SBMG Programming Survey April 2021

Dear Sangha Members,

SBMG Board and Scheduling Committees are seeking your input on how to move forward with our programming efforts in the second half of 2021.

Please take a few moments to fill out the attached survey so that we can get a better idea of how we have been serving you as a sangha, what you need and feel would be supportive to your practice, and how you can support our efforts to come back together as a sangha family.

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* 1. We are currently in need of volunteers to support SBMG Scheduling and Communications Committees, and our Board.

Scheduling reaches out to teachers to check their availability and offer them opportunities to come speak.

Communications works with our Social Media Platforms, Web, and outreach.

The SBMG Board provides guidance/oversight to the program and fiscal decisions that keep the sangha going.

Are you willing and able to help serve in any of these areas?

Yes- Scheduling

Yes- Communications

Yes- Board

No, I'm sorry I am unable to serve at this time.

Not at this time, but I may be in the future.

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* 2. SBMG is also in need of volunteers with technical skills in these areas:

supporting programming (Eventbrite, Facebook, Zoom)

drafting web page content

audio/visual support for upcoming gatherings

Would you be willing to serve to support the sangha (Dana), or are you willing to establish a monthly donation to help SBMG have paid positions in these areas?

Yes - can help with technical support, have skills in this area

Yes- willing to help with technical support, willing to be trained in this area

Yes - willing to help write content for web page, outreach and communications

Yes - have A/V skills or am willing to be trained to support this team

No, I'm sorry but I cannot help in any of these areas.

No, I can't help, but can set up a monthly donation.

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* 3. Have you been attending SBMG online in the last 6 months?

Yes

If Other (please specify)

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* 4. If you have not been attending SBMG online, or attendance has decreased, please check all that apply:

Don't have good connectivity for video/call in to Zoom Programming

"Zoom"/Screen fatigue and or the preference for in person sitting/Dharma talks

Programming issues: Current format of Zoom experience, Selection of teachers (tradition/diversity)

Lack of opportunity for interaction between sangha members during online programming/Sunday evenings

Scheduling conflicts on Sunday evenings

Have taken advantage of other Dharma opportunities online

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What shift in programming would encourage or nourish you in your practice and help you feel more connected to your sangha family? Please check all that apply.

Extending our break time to 10 minutes, and having the option to meet and connect with other sangha members in Zoom breakout rooms

Opportunity to connect with sangha members in breakout rooms after Dharma talk to discuss the topic with Zoom Programming

Reserving one Sunday a month for Sit and Sangha Social (was "Tea and Cookies" in past), or Practice Circles
(no teacher, topical discussion)

Shorter Dharma talks with longer Q and A period

Opportunity for in person gatherings at Dharma Center

Movement practice outside at the Dharma Center in Person

Morning sittings available Monday-Friday 7:30am-8am (Zoom for now)

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Are you planning to return to the Dharma Center for Sunday Evening Programs when we re-open?

Yes

I will continue to participate remotely.

I will participate both in person and remotely

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* 7. Would you like to participate in safe outdoor meetings at the Dharma Center on a weekly or monthly basis, and what dates/times would work for you?

Yes- Sunday mornings-monthly

Yes-Saturday mornings-monthly

Yes-Sunday mornings - weekly

Yes- Saturday mornings monthly

No, I am not comfortable with outdoor gatherings

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* 8. How would the opportunity to participate in safe outdoor meetings at the Dharma Center affect your participation in SBMG programming?

Participate more - both in-person and online

Participate more - in-person only

My participation would stay the same

I would be cautious about participating in-person at this time

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* 9. If you are interested in participating in the outdoor meetings, are you able to help with set-up and take down for the event?

Yes- setup

Yes - take down

No, I am not able to help at this time.

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* 10. If you planning to return to in-person Sunday Program, and in what area could you help to support this gathering?

Setup

Take Down (Including Wiping down frequently touched surfaces)

Audio/Visual Team

Tea Area (When Appropriate)

Altar Setup

Hosting

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* 11. We have been fortunate to have a full schedule of teachers for Sunday evenings and Daylong Programs/Workshops. Looking forward, what frequency would you participate in/support the following activities?

	Sunday evenings	Daylong Retreats	Workshops (i.e. topic specific)	Classes (i.e. 2 hrs each, weekly over 4 weeks)	Dharma Friends Groups meetings
Once per week	Once per week Sunday evenings	Once per week Daylong Retreats	Once per week Workshops (i.e. topic specific)	Once per week Classes (i.e. 2 hrs each, weekly over 4 weeks)	Once per week Dharma Friends Groups meetings
Once per month	Once per month Sunday evenings	Once per month Daylong Retreats	Once per month Workshops (i.e. topic specific)	Once per month Classes (i.e. 2 hrs each, weekly over 4 weeks)	Once per month Dharma Friends Groups meetings
Every other month or quarterly	Every other month or quarterly Sunday evenings	Every other month or quarterly Daylong Retreats	Every other month or quarterly Workshops (i.e. topic specific)	Every other month or quarterly Classes (i.e. 2 hrs each, weekly over 4 weeks)	Every other month or quarterly Dharma Friends Groups meetings
2-3 times per year	2-3 times per year Sunday evenings	2-3 times per year Daylong Retreats	2-3 times per year Workshops (i.e. topic specific)	2-3 times per year Classes (i.e. 2 hrs each, weekly over 4 weeks)	2-3 times per year Dharma Friends Groups meetings
Once per year	Once per year Sunday evenings	Once per year Daylong Retreats	Once per year Workshops (i.e. topic specific)	Once per year Classes (i.e. 2 hrs each, weekly over 4 weeks)	Once per year Dharma Friends Groups meetings
I have never attended	I have never attended Sunday evenings	I have never attended Daylong Retreats	I have never attended Workshops (i.e. topic specific)	I have never attended Classes (i.e. 2 hrs each, weekly over 4 weeks)	I have never attended Dharma Friends Groups meetings

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* 12. Please provide any feedback as to how SBMG has supported or failed to support your spiritual practice in this last challenging year of the pandemic to better guide us in how we move forward.