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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=908160515-08102009>Hi all</SPAN></FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=908160515-08102009>I've had a couple of people question whether this
webinar will be available in another format - for those who missed it. According
to Marcia (see below), it will be on the website and available for all soon. So,
watch for the notice in the Leaders' Update.</SPAN></FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=908160515-08102009>Laura</SPAN></FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV>Laura Ladd Bierman, Executive Director</DIV>
<DIV>League of Women Voters of New York State</DIV>
<DIV>62 Grand Street </DIV>
<DIV>Albany, NY 12207</DIV>
<DIV>(518) 465-4162</DIV>
<DIV>(518) 465-0812</DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma
size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Marcia A. Merrins
[mailto:mmerrins@netsync.net]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, October 08, 2009 8:48
AM<BR><B>To:</B> LWV Leaders<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [lwv-leaders] Today's
Webinar & Networking within the League<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi Kathy,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Yes it was recorded and will be on the website
very soon. Notifcation will be in the Leaders Update.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Warmly,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Marcia</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Marcia A. Merrins<BR>LWVUS Board<BR>LWVUS
Membership Services Committee, Co-Chair<BR>716-672-4275 <A
href="mailto:mmerrins@netsync.net">mmerrins@netsync.net</A></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=kathy.maegerlein@gmail.com
href="mailto:kathy.maegerlein@gmail.com">Kathy Maegerlein</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=lwv-leaders@lists.lwv.org
href="mailto:lwv-leaders@lists.lwv.org">LWV Leaders</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, October 08, 2009 3:31
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [lwv-leaders] Today's
Webinar & Networking within the League</DIV>
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<DIV>Does anyone know if the session was recorded such that others can
listen to it now? I know it's possible to do this kind of thing, but they
would have had to plan ahead.</DIV>
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<DIV>...Kathy</DIV>
<DIV>Kathy Maegerlein</DIV>
<DIV>LWV of Rochester, MN - President<BR><BR></DIV>
<DIV class=gmail_quote>On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 10:37 PM, Shirley <SPAN
dir=ltr><<A
href="mailto:missfabulous@verizon.net">missfabulous@verizon.net</A>></SPAN>
wrote:<BR>
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<P> </P><BR>Greetings, everyone! I want to share my experiences today
after having participated in the LWVUS webinar on "Stress Free Debates"
which utilized a combination of an easy website log in, along with a phone
interface to hear the audio. I have nothing but good things to say about
this; the technology was quick and easy (I had the system call my cell
phone and I put it on speaker and the website was fast to load showing the
presentation slide and polls with ease), ther presenters were very well
prepared with the presentation and follow up questions, the format was
clear and flowed in a natural, understandable way, the polls were useful
and tabulated quickly, and the membership attendance was diverse and their
follow-up questions were informative. IF YOU'RE CONCERNED ABOUT TECHNOLOGY
ISSUES - DON'T BE! <B>THIS WAS EASY!</B> All you need is a phone and a
computer with a decent internet connection and that's it - speaker phone
is helpful but not necessary! <B>DON'T BE AFRAID TO TRY IT OUT BECAUSE IT
SOUNDS TOO "TECHNICAL</B>" ;) <B>It's EASY!</B>!<BR><BR>After the
hour long and well-paced presentation, even though I didn't have questions
or interact directly, I felt as though I had engaged with the LWV on a
more personal level. I was able to see who else attended, hear voices I've
never heard, gained perspective from around the country, and I would
really love to see this webinar technology implemented on more topics, and
judging by the participants today who had experience with moderating
debates (they held 2/3 of the majority of the participants vs. the 1/3 of
us with no experience), it's clear that even those who are experienced in
certain areas want to collaborate with others to learn from each other as
well as pass on the nuggets of wisdom gained often through trying
situations. I also think this format is excellent for networking Local
Leagues with National, and creating a team spirit by breaking up any
feeling of isolation. I sincerely encourage anyone on the Local or State
League level to participate in such forums, and I also am hoping that
National and State Leagues, where feasible, will continue to utilize this
technology and find more ways to bring this kind of education, outreach
and interaction in the future. Also, if you're a Local League president
who can't attend a webinar, DO encourage a pertinent member/board member
to attend in your stead. Today's webinar was a very valuable exchange, and
I hope to see this sort of outreach continue. Three cheers to LWVUS and
today's presenters who put together such an informative and interactive
webinar! Great job!<BR><BR>Shirley Pulawski<BR>LWV Chautauqua County, NY
president<BR><BR>
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