American Humanist Association's 76th Annual Conference in Charleston, South Carolina Survey

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* 1. Overall, how would you rate the AHA's 76th Annual Conference in Charleston?

Excellent

Very good

Fairly good

Not good at all

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* 2. How did this conference compare to other AHA Conferences?

This conference was better than other AHA conferences I’ve attended

This conference was similar to other AHA conferences I’ve attended

I’ve attended better AHA conferences than this one

This was my first AHA conference

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* 3. What motivated you to attend this conference? (Check all that apply.)

It was near my home

I liked the location of the conference

I've attended AHA conferences in the past and enjoyed them

I wanted to meet other humanists

I want to get more involved with the AHA

I wanted to hear a particular speaker or awardee

The registration cost was affordable compared to other events

The hotel cost was affordable compared to other events

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How do you rate the Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center’s special room rate of $159 per night for AHA conference attendees, considering both quality and location?

Inexpensive

Moderately Inexpensive

Just Right

Moderately Expensive

Expensive

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* 5. Which sessions or speakers did you like best? (Please describe.)

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* 6. Which sessions or speakers did you like least? (Please describe.)

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* 7. How would you rate the following banquet speakers, awardees and entertainment?

	Very Good	Good	Average	Poor	Very Poor	N/A
Susie Bright, Feminist Humanist Award	Susie Bright, Feminist Humanist Award Very Good	Susie Bright, Feminist Humanist Award Good	Susie Bright, Feminist Humanist Award Average	Susie Bright, Feminist Humanist Award Poor	Susie Bright, Feminist Humanist Award Very Poor	Susie Bright, Feminist Humanist Award N/A
Martin Castro, Religious Liberty Award	Martin Castro, Religious Liberty Award Very Good	Martin Castro, Religious Liberty Award Good	Martin Castro, Religious Liberty Award Average	Martin Castro, Religious Liberty Award Poor	Martin Castro, Religious Liberty Award Very Poor	Martin Castro, Religious Liberty Award N/A
Staceyann Chin, LGBTQ Humanist Award	Staceyann Chin, LGBTQ Humanist Award Very Good	Staceyann Chin, LGBTQ Humanist Award Good	Staceyann Chin, LGBTQ Humanist Award Average	Staceyann Chin, LGBTQ Humanist Award Poor	Staceyann Chin, LGBTQ Humanist Award Very Poor	Staceyann Chin, LGBTQ Humanist Award N/A
Sylvia Earle, Isaac Asimov Science Award	Sylvia Earle, Isaac Asimov Science Award Very Good	Sylvia Earle, Isaac Asimov Science Award Good	Sylvia Earle, Isaac Asimov Science Award Average	Sylvia Earle, Isaac Asimov Science Award Poor	Sylvia Earle, Isaac Asimov Science Award Very Poor	Sylvia Earle, Isaac Asimov Science Award N/A
Adam Savage, Humanist of the Year	Adam Savage, Humanist of the Year Very Good	Adam Savage, Humanist of the Year Good	Adam Savage, Humanist of the Year Average	Adam Savage, Humanist of the Year Poor	Adam Savage, Humanist of the Year Very Poor	Adam Savage, Humanist of the Year N/A
Dot Scott, Keynote Speaker	Dot Scott, Keynote Speaker Very Good	Dot Scott, Keynote Speaker Good	Dot Scott, Keynote Speaker Average	Dot Scott, Keynote Speaker Poor	Dot Scott, Keynote Speaker Very Poor	Dot Scott, Keynote Speaker N/A
Herb Silverman, Lifetime Achievement Award	Herb Silverman, Lifetime Achievement Award Very Good	Herb Silverman, Lifetime Achievement Award Good	Herb Silverman, Lifetime Achievement Award Average	Herb Silverman, Lifetime Achievement Award Poor	Herb Silverman, Lifetime Achievement Award Very Poor	Herb Silverman, Lifetime Achievement Award N/A

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* 8. Did you participate in any of the following conference activities? (Check all that apply.)

Exhibitors Area

AHA Board of Directors Meeting

Feminist Humanist Alliance Meeting

Welcome Reception

The State of Humanism Annual Meeting

Camp Quest Kids Program

Humanist Contributors Reception

On-Site Training for Humanist Celebrants

Post-Conference Cruise of Charleston Harbor

Which activities did you like best? What activities would you like to see at future conferences?

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* 9. AHA Conferences are currently held plenary-style (all attendees in one room listening to one lecture) rather than previous years with concurrent breakout sessions (2-3 sessions in different rooms for different lectures). Which format do you prefer?

Plenary-Style Sessions

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

A mix of both

No preference

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* 10. We welcome your feedback. What topics, speakers, or awardees would you like to see at future conferences? Do you plan to attend a future AHA conference? Please add any final thoughts.