How to Use the Membership Status Log

The Membership Status Log provides a complete history of status changes for a member over time.

Accessing the Status Log

1. Open the member record
2. Click Membership Status Log in the workspace navigation

What the Log Tracks

Each entry records:

• Date of Change: When the status changed
• Previous Status: What status they had before
• New Status: What status they changed to
• Changed By: Which user made the change
• Reason/Notes: Why the change was made

Common Status Transitions

• In Process → Active (new member approved)
• Active → Inactive (membership lapsed)
• Inactive → Active (member renewed/rejoined)
• Active → Suspended (temporary hold)
• Suspended → Active (suspension ended)

Why the Log Matters

• Historical Record: See the complete membership journey
• Audit Trail: Know who made changes and when
• Dispute Resolution: Verify past membership status
• Tenure Calculation: Understand total time as active member

Adding Manual Log Entries

While most entries are created automatically when status changes, you can add manual entries to document significant events or corrections.