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ROTARY COORDINATORS’ TEAM

‘EMBRACING VIRTUAL MEETINGS 2019-20 ZONE 8
FOR YOUR CLUB’ Zone 8; Australia, New Zealand and
Pacific Islands
Article by Suzanne Gibson, governor of District 6440 9455, 9465, 9500, 9520, 9550, 9570, 9600,
(northern Illinois, USA) 9630, 9640, 9650, 9670, 9675, 9685, 9700,
From Rotary Voices, Posted on March 23, 2020 9710, 9780, 9790, 9800, 9810, 9820, 9830,
9910, 9920, 9930, 9940, 9970, 9980
For many of us, our Rotary family is an important part of our RI DIRECTOR ZONE 7 AND 8
lives. These friendships connect us to our communities and
the world and provide avenues of soul-enriching service. Rafael M. Garcia lll
Email: rafaeliiigarcia@yahoo.com
These uncertain times caused by the coronavirus pandemic challenge us to
be innovative and adaptable. In District 6440 (Illinois), all our clubs have ROTARY COORDINATOR
canceled in-person meetings, following the advice of the U.S. Centers for PDG Adrian Roach
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization Email: adrian@valleyfresh.net

(WHO) and the need for social distancing. But that does not mean we have ROTARY COORDINATOR
to give up on regular fellowship opportunities. Several of our clubs have PDG TIM MOORE
already met this week virtually using Zoom.
Email: tim@cinet.com.au
To make it easier for more of our clubs to meet online, we are underwriting Assistant Rotary Coordinators
the cost of a Zoom Pro license ($120 for the first year with the Rotary supporting PDG Adrian Roach
discount) to each club. We are holding two Introduction to Zoom sessions
to help members became familiar with the online meeting platform. And PDG Stephen Lamont
we are encouraging every club to create a Virtual Meeting Coordinator, Districts: 9800, 9810, 9820, 9830
someone with good technical skills, who can be enthused about virtual Email: stephenlamont9780@gmail.com

meetings and have a desire to help members of the club become proficient PDG Peter Frueh
at it. (Clubs will be required to appoint this position to take advantage of Districts 9700, 9710, 9780, 9790
our offer to underwrite a Zoom account.) Email: peter.frueh@gmail.com

PDG Ingrid Waugh
The Virtual Meeting Coordinator will serve these functions: Districts 9910 and 9930
§ Establish their club’s Zoom Pro account Email: ingrid_waugh@rotaryoceania.zone

§ Coordinate Zoom training for their club PDG Marion Johnston
Districts 9920 and 9980
§ Coordinate scheduling their Zoom license for use by club Email: marionjohnstonlaptop@gmail.com
committees and other needs
PDG Karen Purdue
§ Serve as the club meeting technical host to manage aspects like Districts 9970 and 9940
connectivity and screen sharing Email: purdue.f.k@xtra.co.nz

§ Interface with the district’s Virtual Meeting Team to learn about Assistant Rotary Coordinators
best practices and receive advance training supporting PDG Tim Moore
PDG Brian Coffey
Finally, we are holding optional Zoom meetings for our presidents and Districts: 9650, 9670, 9675, 9685
presidents-elect to give them an opportunity to ask questions, seek Email: brian@coffey.net.au
advice, and share action plans.
PDG Ida Portella
Rotarians are resourceful people who use their talents to lead in their Districts: 9550, 9570
communities. We hope that our example will give guidance to other Email: idaportella@bigpond.com
districts in maintaining Rotary fellowship and service in these trying PDG Doug Layng
times. Indeed, many districts have already adopted guidelines for their Districts: 9500, 9520
clubs. Email: doug.layng@outlook.com

Our best wishes are with Rotarians everywhere as we collectively rise to PDG Linda McLerie
this challenge and show why we are People of Action. Districts: 9455, 9465
Email; lindamclerie@gmail.com
§ View a one-minute video on how to join a Zoom meeting. PDG Doug St Clair
Districts: 9600, 9630, 9640

Email: dstclair@bigpond.net.au

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