Exit (SMA) Southern Maine Astronomers 2024 Event Planning Survey We’re looking forward to 2024 event planning to keep our club vibrant and engaged with you, our members, and our community. Please help us plan by answering a few questions that influence your attendance at SMA events.Please respond by December 31st, 2023.How much of a factor are the following in your decision to attend club-sponsored events? Please answer on a scale of 1-4, with 1 not a factor (least important) and 4 a primary driver (most important). Question Title * 1. Weather (e.g., I prefer clear skies for observing) 1 - Least (I’ll attend regardless of weather) 2 - Somewhat 3 - Kinda 4 - Most (I’ll attend only if weather looks good) Question Title * 2. Distance (e.g., I prefer something less than 30 minutes’ drive) 1 - Least (I’ll attend almost regardless of distance) 2 - Somewhat 3 - Kinda 4 - Most (I’ll attend if relatively close to me, like 30 minutes or so) Question Title * 3. Speaker/Topic (e.g., If the speaker/topic is interesting, I’m in!) 1 - Least (The speaker/topic isn’t a factor for me) 2 - Somewhat 3 - Kinda 4 - Most (I attend mainly depending on the speaker/topic) Question Title * 4. Recent News/Events (e.g., Latest data drop from JWST has me intrigued!) 1 - Least (Current events aren’t a factor in me attending) 2 - Somewhat 3 - Kinda 4 - Most (News and events inspire me to attend and discuss) Question Title * 5. Event Amenities (e.g., Have bathrooms? I’m just in it for the free coffee. Oooh, donuts!) 1 - Least (I’m pretty self-sufficient) 2 - Somewhat 3 - Kinda 4 - Most (If you’re offering donuts, I’m there!) Question Title * 6. How likely are you to attend an SMA event in 2024? 1 - Least (Just not that into in-person events) 2 - Somewhat 3 - Kinda 4 - Most (Absolutely, will be there!) Anything else you want to let us know, influences your decision to attend SMA events, or suggestions? Done