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Zoom Changes, Oh My!

Phyllis Harmon, DTM, PDG - Publisher/Editor

Toastmasters Leadership Institute is happening this next weekend,
December 2nd and 3rd. I know that a lot of work has gone into making
this event one to remember. We continue to hold events online—a hold
over, side effect of the pandemic and all that's entailed for the past couple
of years.
The District is upping its game with a new platform, Zoom Events, which
promises a better, richer experience for the attendees. Since this is our first
attempt at using it for a mass event, it's ease of use is still to be determined.
I do know that Ellen Ino and her cadre of Zoom Masters have been working
diligently behind the scenes to make it so. Ellen has gone beyond the call
of duty, diving in and learning the intricasies of the platform so that you
and I can focus on the presentations. The Zoom Masters have spent hours
being trained and getting ready for TLI.
If all goes as planned, we attendees will not run into any issues when
joining. Of course, that is always the sticky part. We have gotten several
messages about having a current copy of Zoom Meeting (free or paid version)
on the device we plan to use for attending TLI. Those who never open an
email from the District may find themselves unable to log in. I anticipate EDITORIAL
that Ellen and her team will be very busy behind the scenes getting people
logged in and resolving connection issues.
Let's give them a hand by paying attention to the instructions being
shared—update your Zoom app to the current version and experience the
new platform with an open mind and generous heart. See you at TLI.

Volume 9 Issue 5 November 2022 Monthly Columnists 2022-23 Officers Administrative Manager
Dave Bones, DTM District Director Janet Cerasin, DTM
Publisher David Freedman, IP3 Lorri Andersen, DTM
Phyllis Harmon, DTM Eldred Brown, DTM Program Quality Director Public Relations Manager
Harvey Schowe, DTM Stephana Johnson, DL3
Senior Editor Jennifer Schmidt, EH2 Jim Robison, DTM
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