Virtual Preparation
Preparation for a relaxed, entertaining, and educational President-elect Seminar
About the Event
PETS begins with kickoff event at 3 pm on Friday afternoon March 5.
and ends with a bang Sunday March 7 at 12:15 pm.
In between, there will be -
and ends with a bang Sunday March 7 at 12:15 pm.
In between, there will be -
- Two other general sessions with speakers you don’t want to miss
- Four educational sessions working in breakouts with PEs outside your area
- Plenty of social time including the House of Friendship and Rotary Vendors
- Something special from D5000 Hawaii, it’s a surprise
- Time with your incoming DG to tie it all together
Optional electives are available the following weekend, March 13 and 14,
two one-hour courses each day.
two one-hour courses each day.
In the days before the event, all registrants will receive an on-line program with all the links.
The links are straightforward – links and times – everyone has the same information.
The links are straightforward – links and times – everyone has the same information.
This year, YOU control the venue!
Here are some steps you can take in advance to maximize the overall experience.
Here are some steps you can take in advance to maximize the overall experience.
About Zoom:
Most of the program takes place with Zoom.
Zoom works best if you have a personal account set up completely before PETS begins
Most of the program takes place with Zoom.
Zoom works best if you have a personal account set up completely before PETS begins
- Basic accounts are free
- Install ZOOM here: https://zoom.us/client/latest/ZoomInstaller.exe
- Zoom won’t pester you to upgrade
- You can test your camera and audio in advance at your convenience
- You can experiment with your personal preferences including custom backgrounds
- On event day, you click the zoom link provided and, voila! everything works!
- Now you have a personal zoom account for meetings with your club members.
- ZOOM Tutorial Videos to help you navigate the platform: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials
Learning goes best when you are comfortable and focused
Plan the working space and conditions in advance
- Laptop or desktop computer recommended
- Working webcam, microphone, speakers
- Tablets and smartphones may be less than fully satisfactory
- Optional headphones minimize need for muting
- Check out all equipment leaves time to get help if needed
- Working webcam, microphone, speakers
- A working place without distractions
- A comfortable chair and desk/workstation
- Writing instruments and paper
- Favorite snacks available in abundance
- Favorite daytime beverage for classes, evening beverage for socials
- Airplane mode highly recommended for your smart phone during classes
Virtual meeting etiquette
- Most live zoom sessions are being recorded.
Turn off your webcam if recording creates a problem. - Keep yourself muted except when planning to talk
- TIP: The keyboard SPACE BAR turns the mic on when held down. (Press to talk)
- Review the chat feature and use for private sidebar conversations
- Understand the Raised Hand feature that is frequently used to solicit comment
This event is all about you, the incoming President in a time of great change
- During PETS: Please be there 100% and really listen