SFC Constituent Survey

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* 1. Why did you become a member of SFC? (Please select up to 3 responses.)

Interested in grassroots advocacy on food-related issues

Interested in cooking and new food experiences

Attended a past SFC event

Interested in local food systems

Complements my work in the Chicago area food and beverage industry

Attracted to international approach to preserving food diversity

Commitment to food justice and access

Was previously a Slow Food member elsewhere

Other (please specify)

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* 2. As a SFC member, which of the following events would you attend? Any future events will be scheduled at various locations throughout the Chicago area. Please rank your responses below.

	Likely to attend	Might attend	Would not attend
Summer Solstice lunch or dinner potlucks for members and partners	Summer Solstice lunch or dinner potlucks for members and partners Likely to attend	Summer Solstice lunch or dinner potlucks for members and partners Might attend	Summer Solstice lunch or dinner potlucks for members and partners Would not attend
Presentations by Slow Food book authors (example is Slow Food Wine Guide) followed by refreshments	Presentations by Slow Food book authors (example is Slow Food Wine Guide) followed by refreshments Likely to attend	Presentations by Slow Food book authors (example is Slow Food Wine Guide) followed by refreshments Might attend	Presentations by Slow Food book authors (example is Slow Food Wine Guide) followed by refreshments Would not attend
Cocktail events showcasing SFC's beverage partners (example is Apologue)	Cocktail events showcasing SFC's beverage partners (example is Apologue) Likely to attend	Cocktail events showcasing SFC's beverage partners (example is Apologue) Might attend	Cocktail events showcasing SFC's beverage partners (example is Apologue) Would not attend
Food-themed events showcasing SFC's food producing partners (example is Artisan Grain Collaborative)	Food-themed events showcasing SFC's food producing partners (example is Artisan Grain Collaborative) Likely to attend	Food-themed events showcasing SFC's food producing partners (example is Artisan Grain Collaborative) Might attend	Food-themed events showcasing SFC's food producing partners (example is Artisan Grain Collaborative) Would not attend
Food-themed events with SFC partners showcasing local Ark of Taste foods	Food-themed events with SFC partners showcasing local Ark of Taste foods Likely to attend	Food-themed events with SFC partners showcasing local Ark of Taste foods Might attend	Food-themed events with SFC partners showcasing local Ark of Taste foods Would not attend
Tours of Chicago area community gardens	Tours of Chicago area community gardens Likely to attend	Tours of Chicago area community gardens Might attend	Tours of Chicago area community gardens Would not attend
Tours of Chicago area food and beverage incubators	Tours of Chicago area food and beverage incubators Likely to attend	Tours of Chicago area food and beverage incubators Might attend	Tours of Chicago area food and beverage incubators Would not attend
Educational sessions featuring SFC's local partners followed by refreshments	Educational sessions featuring SFC's local partners followed by refreshments Likely to attend	Educational sessions featuring SFC's local partners followed by refreshments Might attend	Educational sessions featuring SFC's local partners followed by refreshments Would not attend
Sales of seedlings or plants	Sales of seedlings or plants Likely to attend	Sales of seedlings or plants Might attend	Sales of seedlings or plants Would not attend

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How many SFC events could you attend?

None

4 or more

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* 4. What would prevent you fromattending or participating in future SFC activities and events? (Please select up to 3 responses.)

Limited accessibility at some venues

My work schedule

Not interested in attending events

Concerns about SFC's ability to attract diverse members and partners

Concerns about SFC's effectiveness as an organization

Inconvenient event location

My family situation

Concerns that SFC and Slow Food are out of touch with the broader food movement

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How can SFC best communicate with you about our ongoing work?

Social media (Facebook, X/Twitter, or Instagram)

Monthly/quarterly e-newsletter

Annual report via email

Emails requesting volunteers or other help for SFC work

Texts requesting volunteers or other help for SFC work

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Please provide any additional thoughts/comments below to help SFC better engage with local constituents like you.

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* 7. If you are interested in volunteering to assist with any future SFC events, please provide your name and email address below.

Name:

Email:

Thank you very much for participating in this survey process. Your input will guide the SFC Board as it develops new programs and events for current and future members and partners.

SFC Constituent Survey

Slow Food Chicago Constituent Survey

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* 1. Why did you become a member of SFC? (Please select up to 3 responses.)

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* 2. As a SFC member, which of the following events would you attend? Any future events will be scheduled at various locations throughout the Chicago area. Please rank your responses below.

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* 3. How many SFC events could you attend?

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* 4. What would prevent you fromattending or participating in future SFC activities and events? (Please select up to 3 responses.)

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* 5. How can SFC best communicate with you about our ongoing work?

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* 6. Please provide any additional thoughts/comments below to help SFC better engage with local constituents like you.

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* 7. If you are interested in volunteering to assist with any future SFC events, please provide your name and email address below.