In speaking with several clubs in the district I am finding that many have discontinued their meetings and connections. I find this very sad that some clubs feel we are a "lunch" or "dinner" organization and if we can't gather physically that we cannot gather virtually. Yes, technology is scary for some but we have a District Public Image team ready and willing to assist you in launching virtual meetings. Your team consists of Steve Kuhn, Eric Olsen, Kelly Giovanine, David Dosier, Eric Jones and myself. We are here to help you in staying connected through this socially disconnected time. Below I have "borrowed" from Rock Island Rotary President, Robert Swanson's newsletter a step by step on setting up Zoom with your club. I found it to be easy and they included test times so that everyone could see how it worked. Today, he reported that they had their first meeting and it went extremely well with 42 members on via computer, phone, and landline. Bravo Rock Island Rotary! They will now be having their weekly meetings as scheduled (without the lunch!). Click on the "MORE" link for the details. For those clubs that I may have missed that ARE meeting already or are doing service work.....applause, applause! Keep up the good work! |