DCHS Alumni Association Survey

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* 1. Dayton Christian Schools will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary starting next school year. This years seniors, the class of 2012, will be our 40th graduating class. After all these years, how important is it to you that we are finally looking to establish a vibrant, interactive and lasting DCHS Alumni Association?

Absolutely

High Priority

Somewhat Important

Low Priority

Not Needed

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* 2. As you think about the formation of a Dayton Christian Alumni Association, which of the following general categories are most important to you :

	Absolutely	High Priority	Somewhat Important	Low Priority	Not Needed
Planning regular social interaction	Planning regular social interaction Absolutely	Planning regular social interaction High Priority	Planning regular social interaction Somewhat Important	Planning regular social interaction Low Priority	Planning regular social interaction Not Needed
Providing services to our fellow alumni	Providing services to our fellow alumni Absolutely	Providing services to our fellow alumni High Priority	Providing services to our fellow alumni Somewhat Important	Providing services to our fellow alumni Low Priority	Providing services to our fellow alumni Not Needed
Spiritual interaction and support	Spiritual interaction and support Absolutely	Spiritual interaction and support High Priority	Spiritual interaction and support Somewhat Important	Spiritual interaction and support Low Priority	Spiritual interaction and support Not Needed
Facilitating reunions & reconnection with former classmates & teachers	Facilitating reunions & reconnection with former classmates & teachers Absolutely	Facilitating reunions & reconnection with former classmates & teachers High Priority	Facilitating reunions & reconnection with former classmates & teachers Somewhat Important	Facilitating reunions & reconnection with former classmates & teachers Low Priority	Facilitating reunions & reconnection with former classmates & teachers Not Needed
Find ways to share our time & talents to positively impact DC today	Find ways to share our time & talents to positively impact DC today Absolutely	Find ways to share our time & talents to positively impact DC today High Priority	Find ways to share our time & talents to positively impact DC today Somewhat Important	Find ways to share our time & talents to positively impact DC today Low Priority	Find ways to share our time & talents to positively impact DC today Not Needed
Financial involvement (giving & fundraising) with DC today	Financial involvement (giving & fundraising) with DC today Absolutely	Financial involvement (giving & fundraising) with DC today High Priority	Financial involvement (giving & fundraising) with DC today Somewhat Important	Financial involvement (giving & fundraising) with DC today Low Priority	Financial involvement (giving & fundraising) with DC today Not Needed
A structurally connected relationship with Dayton Christian School System	A structurally connected relationship with Dayton Christian School System Absolutely	A structurally connected relationship with Dayton Christian School System High Priority	A structurally connected relationship with Dayton Christian School System Somewhat Important	A structurally connected relationship with Dayton Christian School System Low Priority	A structurally connected relationship with Dayton Christian School System Not Needed
An organization independent from DC but with a vested interest in its continued success	An organization independent from DC but with a vested interest in its continued success Absolutely	An organization independent from DC but with a vested interest in its continued success High Priority	An organization independent from DC but with a vested interest in its continued success Somewhat Important	An organization independent from DC but with a vested interest in its continued success Low Priority	An organization independent from DC but with a vested interest in its continued success Not Needed

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* 3. ORGANIZATION : When considering the structure, purpose and goals of a Dayton Christian Alumni Association, please rate how important the following categories are to you.

	Absolutely	High Priority	Somewhat Important	Low Priority	Not Needed
Define a clear and changeless Mission Statement	Define a clear and changeless Mission Statement Absolutely	Define a clear and changeless Mission Statement High Priority	Define a clear and changeless Mission Statement Somewhat Important	Define a clear and changeless Mission Statement Low Priority	Define a clear and changeless Mission Statement Not Needed
Build bridges to facilitate missing alumni to reconnect with their classmates	Build bridges to facilitate missing alumni to reconnect with their classmates Absolutely	Build bridges to facilitate missing alumni to reconnect with their classmates High Priority	Build bridges to facilitate missing alumni to reconnect with their classmates Somewhat Important	Build bridges to facilitate missing alumni to reconnect with their classmates Low Priority	Build bridges to facilitate missing alumni to reconnect with their classmates Not Needed
Have an elected alumni board who, with input, determine and prioritize our specific goals	Have an elected alumni board who, with input, determine and prioritize our specific goals Absolutely	Have an elected alumni board who, with input, determine and prioritize our specific goals High Priority	Have an elected alumni board who, with input, determine and prioritize our specific goals Somewhat Important	Have an elected alumni board who, with input, determine and prioritize our specific goals Low Priority	Have an elected alumni board who, with input, determine and prioritize our specific goals Not Needed
Appoint a "Historian" for each decade to collect and preserve memoribelia and stories from the era	Appoint a "Historian" for each decade to collect and preserve memoribelia and stories from the era Absolutely	Appoint a "Historian" for each decade to collect and preserve memoribelia and stories from the era High Priority	Appoint a "Historian" for each decade to collect and preserve memoribelia and stories from the era Somewhat Important	Appoint a "Historian" for each decade to collect and preserve memoribelia and stories from the era Low Priority	Appoint a "Historian" for each decade to collect and preserve memoribelia and stories from the era Not Needed
Collect and organize alumni database contact information updates by decade	Collect and organize alumni database contact information updates by decade Absolutely	Collect and organize alumni database contact information updates by decade High Priority	Collect and organize alumni database contact information updates by decade Somewhat Important	Collect and organize alumni database contact information updates by decade Low Priority	Collect and organize alumni database contact information updates by decade Not Needed
Have a strong connection with the Dayton Christian board and administration	Have a strong connection with the Dayton Christian board and administration Absolutely	Have a strong connection with the Dayton Christian board and administration High Priority	Have a strong connection with the Dayton Christian board and administration Somewhat Important	Have a strong connection with the Dayton Christian board and administration Low Priority	Have a strong connection with the Dayton Christian board and administration Not Needed
Explore alumni-centered opportunities for giving	Explore alumni-centered opportunities for giving Absolutely	Explore alumni-centered opportunities for giving High Priority	Explore alumni-centered opportunities for giving Somewhat Important	Explore alumni-centered opportunities for giving Low Priority	Explore alumni-centered opportunities for giving Not Needed
The purpose of the Alumni Association should be solely to facilitate reunions and reconnect graduates	The purpose of the Alumni Association should be solely to facilitate reunions and reconnect graduates Absolutely	The purpose of the Alumni Association should be solely to facilitate reunions and reconnect graduates High Priority	The purpose of the Alumni Association should be solely to facilitate reunions and reconnect graduates Somewhat Important	The purpose of the Alumni Association should be solely to facilitate reunions and reconnect graduates Low Priority	The purpose of the Alumni Association should be solely to facilitate reunions and reconnect graduates Not Needed
The purpose of the Alumni Association should include interconnecting with DC's current ministry - finding ways to continue the mission and serve our graduates	The purpose of the Alumni Association should include interconnecting with DC's current ministry - finding ways to continue the mission and serve our graduates Absolutely	The purpose of the Alumni Association should include interconnecting with DC's current ministry - finding ways to continue the mission and serve our graduates High Priority	The purpose of the Alumni Association should include interconnecting with DC's current ministry - finding ways to continue the mission and serve our graduates Somewhat Important	The purpose of the Alumni Association should include interconnecting with DC's current ministry - finding ways to continue the mission and serve our graduates Low Priority	The purpose of the Alumni Association should include interconnecting with DC's current ministry - finding ways to continue the mission and serve our graduates Not Needed
Be sensitive to our alumni association volunteers : equip and empower them, but set modest ambitions and don't burn them out	Be sensitive to our alumni association volunteers : equip and empower them, but set modest ambitions and don't burn them out Absolutely	Be sensitive to our alumni association volunteers : equip and empower them, but set modest ambitions and don't burn them out High Priority	Be sensitive to our alumni association volunteers : equip and empower them, but set modest ambitions and don't burn them out Somewhat Important	Be sensitive to our alumni association volunteers : equip and empower them, but set modest ambitions and don't burn them out Low Priority	Be sensitive to our alumni association volunteers : equip and empower them, but set modest ambitions and don't burn them out Not Needed
Seek opportunities to renew school pride & team spirit	Seek opportunities to renew school pride & team spirit Absolutely	Seek opportunities to renew school pride & team spirit High Priority	Seek opportunities to renew school pride & team spirit Somewhat Important	Seek opportunities to renew school pride & team spirit Low Priority	Seek opportunities to renew school pride & team spirit Not Needed

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* 4. Anything else that you'd like to identify as important to the structure, purpose and goals of a Dayton Christian Alumni Association?

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* 5. COMMUNICATION : When considering what information should be communicated to alumni and how it should be shared, please rate the following areas :

	Absolutely	High Priority	Somewhat Important	Low Priority	Not Needed
Have a single, definitive on-line source for all official alumni news & information	Have a single, definitive on-line source for all official alumni news & information Absolutely	Have a single, definitive on-line source for all official alumni news & information High Priority	Have a single, definitive on-line source for all official alumni news & information Somewhat Important	Have a single, definitive on-line source for all official alumni news & information Low Priority	Have a single, definitive on-line source for all official alumni news & information Not Needed
Offer a comprehensive calendar that combines both DCS & alumni schedules and events	Offer a comprehensive calendar that combines both DCS & alumni schedules and events Absolutely	Offer a comprehensive calendar that combines both DCS & alumni schedules and events High Priority	Offer a comprehensive calendar that combines both DCS & alumni schedules and events Somewhat Important	Offer a comprehensive calendar that combines both DCS & alumni schedules and events Low Priority	Offer a comprehensive calendar that combines both DCS & alumni schedules and events Not Needed
Publish a directory of alumni owned or operated businesses	Publish a directory of alumni owned or operated businesses Absolutely	Publish a directory of alumni owned or operated businesses High Priority	Publish a directory of alumni owned or operated businesses Somewhat Important	Publish a directory of alumni owned or operated businesses Low Priority	Publish a directory of alumni owned or operated businesses Not Needed
Provide audio and video of current DCS chapels and activities	Provide audio and video of current DCS chapels and activities Absolutely	Provide audio and video of current DCS chapels and activities High Priority	Provide audio and video of current DCS chapels and activities Somewhat Important	Provide audio and video of current DCS chapels and activities Low Priority	Provide audio and video of current DCS chapels and activities Not Needed
Establish an interactive "Prayer & Praise Wall"	Establish an interactive "Prayer & Praise Wall" Absolutely	Establish an interactive "Prayer & Praise Wall" High Priority	Establish an interactive "Prayer & Praise Wall" Somewhat Important	Establish an interactive "Prayer & Praise Wall" Low Priority	Establish an interactive "Prayer & Praise Wall" Not Needed
Provide a forum for alumni from all eras to give a short update on their family, career and life	Provide a forum for alumni from all eras to give a short update on their family, career and life Absolutely	Provide a forum for alumni from all eras to give a short update on their family, career and life High Priority	Provide a forum for alumni from all eras to give a short update on their family, career and life Somewhat Important	Provide a forum for alumni from all eras to give a short update on their family, career and life Low Priority	Provide a forum for alumni from all eras to give a short update on their family, career and life Not Needed
Establish a "Wall of Fame" at DC that recognizes alumni achievements	Establish a "Wall of Fame" at DC that recognizes alumni achievements Absolutely	Establish a "Wall of Fame" at DC that recognizes alumni achievements High Priority	Establish a "Wall of Fame" at DC that recognizes alumni achievements Somewhat Important	Establish a "Wall of Fame" at DC that recognizes alumni achievements Low Priority	Establish a "Wall of Fame" at DC that recognizes alumni achievements Not Needed
Share "Collective Wisdom" : ideas, experiences, tips and great things to do (and not to do)	Share "Collective Wisdom" : ideas, experiences, tips and great things to do (and not to do) Absolutely	Share "Collective Wisdom" : ideas, experiences, tips and great things to do (and not to do) High Priority	Share "Collective Wisdom" : ideas, experiences, tips and great things to do (and not to do) Somewhat Important	Share "Collective Wisdom" : ideas, experiences, tips and great things to do (and not to do) Low Priority	Share "Collective Wisdom" : ideas, experiences, tips and great things to do (and not to do) Not Needed
Have a "Memorial Page" which remembers deceased teachers and classmates	Have a "Memorial Page" which remembers deceased teachers and classmates Absolutely	Have a "Memorial Page" which remembers deceased teachers and classmates High Priority	Have a "Memorial Page" which remembers deceased teachers and classmates Somewhat Important	Have a "Memorial Page" which remembers deceased teachers and classmates Low Priority	Have a "Memorial Page" which remembers deceased teachers and classmates Not Needed
It's important that we welcome back all of our graduates and former teachers, wherever they are, as part of our alumni family	It's important that we welcome back all of our graduates and former teachers, wherever they are, as part of our alumni family Absolutely	It's important that we welcome back all of our graduates and former teachers, wherever they are, as part of our alumni family High Priority	It's important that we welcome back all of our graduates and former teachers, wherever they are, as part of our alumni family Somewhat Important	It's important that we welcome back all of our graduates and former teachers, wherever they are, as part of our alumni family Low Priority	It's important that we welcome back all of our graduates and former teachers, wherever they are, as part of our alumni family Not Needed

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* 6. Any other ideas or suggestions that would improve communication with alumni or with Dayton Christian Schools?

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* 7. SERVICE : When considering ways that a DC Alumni Association could serve our graduates, our alma mater and our community, please rate the following ideas :

	Absolutely	High Priority	Somewhat Important	Low Priority	Not Needed
Provide a forum for alumni business networking	Provide a forum for alumni business networking Absolutely	Provide a forum for alumni business networking High Priority	Provide a forum for alumni business networking Somewhat Important	Provide a forum for alumni business networking Low Priority	Provide a forum for alumni business networking Not Needed
Communicate current volunteer needs at Dayton Christian	Communicate current volunteer needs at Dayton Christian Absolutely	Communicate current volunteer needs at Dayton Christian High Priority	Communicate current volunteer needs at Dayton Christian Somewhat Important	Communicate current volunteer needs at Dayton Christian Low Priority	Communicate current volunteer needs at Dayton Christian Not Needed
Assist overseas alumni military & missionary families	Assist overseas alumni military & missionary families Absolutely	Assist overseas alumni military & missionary families High Priority	Assist overseas alumni military & missionary families Somewhat Important	Assist overseas alumni military & missionary families Low Priority	Assist overseas alumni military & missionary families Not Needed
Have the Alumni Relations Coordinator proactively assist classes with reunion planning & execution	Have the Alumni Relations Coordinator proactively assist classes with reunion planning & execution Absolutely	Have the Alumni Relations Coordinator proactively assist classes with reunion planning & execution High Priority	Have the Alumni Relations Coordinator proactively assist classes with reunion planning & execution Somewhat Important	Have the Alumni Relations Coordinator proactively assist classes with reunion planning & execution Low Priority	Have the Alumni Relations Coordinator proactively assist classes with reunion planning & execution Not Needed
Sponsor "Financial Peace University" evening classes (Dave Ramsey) for alumni and parents	Sponsor "Financial Peace University" evening classes (Dave Ramsey) for alumni and parents Absolutely	Sponsor "Financial Peace University" evening classes (Dave Ramsey) for alumni and parents High Priority	Sponsor "Financial Peace University" evening classes (Dave Ramsey) for alumni and parents Somewhat Important	Sponsor "Financial Peace University" evening classes (Dave Ramsey) for alumni and parents Low Priority	Sponsor "Financial Peace University" evening classes (Dave Ramsey) for alumni and parents Not Needed
Offer mentoring and job shadowing to current DC students	Offer mentoring and job shadowing to current DC students Absolutely	Offer mentoring and job shadowing to current DC students High Priority	Offer mentoring and job shadowing to current DC students Somewhat Important	Offer mentoring and job shadowing to current DC students Low Priority	Offer mentoring and job shadowing to current DC students Not Needed
Hospitality / Hosting : open homes for out-of-town alumni stays throughout the country	Hospitality / Hosting : open homes for out-of-town alumni stays throughout the country Absolutely	Hospitality / Hosting : open homes for out-of-town alumni stays throughout the country High Priority	Hospitality / Hosting : open homes for out-of-town alumni stays throughout the country Somewhat Important	Hospitality / Hosting : open homes for out-of-town alumni stays throughout the country Low Priority	Hospitality / Hosting : open homes for out-of-town alumni stays throughout the country Not Needed
Offer a service for improving resumes and promoting alumni for job opportunities	Offer a service for improving resumes and promoting alumni for job opportunities Absolutely	Offer a service for improving resumes and promoting alumni for job opportunities High Priority	Offer a service for improving resumes and promoting alumni for job opportunities Somewhat Important	Offer a service for improving resumes and promoting alumni for job opportunities Low Priority	Offer a service for improving resumes and promoting alumni for job opportunities Not Needed
Sponsor "Interest-Based" networks, connecting musicians / scientists / writers / quilters, etc. within our alumni family	Sponsor "Interest-Based" networks, connecting musicians / scientists / writers / quilters, etc. within our alumni family Absolutely	Sponsor "Interest-Based" networks, connecting musicians / scientists / writers / quilters, etc. within our alumni family High Priority	Sponsor "Interest-Based" networks, connecting musicians / scientists / writers / quilters, etc. within our alumni family Somewhat Important	Sponsor "Interest-Based" networks, connecting musicians / scientists / writers / quilters, etc. within our alumni family Low Priority	Sponsor "Interest-Based" networks, connecting musicians / scientists / writers / quilters, etc. within our alumni family Not Needed
Find practical ways to help elderly, retired DC teachers who have needs or physical problems	Find practical ways to help elderly, retired DC teachers who have needs or physical problems Absolutely	Find practical ways to help elderly, retired DC teachers who have needs or physical problems High Priority	Find practical ways to help elderly, retired DC teachers who have needs or physical problems Somewhat Important	Find practical ways to help elderly, retired DC teachers who have needs or physical problems Low Priority	Find practical ways to help elderly, retired DC teachers who have needs or physical problems Not Needed
Provide an interactive blog, staffed by alumni or former teachers who are involved in Christian ministry, to offer spiritual counseling and advice	Provide an interactive blog, staffed by alumni or former teachers who are involved in Christian ministry, to offer spiritual counseling and advice Absolutely	Provide an interactive blog, staffed by alumni or former teachers who are involved in Christian ministry, to offer spiritual counseling and advice High Priority	Provide an interactive blog, staffed by alumni or former teachers who are involved in Christian ministry, to offer spiritual counseling and advice Somewhat Important	Provide an interactive blog, staffed by alumni or former teachers who are involved in Christian ministry, to offer spiritual counseling and advice Low Priority	Provide an interactive blog, staffed by alumni or former teachers who are involved in Christian ministry, to offer spiritual counseling and advice Not Needed
Establish a "Dayton Christian College" and offer evening classes geared toward personal, professional and spiritual advancement	Establish a "Dayton Christian College" and offer evening classes geared toward personal, professional and spiritual advancement Absolutely	Establish a "Dayton Christian College" and offer evening classes geared toward personal, professional and spiritual advancement High Priority	Establish a "Dayton Christian College" and offer evening classes geared toward personal, professional and spiritual advancement Somewhat Important	Establish a "Dayton Christian College" and offer evening classes geared toward personal, professional and spiritual advancement Low Priority	Establish a "Dayton Christian College" and offer evening classes geared toward personal, professional and spiritual advancement Not Needed
Find opportunities, through alumni involvement in community and church projects, to promote Dayton Christian Schools	Find opportunities, through alumni involvement in community and church projects, to promote Dayton Christian Schools Absolutely	Find opportunities, through alumni involvement in community and church projects, to promote Dayton Christian Schools High Priority	Find opportunities, through alumni involvement in community and church projects, to promote Dayton Christian Schools Somewhat Important	Find opportunities, through alumni involvement in community and church projects, to promote Dayton Christian Schools Low Priority	Find opportunities, through alumni involvement in community and church projects, to promote Dayton Christian Schools Not Needed

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* 8. Any other ideas or suggestions that could help meet the service needs of our Dayton Christian Schools family?

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* 9. ACTIVITIES : What type of alumni gatherings and activities would be most appealing to you?

	Absolutely	High Priority	Somewhat Important	Low Priority	Not Needed
Make DC's "Homecoming" a true homecoming for all graduates, with a full weekend of organized of events	Make DC's "Homecoming" a true homecoming for all graduates, with a full weekend of organized of events Absolutely	Make DC's "Homecoming" a true homecoming for all graduates, with a full weekend of organized of events High Priority	Make DC's "Homecoming" a true homecoming for all graduates, with a full weekend of organized of events Somewhat Important	Make DC's "Homecoming" a true homecoming for all graduates, with a full weekend of organized of events Low Priority	Make DC's "Homecoming" a true homecoming for all graduates, with a full weekend of organized of events Not Needed
Form an alumni choir or musical group	Form an alumni choir or musical group Absolutely	Form an alumni choir or musical group High Priority	Form an alumni choir or musical group Somewhat Important	Form an alumni choir or musical group Low Priority	Form an alumni choir or musical group Not Needed
Sponsor local and regional alumni lunches, teas, pizza night etc.	Sponsor local and regional alumni lunches, teas, pizza night etc. Absolutely	Sponsor local and regional alumni lunches, teas, pizza night etc. High Priority	Sponsor local and regional alumni lunches, teas, pizza night etc. Somewhat Important	Sponsor local and regional alumni lunches, teas, pizza night etc. Low Priority	Sponsor local and regional alumni lunches, teas, pizza night etc. Not Needed
Offer an alumni "All-Access Pass" that would provide admission to all home sporting events, concerts, and theatre.	Offer an alumni "All-Access Pass" that would provide admission to all home sporting events, concerts, and theatre. Absolutely	Offer an alumni "All-Access Pass" that would provide admission to all home sporting events, concerts, and theatre. High Priority	Offer an alumni "All-Access Pass" that would provide admission to all home sporting events, concerts, and theatre. Somewhat Important	Offer an alumni "All-Access Pass" that would provide admission to all home sporting events, concerts, and theatre. Low Priority	Offer an alumni "All-Access Pass" that would provide admission to all home sporting events, concerts, and theatre. Not Needed
Gather out-of-state alumni together in their own regional chapters	Gather out-of-state alumni together in their own regional chapters Absolutely	Gather out-of-state alumni together in their own regional chapters High Priority	Gather out-of-state alumni together in their own regional chapters Somewhat Important	Gather out-of-state alumni together in their own regional chapters Low Priority	Gather out-of-state alumni together in their own regional chapters Not Needed
Sponsor a quarterly alumni "Game Night"	Sponsor a quarterly alumni "Game Night" Absolutely	Sponsor a quarterly alumni "Game Night" High Priority	Sponsor a quarterly alumni "Game Night" Somewhat Important	Sponsor a quarterly alumni "Game Night" Low Priority	Sponsor a quarterly alumni "Game Night" Not Needed
Invite graduates to attend and participate in an Alumni Chapel at DCHS	Invite graduates to attend and participate in an Alumni Chapel at DCHS Absolutely	Invite graduates to attend and participate in an Alumni Chapel at DCHS High Priority	Invite graduates to attend and participate in an Alumni Chapel at DCHS Somewhat Important	Invite graduates to attend and participate in an Alumni Chapel at DCHS Low Priority	Invite graduates to attend and participate in an Alumni Chapel at DCHS Not Needed
Organize alumni outings to DC and local professional sporting events	Organize alumni outings to DC and local professional sporting events Absolutely	Organize alumni outings to DC and local professional sporting events High Priority	Organize alumni outings to DC and local professional sporting events Somewhat Important	Organize alumni outings to DC and local professional sporting events Low Priority	Organize alumni outings to DC and local professional sporting events Not Needed
Offer an annual alumni breakfast	Offer an annual alumni breakfast Absolutely	Offer an annual alumni breakfast High Priority	Offer an annual alumni breakfast Somewhat Important	Offer an annual alumni breakfast Low Priority	Offer an annual alumni breakfast Not Needed
Involve alumni in a very prominent way, with next years' 50th anniversary celebration of Dayton Christian	Involve alumni in a very prominent way, with next years' 50th anniversary celebration of Dayton Christian Absolutely	Involve alumni in a very prominent way, with next years' 50th anniversary celebration of Dayton Christian High Priority	Involve alumni in a very prominent way, with next years' 50th anniversary celebration of Dayton Christian Somewhat Important	Involve alumni in a very prominent way, with next years' 50th anniversary celebration of Dayton Christian Low Priority	Involve alumni in a very prominent way, with next years' 50th anniversary celebration of Dayton Christian Not Needed
Organize an annual alumni charity event (like a golf tournament or marathon run) for fundraising	Organize an annual alumni charity event (like a golf tournament or marathon run) for fundraising Absolutely	Organize an annual alumni charity event (like a golf tournament or marathon run) for fundraising High Priority	Organize an annual alumni charity event (like a golf tournament or marathon run) for fundraising Somewhat Important	Organize an annual alumni charity event (like a golf tournament or marathon run) for fundraising Low Priority	Organize an annual alumni charity event (like a golf tournament or marathon run) for fundraising Not Needed
Sponsor an alumni "You've Got Talent" competition - either live or via video entries	Sponsor an alumni "You've Got Talent" competition - either live or via video entries Absolutely	Sponsor an alumni "You've Got Talent" competition - either live or via video entries High Priority	Sponsor an alumni "You've Got Talent" competition - either live or via video entries Somewhat Important	Sponsor an alumni "You've Got Talent" competition - either live or via video entries Low Priority	Sponsor an alumni "You've Got Talent" competition - either live or via video entries Not Needed

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* 10. Are there any other events or activities that you'd like to suggest?

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* 11. INTERCONNECTION : What would be the most beneficial ways for alumni to connect with Dayton Christian Schools and to positively impact its students and ministry?

	Absolutely	High Priority	Somewhat Important	Low Priority	Not Needed
Schedule an annual spring time prayer & share service with alumni and high school seniors	Schedule an annual spring time prayer & share service with alumni and high school seniors Absolutely	Schedule an annual spring time prayer & share service with alumni and high school seniors High Priority	Schedule an annual spring time prayer & share service with alumni and high school seniors Somewhat Important	Schedule an annual spring time prayer & share service with alumni and high school seniors Low Priority	Schedule an annual spring time prayer & share service with alumni and high school seniors Not Needed
Always welcome alumnus back to campus	Always welcome alumnus back to campus Absolutely	Always welcome alumnus back to campus High Priority	Always welcome alumnus back to campus Somewhat Important	Always welcome alumnus back to campus Low Priority	Always welcome alumnus back to campus Not Needed
Promote DC "legacy" students by offering a small tuition discount to children and grandchildren of alumni	Promote DC "legacy" students by offering a small tuition discount to children and grandchildren of alumni Absolutely	Promote DC "legacy" students by offering a small tuition discount to children and grandchildren of alumni High Priority	Promote DC "legacy" students by offering a small tuition discount to children and grandchildren of alumni Somewhat Important	Promote DC "legacy" students by offering a small tuition discount to children and grandchildren of alumni Low Priority	Promote DC "legacy" students by offering a small tuition discount to children and grandchildren of alumni Not Needed
Invite alumni to participate in "Career Days" and "Job Fairs" for students	Invite alumni to participate in "Career Days" and "Job Fairs" for students Absolutely	Invite alumni to participate in "Career Days" and "Job Fairs" for students High Priority	Invite alumni to participate in "Career Days" and "Job Fairs" for students Somewhat Important	Invite alumni to participate in "Career Days" and "Job Fairs" for students Low Priority	Invite alumni to participate in "Career Days" and "Job Fairs" for students Not Needed
Develop a mentoring program : alumnus with current student and experienced alumnus with young alumnus	Develop a mentoring program : alumnus with current student and experienced alumnus with young alumnus Absolutely	Develop a mentoring program : alumnus with current student and experienced alumnus with young alumnus High Priority	Develop a mentoring program : alumnus with current student and experienced alumnus with young alumnus Somewhat Important	Develop a mentoring program : alumnus with current student and experienced alumnus with young alumnus Low Priority	Develop a mentoring program : alumnus with current student and experienced alumnus with young alumnus Not Needed
Fund Alumni Scholarships to assist needy alumni families with DC enrollment, and "name" each of the awards to honor former teachers	Fund Alumni Scholarships to assist needy alumni families with DC enrollment, and "name" each of the awards to honor former teachers Absolutely	Fund Alumni Scholarships to assist needy alumni families with DC enrollment, and "name" each of the awards to honor former teachers High Priority	Fund Alumni Scholarships to assist needy alumni families with DC enrollment, and "name" each of the awards to honor former teachers Somewhat Important	Fund Alumni Scholarships to assist needy alumni families with DC enrollment, and "name" each of the awards to honor former teachers Low Priority	Fund Alumni Scholarships to assist needy alumni families with DC enrollment, and "name" each of the awards to honor former teachers Not Needed
Engage current DC journalism students to do video interviews of alumni - spotlighting businesses, achievements etc.	Engage current DC journalism students to do video interviews of alumni - spotlighting businesses, achievements etc. Absolutely	Engage current DC journalism students to do video interviews of alumni - spotlighting businesses, achievements etc. High Priority	Engage current DC journalism students to do video interviews of alumni - spotlighting businesses, achievements etc. Somewhat Important	Engage current DC journalism students to do video interviews of alumni - spotlighting businesses, achievements etc. Low Priority	Engage current DC journalism students to do video interviews of alumni - spotlighting businesses, achievements etc. Not Needed
Offer subject specific tutoring for students	Offer subject specific tutoring for students Absolutely	Offer subject specific tutoring for students High Priority	Offer subject specific tutoring for students Somewhat Important	Offer subject specific tutoring for students Low Priority	Offer subject specific tutoring for students Not Needed
Establish a Dayton Christian Athletics, Fine Arts and Academics "Hall of Fame"	Establish a Dayton Christian Athletics, Fine Arts and Academics "Hall of Fame" Absolutely	Establish a Dayton Christian Athletics, Fine Arts and Academics "Hall of Fame" High Priority	Establish a Dayton Christian Athletics, Fine Arts and Academics "Hall of Fame" Somewhat Important	Establish a Dayton Christian Athletics, Fine Arts and Academics "Hall of Fame" Low Priority	Establish a Dayton Christian Athletics, Fine Arts and Academics "Hall of Fame" Not Needed
Have an alumni display board in the high school highlighting the work & accomplishments of DC graduates	Have an alumni display board in the high school highlighting the work & accomplishments of DC graduates Absolutely	Have an alumni display board in the high school highlighting the work & accomplishments of DC graduates High Priority	Have an alumni display board in the high school highlighting the work & accomplishments of DC graduates Somewhat Important	Have an alumni display board in the high school highlighting the work & accomplishments of DC graduates Low Priority	Have an alumni display board in the high school highlighting the work & accomplishments of DC graduates Not Needed
Find practical ways to support and encourage the current staff and administration at Dayton Christian	Find practical ways to support and encourage the current staff and administration at Dayton Christian Absolutely	Find practical ways to support and encourage the current staff and administration at Dayton Christian High Priority	Find practical ways to support and encourage the current staff and administration at Dayton Christian Somewhat Important	Find practical ways to support and encourage the current staff and administration at Dayton Christian Low Priority	Find practical ways to support and encourage the current staff and administration at Dayton Christian Not Needed
Brainstorm with the current student government to consider establishing new and meaningful traditions to enhance our mutual DC experience	Brainstorm with the current student government to consider establishing new and meaningful traditions to enhance our mutual DC experience Absolutely	Brainstorm with the current student government to consider establishing new and meaningful traditions to enhance our mutual DC experience High Priority	Brainstorm with the current student government to consider establishing new and meaningful traditions to enhance our mutual DC experience Somewhat Important	Brainstorm with the current student government to consider establishing new and meaningful traditions to enhance our mutual DC experience Low Priority	Brainstorm with the current student government to consider establishing new and meaningful traditions to enhance our mutual DC experience Not Needed

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* 12. Do you have any other ideas or suggestions that would facilitate the interconnection of our talented and experienced alumni with Dayton Christian Schools?

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* 13. As you think about the overall success of this project - (building a vibrant, interactive and lasting Dayton Christian Alumni Association) - is there anything else that is important to you? Anything that we need to be mindful of, or to prayerfully consider? We truly value your input in this process!

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* 14. How would you be willing to help in this initiative?

	Absolutely	High Priority	Somewhat Important	Low Priority	Not Needed
I would like to be nominated to serve as a member of the first DC Alumni Association board	I would like to be nominated to serve as a member of the first DC Alumni Association board Absolutely	I would like to be nominated to serve as a member of the first DC Alumni Association board High Priority	I would like to be nominated to serve as a member of the first DC Alumni Association board Somewhat Important	I would like to be nominated to serve as a member of the first DC Alumni Association board Low Priority	I would like to be nominated to serve as a member of the first DC Alumni Association board Not Needed
I would be willing to help collect and update the contact information for graduates of my era	I would be willing to help collect and update the contact information for graduates of my era Absolutely	I would be willing to help collect and update the contact information for graduates of my era High Priority	I would be willing to help collect and update the contact information for graduates of my era Somewhat Important	I would be willing to help collect and update the contact information for graduates of my era Low Priority	I would be willing to help collect and update the contact information for graduates of my era Not Needed
I would volunteer to assist with the planning, set-up or implementation of any of the DCS 50th Anniversary Celebration events	I would volunteer to assist with the planning, set-up or implementation of any of the DCS 50th Anniversary Celebration events Absolutely	I would volunteer to assist with the planning, set-up or implementation of any of the DCS 50th Anniversary Celebration events High Priority	I would volunteer to assist with the planning, set-up or implementation of any of the DCS 50th Anniversary Celebration events Somewhat Important	I would volunteer to assist with the planning, set-up or implementation of any of the DCS 50th Anniversary Celebration events Low Priority	I would volunteer to assist with the planning, set-up or implementation of any of the DCS 50th Anniversary Celebration events Not Needed
I would be willing to write articles and contribute new content to an alumni website or newsletter	I would be willing to write articles and contribute new content to an alumni website or newsletter Absolutely	I would be willing to write articles and contribute new content to an alumni website or newsletter High Priority	I would be willing to write articles and contribute new content to an alumni website or newsletter Somewhat Important	I would be willing to write articles and contribute new content to an alumni website or newsletter Low Priority	I would be willing to write articles and contribute new content to an alumni website or newsletter Not Needed
I will pray for the Dayton Christian ministry and for the success of our new Alumni Association	I will pray for the Dayton Christian ministry and for the success of our new Alumni Association Absolutely	I will pray for the Dayton Christian ministry and for the success of our new Alumni Association High Priority	I will pray for the Dayton Christian ministry and for the success of our new Alumni Association Somewhat Important	I will pray for the Dayton Christian ministry and for the success of our new Alumni Association Low Priority	I will pray for the Dayton Christian ministry and for the success of our new Alumni Association Not Needed
I would be willing to contribute time, talent or treasure to support this initiative	I would be willing to contribute time, talent or treasure to support this initiative Absolutely	I would be willing to contribute time, talent or treasure to support this initiative High Priority	I would be willing to contribute time, talent or treasure to support this initiative Somewhat Important	I would be willing to contribute time, talent or treasure to support this initiative Low Priority	I would be willing to contribute time, talent or treasure to support this initiative Not Needed

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* 15. Name :

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* 16. Graduation Year :

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* 17. Home Address :

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* 18. E-mail Address :

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* 19. Best Phone Number Contact :

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* 20. Hobbies, Interests and Expertise:

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* 21. Business or Profession and Job Title :

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* 22. If you own or operate a business, would you like to be featured in an Alumni Business Directory? If yes, please provide us with 1. The name of the business 2. What goods or services you provide 3. Your website 4. The best way for other alumni to find out more about you and to patronize your business.