Before we get into how to change the group captain, let's define the roles of the different member types.
Captain
This is the person whose name is on the group. The captain is no different than a manager but for this one exception. The person who creates the group is automatically the captain, but that can be changed following the steps below.
Manager
A manager is a group member who is able to see the Manage tab on the group page. As such, a manager can access all the items under the Manage tab. The captain is automatically a manager. Managers are able to see any activity that is set up in Test Mode.
There is no limit on how many managers a group can have. If you want all group members to have access to the Manage tab (not recommended, but allowed) simply make everyone a manager.
Member
Any non-manager member of the group. Members cannot see or access the Manage tab and members cannot see activities that are in Test Mode.
How to make someone a Group Manager
Only an existing manager or captain can make someone a manager. From the Group Directory you'll see the last column of the Directory allows you to make any member a manager. Only Managers will see that last column.
1. Log into www.groupvalet.com (this can only be done on the website, not in the app).
2. Click the My Groups tab, go to your group and click the Go to Group Homepage button.
3. On the left, click the Group tab (it should already be selected) and go to Directory.
4. Click Make Manager in the last column for any member who should be a manager.
How to change the Group Captain
1. Log into www.groupvalet.com (this can only be done on the website, not in the app).
2. Click the My Groups tab, go to your group and click the Go to Group Homepage button.
3. On the left, click the Manage tab and then click Group Settings.
4. The Group Captain field will be a list of all current group members. Select the member that should now be the captain.
5. Important - changing the captain does NOT change the settings for any activities (such as who should receive the Participant List or whose name the notices should be sent from). If you scroll down the form, you'll see a field for each activity in the group, like this
Changing the owner name will update who receives the Participant List.
6. Scroll to the bottom of the Group Settings form and click Update.
For both new Captains or Managers
You should also edit any existing activities and make sure the settings are correct for who the notices are sent from and what name is in the subject line.
