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    Welcome to Westlinks Convention Manager, your ultimate solution for effortless convention planning and execution. Our cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) web application is designed to streamline every aspect of your 12 Step conventions, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish. While our primary focus is on 12 step conventions, our flexible platform can be adapted to suit other events with specific modifications, giving you unparalleled versatility.
    
    \textbf{Effortless Convention Planning and Execution}
    
    \textit{Multiple Affiliations:} Effortlessly manage multiple affiliations, including AA, Al-Anon, ACA, and more. Westlinks Convention Manager allows you to tailor your convention experience to meet the unique needs of each group, providing a cohesive and inclusive environment.
    
    \textit{Custom Seating Assignments:} Ensure a personalized experience for every attendee with our custom seating assignments feature. Whether it's creating designated areas for specific groups or accommodating special requests, our tool puts you in control of the attendee experience.
    
    \textit{Integrated Ecommerce:} Streamline your payment processes with ease using our integrated ecommerce functionality. With support for Stripe, managing registration sales and other transactions becomes a seamless part of your convention planning.
    
    \textit{Custom Scheduling:} Empower attendees to create their own custom schedules and receive SMS reminders for their selected events. This personalized approach enhances the overall attendee experience, promoting engagement and participation.
    
    \textit{Service Opportunities:} Encourage active participation by allowing attendees to volunteer for service opportunities. Westlinks Convention Manager enables you to seamlessly organize and coordinate service initiatives, fostering a sense of community and shared responsibility.
    
    \textit{Extensive Admin Backend:} Tailor the platform to meet your specific requirements with our extensive admin backend. From configuring settings to managing user permissions, you have the tools you need to customize the platform according to your unique convention needs.
    
    \textit{Dynamic Content Creation:} Easily create dynamic pages and menus to keep your attendees informed and engaged. Westlinks Convention Manager empowers you to showcase important information, announcements, and updates, ensuring everyone stays connected throughout the event.
    
    \textit{Comprehensive Reporting:} Gain valuable insights into your convention with our comprehensive reporting capabilities. Track attendance, financial data, and other key metrics to make informed decisions and continuously improve the quality of your conventions.
    
    Westlinks Convention Manager is developed and maintained by Westlinks Online, LLC, a technology company specializing in infrastructure management, DevOps, and web application development. With our feature-rich platform, you can confidently take charge of your convention planning, delivering an unparalleled experience for both organizers and attendees alike.
    
    \href{#}{Learn More} about how Westlinks Convention Manager can elevate your convention planning experience. Visit \url{https://www.westlinks.com} for more information.
    
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