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Updated: Apr. 7, 2020 | Pivoting to Virtual Engagement | Subscribe 50
Coffee and Conversations
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Join in the conversation early to see what other organization leaders are thinking or curious about as they attempt to pivot to virtual engagement in the COVID-19 era.
What are your immediate plans for your chapter for the next meeting/event you had planned?
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50 Comments
REBECCA CHADWICK
Jul. 7, 2021
Are chapters considering keeping virtual as part of their programming as we transition back to the "new normal"?
ReplyRebecca Chadwick
Apr. 7, 2020
Thank you for joining the conversation! The keynote speaker Stan Phelps' session is next. Hope to see you there!
ReplySusan
Apr. 7, 2020
We use Zoom, Goto webinar and Goto meetings. We have not had interruption in services for any of them
ReplyCheryl Geib
Apr. 7, 2020
CNFBTA cancelled our April educational forum. Our next is scheduled for late June. We are considering partnering with another chapter and delivering it virtually.
ReplyJohn Melbye
Apr. 7, 2020
One of the potential outcomes is that it's easier to do joint meetings with others. Any APICS chapters that want to combine for joint meetings?
ReplySusan
Apr. 7, 2020
We host quarterly regional meetings across NY State and are doing them virtually. We are also organizing our biggest conference that was to happen in April for four days - breaking it down into webinars and recordings. We are also considering a "season pass" to offer bundled events at a discount even off the member price"
ReplyMary Tylus
Apr. 7, 2020
Greetings from Chicago where we have been sheltering-in-place nonessential people since mid-March. We cancelled our ASIS Chicago Chapter meeting in March. Now in April we are going to try and do a virtual meeting with our members via Zoom. I am here to learn about what features Star Chapter has for such events as we use them currently to register for our in-person meetings.
ReplyJeff
Apr. 7, 2020
Weighing the difference between online video training and virtual online sessions. We do both hard skills and soft skills training.
ReplyJohn Melbye
Apr. 7, 2020
Our classes were a mix of face-to-face and online. We simply switched to completely online. Different skillset though, so trying to adjust and improve.
ReplyForrest Davis
Apr. 7, 2020
I realize there's a lot to pack in today, but starting a nationwide event at 8am ET/5am PT isn't very considerate for us westerners. At least I'm not in Hawaii, but still in definite need of coffee. Something to keep in mind for planning virtual events.
ReplyMary Tylus
Apr. 7, 2020
I agree with Forrest's comment. The webinar didn't even start at 8 am EST (which is 7 am EST). Nothing happened until about 7:30 am as I couldn't see or hear anything. And to see that the speaker starts at 9 am EST which is 8 am is a huge difference.
Tina M G Stark, EA
Apr. 7, 2020
I 2nd that, 5 AM Arizona time is early for those of us on the west side.
Forrest Davis
Apr. 7, 2020
Rebecca and Jessica, thanks for your comments. I'm looking forward to learning what StarChapter has to support virtual events.
Rebecca Chadwick
Apr. 7, 2020
Thanks for the feedback. I can certainly appreciate that. One consideration we did make in regards to that is with all of the sessions that have the recordings, they will be available.
Jessica Brill
Apr. 7, 2020
We are moving our conference at the end of this month to virtual and start sessions at 11 ET. Still kind of early for those out west but we thought it was a good middle ground.
Lonna Heshelman
Apr. 7, 2020
In thinking about a virtual meeting for our chapter; we currently do not have much engagement from our membership on social media platforms. Even though we are mostly all working from home now; what are ways to encourage virtual engagement in a population that hasn't been very active before.
ReplySusan
Apr. 7, 2020
We use Linkedin and scheduled FB posts every day. We also send a daily email during this COVID challenge with links to our website. We also use Twitter
Forrest Davis
Apr. 7, 2020
The current situation is an opportunity to build social media engagement. Much of our membership is older and while they are generally moderately tech savvy, we are concerned about how well they will embrace virtual events. This is uncharted water for everybody, but seems like it is the impetus to do something we have discussed for some years. Virtual events would be a great way to elicit participation from far-flung members who are reluctant to travel in normal times.
Russ Watson
Apr. 7, 2020
We have cancelled all meetings as well. Our board meetings are teleconference so they continue as do our committee meetings using Zoom or Free Conference Calling (which is getting overcrowded). I have written an article, with links to the various technologies, encouraging our members to rekindle their various social groups through Facebook, Zoom, Conference calls, etc. Much of this can be done for free. What people shut in miss most is conversation with friends of like interests. That can be done through the various free platforms.
ReplyNedun Cheralathan
Apr. 7, 2020
Could you please send the links to your article
Ken Nanni
Apr. 7, 2020
Our conference is planned for August 20 & 21 and we have not considered cancelling the event but have concluded that we will certainly not reach out attendance goals. I am interested in how I might offer some type of hybrid conference.
ReplyJessica Brill
Apr. 7, 2020
Could you broadcast some of the sessions? That was my plan before COVID.
Gina Grantham
Apr. 7, 2020
All in person events are cancelled or rescheduled until after June. We are scheduling webinars and exploring virtual meeting platforms now.
ReplyJohn Melbye
Apr. 7, 2020
We've turned our April Professional Development Meeting into a virtual meeting. Pushed the date out to give us time and we're making the attempt to have a remote meeting. June training converted to virtual as well. Cancelled other events, looking for virtual opportunities to replace.
ReplyJohn Melbye
Apr. 7, 2020
Kenneth, GoToMeeting is our platform at the moment. Yes, broadcasting live is the plan.
Kenneth Nanni
Apr. 7, 2020
What platform are you using to deliver the virtual event? Will you be broadcasting live?
Glen Foldessy
Apr. 7, 2020
We have cancelled our April volunteer event and May networking event...still waiting to see if we should also cancel our June meeting. I like the idea of doing a virtual “check-in” meeting to see how our members are doing.
ReplyJulie
Apr. 7, 2020
Our conference is scheduled for October.
ReplyForrest Davis
Apr. 7, 2020
After considerable debate by the board, we cancelled our 2-1/2 day event in mid June. We considered going virtual or expanding our fall seminar. In the end, even if the stay-home directive is lifted in May, we felt like to many people would be reluctant to travel and timeframe would be to short to push registration before facility's kill date.
ReplyDebbie H
Apr. 7, 2020
We have cancelled the April meeting and May IG seminar. Considering a virtual meeting for State of the Chapter in June.
ReplyForrest Davis
Apr. 7, 2020
Instructions say watch video then comment, but I don't see a video. Am I missing something?
ReplyRebecca Chadwick
Apr. 7, 2020
Sorry for the confusion this thread is just for conversation the videos will start at 9am ET.
Elizabeth Seidel
Apr. 7, 2020
Hi- WE have cancelled all in person events through May. We are hosting a virtual Idea Exchange this week - an open forum discussion - to see how everyone is and let them talk. We are in process of scheduling webinars and offering our classes on line.
ReplyElizabeth Seidel
Apr. 7, 2020
We are using Goggle Chat for the first one and may need to go to Zoom- though yes its overcrowded- we have a moderator and sent a first topic to try to focus
Elizabeth Seidel
Apr. 7, 2020
We are using Goggle Chat for the first one and may need to go to Zoom- though yes its overcrowded- we have a moderator and sent a first topic to try to focus
Allison Lewis
Apr. 7, 2020
Elizabeth, Our chapter is planning a virtual meeting that sounds very similar to this great idea. We are semi struggling with ensuring that the discussion gains traction and is led effectively. How do you plan to lead this meeting?
Angela
Apr. 7, 2020
a Virtual Idea Exchange is a great idea, Elizabeth! What technology are you using? Zoom?
Hugh Fain
Apr. 7, 2020
I am not able to see the video. Is there a technical problem or do I need to do something on my side?
ReplyRebecca Chadwick
Apr. 7, 2020
Sorry for the confusion this thread is just for conversation the videos will start at 9am ET.
Angela
Apr. 7, 2020
Good Morning. Thank you for setting up this virtual meeting. Our chapter has been trying to set up a virtual meeting, but we are overwhelmed by the different technologies that are out there and the lack of content that is uplifting and helpful.
ReplyJohn Melbye
Apr. 7, 2020
Recommend you start small. Do a virtual meeting with a select group so you can practice and get used to the tech. We use GoToMeeting, but I've used Zoom and Teams as well.
Allison Lewis
Apr. 7, 2020
We are hosting a free webinar with the theme of connecting amidst COVID-19.We are also going to be assessing our member's needs so we can provide valuable support and webinar topics during this time.
ReplyRebecca Chadwick
Apr. 7, 2020
That's a great concept, crowd-sourcing what your members need!
Rebecca Chadwick
Apr. 7, 2020
Good morning! Welcome to the conference! Let's get the conversation started...have you already cancelled an event, are you considering moving to virtual, or are you postponing things until the summer/fall let us know.
ReplyDerenda
Apr. 7, 2020
Cancelled Spring conference. May reschedule in Fall but looking to host monthly education meetings through webinars.
Lonna Heshelman
Apr. 7, 2020
We have already cancelled the events we had planned for March, April, and May. Our events are typically hosted by member companies, so we are offering hosting at a later date. We have not yet considered a virtual meeting.
susan
Apr. 7, 2020
We have cancelled all events through July
Angla
Apr. 7, 2020
We have canceled our March, April, May and June events. Our next scheduled event is in September.
Jen Heard
Apr. 7, 2020
As for the Michigan Chapter, we moved our annual luncheon to September. Monthly chapter meeting was held on zoom in March and is slated to be virtual through June. Board meetings have been and will continue to be on Zoom.
Mark Williams
Apr. 7, 2020
Cancelled a couple of events. Have postponed a few others. Have not seriously considered doing a virtual meeting - as of yet.