Community Meetings - How To Join Virtually

While attending in person is always ideal, we understand that life is busy and it’s not always possible. To make virtual participation as seamless as we can, we’re updating our online meeting setup. Follow the simple steps below to join with ease and reach out to Tanya Kanner if you have any questions!

Our Recurring Meeting Link

Just click this when it’s time to join — https://meet.google.com/bzb-sifo-bjo.

You can join from your desktop, phone or tablet — just tap the link and it’ll open in your browser or the Google Meet app. The same link will work every month so if you lose track of it, come right back here and click above!

How to Join

  1. Find the meeting link
    Click here to join a meeting. This link will remain the same, and work for all community meetings moving forward.

  2. Allow access to camera and microphone: The first time you join, your browser may ask permission to use your camera and microphone. Click “allow”.

  3. Type your name (if prompted): If you’re not logged into a Google account, it may ask for your name so that the moderators know who you are in order to admit you. Please type in your full name for security and transparency.

  4. Click “Join Now”: Once you’re ready, click the big “Join Now” button and you’ll be admitted into the meeting.

    *Joining on a mobile device: no app needed, just tap the link and select “Join on the web” to open in your browser. If you’d like, for the best experience on your phone you can download the Google Meet app.

🙋‍♀️ Tips for Participating Once You're In

  • Raise your hand: Click the little hand icon (bottom right or top toolbar) to let people know you’d like to speak — it’s a polite way to get in queue.
    Keyboard shortcut: Mac: Ctrl + ⌘ + h / PC: Ctrl + Alt + h

  • Mute/Unmute: Click the microphone icon at the bottom to mute/unmute yourself.
    (Please mute yourself when not speaking — background noise carries!)
    Keyboard shortcut: Mac: ⌘ + d / PC: Ctrl + d

  • Turn camera on/off: Click the camera icon at the bottom if you’d rather not be on video.
    Keyboard shortcut: Mac: ⌘ + e / PC: Ctrl + e

  • Chat box: Click the speech bubble icon to type a message or ask a question without interrupting.
    Keyboard shortcut: Mac: Ctrl + ⌘ + c / PC: Ctrl + Alt + c

🤝 Meeting Etiquette: Let’s Keep Things Respectful and Productive

We’re a passionate community, and that’s a beautiful thing, but virtual meetings run best when we follow a few shared norms:

  • Keep it civil. Disagreement is fine—disrespect isn’t. Let’s keep our tone constructive and kind.

  • One voice at a time. Use the hand raise tool to avoid talking over each other. The moderator will call on folks in order.

  • Be mindful of time. Keep comments focused and concise so everyone has a chance to contribute.

  • Mute when not speaking. It helps reduce background noise and makes it easier to hear the current speaker.

  • Cameras on = more connection. No pressure, but seeing faces helps us all feel more present and engaged.

We’re here to build together—and a little courtesy goes a long way. Thanks for doing your part!