Conference WorkshopsWhy Do I Need an E-Newsletter?Heather MansfieldFind out why an e-newsletter is the key to success when it comes to managing all of your e-strategies. Learn how often you should send your e-newsletter, what types of content to include, and how to create an e-newsletter if you don’t have one. Maintaining Your Social MediaHeather MansfieldSo, you’ve got a Facebook fanpage, Twitter account, blog, and/or YouTube Channel. Now what? Find out how to maintain your social media, what type of content religious congregations can post about, and how often to update your social media, as well as some of the best practices there are when it comes to maintaining social media. Virtual Meeting, Vibrant RealityTanya MullinVirtual meeting programs like Skype and Dimdim make it easy to collaborate efficiently, saving you time, travel and money. This session will take you from setup to hosting meetings in one lesson as you explore the possibilities of this technology for your congregation. Reconfiguration: Communication Challenges and OpportunitiesPanelIs your community in the process of reconfiguration, or considering some sort of reconfiguration? Representatives from three communities—the Sisters of Mercy, Congregation of St. Joseph and Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth—will discuss insights based on their firsthand experiences with the communication challenges and opportunities of reconfiguration. They will share their accomplishments and hurdles, and provide you with useful tips for effective communication.
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Mary Lou Simcoe, SUSC