[LocalLeaguePresidents] FW: [lwv-leaders] Today's Webinar & Networking within the League

[Laura]

Hi all
I've had a couple of people question whether this webinar will be available
in another format - for those who missed it. According to Marcia (see
below), it will be on the website and available for all soon. So, watch for
the notice in the Leaders' Update.

Laura

Laura Ladd Bierman, Executive Director
League of Women Voters of New York State
62 Grand Street
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 465-4162
(518) 465-0812
www.lwvny.org
  -----Original Message-----
  From: Marcia A. Merrins [mailto:mmerrins at netsync.net]
  Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 8:48 AM
  To: LWV Leaders
  Subject: Re: [lwv-leaders] Today's Webinar & Networking within the League






  Hi Kathy,

  Yes it was recorded and will be on the website very soon. Notifcation will
be in the Leaders Update.

  Warmly,
  Marcia

  Marcia A. Merrins
  LWVUS Board
  LWVUS Membership Services Committee,  Co-Chair
  716-672-4275 mmerrins at netsync.net

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    ----- Original Message -----
    From: Kathy Maegerlein
    To: LWV Leaders
    Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 3:31 AM
    Subject: Re: [lwv-leaders] Today's Webinar & Networking within the
League




    Does anyone know if the session was recorded such that others can listen
to it now? I know it's possible to do this kind of thing, but they would
have had to plan ahead.

    ...Kathy
    Kathy Maegerlein
    LWV of Rochester, MN - President


    On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 10:37 PM, Shirley <missfabulous at verizon.net>
wrote:




      Greetings, everyone! I want to share my experiences today after having
participated in the LWVUS webinar on "Stress Free Debates" which utilized a
combination of an easy website log in, along with a phone interface to hear
the audio. I have nothing but good things to say about this; the technology
was quick and easy (I had the system call my cell phone and I put it on
speaker and the website was fast to load showing the presentation slide and
polls with ease), ther presenters were very well prepared with the
presentation and follow up questions, the format was clear and flowed in a
natural, understandable way, the polls were useful and tabulated quickly,
and the membership attendance was diverse and their follow-up questions were
informative. IF YOU'RE CONCERNED ABOUT TECHNOLOGY ISSUES - DON'T BE! THIS
WAS EASY! All you need is a phone and a computer with a decent internet
connection and that's it - speaker phone is helpful but not necessary! DON'T
BE AFRAID TO TRY IT OUT BECAUSE IT SOUNDS TOO "TECHNICAL" ;) It's EASY!!

      After  the hour long and well-paced presentation, even though I didn't
have questions or interact directly, I felt as though I had engaged with the
LWV on a more personal level. I was able to see who else attended, hear
voices I've never heard, gained perspective from around the country, and I
would really love to see this webinar technology implemented on more topics,
and judging by the participants today who had experience with moderating
debates (they held 2/3 of the majority of the participants vs. the 1/3 of us
with no experience), it's clear that even those who are experienced in
certain areas want to collaborate with others to learn from each other as
well as pass on the nuggets of wisdom gained often through trying
situations. I also think this format is excellent for networking Local
Leagues with National, and creating a team spirit by breaking up any feeling
of isolation. I sincerely encourage anyone on the Local or State League
level to participate in such forums, and I also am hoping that National and
State Leagues, where feasible, will continue to utilize this technology and
find more ways to bring this kind of education, outreach and interaction in
the future. Also, if you're a Local League president who can't attend a
webinar, DO encourage a pertinent member/board member to attend in your
stead. Today's webinar was a very valuable exchange, and I hope to see this
sort of outreach continue. Three cheers to LWVUS and today's presenters who
put together such an informative and interactive webinar! Great job!

      Shirley Pulawski
      LWV Chautauqua County, NY president



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