Staying in Touch
Roots & Shoots Youth Council members are located throughout the United States in different time zones, which can be a challenge! To keep in touch, we use email, text, GroupMe messaging, a Google Group listserv and Zoom videoconferencing.
Meetings via Zoom
For our bi-weekly meetings, we use Zoom videoconferencing. You will
receive the Zoom link and a meeting agenda prior to each meeting. Our
meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Monday and the 4th Thursday of the month.
Zoom meetings are 1 hour
~ 2nd Monday and 4th Thursday of every month at 9pm EST ~
The RSYC has two types of required meetings, Housekeeping and Professional Development, plus occasional Social Pop-Up calls, which are optional.
Housekeeping calls Just for members of the Youth Council and R&S staff, these meetings consist of group project sharing sessions with updates from JGI headquarters, so come ready to share!
Professional Development webinars Current Council members, JGI staff, and occasionally Youth Council alumni are invited to our Professional Development webinars. Focused on skills development, exploring careers and global issues, these meetings are generally led by invited guest experts and moderated by a Youth Leader.
Communication Tools
EMAIL We use Google Group listserv as our main communication tool. Any messages posted to the list will go directly to your email, and you can reply to the message from your email. Joining our Google listserv is mandatory. We expect you to post and respond to messages. Roots & Shoots staff will add you directly. Here’s the address: 2024-rs-youth-council-listserv@googlegroups.com. Please feel free to use it to communicate with the whole group!
TEXT We occasionally reach out by text for urgent matters or a quick, timely update. You have the option to opt out of receiving texts from R&S staff.
GROUP MESSAGING We also use GroupMe messaging to grab your attention! It is particularly useful when we are together in-person at the Summit or another R&S event. You can opt out of these messages.