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Harvard Alumni in Wine and Food Survey

The new Harvard Alumni in Wine and Food Special Interest Group would like to learn about your interests so we can develop programming to best meet member needs. While programming will be virtual for now, we would like to know what types of virtual and in-person events interest you so we can plan accordingly for the future. We appreciate your feedback in this brief survey.
1.Please rate your preferences for the following educational topics using a 1-5 scale, where 1 is low and 5 is high:
1 - Not at all interested
2 - Slightly interested
3 - Moderately interested
4 - Very interested
5 - Extremely interested
Wine tasting techniques
Wine grapes & regions of the world
Viticulture & grape growing
Winemaking & enology
Ordering wine from a restaurant wine list
2.What other wine and food educational topics would interest you?
3.Please rate your preferences for the following professional development topics using a 1-5 scale, where 1 is low and 5 is high:
1 - Not at all interested
2 - Slightly interested
3 - Moderately interested
4 - Very interested
5 - Extremely interested
Being a mentor to another Harvard alum in the wine and food industry
Being mentored to help me develop in the wine and food industry
Presenting on industry panels
Viewing industry panels
Learning current industry research (e.g. market, climate, etc.)
Networking opportunities within the field
4.What other wine and food professional development topics would interest you?
5.Please rate your preferences for the following social events, when it may be possible after Covid-19, using a 1-5 scale, where 1 is low and 5 is high:
1 - Not at all interested
2 - Slightly interested
3 - Moderately interested
4 - Very interested
5 - Extremely interested
Group wine tastings
Group dinners
Event featuring a visiting chef or winemaker (e.g. a talk and tasting)
Winery & tasting room tours
Travel to wine regions
6.What other wine and food social events would interest you?
7.Are there other topics you suggest beyond what has already been mentioned?
8.In general, which types of topics are you most interested in participating in with the Harvard Wine and Food Group, using a using a 1-5 scale, where 1 is low and 5 is high:
1 - Not at all interested
2 - Slightly interested
3 - Moderately interested
4 - Very interested
5 - Extremely interested
Wine education & appreciation
Professional development
Social events
9.What is your preference for virtual vs. in-person types of programming, using a 1-5 scale, where 1 is low and 5 is high?
1 - Not at all interested
2 - Slightly interested
3 - Moderately interested
4 - Very interested
5 - Extremely interested
Virtual programming (e.g. webinar)
In-person programming near me, when possible after Covid-19
10.Are you currently employed in the wine, beverage, or food business?
11.What is your Harvard affiliation? [select all that apply]
12.What is your age?
13.What is your gender?
14.In what area of the world do you reside?
15.For U.S. residents, what is your zip code?
16.For non-U.S. residents, what major city is closest to you? Please specify city and country.
17.Would you be willing to volunteer to help organize events in your area?
18.First name:
19.Last name:
20.Preferred email address:
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