HOW TO DIAL IN:
Here’s how to participate in a teleconferenced meeting:
At the time shown for the meeting on the web site, call –
1-712-432-3100 (current as of 03-11-2011)
(If calling from a cell phone, you don't need to dial the 1 first)
Please note that this number may change from time to time.
Check these instructions each time there is a Board
meeting that will be teleconferenced to make sure you have
the most current number.
When asked for the “Bridge Number”, enter –
985192
on your phone keypad.
If the meeting is not yet underway, you will receive a message stating that the conference is not yet started. Wait a few minutes and try again. Meetings often start a few minutes late.
If the meeting is underway, you will hear a “bong” sound which announces to all that you have joined the teleconference. Someone will likely ask “Who has joined the meeting?” or something similar. You’re then ready to participate.
HOW TO “MUTE” (temporarily turn off the audio) ON YOUR PHONE ONLY
You can self-mute your line only (does not affect other participants) by hitting (4) then (*) on your phone. You can then rejoin the conference by repeating the (4) then (*) selection.
USING A SPEAKERPHONE:
Because it can be a long call, it’s very convenient to use the speakerphone function on your cell phone or your land-line phone when you call in. If you do, keep the following in mind:
DURING A CONFERENCE CALL, EVERYBODY CAN HEAR EVERYTHING EVERYONE ELSE IS DOING!
Dogs barking, kids crying, other phones ringing, music or TV going, etc. etc. etc.
Please plan ahead. Pick a quiet place from which to dial in. We know that unintended noises will sometimes occur, that can’t be helped. But you should try to keep them to a minimum. You can always mute your phone as detailed above, take care of business, and log back in if you need to engage in another phone call or a conversation with another person on your end.
ENDING YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE CONFERENCE:
If you decide to leave the teleconference before it has concluded, the polite thing to do would be to interrupt the meeting when it’s reasonable to do so and say that you’re signing off. If you don’t, everyone will think you’re still there.
GENERAL FAQ:
Is the phone call free?
No. You must pay for the phone call to the conference bridge. But long-distance phone rates are cheap these days, even driving into Kanab from the Ranch to participate in a meeting there will cost you more in fuel than the phone call will.
Does my participation cost the Ranch anything?
The participants pay for the phone call themselves. The Ranch MAY have to pay for ONE long-distance phone call if a land line is used (5 to 10 cents per minute usually) when some or all of the Board members are getting together in one place.
QUESTIONS:
If you have further questions on teleconferencing, contact the
Webmaster. Someone will get back to you as soon as possible.
