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Survey Results

Approximately 70 individuals attended the March 31, 2010 Community Health Forum. After the scheduled program, participants were invited to complete a Survey of their Forum experiences. Thirty-seven people completed most (not all) of the three multiple-choice items and the three subjective issues.

1. The time frame for the Forum is:

6 Too long
26 Just right

Comments

  • 90 minutes (suggested by 3 respondents)
  • One hour working lunch (suggested by 2 respondents)

2. What one thing keeps you coming back to the Forum meetings? (Many gave more than one response)

22 Networking
26 Topics/Education
3 Food (in addition to one of the other items)

Comments

  • All of the above (4 responses)

3. The planned networking (getting to know and hear from others) at Forum meetings is:

1 Too often
12 Not long enough
16 Just right

3.  Networking continued:

1 Too formal
1 Too informal
15 Just right

Comments

  • Allow 15-30 minutes after program to network with speakers
  • Networking is one of the main "pluses" of the Forum

4. Name one thing that could improve the Forum meetings: (Three individuals mentioned it was their first meeting)

  • Include an open forum on a specific topic
  • More participation from attendees (3 responses)
  • Keep speakers to time limit     
  • Include websites on Agenda for all presenters/organizations
  • Provide a list of participants and agency on Forum website
  • First time here. Great so far!
  • Keep on doing what we do.
  • A little more network time
  • Database of contact name, address, phone, etc. of "members"
  • Coffee and diet soda
  • Don’t know yet, still new.
  • Allow only 15 minutes per group/organization
  • More time to interact; shorter time for speakers
  • Multiple speakers
  • Time for "news from members" should be longer. This is what makes members really come for, but it always seems rushed
  • More networking time.  Less formal program time.
  • Better way to hand out brochures, flyers, etc.
  • Not trying to cover quite so much in topics
  • Kline’s ice cream – just kidding!  
  • Like sitting with like agencies
  • My first meeting. I was very impressed with the flow and professionalism.
  • More input from participants  
  • Need to post Forum announcements somehow other than on website

5. If you were marketing the Forum, list 3 adjectives you would use to describe the meeting:

  • Informative (20 responses); good information on youth health/mental Health (1)
  • Networking (12)
  • Awareness of community updates and concerns (6)
  • Opportunities:
    • To meet new leaders (4)
    • To promote your program (1)
    • To get in touch with the community (1)
  • Helpful (5)
  • Collaboration (5)
  • Diverse (4); most comprehensive area group which has an interest in Health issues (1)
    • Education (4)
    • Interactive (3)
    • Organized (3)
  • Positive, upbeat topics (2)
  • Timely (2)
  • Comfortable (1); friendly (1); fun (1); welcoming (1)
  • Good access to workshops geared for non-profits (1)
  • Great (1)
  • Great public relations endeavor for AH Foundation
  • Growing (1)       
  • Well-attended (1)

6. How are your contacts and/or information shared with others after the meeting? (Examples will be helpful.)

  • Information is taken back and shared with staff and Board and others
  • I come in contact with in the community
  • Used in daily work
  • Distribute materials, if applicable
  • No, but the new website is helpful!
  • Will email notes/names/resources to others within organization via email & staff meetings (4)

 6.  Shared information continued:

  • Word of mouth
  • Word of mouth, serendipity.  For example – met a new pastor at Forum meeting. Led to church adopting numerous projects which led to contact with United Way
  • Follow-up meetings
  • General conversation
  • Met someone I have dealt with on the phone over the past year; I learned from her that she has a background from another state in another organization (non-profit) that I am involved with – invited her to the other organization
  • We’ve made contact with other non-profits about potential joint projects
  • I’ve had attendees schedule a speaking engagement for our office after hearing short version at Forum
  • Not sure, how people use my office data
  • Often I get to see people that I need to contact, such as Board of Supervisors who passed resolutions that week after being contacted at Forum
  • Verbally
  • Business cards (2)
  • Sometimes flyers
  • Helpful
  • I generally email specific notes to people I think will find them helpful
  • Cards and brochures
  • Info. shared with colleagues
  • Excellent educational emphasis (today’s meeting) for non-profits
  • Arrange informal meetings with people met at Forum or told about by other attendee
  • Website

April 7, 2010 (Survey results tabulated/compiled by Mr. Charles Downs)