[BlindTlk] The National Association of Guide Dog Users Now Meeting in the Cloud!

[NAGDU President]

Please distribute the following message as widely as appropriate.

 

Dear Fellow Federationists,

 

Please take a few minutes to read this message concerning the new method of
joining meetings of the National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU).
Beginning with the next NAGDU board of directors meeting to be held on
Sunday, January 13, we will be using the popular and highly accessible Zoom
Cloud Meeting platform. This will give us more options to join meetings, the
opportunity to host webinars, and the ability to share audio/visual
information in real time. 

 

NAGDU BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

                First things First: The next meeting of the NAGDU board will
still be held on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern (7:00 p.m.
Central; 6:00 p.m. Mountain, & 5:00 p.m. Pacific). As usual, anyone wishing
to observe these meetings is welcome to do so; however, since it is a board
of directors' meeting, only members of the board may make and vote on
motions. Time is allotted for guest input during meetings.

 

NAGDU TOWN HALL MEETING

                In addition, the board of directors would like to invite you
to join us for a NAGDU Town hall meeting. This meeting will be held on
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern (7:00 p.m. Central; 6:00
p.m. Mountain; & 5:00 p.m. Pacific). The purpose of this meeting is to give
you the chance to learn more about the current work of NAGDU, our plans for
the future, and offer you - our members - the opportunity to help us plan
the future of the most dynamic membership organization of guide dog users in
the United States! More information about this Town Hall meeting will be
sent under separate cover.

 

USING ZOOM

Although traditional conference call dialing is available, we recommend
using the free Zoom app for the best audio quality and functionality. The
app is easy to use and is available on iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, and
Mac.

If you don't already have the app installed, you will be prompted to do so
when activating the below Zoom link. Installing the app ahead of time will
give you the opportunity to customize it to your preference.

 

JOINING NAGDU MEETINGS

There are now three ways to join NAGDU meetings:

>From any computer or Smart device, activate the following link and follow
the instructions: 

https://zoom.us/j/8136262789

 

You will need a microphone on your computer in order to have your voice
heard in the cloud!

2.       Tap one of these links from any smart phone: 

+16699006833,,8136262789# or 

+14086380968,,8136262789#

You can also add one of these numbers to your contacts list so you can use
them for future meetings!

 

3. Manually call by dialing either (669) 900-6833 or (408) 638-0968, then
entering the ID 8136262789.

 

ZOOM COMMANDS

The following are a few commands which can be used during the meeting based
on how you joined.

1. Telephone: *6 to mute or unmute. *9 to raise your hand.

2. Windows: ALT+A to mute or unmute. ALT+Y to raise your hand.

3. Mac: CMD+SHIFT+A to mute or unmute. OPTION+Y to raise your hand.

4. Activate this link for a full list of commands from either Windows or
Mac:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/205683899-Hot-Keys-and-Keyboard-Sh
ortcuts-for-Zoom