2016 Convention Evaluation

"Living Local: Joining God"

Thanks for completing this short evaluation survey about the 197th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine. Your responses will greatly assist us in our work.

As you'll see below, all the statements you are asked to comment on are framed positively for consistency and clarity.

Thanks for your willingness to share your ideas and suggestions! The evaluation will be open until November 3rd, but please consider taking a few minutes to fill it out soon while Convention is still fresh in your mind.

Faithfully,
The Convention Planning Committee

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* 1. How many conventions have you attended?

This was my first

2 to 5

more than 5

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* 2. How old are you?

19 or under

20 to 29

30 to 39

40 to 49

50 to 59

60 to 69

70 to 79

80 to 89

90 or older

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* 3. If you are a lay person, how would you describe your role at Convention

Delegate

Youth Representative

Alternate

Volunteer

Other (please specify)

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* 4. If you are a clergy person, how would your characterize yourself?

Priest - congregation-based

Priest - extraparochial

Priest - retired

Deacon

Deacon - retired

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* 5. Accommodations

I commuted to Portland from home.

I stayed one night at a local hotel/motel.

I stayed with family or friends in the Portland area.

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* 6. Convention

	strongly agree	agree	so-so	disagree	strongly disagree	No Opinion
Convention business was conducted at a good pace.	Convention business was conducted at a good pace. strongly agree	Convention business was conducted at a good pace. agree	Convention business was conducted at a good pace. so-so	Convention business was conducted at a good pace. disagree	Convention business was conducted at a good pace. strongly disagree	Convention business was conducted at a good pace. No Opinion
I appreciated Morning Prayer with its the opportunity for all to add petitions and thanksgivings.	I appreciated Morning Prayer with its the opportunity for all to add petitions and thanksgivings. strongly agree	I appreciated Morning Prayer with its the opportunity for all to add petitions and thanksgivings. agree	I appreciated Morning Prayer with its the opportunity for all to add petitions and thanksgivings. so-so	I appreciated Morning Prayer with its the opportunity for all to add petitions and thanksgivings. disagree	I appreciated Morning Prayer with its the opportunity for all to add petitions and thanksgivings. strongly disagree	I appreciated Morning Prayer with its the opportunity for all to add petitions and thanksgivings. No Opinion
I would have preferred to have a Convention Eucharist.	I would have preferred to have a Convention Eucharist. strongly agree	I would have preferred to have a Convention Eucharist. agree	I would have preferred to have a Convention Eucharist. so-so	I would have preferred to have a Convention Eucharist. disagree	I would have preferred to have a Convention Eucharist. strongly disagree	I would have preferred to have a Convention Eucharist. No Opinion
The Bishop's address was engaging and relevant.	The Bishop's address was engaging and relevant. strongly agree	The Bishop's address was engaging and relevant. agree	The Bishop's address was engaging and relevant. so-so	The Bishop's address was engaging and relevant. disagree	The Bishop's address was engaging and relevant. strongly disagree	The Bishop's address was engaging and relevant. No Opinion
Resolutions were presented clearly and handled expediently and fairly.	Resolutions were presented clearly and handled expediently and fairly. strongly agree	Resolutions were presented clearly and handled expediently and fairly. agree	Resolutions were presented clearly and handled expediently and fairly. so-so	Resolutions were presented clearly and handled expediently and fairly. disagree	Resolutions were presented clearly and handled expediently and fairly. strongly disagree	Resolutions were presented clearly and handled expediently and fairly. No Opinion
I appreciated a one-day Convention.	I appreciated a one-day Convention. strongly agree	I appreciated a one-day Convention. agree	I appreciated a one-day Convention. so-so	I appreciated a one-day Convention. disagree	I appreciated a one-day Convention. strongly disagree	I appreciated a one-day Convention. No Opinion
I was able to attend Convention this year only because it was held on a Saturday.	I was able to attend Convention this year only because it was held on a Saturday. strongly agree	I was able to attend Convention this year only because it was held on a Saturday. agree	I was able to attend Convention this year only because it was held on a Saturday. so-so	I was able to attend Convention this year only because it was held on a Saturday. disagree	I was able to attend Convention this year only because it was held on a Saturday. strongly disagree	I was able to attend Convention this year only because it was held on a Saturday. No Opinion
The Area caucuses served as an efficient way to elect representatives to Diocesan Council.	The Area caucuses served as an efficient way to elect representatives to Diocesan Council. strongly agree	The Area caucuses served as an efficient way to elect representatives to Diocesan Council. agree	The Area caucuses served as an efficient way to elect representatives to Diocesan Council. so-so	The Area caucuses served as an efficient way to elect representatives to Diocesan Council. disagree	The Area caucuses served as an efficient way to elect representatives to Diocesan Council. strongly disagree	The Area caucuses served as an efficient way to elect representatives to Diocesan Council. No Opinion

Comments or Suggestions

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* 7. Where did you learn about the budget? (as many as apply)

From studying the convention materials.

At a pre-convention hearing.

By watching the pre-convention hearing video.

During the budget presentation at convention.

Additional comments or suggestions for the budget presentation

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* 8. Did you attend a pre-convention hearing?

yes

I watched the pre-convention hearing video.

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* 9. If you answered "yes" to #8 did you find attending the pre-convention hearing in person

valuable. Attending helped me prepare for convention in a way that simply reading the materials could not.

not valuable.The value of attending was outweighed by the time and travel involved.

Other (please specify)

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* 10. If you watched the pre-convention hearing video, were your questions about the proposed budget, resolutions, and convention logistics answered satisfactorily?

yes

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Beyond business:

	strongly agree	agree	so-so	disagree	strongly disagree	No Opinion/Doesn't Apply
Online registration for convention worked smoothly.	Online registration for convention worked smoothly. strongly agree	Online registration for convention worked smoothly. agree	Online registration for convention worked smoothly. so-so	Online registration for convention worked smoothly. disagree	Online registration for convention worked smoothly. strongly disagree	Online registration for convention worked smoothly. No Opinion/Doesn't Apply
Check-in at convention was smooth and efficient.	Check-in at convention was smooth and efficient. strongly agree	Check-in at convention was smooth and efficient. agree	Check-in at convention was smooth and efficient. so-so	Check-in at convention was smooth and efficient. disagree	Check-in at convention was smooth and efficient. strongly disagree	Check-in at convention was smooth and efficient. No Opinion/Doesn't Apply
The Mission Moments are a good addition to Convention.	The Mission Moments are a good addition to Convention. strongly agree	The Mission Moments are a good addition to Convention. agree	The Mission Moments are a good addition to Convention. so-so	The Mission Moments are a good addition to Convention. disagree	The Mission Moments are a good addition to Convention. strongly disagree	The Mission Moments are a good addition to Convention. No Opinion/Doesn't Apply
The red-aproned welcome teams were helpful.	The red-aproned welcome teams were helpful. strongly agree	The red-aproned welcome teams were helpful. agree	The red-aproned welcome teams were helpful. so-so	The red-aproned welcome teams were helpful. disagree	The red-aproned welcome teams were helpful. strongly disagree	The red-aproned welcome teams were helpful. No Opinion/Doesn't Apply

What additional hospitality would have improved your experience at convention?

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* 12. Facilities and Meals

	Great	So-So	Terrible	No Opinion
University of Southern Maine - Facility	University of Southern Maine - Facility Great	University of Southern Maine - Facility So-So	University of Southern Maine - Facility Terrible	University of Southern Maine - Facility No Opinion
University of Southern Maine - Food	University of Southern Maine - Food Great	University of Southern Maine - Food So-So	University of Southern Maine - Food Terrible	University of Southern Maine - Food No Opinion

Comments

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* 13. Convention materials and advance preparation

	Strongly agree	Agree	so-so	Disagree	Strongly disagree	No Opinion
I appreciated the opportunity to print out my convention materials early.	I appreciated the opportunity to print out my convention materials early. Strongly agree	I appreciated the opportunity to print out my convention materials early. Agree	I appreciated the opportunity to print out my convention materials early. so-so	I appreciated the opportunity to print out my convention materials early. Disagree	I appreciated the opportunity to print out my convention materials early. Strongly disagree	I appreciated the opportunity to print out my convention materials early. No Opinion
I appreciated the amount of resources saved by having materials available electronically.	I appreciated the amount of resources saved by having materials available electronically. Strongly agree	I appreciated the amount of resources saved by having materials available electronically. Agree	I appreciated the amount of resources saved by having materials available electronically. so-so	I appreciated the amount of resources saved by having materials available electronically. Disagree	I appreciated the amount of resources saved by having materials available electronically. Strongly disagree	I appreciated the amount of resources saved by having materials available electronically. No Opinion
I found the email notifications prior to convention to be helpful.	I found the email notifications prior to convention to be helpful. Strongly agree	I found the email notifications prior to convention to be helpful. Agree	I found the email notifications prior to convention to be helpful. so-so	I found the email notifications prior to convention to be helpful. Disagree	I found the email notifications prior to convention to be helpful. Strongly disagree	I found the email notifications prior to convention to be helpful. No Opinion
I found the convention page of the diocesan website to be helpful.	I found the convention page of the diocesan website to be helpful. Strongly agree	I found the convention page of the diocesan website to be helpful. Agree	I found the convention page of the diocesan website to be helpful. so-so	I found the convention page of the diocesan website to be helpful. Disagree	I found the convention page of the diocesan website to be helpful. Strongly disagree	I found the convention page of the diocesan website to be helpful. No Opinion

Comments or Suggestions

2016 Convention Evaluation

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* 1. How many conventions have you attended?

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* 2. How old are you?

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* 3. If you are a lay person, how would you describe your role at Convention

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* 4. If you are a clergy person, how would your characterize yourself?

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* 5. Accommodations

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* 6. Convention

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* 7. Where did you learn about the budget? (as many as apply)

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* 8. Did you attend a pre-convention hearing?

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* 9. If you answered "yes" to #8 did you find attending the pre-convention hearing in person

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* 10. If you watched the pre-convention hearing video, were your questions about the proposed budget, resolutions, and convention logistics answered satisfactorily?

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* 11. Beyond business:

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* 12. Facilities and Meals

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* 13. Convention materials and advance preparation

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* 14. Additional comments, concerns, suggestions about convention.

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* 15. Please suggest workshop topics for the 2017 Spring Training to be held on April 29, 2017 at St. Paul's, Brunswick.