Help Needed Re Attending CASAA Members' Meetings

[AgentAnia]

I am a complete novice when it comes to webinaring. Would some kind soul please take a minute or so to walk me through the registration process (do I have to download s/w?) and how the meetings are conducted. Is it like a live chat (text only) or should I see the hairdresser before the meeting? (actually my webcam is deactivated, now that I think about it...)

Many thanks!

 

[kristin]

Here are the FAQs for attending: Join a Session FAQs - GoToWebinar

You need a speaker/headset so you can hear the discussion. You only need a microphone if you want to speak. When you log into the webinar, you will see a welcome screen. There is a control panel that has a chat area where you can type-chat with other members and post questions to the organizers. All mics are muted to keep the noise down unless someone requests to speak. We prefer that folks don't use the video feature.

When we start the broadcast, you will see the CASAA Power Point presentation being shared from my computer (often resulting in humorous mishaps form my end, lol). The Power Point presentation is the "agenda" that appears on the screen, featuring a written version of what is being discussed. We start with legislative updates (current Calls to Action), then move on to Successes (legislative "wins"), Financial Update, Board News, Research News, Other News, Member Advocacy tips and then Open Mic for general questions, ideas, opinions & feedback not related to the previous topics.

Hope that helps!

 

[AgentAnia]

Thanks, Kristin! As I understand it, I'll be able to hear the proceedings through my computer's speaker and will be able to type any input I may have. I've pulled up the link you provided and will study that, then will register for the next meeting, at which, being kind of shy, I'll probably mostly listen. Is there a limit to how many can attend? I don't want to sign up and then attend w/o participating if that would preclude a more active member from attending...

 

[kristin]

We haven't ever been near capacity yet, so no worries there.

 

[AgentAnia]

We haven't ever been near capacity yet, so no worries there.

Hmmmm.... Needs fixin, methinks. But that's for another thread.

Thanks so much for your help, Kristin! I'll be there, barring flood or hurricane...