We will be using the ZOOM Videoconferencing app to create our second virtual meeting this Friday. For those of you who have not used ZOOM yet, it is a SIMPLE way to connect with a group, while in the comfort of your own home. Here are some instructions for getting into the meeting and enjoying the experience.President Mark will be sending a Zoom meeting invitation to all Canton Rotarians with email on Thursday of this week. He will be using the “Zoom Pro” version of the videoconferencing software, so the meeting will be safe and secure. When you receive the email invitation, there will be a large, blue link that says “Join Raymond James Zoom Meeting” (or something very similar to that). Simply click on this link and the software will ask you to download the app to your computer, tablet or phone and ask you to type your name as you want it to appear on the meeting room.
For best results in video-conferencing, it is ideal to use a laptop, PC, or tablet with a video cam and audio capabilities, though a smartphone can be used as well. It is important to have a good connection to the internet (using your home or work wi-fi). You will be able to log onto the meeting starting at 11:30 am.
Once you are in the meeting, you will be able to see your fellow Rotarians and have conversations with the whole group. In order to avoid excessive noise during this open forum, you should use the “Mute” audio feature once logged in. (This feature is located on the bottom left corner of your ZOOM screen, near a picture of a microphone). By muting your audio, you can still view the meeting and hear people talking, but any background noises in your home, such as dogs barking, phones ringing, televisions, etc., will not be heard by the group. To speak to the group, simply click “Unmute”. Please get comfortable with this feature of ZOOM.
We look forward to “seeing” and “hearing” you on Friday! Please join us!