2nd Annual Choosing to Lead Conference

Participant Survey

Thank you for attending our 2nd annual Coastal Conservation in Action: Choosing to Lead conference. We had a great time and hope you did, too.

Now we need your help! Help us make next year's conference even bigger and better by completing this anonymous survey. If you have any additional comments or questions, contact Catherine Ridley at catherine@onehundredmiles.org or 912-222-3140.

We can't wait to see you again soon! In the meantime, please stay tuned to our website, www.OneHundredMiles.org, for photos and videos of the conference and links to conference handouts and materials (coming soon)!

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* 1. How did you first learn about the Choosing to Lead or One Hundred Miles 100 reception?

OHM website

OHM email

Newspaper

Word of mouth

I attended last year

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What were your primary reasons for deciding to attend the conference or OHM100? (Please check all that apply.)

I wanted to learn about coastal advocacy and how I could get involved.

I attended last year and enjoyed it.

The lunchtime keynote

The closing keynote

The workshops and presenters

I wanted to help honor the One Hundred Miles 100.

I wanted to support One Hundred Miles.

I wanted to learn more about One Hundred Miles.

I needed something to do on a cold January day!

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Once you registered, how was communication leading up to the event?

It was great! I had all the information I needed.

It was okay. I would have liked more.

I felt unprepared.

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Did the conference meet your expectations? Why or why not?

Absolutely - it blew me away.

I really enjoyed it.

It was good, but I was expecting something different.

I was disappointed.

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Was the conference schedule...

Too short

Too long

Just right

Comments/Suggestions

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* 6. What was your...

Favorite workshop, panel, or presentation?

Least favorite workshop, panel, or presentation?

Favorite thing about the day in general?

Least favorite thing about the day in general?

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* 7. What other topics or themes would you like to see addressed next year?

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* 8. Did you visit the exhibit hall during the conference?

Yes

Please comment on your experience and feedback for next year:

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* 9. Did you attend one of the Sunday field trips?

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* 10. If yes...

What did you like about the field trip?

What would you change for next time?

Do you plan to participate in one of the community projects discussed on your field trip?

Other comments

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* 11. As a result of your participation in the Choosing to Lead conference, do you feel more prepared to take action for our coast?

Yes, definitely. I'm ready to go!

Yes, it was a start.

Maybe a little.

Not really.

What worked or didn't work? What would you suggest for next year to increase knowledge or skill-building?

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* 12. We are working hard to ensure the conference is open to everyone who wants to attend, while also covering costs. Considering the programming and what you received for your ticket price, what was your impression about the cost of this year's conference?

It was reasonable, but I wouldn't want it higher.

I would have paid more.

The ticket price made it a challenge to attend.

I received a scholarship.

Other (please specify)

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* 13. When would be your ideal time to attend Choosing to Lead?

January

February

March

Other (please specify)

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* 14. After the conference or OHM100 reception, do you feel you have a better understanding of the mission and work of One Hundred Miles?

Yes, and I am more excited about the work and mission of One Hundred Miles than ever.

Yes, and I was disappointed with what I learned.

My understanding and opinion of One Hundred Miles is unchanged.

Other / Comments

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* 15. Did you find your action guide (provided in your program) useful?

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* 16. Did you attend the One Hundred Miles 100 Reception?

Yes, as a participant.

Yes, as an honoree.

No.

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* 17. If yes...

What did you like about the reception and recognition ceremony?

What would you change for next time?

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* 1. How did you first learn about the Choosing to Lead or One Hundred Miles 100 reception?

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* 2. What were your primary reasons for deciding to attend the conference or OHM100? (Please check all that apply.)

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* 3. Once you registered, how was communication leading up to the event?

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* 4. Did the conference meet your expectations? Why or why not?

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* 5. Was the conference schedule...

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* 6. What was your...

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* 7. What other topics or themes would you like to see addressed next year?

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* 8. Did you visit the exhibit hall during the conference?

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* 9. Did you attend one of the Sunday field trips?

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* 10. If yes...

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* 11. As a result of your participation in the Choosing to Lead conference, do you feel more prepared to take action for our coast?

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* 12. We are working hard to ensure the conference is open to everyone who wants to attend, while also covering costs. Considering the programming and what you received for your ticket price, what was your impression about the cost of this year's conference?

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* 13. When would be your ideal time to attend Choosing to Lead?

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* 14. After the conference or OHM100 reception, do you feel you have a better understanding of the mission and work of One Hundred Miles?

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* 15. Did you find your action guide (provided in your program) useful?

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* 16. Did you attend the One Hundred Miles 100 Reception?

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* 17. If yes...

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* 18. Other suggestions for next year's conference or OHM100 (big, small, or anything in between):