Staying Connected Using Technology

Social distancing doesn’t have to mean being socially disconnected. There are many ways our nobles, families and friends can keep in touch and support one another in these difficult and uncertain times. We’ve put together six ways to stay connected:

• Check in with fellow nobles by email, text and phone. This small gesture can make a huge difference.
• Arrange a regular FaceTime call with a fellow noble or close friend for a virtual coffee date.
• Set up a Zoom meeting. An online conference call is a great way to continue your club or unit meetings, or for several friends to catch up (see tutorial in this newsletter).
• Check in on friends on social media. In addition to the Shriners International social pages and your temple social channels, Shriners Around the World is an active group of nobles, families and supporters. Find the group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/shriner/ and connect with nobles across the globe.
• Gather friends for a watch party. Netflix is offering watch party options that allow friends to view movies together. See https://www.netflixparty.com (the option is only available on Chrome browsers on desktop or laptop computers).
• Send a card or postcard to a friend or fellow noble. Go old school and surprise someone with a handwritten note.