Survey Results

Page: Introduction

1. How long have you been involved as a Troop 70 parent (not necessary consecutive years)?
	answered question		53
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
This is our first year		15.1%	8
1-3 years		20.8%	11
3-5 years		20.8%	11
More than 5 years		43.4%	23

2. How many boys have you had / do you have in Troop 70?
	answered question		53
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
1		73.6%	39
2		20.8%	11
3 or more		5.7%	3

3. Are you a Scout's:
	answered question		53
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Dad		47.2%	25
Mom		50.9%	27
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies]		1.9%	1

4. Which elementary school did your son attend?
	answered question		52
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Armstrong		19.2%	10
Bradfield		13.5%	7
Hyer		17.3%	9
University Park		36.5%	19
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies]		13.5%	7

5. Did your son join Troop 70 from:
	answered question		53
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Cub Scouts / Webelos		66.0%	35
Transfer from another Boy Scout troop		1.9%	1
No prior Scouting experience		32.1%	17

Page: Cub Scout Pack

6. Which Cub Pack / Packs did your son(s) join from (check all that apply)?
	answered question		35
	skipped question		18
		Response Percent	Response Count
Pack 70 (UP Elementary)		45.7%	16
Pack 71 (Bradfield Elementary)		8.6%	3
Pack 76 (Armstrong Elementary)		25.7%	9
Pack 82 (HP Presbyterian Church)		0.0%	0
Pack 84 (Hyer Elementary)		25.7%	9
Pack 529 (ESD)		0.0%	0
Pack 730 (St. Marks School of Texas)		0.0%	0
Pack 762 (Shelton School)		0.0%	0
Other (please specify)		0.0%	0

Page: Previous Boy Scout Troop

7. What Scout Troop did your son(s) transfer from (check all that apply)?
	answered question		1
	skipped question		52
		Response Percent	Response Count
Troop 35 (Westminster Presbyterian Church)		100.0%	1
Troop 68 (HP Methodist Church)		0.0%	0
Troop 72 (UP Methodist Church)		0.0%	0
Troop 80 (HP Presbyterian Church)		0.0%	0
Troop 82 (HP Presbyterian Church)		0.0%	0
Troop 125 (Northwest Bible Church)		0.0%	0
Troop 518 (Park Cities Baptist Church)		0.0%	0
Troop 718 (Lovers Lane Methodist Church)		0.0%	0
Troop 730 (St. Marks School)		0.0%	0
Other (please specify)		0.0%	0

8. Briefly describe the reason for the transfer (optional)
	answered question	1
	skipped question	52
		Response Count
[ShowReplies]		1

Page: Recruitment

9. As a parent considering your son's entry into Boy Scouts, what aspects of the Scouting program were the most important to you?
	answered question							53
	skipped question							0
	Not at all important	Unimportant	Somewhat unimportant	Somewhat important	Important	Very important	Rating Average	Response Count
The opportunity to have fun with friends	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	1.9% (1)	20.8% (11)	41.5% (22)	35.8% (19)	5.11	53
Camping / outdoor program	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	1.9% (1)	9.4% (5)	37.7% (20)	50.9% (27)	5.38	53
Character development	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	1.9% (1)	17.0% (9)	81.1% (43)	5.79	53
Leadership development	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	1.9% (1)	20.8% (11)	77.4% (41)	5.75	53
Life skills development	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	1.9% (1)	5.7% (3)	18.9% (10)	73.6% (39)	5.64	53
Community service	0.0% (0)	1.9% (1)	3.8% (2)	19.2% (10)	40.4% (21)	34.6% (18)	5.02	52
Advancement program	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	17.0% (9)	45.3% (24)	37.7% (20)	5.21	53
Travel opportunities	1.9% (1)	11.5% (6)	15.4% (8)	34.6% (18)	23.1% (12)	13.5% (7)	4.06	52
Family tradition (prior family participation in Scouting)	20.0% (10)	10.0% (5)	14.0% (7)	16.0% (8)	14.0% (7)	26.0% (13)	3.72	50
Opportunity for accomplishment / recognition for your son	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	4.0% (2)	22.0% (11)	38.0% (19)	36.0% (18)	5.06	50
Other important reasons (please specify) [ShowReplies]								3

10. When considering your son's entry into Boy Scouts, what issues / concerns did you have?
	answered question							53
	skipped question							0
	Very concerned	Concerned	Somewhat concerned	Somewhat unconcerned	Unconcerned	Not at all concerned	Rating Average	Response Count
Overall time commitment	7.5% (4)	24.5% (13)	28.3% (15)	22.6% (12)	11.3% (6)	5.7% (3)	3.77	53
Conflict with sports / other extracurricular activities	13.2% (7)	18.9% (10)	35.8% (19)	17.0% (9)	9.4% (5)	5.7% (3)	3.92	53
Expense	1.9% (1)	3.8% (2)	3.8% (2)	15.1% (8)	32.1% (17)	43.4% (23)	1.98	53
Physical demands of the program	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	3.8% (2)	9.4% (5)	30.2% (16)	56.6% (30)	1.60	53
Intellectual demands of the program	1.9% (1)	3.8% (2)	5.8% (3)	5.8% (3)	36.5% (19)	46.2% (24)	1.90	52
Boy Scout uniform requirement	0.0% (0)	1.9% (1)	5.7% (3)	13.2% (7)	30.2% (16)	49.1% (26)	1.81	53
Other concerns not listed above (please specify) [ShowReplies]								5

Page: Recruitment (continued)

11. In choosing to join Troop 70, how important were the following factors?
	answered question							53
	skipped question							0
	Not at all important	Unimportant	Somewhat unimportant	Somewhat important	Important	Very important	Rating Average	Response Count
A sibling already in the troop	62.7% (32)	11.8% (6)	2.0% (1)	3.9% (2)	9.8% (5)	9.8% (5)	2.16	51
Friends already in the troop	18.9% (10)	9.4% (5)	7.5% (4)	26.4% (14)	24.5% (13)	13.2% (7)	3.68	53
Joining the same troop as fellow Cub Scouts	33.3% (17)	15.7% (8)	15.7% (8)	9.8% (5)	11.8% (6)	13.7% (7)	2.92	51
Troop's longevity	0.0% (0)	11.3% (6)	5.7% (3)	32.1% (17)	32.1% (17)	18.9% (10)	4.42	53
Troop's Jamboree tradition	7.5% (4)	17.0% (9)	17.0% (9)	20.8% (11)	20.8% (11)	17.0% (9)	3.81	53
The quality of the troop's program	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	1.9% (1)	37.7% (20)	60.4% (32)	5.58	53
The quality of the adult leadership	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	24.5% (13)	75.5% (40)	5.75	53
The quality of the boy leadership	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	1.9% (1)	17.0% (9)	32.1% (17)	49.1% (26)	5.28	53
The troop's reputation in the community	0.0% (0)	1.9% (1)	0.0% (0)	17.0% (9)	37.7% (20)	43.4% (23)	5.21	53
What I heard about Troop 70 from other parents	5.9% (3)	5.9% (3)	13.7% (7)	13.7% (7)	25.5% (13)	35.3% (18)	4.53	51
Other factors you considered (please specify) [ShowReplies]								5

12. Did you visit other Scout troops before deciding to join Troop 70?
	answered question		53
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		58.5%	31
No		41.5%	22

Page: Other Troops visited

13. Which Scout troops did you visit before deciding to join Troop 70 (check all that apply)?
	answered question		31
	skipped question		22
		Response Percent	Response Count
Troop 35 (Westminster Presbyterian Church)		19.4%	6
Troop 68 (HP Methodist Church)		22.6%	7
Troop 72 (UP Methodist Church)		35.5%	11
Troop 80 (HP Presbyterian Church)		29.0%	9
Troop 82 (HP Presbyterian Church)		61.3%	19
Troop 125 (Northwest Bible Church)		6.5%	2
Troop 518 (Park Cities Baptist Church)		0.0%	0
Troop 718 (Lovers Lane Methodist Church)		6.5%	2
Troop 730 (St. Marks School)		0.0%	0
Other troops visited (please specify) [ShowReplies]		9.7%	3

14. After visiting other troops, what were the most important reasons you chose Troop 70?
	answered question		29
	skipped question		24
		Response Percent	Response Count
Reason 1: [ShowReplies]		100.0%	29
Reason 2: [ShowReplies]		72.4%	21
Reason 3: [ShowReplies]		51.7%	15

Page: Program and Leadership Satisfaction

15. Please rate your satisfaction with the following elements of Troop 70's program:
	answered question								53
	skipped question								0
	Not at all satisfied	Generally dissatisfied	Somewhat dissatisfied	Somewhat satisfied	Generally satisfied	Very satisfied	Don't Know / No Opinion	Rating Average	Response Count
Weekly troop meetings	0.0% (0)	5.7% (3)	15.1% (8)	20.8% (11)	28.3% (15)	26.4% (14)	3.8% (2)	4.40	53
Quarterly Courts of Honor	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	15.4% (8)	42.3% (22)	42.3% (22)	0.0% (0)	5.27	52
Monthly camp outs	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	3.8% (2)	11.3% (6)	22.6% (12)	62.3% (33)	0.0% (0)	5.43	53
Annual summer camp	0.0% (0)	3.9% (2)	9.8% (5)	11.8% (6)	29.4% (15)	33.3% (17)	11.8% (6)	4.31	51
National Jamboree attendance	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	1.9% (1)	21.2% (11)	53.8% (28)	23.1% (12)	4.37	52
World Jamboree opportunities	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	1.9% (1)	17.3% (9)	59.6% (31)	21.2% (11)	4.52	52
Annual ski trip	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	3.9% (2)	2.0% (1)	21.6% (11)	21.6% (11)	51.0% (26)	2.57	51
Periodic high adventure opportunities	1.9% (1)	0.0% (0)	17.3% (9)	5.8% (3)	17.3% (9)	17.3% (9)	40.4% (21)	2.67	52
Annual greenery sales	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	3.9% (2)	11.8% (6)	33.3% (17)	51.0% (26)	0.0% (0)	5.31	51
Community service	0.0% (0)	1.9% (1)	7.7% (4)	21.2% (11)	40.4% (21)	21.2% (11)	7.7% (4)	4.40	52
Parent communication	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	3.8% (2)	1.9% (1)	32.7% (17)	61.5% (32)	0.0% (0)	5.52	52
Troop website (www.troop70.org)	0.0% (0)	1.9% (1)	1.9% (1)	3.8% (2)	22.6% (12)	67.9% (36)	1.9% (1)	5.45	53
Trail to First Class (1st year advancement program)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	13.2% (7)	28.3% (15)	52.8% (28)	5.7% (3)	5.11	53
Merit badge advancement program (Star, Life, Eagle ranks)	3.9% (2)	0.0% (0)	11.8% (6)	17.6% (9)	25.5% (13)	25.5% (13)	15.7% (8)	3.90	51
Leadership development program	1.9% (1)	0.0% (0)	18.9% (10)	20.8% (11)	28.3% (15)	20.8% (11)	9.4% (5)	4.08	53
Overall satisfaction with the Troop 70 Scouting program	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	3.8% (2)	7.5% (4)	39.6% (21)	49.1% (26)	0.0% (0)	5.34	53
Please provide any specific feedback or suggestions you have for improvement of the Troop's program. [ShowReplies]									30

16. Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the Troop's leadership.
	answered question								53
	skipped question								0
	Not at all satisfied	Generally dissatisfied	Somewhat dissatisfied	Somewhat satisfied	Generally satisfied	Very satisfied	Don't Know / No Opinion	Rating Average	Response Count
Troop Committee (non uniformed adult volunteers)	0.0% (0)	1.9% (1)	1.9% (1)	0.0% (0)	35.8% (19)	56.6% (30)	3.8% (2)	5.55	53
Scoutmaster / Assistant Scoutmasters (uniformed adult leaders)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	1.9% (1)	30.2% (16)	67.9% (36)	0.0% (0)	5.66	53
Senior Patrol Leader / Assistant Senior Patrol Leader / Troop Staff (top boy leaders / "green shirts")	0.0% (0)	1.9% (1)	3.8% (2)	15.1% (8)	37.7% (20)	34.0% (18)	7.5% (4)	5.21	53
Patrol Leaders	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	5.7% (3)	20.8% (11)	30.2% (16)	34.0% (18)	9.4% (5)	5.21	53
Overall satisfaction with Troop 70's leadership	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	3.8% (2)	5.7% (3)	43.4% (23)	47.2% (25)	0.0% (0)	5.34	53
Please provide any specific feedback or suggestions you have for improvement of the Troop's leadership. [ShowReplies]									18

Page: Suggestions for Improvement

17. What are the three things should Troop 70 START doing that it is not doing now?
	answered question		34
	skipped question		19
		Response Percent	Response Count
Start 1: [ShowReplies]		100.0%	34
Start 2: [ShowReplies]		79.4%	27
Start 3: [ShowReplies]		67.6%	23

18. What are the top three things that Troop 70 should STOP doing that it is doing now?
	answered question		15
	skipped question		38
		Response Percent	Response Count
Stop 1: [ShowReplies]		100.0%	15
Stop 2: [ShowReplies]		53.3%	8
Stop 3: [ShowReplies]		13.3%	2

19. What other suggestions do you have to improve Troop 70?
	answered question	19
	skipped question	34
		Response Count
[ShowReplies]		19

20. Would you like an adult leader to call you to discuss any of the matters covered by this survey?
	answered question		40
	skipped question		13
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		5.0%	2
No		95.0%	38
If yes, please provide your name and preferred telephone number. [ShowReplies]			3