ONLINE or IN PERSON?
Our recent survey about what members want as we (hopefully) move out of our current state of uncertainty was instructive.
Do we like Zoom meetings? 9 say yes, 4 say no, and 5 are neutral … which adds up to a mostly-we’re-OK with Zoom. Since there was a pretty strong vote for in-person meetings, though, it is clear that we need to meet to keep our friendships strong. In board discussions the consensus was to do a combination of Zoom and in-person meetings. Creative ideas of how to do that are welcome.
Interestingly, the idea of video being used when we have in-person meetings, to allow those who are uncomfortable with them to participate got 9 votes, for, 4 votes against and 6 votes for “it’s too complicated”.
As for how many meetings and what kind of meetings, the clear winner was a combination of virtual Zoom meetings (10) and in-person meetings. Coming a close second was two meetings a month virtually on Zoom (7) with only a few (3) wanting 1 meeting per month in person.
Our Insurance expert, Hans, is looking into whether we need signed waivers during in-person meetings.
HANDSHAKES, HUGGING AND SINGING – OH MY!
16 people said they agreed not to do it in “live” meetings, 3 said we could find another way to do it. The general consensus is that we want to do Happy Bucks but must find a new way to actually contribute to a virtual bucket (stay tuned). And this intrepid reporter thinks we could certainly sing or recite the 4-way test before Zoom meetings
TO LUNCH or NOT TO LUNCH … THAT IS THE QUESTION
Discussions with the Arbutus Club, our former lunch host, have led to the conclusion that our rotary Club needs a new space for meetings once in-person meetings are possible.
According to our recent survey in-person meetings were desired by 10 members while 4 did not want them and 1 person said such meetings should only be for small groups. Whether food and beverages should be part of meetings showed a split in opinions: 6 were in favour, 5 were against and 7 were neutral on the subject.
Our intrepid leader, Grant, is looking into options and welcomes comments or suggestions.