You may belong to an organization that has a private membership.
It may be called an "Inner Circle" or Mastermind or networking small group.
Whatever you call it, you can use this effective tool called teleseminars to guide your meetings and save you time and money.
The following are 3 possible uses for your teleseminar training with your small group:

• Inner Circle Dialogues - It doesn't matter if your small group is a bible study group or a scrapbook networking club, you can create an inner circle dialogue using teleseminars.
  There can be a topic for the week, a moderator, a timer, and group members.
  The inner circle dialogue is a great place to brainstorm and solve problems that may come up for certain members of the group.
  The dialogues can be recorded or transcribed so other members who are not there can have access to the information.
  The moderator is necessary to create a organized and supportive meeting.
  
• Q/A - Question and answer sessions are an effective way to create a cohesiveness between the group members.
  The dialogue place may not be appropriate to ask different questions not relating the topic, but during Q/A, the members of the group are open to ask questions and get the answers that they need.
  
• Critiques - The inner circle teleseminar training can offer a critique day for the member in the spotlight.
  This is a great way to ask for feedback from other members of the group and get the honest feedback that you are looking for.
  The critique should follow a format with what is good, what needs work, how can this person improve with his/her work, end with a positive note and action steps for the spotlight person to take.
  

By using any of the above methods for inner circle teleseminar training, you will be creating a cohesive group that may not have to gather together in person.
This will be effective since you can have members not living in the same state.