June 4, 2021 — The following was released by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council:
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s June 2021 Meeting will be held via webinar next week, Monday, June 7 – Thursday, June 10, 2021. The meeting will begin with a closed Executive Committee session on June 7. The public portion of the meeting will begin on Tuesday, June 8 at 9:00 a.m. A detailed agenda and briefing documents are available on the June 2021 Council Meeting Page.
Webinar Connection Instructions
The Council meeting will be conducted via Webex. 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 8:30 a.m. to allow time for audio checks and troubleshooting. We recommend connecting a few minutes early.
- Click Here to Join the Webinar (If prompted, enter Meeting number: 173 841 2552; Meeting password: mafmc)
- If this is your first time using Webex you will be prompted to download and install the application. To join 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.
- 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: 1738412552#). Please only use this option if you are not connecting to the webinar. Participants connected by phone only will need to enter *6 on their keypad to unmute/mute themselves and *3 to raise/lower their hands.
- Troubleshooting: If you have webinar issues, please check the Council Meeting 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. Check the June meeting page for staff contact info if you need help during the meeting.
Live Streaming (New!)
We are excited to announce a new way to tune in to Council meetings through a live stream on our YouTube channel. Links to the live stream will be posted each day on the June meeting page. You can also visit our YouTube live stream page (video will appear once the stream goes live). This is a great option if you are only planning to listen in to the meeting and do not need to participate.
Questions? Contact Mary Sabo, Communication and Outreach Coordinator, msabo@mafmc.org, (302) 518-1143.