VISIT ANOTHER CLUB VIA ZOOM!

Posted by Cornelia Sprung
Rotary District 5400 has developed a contest to renew enthusiasm for visiting other clubs and to boost Rotary membership. Yes, I said contest—there are prizes! Participating is easy. Here’s all you need to do:
  1. Go visit a different club. If it’s in our district they’ll be participating in the contest, too, but we get more points for extra-district visits. Two helpful resources are pasted below: a list of clubs in D5400 that have virtual meetings, plus some tips. Or if you’re travelling, use the Rotary app or website to locate clubs where you are.
  2. Invite a guest to our club meetings. Consider who the speaker will be and think of someone you know who would be interested in that topic. Then simply invite them and share our meeting details. They’ll probably be flattered you thought of them. It’s so easy, and these days there isn’t even a lunch to pay for! Colleagues, clients, family members... they're all fair game.
  3. Let me know. You can request an official “passport” from Lisa Vetter if you want to use a booklet to keep track of your own visits, but I’ll also do it for our club centrally, if you just let me know about your visits and your guests.
Virtual Club Meetings in D5400
 
MONDAY
Pocatello-Centennial                    7:00 AM         https://isu.zoom.us/j/95927569510   NO PASSCODE
Meridian                                       12:00 PM         2nd & 4th Monday of the month only, send PM on club’s Facebook page (Meridian Rotary Club) for Zoom link
 
TUESDAY
Boise Sunrise                                   7:00 AM        https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86940416206?pwd=RnV0L1NERitsaWg2NzVnTzFnVHIvdz09
          Meeting ID: 869 4041 6206
          Passcode: 905190
Nampa                                             12:00 PM         The Block in Nampa.
          The address is 215 14th Ave South Nampa, ID 83651
          There is also a virtual component: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81928056013?pwd=QXlPbFNNU3Z3UVo4NlhFSmF0RnRrQT0
          Meeting ID: 819 2805 6013    Password: 676119
Boise East                                        5:30 PM           https://boisestate.zoom.us/j/98203116366?pwd=Rjd6eXZOSitHNkUwZVAzaVgvVVVGZz09
Twin Falls-After Hours                   5:30 PM          In-person at Canyon Crest, 330 Canyon Crest Dr.
          Zoom: Click https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8112704961 [rotaryafterhours.us15.list-manage.com]
 
WEDNESDAY
Rupert                                             12:00 PM        https://us04web.zoom.us/j/4175831500?pwd=Y0k0STdXRHhNaUZRU3NGTjJEY0loZz09
          Meeting ID: 417 583 1500
          Passcode: sPPFE0
Twin Falls                                         12:00 PM         ZOOM Video Meeting ID: 854 3111 7745 ;    Password -  rotary
 
THURSDAY
Boise  Centennial                            7:00 AM          Please join using Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87389309883?pwd=c2hTMHZxYXNVTWFId0RrTWg0MVZwQT09
          Meeting ID: 873 8930 9883          Passcode: 952340
Boise Downtown                            12:00 PM         https://zoom.us/j/96000274800
Buhl                                                 12:00 PM         in-person at Papa Kelsey’s
          Zoom: 868 5917 6609, Passcode: 83316
Eagle/Garden City                          12:00 PM         https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85024902284?pwd=NHQzdjJIV294VWpDd2VaUnRGN1BTUT09
Emmett                                           12:00 PM         in-person/ hybrid at La Costa 517 N Washington Ave https://zoom.us/j/99089501045?pwd=RWsyZDBqeWZqbE1tTXRTdjl0Y3VqUT09  Meeting ID: 990 8950 1045
          Passcode: Rotary
Hailey                                              12:00 PM         hybrid platform starting February 18th, then every other Thursday going forward:
          Meeting ID: 655 324 0943
          Passcode: 8cB4Ps
Pocatello                                          12:00 PM         virtually via Facebook Live  (Pocatello Rotary Club)
 
FRIDAY
D5400 e-Club                                   12:00 PM         always virtual! www.E5400.com https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82046659456 
 
 
 
D5400’s Building Goodwill & Better Friendships Tour 2021
Best Practices Guideline
 
  1. Please update your name on your Zoom account to be the name you usually go by (something silly like “pandemic princess” only works when EVERYONE already knows who you are!)
  2. PLEASE include the club you represent in your name so it’s easier to tell that you are a Rotarian and not a random Zoom Bomber. Some clubs have a greeter that has to admit people on an individual basis. If they don’t recognize you by name, at least your club name will give them the information that you should be safe to let join their meeting.
  3. If you have friends in the club that you’re going to visit, give them a heads-up so that they will be expecting you as a guest. If you don’t have friends there already, reach out to the club president (or someone on their leadership team) and let them know you’ll be there, whenever possible.
  4. Please turn your camera on (when appropriate) when visiting. That’s kind of the point, right? Let’s get out there and see each other! Also, please update your profile picture. This helps the host and others recognize you in the “Waiting Room” or if your camera is off.
  5. Remember to stay muted unless speaking, especially if eating or drinking (please use your best manners and judgement depending on the situation)
  6. When asking a question, pause. Count to 10 to give people a chance to get off of mute. 10 can seem like a long time…depending on the group, counting to 7 may be long enough.
  7. Some people can read lips. Be careful what you say, even on mute.
  8. Zoom does NOT automatically update, unlike many other apps. This must be done manually. You can find the information on the opening Zoom page. Staying updated allows you to use many fun features like virtual backgrounds and the “dress up” tools.
  9. If you are uncomfortable going out on your own to visit a different club, pick a travel buddy from your own club and attend together! You’ll not only see a friendly face, you’ll share a Rotary experience together.
  10. Please disconnect with devices so that you can fully engage in the visiting experience. As much as possible, close additional apps/open windows/etc. and turn off notifications. Apps take up bandwidth even when not in use and can create a distraction. Consider putting your phone in another room or at least turning off sounds/notifications. Research shows that just having a phone present will impact your ability to contribute fully.
  11. Connect early. Log on early to verify link, connection, and functionality. Sometimes links change and passwords are sent at the last minute. If you wait to log on, you could end up being late, miss something, or join in a frazzled state.
  12. Adjusting camera to be at eye-level and displaying your shoulders is shown to build trust and understanding because we communicate heavily through eye contact and body language.
  13. Practice being patient with yourself. Meeting virtually is new technology that takes practice to master.
  14. If you get logged off or lose connection, just log back on! No need to interrupt conversation with an apology. We’re human, it happens.
  15. Dogs bark and kids will not stop being children just because you’re on a call. These “little interruptions”, however, are part of what makes life rich – modeling graceis the best way to move through disruptions.
  16. HAVE FUN!!!
 

Cornelia Sprung
Rotary Club of Boise Metro
Cell: 754.777.8642
csprung@redbuilt.com

BOISE METRO ROTARY
Every Tuesday at noon via Zoom