The current situation involving the COVID-19 outbreak—when social distancing has shuttered many businesses and the vast majority of Americans are under some type of “stay at home” order—has created a problem for every aviation association and nonprofit that typically hosts regular meetings, seminars, and other events. Organizations like EAA, NBAA, AOPA, WAI, HAI, the Ninety-Nines, and others have had to quickly come up to speed with the concept of virtual (online) meetings. Not only have association management and lead volunteers had to learn on the fly how to use the many video-chat platforms available today, they have had to walk their membership and others joining their video chats through proper use of these online applications.
Best Practices for Aviation Association Virtual Meetings
Key Takeaways:
- COVID-19 has forced aviation associations to rapidly adopt virtual meetings, creating a learning curve for both organizers and members in using online video-chat platforms.
- Successful virtual meetings require thorough planning, clear instructions, practice sessions, a structured agenda with engaging content, and effective host management of participants and distractions.
- Hosts must carefully choose platforms based on participant limits and compatibility, while also addressing security concerns and advising attendees on safe online practices.
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