Detailed Version: Registration for DearMYRTLE's 2021 Webinars and Meetings

UPDATED April 2021

NOTE from DearMYRTLE: This is the "Detailed" version about how to register for our new 2021 Zoom Webinars and Meetings. If you'd like to skip to the "Quick and Dirty" registration info, you'll find it here:  https://blog.dearmyrtle.com/2020/04/quick-and-dirty-registration-for.html

DearREADERS,
Cousin Russ and I are happy to present a spiffy new set of DearMYRTLE Webinars and DearMYRTLE Meetings for 2021. This post includes detailed instructions.

• Best practices when attending any online event.
• Links to helpful Zoom and DearMYRTLE recordings
• Registration links for DearMYRTLE's 2020 Webinars and Meetings.

During the past few years, we've relied on recurring virtual events, but wish to update these with the latest Zoom enhancements. As with any computer software and operating system, it is advisable to use the most recently reliable version. Upgrades provide new bug fixes, the latest security measures and new features.

BEST PRACTICES

1. Sign up for a free Zoom Account and download the app for your device  here.
   https://zoom.us/pricing
2. Under Settings, add your profile picture. See How to use Zoom's Desktop App.
3. When you register for a webinar or meeting, add it to your calendar.
4. Be sure your  headset/mic are plugged in, then reboot your computer 15 minutes before attending any online event.
5. Turn off memory-resident programs like Dropbox, MS Outlook, and Backblaze as these take up extra bandwidth.
6. Ask other members of the household to refrain from accessing the internet. Turn off smart TVs, and other unused devices that may compromise bandwidth. This includes online games, streaming video and music.
7. Keep your operating system, web browser and Zoom app up-to-date.

For more information see: 

• You, Too, Can Zoom! (14 minutes) with DearMYRTLE and Cousin Russ
• Zoom System Requirements of iOS, iPadOS, and Android
• Zoom System Requirements for PC, Mac and Linux
• Zoom Join a Meeting (1:10)
• Zoom Virtual Backgrounds (3:33) 

2021 REGISTRATION LINKS (updated 14 April 2021)

 

MONDAYS WITH MYRT where we meet in webinar format for 90 minutes most Mondays throughout the year, providing practical, down-to-earth advice for family historians. We talk about anything and everything that's come across our genea-desks in the past week. Powerful breakthroughs happen during our interactive live webinars. Free-flow open discussion style.

How
We have a dedicated set of panelists, and you will appear without a webcam or mic as an attendee and can participate in the typed chat. Co-host Cousin Russ brings your comments to the panelists' attention and may elect to turn on your mic if needed.

MONDAYS WITH MYRT NEW! 2021 webinar registration link (Closed Captioning)

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-XHFjdHrTwGW4aejM7pCww

When
Most Mondays each month.
Noon Eastern US (New York)
11am Central US (Chicago)
10am Mountain US (Denver, Salt Lake City)
9am Pacific US (Los Angeles)

If you need a time zone converter, this is the one DearMYRTLE recommends: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

Reminder Emails
Currently Zoom Webinar technology provides registrants one confirmation email and 3 reminder emails. Reminders arrive 1 week, 1 day and 1 hour prior to a scheduled webinar. These will include your personal link and the password to enter the webinar.

Fee
This DearMYRTLE Webinar is presented at no cost. If you find the information useful, consider the Pay What You Want business model Ol' Myrt employs. We use the donated funds to pay for our Zoom webinar membership. https://paypal.me/DearMYRTLE

Recorded Webinars
Archived meetings will show up on DearMYRTLE's YouTube Channel. Most links we mention will appear in the description box under the video. See the list of videos with the most recent on top as well categorized in "playlists" of videos in categories. https://www.youtube.com/user/DearMYRTLE/

 

 

 

CensusGenie a 60-minute discussion preparing for the release of the 1950 US federal census in April 2022. Our CensusGenie Zoom meetings throughout the coming year are designed to help us avoid the scramble at the last minute.

 

How
All will enter with equal audio and video capabilities. Participants are requested to test their mic while in the waiting room before being admitted to the meeting. Cousin Russ serves as co-host. We advise raising one's hand, or typing in the chat to jump into the conversation.

  

NEW! 2021 meeting registration link (Closed Captioning)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rdO6qrz4tHtCyoioEfyIuTdwfOF8V3ph- 

  

When 

Weekly - 7 Apr 2021
14 Apr 2021
21 Apr 2021
Monthly - May 2021 -Feb 2022
Weekly - Mar 2022
Daily - Apr 2022 until we get the hang of the indexing.

9pm Eastern US (New York) 8pm Central US (Chicago) 7pm Mountain US (Denver, Salt Lake City) 6pm Pacific US (Los Angeles) If you need a time zone converter, this is the one DearMYRTLE recommends: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Register once for this recurring Zoom Meeting. Dates for upcoming will appear below. 

 

Reminder Emails
Currently Zoom Meeting technology does *not* provide reminder emails. You must therefore *save* to your calendar and save your confirmation email with your personal URL and password for admittance to CensusGenie.
Fee
This DearMYRTLE Webinar is presented at no cost. If you find the information useful, consider the Pay What You Want business model Ol' Myrt employs. We use the donated funds to pay for our Zoom webinar membership. https://paypal.me/DearMYRTLE

Recorded Webinars
Archived meeting will show up on DearMYRTLE's YouTube Channel. Most links we mention will appear in the description box under the video. See the list of videos with the most recent on top as well categorized in "playlists" of videos in categories. https://www.youtube.com/user/DearMYRTLE/ 

 

 

MINI-MYRT MEETINGS are held for a quick 20 minutes with about an hour's notice in the DearMYRTLE Facebook Group. These will be recorded in Zoom Meeting format (less formal, more conversation). YAY! Our goals?

HOW

The host and co-host arrive first, while attendees remain in the waiting room. This is a perfect time to test your headset/mic and webcam. It is not necessary to have a webcam to participate, but it is a lot more fun. The host will admit you to the Zoom Meeting, and both your mic and webcam will be automatically turned off. Look to the lower left side of the Zoom control bar to turn on your mic and/or webcam. Courtesy dictates the dress code is business casual and you should ensure there will be no unnecessary noise or unwanted visitors in the background. Otherwise you will be removed from the meeting. Come join the fun!

MINI-MYRT MEETINGS NEW! 2021 meeting registration (Closed Captioning)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwodeippjkiHtIRmB-p8EKTIRz3Vg_P8nTe

When

Noon Eastern US (New York)
11am Central US (Chicago)
10am Mountain US (Denver, Salt Lake City)
9am Pacific US (Los Angeles)

Reminder Emails
Currently Zoom Meeting technology does *not* provide reminder emails. You must therefore *save* your confirmation email with your personal URL and password for admittance to Mini-Myrt.

Fee
This Mini-Myrt Meeting is presented at no cost.

Recorded Meetings
Archived meetings will show up on DearMYRTLE's YouTube Channel. Most links we mention will appear in the description box under the video. See the list of videos with the most recent on top as well categorized in "playlists" of videos in categories. https://www.youtube.com/user/DearMYRTLE/

 

WACKY Wednesday where we take one topic from Mondays with Myrt and explore it in detail during this 60-minute Zoom webinar, usually hosted by one of DearMYRTLE's *very distant* cousins.

How

We have a dedicated set of panelists, and you will appear as an attendee without a webcam or mic and can participate in the typed chat. Cousin Russ brings your comments to the panelists' attention and may elect to turn on your mic if needed.

WACKY Wednesday NEW! 2021 webinar registration link (Closed Captioning)

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c1I5_Qc6QMSFV1axgWcSyw

When Most Wednesdays each month, except for scheduled CensusGenie meetings. 9pm Eastern US (New York) 8pm Central US (Chicago) 7pm Mountain US (Denver, Salt Lake City) 6pm Pacific US (Los Angeles) If you need a time zone converter, this is the one DearMYRTLE recommends: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

Reminder Emails
Currently Zoom Webinar technology provides registrants one confirmation email and 3 reminder emails. Reminders arrive 1 week, 1 day and 1 hour prior to a scheduled webinar. These will include your personal link and the password to enter the webinar.

Fee
This DearMYRTLE Webinar is presented at no cost. If you find the information useful, consider the Pay What You Want business model Ol' Myrt employs. We use the donated funds to pay for our Zoom webinar membership. https://paypal.me/DearMYRTLE

Recorded Webinars

Archived webinars will show up on DearMYRTLE's YouTube Channel. Most links we mention will appear in the description box under the video. See the list of videos with the most recent on top as well categorized in "playlists" of videos in categories. https://www.youtube.com/user/DearMYRTLE/

 

If you value the interactive genealogy education provided in DearMYRTLE Webinars and Meetings, please consider donating. THANK-YOU in advance. https://paypal.me/DearMYRTLE

Happy family tree climbing!

Myrt     :)
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