MLS Finance}} A '''donor record''' is created in MLS for each person or organization that makes any payment to a Church unit. == Add donor records == To add a donor record, choose '''Add/Update Donors''' from the Donations panel. Alternatively, as a donation batch is being created, you can click the '''Add''' button from the Select Donor list. The system will allow users to create four different types of donors. # Member of unit # Member of another unit # Another...)
• 21:12, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Custom fields (MLS) (Outdated: content was: "{{MLS reports}} '''Custom fields''' in MLS are used to store customized information about members, such as talents and interests. Such information is stored local to the unit (not on the membership record). Data stored in custom fields is accessible via Custom Reports. == Adding or changing data in custom fields == Custom fields are accessed via the Membership menu (Custom Member Fields), or by selecting the Membership Records panel, then the View and Update Panel...)
• 21:12, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page MLS financial cleanup (Outdated: content was: "{{MLS Finance}} It is helpful to clean up information in MLS periodically. Some cleanup needs to be performed before year end, because MLS will not allow some information to be deleted until it has been unused for the entire record retention period. === Before year end === * Zero out any Other subcategories that are no longer needed by making appropriate transfers between categories, or by remitting surplus funds to Church headquarters * Zero ou...)
• 21:12, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Custom reports (MLS) (Outdated: content was: "{{MLS reports}} '''Custom Reports''' are useful for extracting information from MLS that is not available using standard reports. Many reports are easily generated, but some of the report options can be helpful in generating custom reports in MLS that may not be completely obvious. == General principles == === Status fields === Be aware that some of the status fields may contain useful options you may not have expected. * '''Marriage...)
• 21:11, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page File:MLS language.png (Outdated)
• 21:11, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:MLS backup (Outdated: content was: "One thing that this article does not mention (and the thing that I came here looking to find the answer) is the question of how long should backups be kept? How often should old backups be deleted? Backing up every week for several years leads to the size collection of backups going into the range of several gigabytes.―Jones.Nathan (talk) 17:18, 10 July 2016 (MDT) I don't know the answer to that. You might try asking in...)
• 21:11, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Template:MLS Finance (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT Template:MLS finance", and the only contributor was "Knaptonks" (talk))
• 21:11, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:MLS Troubleshooting (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT Talk:Troubleshooting MLS transmission problems")
• 21:11, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:MLS troubleshooting (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT Talk:Troubleshooting MLS transmission problems")
• 21:11, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Template:MLS (Outdated: content was: "{{Meetinghouse base | omit-benefits=1 | product=MLS | product-specific-links= *MLS finance *MLS membership *MLS administration *MLS reports | related-topics= *MLS release notes }} <includeonly> Category:MLS</includeonly><noinclude> == Purpose == This template is an infobox for MLS articles. It will help readers navigate between related MLS articles. == Usage == This template has no parameters. The template should be added to relevant MLS ar...)
• 21:10, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Export (MLS) (Outdated: content was: "==Class not exported in organization.csv== Why doesn't the exported organization.csv file include a field for the Class? For Sunday School and Primary, this is important. Unjedai 13:08, 19 July 2010 (UTC) : I agree that the Class field would be very useful, and I don't know why it is not included. This wiki article is simply an analysis of how the export files are actually structured. If you would like to suggest an improvement, this wiki is not the...)
• 21:10, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Category:MLS reports (Outdated: content was: "{{catmain}} Category:MLS")
• 21:10, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Category:MLS administration (Outdated: content was: "{{catmain}} Category:MLS")
• 21:09, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Category:MLS finance (Outdated: content was: "{{catmain}} Category:MLS Category:Finance")
• 21:09, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page MLS finance only version (Outdated: content was: "Beginning with version 2.7, a special version of MLS is available for managing '''only finances'''. This version is intended only for Family History Centers who manage their finances separately from the stake.<ref>{{TechForum|thread=934}}</ref> == Restrictions == This version is only to be used by FHCs that manage their own finances (most FHC finances are managed by the stake). Such FHCs will have a CUBS account and will be using [[Glossary#R|REFIS]...)
• 21:09, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Category:MLS membership (Outdated: content was: "{{catmain}} Category:MLS Category:Membership")
• 21:08, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Ward data transmitted to stake (Outdated: content was: "Unit information is sent from the ward's MLS to the stake's MLS. This happens each time the ward does a Send/Receive Changes that includes membership data. Once the membership data arrives at the administrative office and is processed, it is then sent to both the ward and stake MLS. There is also an option under the File drop-down menu called '''Send Membership Data to Stake''' that can be used at the request of the stake president. == References == <references /> Ca...)
• 21:08, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Updating membership records (MLS) (Outdated: content was: "{{MLS membership}}{{scripturebox| "Whatsoever you do not record on earth shall not be recorded in heaven" [http://scriptures.lds.org/en/dc/128/8#8 D&C 128:8].}} '''Updating membership records''' using MLS can only be done at the ward/branch level. Stake clerks can only review records, they cannot make changes. The Church-produced training lesson {{TrainingURL|updating_membership}}sets out the specific requirements to change membership record information. {{Train...)
• 21:08, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Temporary membership record (Outdated: content was: "{{MLS membership}} '''Temporary membership records''' are created for people whose names need to be on the ward lists, but are not members of the ward. A temporary record will have your unit number (or part of your unit number) included in the record number. For example, if your unit number is 333444, a temporary record might be numbered 0333444-9999. A record number format of xxxxxx-xxxx also indicates a temporary record. There are three kinds of temporary membershi...)
• 21:08, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Special request (Outdated: content was: "{{MLS membership}}Some changes to membership records are not allowed in MLS and can only be performed by the administrative office. The '''Special Requests''' feature of MLS allows clerks to ask the administrative office to make these changes. Clerks can only submit a special request for membership records that reside in their own unit. == Examples == The following tasks require a special request: * When a new marriage needs to be recorded for a member, and a...)
• 21:08, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Recording ordinances (Outdated: content was: "{{MLS membership}}When a person receives a saving ordinance or priesthood ordination, a clerk from the ward where the person's membership record is held should: # Obtain information about the ordinance or ordination. # Record the ordinance or ordination in MLS. # Prepare the ordinance or ordination certificate<ref>''Handbook 1: Stake Presidents and Bishops'' [2010], 13.6.21.</ref> and deliver it to the member. ==O...)
• 21:08, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Recording events (Outdated: content was: "{{MLS membership}}It is important to record the life events for all individuals within the unit boundaries. These events are not recorded as ordinances in MLS, but they still fall under the responsibilities of the ward clerk to be recorded on the membership record. == Events == === Births === New children born into the unit should be recorded on Church records. Children that are [[Recording Ordinances#Naming and Blessing Children|bless...)
• 21:07, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Record management tips (Outdated: content was: "{{MLS membership}}'''Managing membership records''' is the responsibility of the ward clerk, who may be assisted by a membership clerk. The following techniques and procedures can help keep these records accurate and consistent. == Member names == {{main|Naming conventions}} With increasing cultural diversity in many areas of the world and additional complexity in name conventions, the proper entry and display of member names can become quite confusing. Th...)
• 21:07, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Name changes (Outdated: content was: "{{MLS membership}}Members need their '''names changed''' on Church records for a variety of reasons. Marriage, divorce, adoption, "blending families", and even simple personal preference can all lead to name changes. == Policy == Church records should reflect the member's legal name. So when the member's name has legally changed, the name on the Church records should also be changed. === Legal name=== What makes a change of name legal, differs by...)
• 21:07, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Membership Validation Report (Outdated: content was: "{{MLS membership}} The MLS '''Membership Validation Report''' is a list of errors and warnings found in the membership records. MLS generates this report using a set of internal logic checks. To correct errors or warnings: # Select the name of the person whose record has an error or warning. # Correct the error or warning information on the membership record (this may require some research). # When finished making corrections, click '''Close'''. == Tips == * I...)
• 21:07, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Membership download problems (Outdated: content was: "Membership download problems are rare in MLS, but can happen. For example, a new ward may download its membership records in MLS and have the priesthood of all the men displayed as "not ordained." Whenever something odd like this happens, the clerk can go to the File drop-down menu and select '''Request Unit Refresh Data'''. This option will refresh the MLS data with the unit's master data at Church headquarters. This data will override any existing data, so the clerk...)
• 21:07, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Membership audit (Outdated: content was: "{{MLS membership}}The stake clerk (or another stake representative) should complete the membership audit with the ward clerk or assistant clerk assigned to membership. The bishop should be available to answer questions during the audit. The audit should be completed by June 30 each year. Items that have not been properly updated or instances where membership policy is not followed are called audit exceptions. A report of the audit exceptions will show up at the en...)
• 21:07, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Callings (Outdated: content was: "{{MLS membership}}Ward clerks are responsible to ensure changes in '''callings''' are recorded accurately and timely. However, this task may be delegated to membership clerks. == Recording callings in MLS == When recording callings in MLS, whenever possible, select '''Standard Positions''' from lists provided by MLS. Access to information on [https://www.lds.org/?lang=eng LDS.org] that is specific to a position is determined by the...)