
Features
Community Event Planning and RSVP Tools for HOAs
From board meetings to BBQs, GateWatch makes it easy to organize and promote community events—right inside the tools your residents already use.
Plan, Promote, and Track Events in One Place
From HOA meetings to movie nights, events are how communities stay connected. GateWatch gives you a built-in way to manage it all—adding events to your calendar, sending invites, and tracking RSVPs—right from the same platform residents already use every day.
Bring your community together without extra tools
Plan Events Inside Your HOA Platform
No need for external calendars or RSVP apps. With GateWatch, event planning is built in and ready to use.
✓ Add events directly from your admin dashboard
✓ Create recurring or one-time events
✓ Include location, time, and custom details
✓ Link documents or attachments (e.g., agendas or flyers)
Keep your calendar visible and up to date
Integrated Community Calendar
Residents can view upcoming events from both the mobile app and web portal, with personalized filters and easy access.
✓ Color-coded calendar view for clarity
✓ Filter events by category (e.g., Social, Maintenance, Board)
✓ View event details and RSVP from any device
✓ Manage who see’s specific events
Encourage participation with built-in RSVP tracking
Simple RSVP Management
Know who’s coming before the event starts—without back-and-forth emails.
✓ Residents RSVP with one tap
✓ Track attendance in real time
✓ Export RSVP lists for planning (e.g., food, seating, materials)
✓ Send automatic reminders to increase turnout
Let residents know what’s happening
Notifications That Boost Attendance
GateWatch supports push, email, and SMS alerts to make sure your residents stay in the loop.
✓ Send event invites and reminders
✓ Alert specific buildings, roles, or units
✓ Trigger reminders 24 hours or 1 hour before the event
✓ Combine with message board updates or announcements
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. You can choose who sees each event—entire communities, specific buildings, or even just board members.
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No. All events can be configured to let residents know if its required. If you have an event where you would like them to RSVP, they can do so via our mobile app or desktop portal. No downloads required.
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Absolutely. RSVP lists can be downloaded for headcounts, check-in sheets, or post-event reporting.
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Yes. You can see which residents RSVP’d and/or attended for each event, helping track engagement over time.
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Yes! With Local Rewards enabled, you can assign points for RSVPing or attending—automatically.
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It depends! If you would like to allow residents to create their own community events, you can enable it. This also allows for HOA admins to approve events before it is shown in the system.
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