SAS 2010
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1. Your Aquarium Interests and Opinions Matter

This survey is designed to evaluate how well the SAS is serving its membership. The questions are intended to assess the interests and opinions of individuals, so to accuretly represent the membership, please complete one survey per person.

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1. Rate your interest in different types of aquaria.

	No interest	Little interest	Moderate interest	High interest
Marine	*Rate your interest in different types of aquaria. Marine No interest	Marine Little interest	Marine Moderate interest	Marine High interest
Brackish	Brackish No interest	Brackish Little interest	Brackish Moderate interest	Brackish High interest
Freshwater	Freshwater No interest	Freshwater Little interest	Freshwater Moderate interest	Freshwater High interest

Other (please specify)

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2. Rate your interest in various aquarium related topics.

	No interest	Little interest	Moderate interest	High interest
Freshwater fishes	*Rate your interest in various aquarium related topics. Freshwater fishes No interest	Freshwater fishes Little interest	Freshwater fishes Moderate interest	Freshwater fishes High interest
Freshwater invertebrates (shrimp, snails, etc.)	Freshwater invertebrates (shrimp, snails, etc.) No interest	Freshwater invertebrates (shrimp, snails, etc.) Little interest	Freshwater invertebrates (shrimp, snails, etc.) Moderate interest	Freshwater invertebrates (shrimp, snails, etc.) High interest
Marine fishes	Marine fishes No interest	Marine fishes Little interest	Marine fishes Moderate interest	Marine fishes High interest
Marine invertebrates (shrimp, corals, etc.)	Marine invertebrates (shrimp, corals, etc.) No interest	Marine invertebrates (shrimp, corals, etc.) Little interest	Marine invertebrates (shrimp, corals, etc.) Moderate interest	Marine invertebrates (shrimp, corals, etc.) High interest
Plants/planted tanks	Plants/planted tanks No interest	Plants/planted tanks Little interest	Plants/planted tanks Moderate interest	Plants/planted tanks High interest
Health/diseases	Health/diseases No interest	Health/diseases Little interest	Health/diseases Moderate interest	Health/diseases High interest
Travel/collecting	Travel/collecting No interest	Travel/collecting Little interest	Travel/collecting Moderate interest	Travel/collecting High interest
Husbandry	Husbandry No interest	Husbandry Little interest	Husbandry Moderate interest	Husbandry High interest
Breeding	Breeding No interest	Breeding Little interest	Breeding Moderate interest	Breeding High interest
Do-it-yourself projects	Do-it-yourself projects No interest	Do-it-yourself projects Little interest	Do-it-yourself projects Moderate interest	Do-it-yourself projects High interest

Other topics not listed above that you are highly interested in.

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3. Rate your interest in different groups of freshwater fishes.

	No interest	Little interest	Moderate interest	High interest
Anabatoids (bettas, gouramis, etc.)	*Rate your interest in different groups of freshwater fishes. Anabatoids (bettas, gouramis, etc.) No interest	Anabatoids (bettas, gouramis, etc.) Little interest	Anabatoids (bettas, gouramis, etc.) Moderate interest	Anabatoids (bettas, gouramis, etc.) High interest
Catfish	Catfish No interest	Catfish Little interest	Catfish Moderate interest	Catfish High interest
Characins (tetras, pencilfish, pacus, etc.)	Characins (tetras, pencilfish, pacus, etc.) No interest	Characins (tetras, pencilfish, pacus, etc.) Little interest	Characins (tetras, pencilfish, pacus, etc.) Moderate interest	Characins (tetras, pencilfish, pacus, etc.) High interest
Cichlids - African	Cichlids - African No interest	Cichlids - African Little interest	Cichlids - African Moderate interest	Cichlids - African High interest
Cichlids - Central and South American	Cichlids - Central and South American No interest	Cichlids - Central and South American Little interest	Cichlids - Central and South American Moderate interest	Cichlids - Central and South American High interest
Cyprinids (barbs, danios, white clouds, etc.)	Cyprinids (barbs, danios, white clouds, etc.) No interest	Cyprinids (barbs, danios, white clouds, etc.) Little interest	Cyprinids (barbs, danios, white clouds, etc.) Moderate interest	Cyprinids (barbs, danios, white clouds, etc.) High interest
Killifish	Killifish No interest	Killifish Little interest	Killifish Moderate interest	Killifish High interest
Livebearers (guppies, mollies, swordtails, etc.)	Livebearers (guppies, mollies, swordtails, etc.) No interest	Livebearers (guppies, mollies, swordtails, etc.) Little interest	Livebearers (guppies, mollies, swordtails, etc.) Moderate interest	Livebearers (guppies, mollies, swordtails, etc.) High interest
Loaches	Loaches No interest	Loaches Little interest	Loaches Moderate interest	Loaches High interest
Rainbowfish	Rainbowfish No interest	Rainbowfish Little interest	Rainbowfish Moderate interest	Rainbowfish High interest

Other freshwater fish species/groups not listed above that you are highly interested in.

4. Do you have suggestions for future speakers? Please provide their name(s) and contact information below.

Do you have suggestions for future speakers? Please provide their name(s) and contact information below.

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5. Rate the importance of the SAS monthly meeting activities.

	Not at all important to me	Somewhat important to me	Moderatly important to me	Very important to me	Does not apply to me
The meetings as an opportunity to meet and interact with other people knowledgeable about aquarium and/or fish keeping.	*Rate the importance of the SAS monthly meeting activities. The meetings as an opportunity to meet and interact with other people knowledgeable about aquarium and/or fish keeping. Not at all important to me	The meetings as an opportunity to meet and interact with other people knowledgeable about aquarium and/or fish keeping. Somewhat important to me	The meetings as an opportunity to meet and interact with other people knowledgeable about aquarium and/or fish keeping. Moderatly important to me	The meetings as an opportunity to meet and interact with other people knowledgeable about aquarium and/or fish keeping. Very important to me	The meetings as an opportunity to meet and interact with other people knowledgeable about aquarium and/or fish keeping. Does not apply to me
The meetings as an opportunity to socialize with others (not for the purpose of exchanging information related to aquarium and/or fish keeping).	The meetings as an opportunity to socialize with others (not for the purpose of exchanging information related to aquarium and/or fish keeping). Not at all important to me	The meetings as an opportunity to socialize with others (not for the purpose of exchanging information related to aquarium and/or fish keeping). Somewhat important to me	The meetings as an opportunity to socialize with others (not for the purpose of exchanging information related to aquarium and/or fish keeping). Moderatly important to me	The meetings as an opportunity to socialize with others (not for the purpose of exchanging information related to aquarium and/or fish keeping). Very important to me	The meetings as an opportunity to socialize with others (not for the purpose of exchanging information related to aquarium and/or fish keeping). Does not apply to me
The meetings as an opportunity to learn about topics that I know little or nothing about.	The meetings as an opportunity to learn about topics that I know little or nothing about. Not at all important to me	The meetings as an opportunity to learn about topics that I know little or nothing about. Somewhat important to me	The meetings as an opportunity to learn about topics that I know little or nothing about. Moderatly important to me	The meetings as an opportunity to learn about topics that I know little or nothing about. Very important to me	The meetings as an opportunity to learn about topics that I know little or nothing about. Does not apply to me
Introductions and welcoming of visitors	Introductions and welcoming of visitors Not at all important to me	Introductions and welcoming of visitors Somewhat important to me	Introductions and welcoming of visitors Moderatly important to me	Introductions and welcoming of visitors Very important to me	Introductions and welcoming of visitors Does not apply to me
Speaker or program	Speaker or program Not at all important to me	Speaker or program Somewhat important to me	Speaker or program Moderatly important to me	Speaker or program Very important to me	Speaker or program Does not apply to me
Raffle	Raffle Not at all important to me	Raffle Somewhat important to me	Raffle Moderatly important to me	Raffle Very important to me	Raffle Does not apply to me
Auction	Auction Not at all important to me	Auction Somewhat important to me	Auction Moderatly important to me	Auction Very important to me	Auction Does not apply to me
Bowl show	Bowl show Not at all important to me	Bowl show Somewhat important to me	Bowl show Moderatly important to me	Bowl show Very important to me	Bowl show Does not apply to me

6. On a scale of 1 to 7, rank the monthly meeting activites in order of importance to you.

	1 - Most important	2	3	4	5	6	7 - Least important
Interacting with other aquarists	*On a scale of 1 to 7, rank the monthly meeting activites in order of importance to you. Interacting with other aquarists 1 - Most important	Interacting with other aquarists 2	Interacting with other aquarists 3	Interacting with other aquarists 4	Interacting with other aquarists 5	Interacting with other aquarists 6	Interacting with other aquarists 7 - Least important
Socializing	Socializing 1 - Most important	Socializing 2	Socializing 3	Socializing 4	Socializing 5	Socializing 6	Socializing 7 - Least important
Introductions and welcoming of visitors	Introductions and welcoming of visitors 1 - Most important	Introductions and welcoming of visitors 2	Introductions and welcoming of visitors 3	Introductions and welcoming of visitors 4	Introductions and welcoming of visitors 5	Introductions and welcoming of visitors 6	Introductions and welcoming of visitors 7 - Least important
Speaker or program	Speaker or program 1 - Most important	Speaker or program 2	Speaker or program 3	Speaker or program 4	Speaker or program 5	Speaker or program 6	Speaker or program 7 - Least important
Raffle	Raffle 1 - Most important	Raffle 2	Raffle 3	Raffle 4	Raffle 5	Raffle 6	Raffle 7 - Least important
Auction	Auction 1 - Most important	Auction 2	Auction 3	Auction 4	Auction 5	Auction 6	Auction 7 - Least important
Bowl show	Bowl show 1 - Most important	Bowl show 2	Bowl show 3	Bowl show 4	Bowl show 5	Bowl show 6	Bowl show 7 - Least important

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7. Rate your satisfaction with the monthly meeting activities.

	Very satisfied	Somewhat satisfied	Somewhat dissatisfied	Dissatisfied	Does not apply to me
Variety of speakers/programs	*Rate your satisfaction with the monthly meeting activities. Variety of speakers/programs Very satisfied	Variety of speakers/programs Somewhat satisfied	Variety of speakers/programs Somewhat dissatisfied	Variety of speakers/programs Dissatisfied	Variety of speakers/programs Does not apply to me
Quality of speakers/programs	Quality of speakers/programs Very satisfied	Quality of speakers/programs Somewhat satisfied	Quality of speakers/programs Somewhat dissatisfied	Quality of speakers/programs Dissatisfied	Quality of speakers/programs Does not apply to me
Raffle	Raffle Very satisfied	Raffle Somewhat satisfied	Raffle Somewhat dissatisfied	Raffle Dissatisfied	Raffle Does not apply to me
Auction	Auction Very satisfied	Auction Somewhat satisfied	Auction Somewhat dissatisfied	Auction Dissatisfied	Auction Does not apply to me
Bowl show	Bowl show Very satisfied	Bowl show Somewhat satisfied	Bowl show Somewhat dissatisfied	Bowl show Dissatisfied	Bowl show Does not apply to me
Meeting location	Meeting location Very satisfied	Meeting location Somewhat satisfied	Meeting location Somewhat dissatisfied	Meeting location Dissatisfied	Meeting location Does not apply to me

If you are rated any of the activities above as "Somewhat dissatisfied" or "Dissatisfied", please specify how each could be improved.

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8. Rate the importance of each of the SAS programs.

	Not at all important to me	Somewhat important to me	Moderatly important to me	Very important to me	Does not apply to me
Monthly meetings	*Rate the importance of each of the SAS programs. Monthly meetings Not at all important to me	Monthly meetings Somewhat important to me	Monthly meetings Moderatly important to me	Monthly meetings Very important to me	Monthly meetings Does not apply to me
Board meetings	Board meetings Not at all important to me	Board meetings Somewhat important to me	Board meetings Moderatly important to me	Board meetings Very important to me	Board meetings Does not apply to me
Newsletter	Newsletter Not at all important to me	Newsletter Somewhat important to me	Newsletter Moderatly important to me	Newsletter Very important to me	Newsletter Does not apply to me
Breeders Award Program/Horticulture Award Program	Breeders Award Program/Horticulture Award Program Not at all important to me	Breeders Award Program/Horticulture Award Program Somewhat important to me	Breeders Award Program/Horticulture Award Program Moderatly important to me	Breeders Award Program/Horticulture Award Program Very important to me	Breeders Award Program/Horticulture Award Program Does not apply to me
CARES Program	CARES Program Not at all important to me	CARES Program Somewhat important to me	CARES Program Moderatly important to me	CARES Program Very important to me	CARES Program Does not apply to me
Website	Website Not at all important to me	Website Somewhat important to me	Website Moderatly important to me	Website Very important to me	Website Does not apply to me
Annual dinner	Annual dinner Not at all important to me	Annual dinner Somewhat important to me	Annual dinner Moderatly important to me	Annual dinner Very important to me	Annual dinner Does not apply to me
Mega auction(s)	Mega auction(s) Not at all important to me	Mega auction(s) Somewhat important to me	Mega auction(s) Moderatly important to me	Mega auction(s) Very important to me	Mega auction(s) Does not apply to me
Field trips (e.g., Monterey)	Field trips (e.g., Monterey) Not at all important to me	Field trips (e.g., Monterey) Somewhat important to me	Field trips (e.g., Monterey) Moderatly important to me	Field trips (e.g., Monterey) Very important to me	Field trips (e.g., Monterey) Does not apply to me
Conferences (e.g., Findig, ACA)	Conferences (e.g., Findig, ACA) Not at all important to me	Conferences (e.g., Findig, ACA) Somewhat important to me	Conferences (e.g., Findig, ACA) Moderatly important to me	Conferences (e.g., Findig, ACA) Very important to me	Conferences (e.g., Findig, ACA) Does not apply to me

Comments

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9. Do you support the SAS hosting a Findig (a conference that in the past has been held at hotels and featured nationally renound speakers, a huge auction, vendors, and a fish show)?

	Yes	No	Undecided
I support the SAS hosting conferences such as the Findig.	*Do you support the SAS hosting a Findig (a conference that in the past has been held at hotels and featured nationally renound speakers, a huge auction, vendors, and a fish show)? I support the SAS hosting conferences such as the Findig. Yes	I support the SAS hosting conferences such as the Findig. No	I support the SAS hosting conferences such as the Findig. Undecided
I support the SAS hosting a Findig in 2012 or 2013.	I support the SAS hosting a Findig in 2012 or 2013. Yes	I support the SAS hosting a Findig in 2012 or 2013. No	I support the SAS hosting a Findig in 2012 or 2013. Undecided
I would volunteer my time to help organize and plan a 2012 or 2013 Findig.	I would volunteer my time to help organize and plan a 2012 or 2013 Findig. Yes	I would volunteer my time to help organize and plan a 2012 or 2013 Findig. No	I would volunteer my time to help organize and plan a 2012 or 2013 Findig. Undecided
I would make a financial contribution toward a 2012 or 2013 Findig.	I would make a financial contribution toward a 2012 or 2013 Findig. Yes	I would make a financial contribution toward a 2012 or 2013 Findig. No	I would make a financial contribution toward a 2012 or 2013 Findig. Undecided
I would help with the execution of a Findig in 2012 or 2013.	I would help with the execution of a Findig in 2012 or 2013. Yes	I would help with the execution of a Findig in 2012 or 2013. No	I would help with the execution of a Findig in 2012 or 2013. Undecided

If you answered 'Undecided' to any of the above, please explain.

10. What activities do you currently participate in, and what activities are you willing to help with in the future? Mark all that apply.

	I currently participate	I am willing to participate
Member	*What activities do you currently participate in, and what activities are you willing to help with in the future? Mark all that apply. Member I currently participate	Member I am willing to participate
Board Member	Board Member I currently participate	Board Member I am willing to participate
Activity Chair(s)	Activity Chair(s) I currently participate	Activity Chair(s) I am willing to participate
Miscellaneous short term project(s)	Miscellaneous short term project(s) I currently participate	Miscellaneous short term project(s) I am willing to participate
Fund raisers (toward SAS operating expenses)	Fund raisers (toward SAS operating expenses) I currently participate	Fund raisers (toward SAS operating expenses) I am willing to participate

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SAS 2010Exit this survey

1. Your Aquarium Interests and Opinions Matter

*1. Rate your interest in different types of aquaria.

*2. Rate your interest in various aquarium related topics.

*3. Rate your interest in different groups of freshwater fishes.