Remote User Group Meetings - 2021 Survey

Many groups changed their meeting formats over the last year. As you might expect the pandemic factored into meeting decisions, with some groups moving fully online due to loss of a regular meeting space or need to socially isolate.

Some groups have been meeting remotely for many years, while others used the past year to master Zoom, FaceTime, and various remote streaming options.

We would appreciate your input in this brief survey.

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* 1. Did your group meet remotely prior to Covid?

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* 2. Does your group plan to meet remotely once the problems provided by the pandemic are under control?

We plan to primarily focus on meeting in person when we are reasonably able to do so.

We look forward to a mix of meeting types, with most meetings online.

We plan on a mix of meeting types, with most meetings in person.

We plan to stay fully online.

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Which factors go into your group's decision on meeting format, location, day, and time?

Accessibility (for example, meeting during the day so that members do not have to drive at night)

Safety

Convenience

Availability (for example, access to a university or library meeting site)

Technology (for example, availability of WiFi or projector)

Data from past meetings (for example, which meetings saw the largest audiences or best feedback)

Membership survey or vote.

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What guidance would you share with other leaders? Any lessons learned or victories enjoyed?

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* 5. If you would like your group's name listed as participating in the survey, feel free to add the information here. No need to answer this one unless you care to do so :)