IoPP Professional Connections Survey Question Title * 1. Are you an: IoPP professional member IoPP student member IoPP Affiliate I am not a member of IoPP Question Title * 2. Are professional connections important to you? Yes No If yes, please explain why: Question Title * 3. This question is for IoPP dues-paying members only. If you’re an IoPP Affiliate or not a member of IoPP member, please skip to question 4. How do you connect professionally? Please check all that apply. I attend IoPP events, such as an IoPP chapter or regional event I visit the Elite Member VIP lounge at PACK EXPO Chicago I attend trade shows and conferences I attend other business sector events, such as professional networking events hosted by the food, chemical, pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer products industries and/or suppliers to these industries. Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. Please respond to this question only if you are an IoPP Affiliate or not a member of IoPP. IoPP dues-paying members may skip to question 5. How do you connect professionally? Please check all that apply. I attend trade shows and conferences I attend other business sector events, such as professional networking events hosted by the food, chemical, pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer products industries and/or suppliers to these industries. Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. Do you associate with any of IoPP's Technical Committees? Yes No If yes, please specify the Technical Committees in which you participate. Question Title * 6. Do you use social media to connect professionally? Yes No If yes, please list social media forums where you are active. Question Title * 7. If you are a dues-paying member of IoPP, and you use social media, how and why do you use it for your professional connections? Please select all that apply. Not applicable I participate in discussion groups for my industry I post articles, comments related to my industry on social media I post tweets regarding relevant and interesting topics, events I hold live chats or discussions to learn, instruct, or network Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. Please indicate your primary purpose for using social media (select one). for business development and marketing purposes, selling my services or products for career advancement, promotion for career opportunities, job-seeking Question Title * 9. Please rate IoPP-sponsored networking/professional connection events and activities. Excellent Good Adequate Weak Not aware of IoPP-sponsored networking events Question Title * 10. If you rated IoPP-sponsored events and activities as weak, please explain why. Question Title * 11. Would you pay to participate in a networking event? Please select all choices you would support. Would not pay Up to $50 (event dependent) $50+ -- more elaborate events with food, training or presentations (conference style) Question Title * 12. What is your age range? Under 35 35-50 50+ Question Title * 13. Where are you located? State and major city nearby: Question Title * 14. How many years have you been in the packaging industry? Question Title * 15. Identify your current industry of employment. Food and beverage Personal care / HBA / Cosmetics Household Electronics or high tech Retail Supplier, packaging materials or packaging-related services Chemical / Industrial Education Pharmaceutical Medical device Biotechnology Testing laboratory Consulting Other (please specify) Question Title * 16. Which of these two mission statements best describes an IoPP organization you would participate in? Please select one response. The organization is dedicated to creating networking and educational opportunities that help packaging professionals succeed. The organization delivers educational programs to help packaging professionals succeed and networking opportunities to connect packaging professionals with each other. Question Title * 17. Based on your selection of one of the two mission statements above, please select and comment on one or more of the following networking and educational descriptors, with the objective of providing us your desired focus for IoPP. Select all that apply. I am interested in learning events that are focused and emphasis is on basic or introductory packaging education. I am interested in learning events that are focused and the emphasis is on specialty, market-specific or business-area specific education. I am interested in customized learning events for my organization or specific business needs. I am interested in networking events that are focused on professional connection I am interested in events with modest fees, similar to the current practice—chapter events, meet-and-greets with a speaker, tours and presentations. I am interested in very social, very informal get-togethers that could occur on the weekends, such as at sporting events, and are not fee-based. I am interested in formal networking events, which may include speakers and supplier/brand-owner showcases. These events could include a moderate fee and be an evening or half-day event. Question Title * 18. Briefly explain your choice(s) in question 17. Done