[crw-talk] Zoom Meeting how to

[Robert Patros]

Thanks, Jim, and everyone who has been working on this. Looking forward to it. Bob

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> On Nov 15, 2020, at 5:56 PM, James Bloomer <marine9096 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Good evening, I have seen a few requests regarding using Zoom in general and as a possible use for us to at least meet virtually. I am definitely in favor of this. 
> For those unfamiliar with zoom and its use;
> 1.It is free to use and can be used on either a smart phone or computer.
> 2. you can either download the application/program or even just dial a phone # if you dont want to use data or dont have a data plan. (you would not be able to view any video just hear audio)
> 3, the free account allows up to 100 members and a limit of 40 minutes for a meeting. The next level allows some storage and social media streaming as well as longer meeting times
> 
> How it would unfold;
> 1.The host would set up a meeting and send out a link via email/text 
> 2. you would click on the link(I would recommend that you already set up Zoom on the device of your choice to make it happen faster
> 3. depending on how the link was set up it should take you directly into the meeting. you can turn on a webcam if you wish or not. 
> 
> If you go to the Zoom website it has walkthroughs to help guide you in its use. 
> 
> I have set up a zoom account with pro already to host meetings. Depending on how the membership feels about its use after a few tries we can look into something specifically for the club's use.
> I would like to try an officers meeting this thursday at 1800(6pm) and then a full meeting Saturday at 1000 to at least try to keep with our normal schedule.  I will send out invites 1 hour prior. It will include all the info to dial into via phone(Chicago #).
> 
> Please let me know if this will work for both officers and members. 
> 
> In service
> 
> Jim Bloomer
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> James A. Bloomer
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