March 30, 2021 — The following was released by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council:
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will meet by webinar next week, Tuesday, April 6 – Thursday, April 8, 2021. A portion of the meeting will be conducted jointly with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Management Board. A detailed agenda and briefing documents are available on the April 2021 Council Meeting Page.
Webinar Connection Instructions
The Council has changed webinar platforms and will conduct this meeting via Webex. Please review the information below carefully. If you have not used Webex before, you are encouraged to connect during one of two test sessions we will hold Wednesday, March 31 (tomorrow) at 10:00 a.m. and Monday, April 5 at 1:00 p.m. (scroll down to TEST SESSIONS for details). All are welcome to connect during these test sessions.
JOIN THE APRIL 2021 COUNCIL MEETING:
Before connecting to the webinar, we recommend that you review the Council Meeting Webex Participant Guide for detailed step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting tips. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. each day. We will have the webinar up and running by 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday and 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. We recommend connecting a few minutes early.
- Click Here to Join the Webinar (if prompted, enter meeting number: 129 017 5026; Meeting password: mafmc)
- If this is your first time using Webex you will be prompted to download and install the application (recommended), or you can choose to join the meeting in your browser. If you are joining from a mobile device you will need the Cisco Webex Meetings app, which can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.
- Sign In: On the sign in screen you will be asked to enter your full name.
- Connect your audio: On the meeting preview screen you can choose how you want to connect your audio. You will have the option to use your computer mic/speakers or phones for audio. See the Webex Participant Guide for details on selecting and changing your audio settings. If you have an unstable internet connection, we recommend using phone. To use your phone for audio, first sign into the Webex link above, then look for the “call in” option (if you don’t see this, look for the “use computer for audio” button which you can click to bring up the “call in” option). That will give you a prompt with the phone number, access code, and Attendee ID#. Please make sure to use the Attendee ID# on your screen, as that will allow us to identify you on our end.
- A note about video: Participant video will be disabled for this meeting. However, depending on your webcam settings you may still see your video on the meeting preview screen before you enter the webinar. This will not be displayed to other participants. You can disable the preview by clicking the “Stop Video” button.
- Telephone-only access: For those who will not be joining the webinar but would like to listen in to the audio portion only, dial 1-844-621-3956 (meeting number: 129 017 5026#). Please only use this option if you are not connecting to the webinar. If you are connected by phone only you will need to enter *6 on your keypad to unmute/mute yourself and *3 to raise/lower your hand.
April 2021 Webinar Details
Meeting Link: https://midatlanticfisheriesmc.webex.com/midatlanticfisheriesmc/j.php?MTID=ma078a78c34dafc6403e350a30eeeeac4
Meeting Number (access code): 129 017 5026
Meeting password: mafmc
Join by phone:
- 1-844-621-3956 (United States Toll Free)
- +1-415-655-0001 (US Toll)
TEST SESSIONS
We will hold two test sessions for participants to make sure they are set up to join the meeting next week. Drop in at any time to test your audio and get familiar with the Webex interface. Please note that there are unique links for each test session (these are not the same as the April meeting link in the previous section). Connection instructions for each session are provided at the following links:
- Wednesday, March 31, 2021, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
- Monday, April 5, 2021, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
As an alternative, you can use the Webex Test Meeting tool to join a test meeting at any time.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you are having trouble connecting to the webinar, please check the Webex Participant Guide and these troubleshooting steps to see if your question is addressed there. This page provides step-by-step instructions for joining a meeting from Windows and Mac computers, IOS and Android devices, and internet browsers.
NEED HELP?
If you need technical assistance prior to the meeting, contact Stephen Pearson at spearson@mafmc.org or (302) 526-5256. Check the April meeting page for staff contact info if you need help during the meeting.
Questions? Contact Mary Sabo, Communication and Outreach Coordinator, msabo@mafmc.org, (302) 518-1143.