HOST VIRTUAL MEETINGS

Check out some tips below on hosting effective virtual meetings:

• Set meeting times in advance, and try to make them at a consistent time every week
• Test out your technology before you start your meeting. Make sure your video and audio are working properly 
• Start your meetings with a check-in or an icebreaker, or open the meeting early to allow people to build community and chat amongst themselves before going into formal club business
  • Take a look at some of these icebreakers for inspiration!
• Continue to provide an agenda before your meeting starts 
• Take meeting minutes and store them in a shared folder where group members have access
• Allow people to provide their input during meetings. Set a time for members to share ideas 
  • Pro tip: you can use the breakout room feature in Zoom to have committee meetings 
• Get feedback from your members by creating surveys or polls 
• Teach your members how to use parliamentary procedures to conduct meetings, this will help you run your meetings more effectively