Tune in to Online Meetings Whether you’re out of town or out of commission, you can keep tabs on association board meetings by tuning in online. Online meeting tools (Skype, GoToMeeting, Google Plus Hangouts) allow board members and residents to hear each other through microphones and speakers and to see each other through video cameras regardless of where everyone is located. You’ll be able to follow all of the action virtually; you can even share architectural plans or other documents that are circulating during the meeting. Whether you’re physically present or calling in for the meeting, all participants should be reminded to: • Be professional, courteous and considerate • Avoid rustling papers or creating other noise if near a microphone • Refrain from talking when others are speaking And if you’re calling in: • Announce yourself before talking • Mute your phone unless you’re talking especially if there is background noise, such as a barking dog, at your location You’re still encouraged to join in person onsite for the meeting, but if your can’t, there is that opportunity to follow the proceedings.
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