Live Online Keynote on Managing Teams and Workshop on Volunteerism

Organizational development author & consultant Gerri King will still deliver our keynote at 9:00 AM online.  With the rise of regional chapters and teams as a means of developing power, Gerri will be give us guidance on how to manage and be a good member of a team.   She's consulted with both for-profit and non-profit organizations on developing and managing teams, and we're fortunate that she is able to share her expertise.

Workshops

Volunteerism expert and consultant Steve Scudder will follow live at 10:00.  Using volunteers to meet your organization’s needs isn’t as easy as you think. In this session you’ll learn 10 tips for recruiting volunteers using a variety of methods and 10 ideas for successfully managing your volunteers to your mission.  

You will have an opportunity to interact with Steve and Gerri online as if you were in the classroom.

At the conclusion of Steve Scudder's session, there will be one more live workshop, again with Gerri King, on the "Art of Facilitation."  Facilitating a meeting or event is a learned skill, and many of us don't have the practice.  Gerri will give you the basics for what you need to know to make your team's events as effective as possible. 

As we noted on the main page, the four additional workshops below will be pre-recorded for you to consume at a time of your choosing. 

If you're an activist, even if it's a bit shorter this year, we have something for everyone at this year's 2020 Democracy in Action Conference!

*Handouts posted at just prior to broadcast.

What Do I Need to Use the Zoom Video Platform?

Once you've RSVPd for the event, you'll be sent a Zoom video conferencing link.   If you're not familiar with Zoom, it will allow you to see and participate in the event, see the other participants, and still allow you to wear your fuzzy bunny slippers.

A computer with sound and a microphone:   For most folks, your computer has everything you need, including a built in camera and a microphone.  Zoom does need software to run, which you can download in advance:   https://zoom.us/download  

For computers, choose the "Zoom Client for Meetings"

Or a smart phone:

For iPad & iPhones:   https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id546505307

For Android devices: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.zoom.videomeetings

Or, if all else fails, a regular phone:    When you receive your link, you'll also be given a phone dial-in number.  This won't be as good an experience, but you'll be able to listen and participate.