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  1. Opening Your Financial Template

    Click  “Input Data” Download the Excel file Open it and: Accept the Vena add-in (first time only) Select your region (auto-filled for most users) Good to know: No software installation required Works on PC, Mac (Excel 365 required),...
  2. How to Access Vena

    Please note: only Regional Treasurers have access to Vena Step 1: Log in Go to: Vena.io Use your credentials from the password activation email If you didn’t receive access, contact: finance@hbanet.org Step 2: Land on the Task Pane O...
  3. What is Vena?

    Vena is an Excel-based financial platform that connects directly to Sage and other systems to support: Budgeting and reforecasting Real-time financial visibility Drill-down into financial data Self-service reporting Why we use it: Red...
  4. HBA Resource Center

    The HBA Resource Center is an ever-evolving knowledge base that houses all of the HBA's non-proprietary volunteer resources. Here you will find tools, templates, resources, how-to articles, policies, and so much more! In 2026, the HBA Resource Ce...
  5. HBA Organizational Components

    HBA Global works to define the organizational strategy and priorities at a global level. This global strategy is then translated by operating geography by our Operating Boards. Regions then refine and adapt this strategy for their regional territo...
  6. HBA regional structure

    Each HBA Region is comprised of a Regional Executive Committee, regional departments and local chapters. The Regional Executive Committee, Department Presidents and Chapter Presidents make up what we call the Regional Council: the leaders within t...
  7. Operating Board President

    The Operating Board President manages the leadership team of the geographic Operating Board to set a coordinated roll-out of the global strategy and annual strategic plan into the geographic regions with fiscal management. Represent the constituen...
  8. Treasury Reports

    To aid Regional Treasurers in keeping accurate track of regional finances, events, etc, the HBA has developed a Regional Treasury Report section of your HBA Profile under My Reports Here you will find Regional Event Registration Summary Report and ...
  9. Sponsorship Reports

    To aid CR and Data teams in best supporting partners and the financial health of the organizatin, the HBA proviedes CP Event Sponsorship By Region Reports. To download, please go to My Reports in your HBA Profile. Here you can select your review a...
  10. RAMP Report

    The HBA RAMP Report provides a great at-a-glance summary of YTD Event and Membership stats, as well as a detailed breakdown by regional locations month over month. To download, go to My Report > Regional RAMP Report and click your region name to do...