Volunteer Recognition Dinner 2016

We're planning the 2016 Volunteer Recognition Event, and we would love your help! Would you please answer the questions below as soon as possible so we can make this the best volunteer recognition event ever? Thanks! We appreciate your help!

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* 1. Everyone seemed to enjoy last year's increased emphasis on getting to know one another before and during. What are the best ways to improve this year? Check any answers you like and add your ideas as well!

Photos and information about the volunteers submitted before the program and put in a slide or video

Scavenger hunt to find volunteers who participate in various parts of the HCCC program

30-second open mike spotlight for volunteers to tell who they are and what they do

I really don't like the increased interaction

Other Ideas or Comments

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* 2. Where would you like to gather for our volunteer recognition event, assuming all would be free of charge? Please rank these ideas. If you have a different idea, be sure to share it in the comment box on Question 6.

Hotel conference room

Church community room

Community center

School cafeteria

Other location

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* 3. Which food option do you prefer, please rank your preferences? Again, if you have a different idea, be sure to share it in the comment box on Question 6.

Buffet dinner

Finger foods / heavy hors d'oeuvres

Desserts and punch

Other ideas

No food

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* 4. What's the best kind of program to have? Check all that you like.

Emphasis on knowing more about what outstanding volunteers are doing - more narrative, narrower scope

Emphasis on knowing less about individual volunteers or groups and more about ALL the groups/individuals who participate - less narrative, broader scope

Emphasis on learning more about what HCCC does

HCCC 2016 highlights

A presenter about a clean city topic

No program, just mingling

Other ideas (please specify)

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* 5. What kind of award would you want to receive if you were to win an award? Pick up to three options.

T-shirt with award name and year

Cap/hat with award name and year

Pin with award name and year

Tag with year added to Adopt-A-Spot sign (for Adopt-A-Spot award winners)

Trophy (plaque or acrylic statue)

Commemorative item - a bowl, platter, photo, logo

Certificate

Publicity - social media, web page, Channel 47

Other ideas (please specify)

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* 6. We would appreciate ANY ideas you would share with us about making this recognition event the best ever - please take a minute to tell us what would make the event special for you?

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* 7. One more bonus question: We're always looking for new volunteers to help with all our activities and programs. Any suggestions on how to reach out to more people?