MPI St. Louis Needs Assessment Survey 2012

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* 1. Please rate your level of interest for the topics you would like to see presented at monthly meetings to help you achieve professional growth in meeting management?

	Not Interested		Somewhat Interested		Very Interested
Strategic Event Planning Process	Strategic Event Planning Process Not Interested	Strategic Event Planning Process	Strategic Event Planning Process Somewhat Interested	Strategic Event Planning Process	Strategic Event Planning Process Very Interested
Financial and Contract Management	Financial and Contract Management Not Interested	Financial and Contract Management	Financial and Contract Management Somewhat Interested	Financial and Contract Management	Financial and Contract Management Very Interested
Facility and Services	Facility and Services Not Interested	Facility and Services	Facility and Services Somewhat Interested	Facility and Services	Facility and Services Very Interested
Meeting Logistics	Meeting Logistics Not Interested	Meeting Logistics	Meeting Logistics Somewhat Interested	Meeting Logistics	Meeting Logistics Very Interested
Food and Beverage Logistic Programming	Food and Beverage Logistic Programming Not Interested	Food and Beverage Logistic Programming	Food and Beverage Logistic Programming Somewhat Interested	Food and Beverage Logistic Programming	Food and Beverage Logistic Programming Very Interested
Audio Visual Logistic Programming	Audio Visual Logistic Programming Not Interested	Audio Visual Logistic Programming	Audio Visual Logistic Programming Somewhat Interested	Audio Visual Logistic Programming	Audio Visual Logistic Programming Very Interested
Professional Development	Professional Development Not Interested	Professional Development	Professional Development Somewhat Interested	Professional Development	Professional Development Very Interested
Sustainable Meetings & Events	Sustainable Meetings & Events Not Interested	Sustainable Meetings & Events	Sustainable Meetings & Events Somewhat Interested	Sustainable Meetings & Events	Sustainable Meetings & Events Very Interested
Emerging Event Technology	Emerging Event Technology Not Interested	Emerging Event Technology	Emerging Event Technology Somewhat Interested	Emerging Event Technology	Emerging Event Technology Very Interested

Please list other specific topics/requests:

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* 2. What topics listed below are of great interest to you in the category of Professional Development? Please choose your top 3 topics.

Effective Leadership

Marketing Skills/Business Mgmt

Marketing Yourself

Organizational Skills

People Management

Strategic/Effective Communications

Public Speaking Skills

Dining Etiquette/Protocol

Work/Life Balance/Stress Management

Sales & Selling

Please list other specific topics/requests:

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* 3. Are you more likely to attend an educational session or program that follows the CMP blueprint and offers CIC credit?

Yes

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* 4. Please choose the 6 most desirable months for you to attend the educational programs. (Choose 6)

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

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* 5. Of these options, which two most appeal to you for the chapter fundraising event? (Choose 2)

Mouse Races

Trivia

Karaoke

Scavenger Hunt

Bunco

Other Suggestions:

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* 6. What is the best month to host a fundraiser? Pick one if you feel we should have one fundraiser a year, pick two if you feel we should have two fundraisers a year.

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

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* 7. Schedule permitting, how many after hour networking events would you like to attend per year?

Zero

1-2 Events

2-3 Events

3-4 Events

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* 8. How often do you use Facebook? (Choose one)

I don’t use it at all

1-2 times a week

Almost every day

It’s on my cellphone and I look when I have a few minutes to spend

I’m kind of addicted (home, work, mobile) Admitting is the first step right?

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* 9. How to you use the monthly newsletter @MPISTL? (choose one)

What newsletter – you either have the wrong email address for me or they are in my spam folder

I didn’t know you changed the name from SLANTS – guess I don’t look at

I see it hit my inbox and I look at the preview window

I open the email and skim the topics – maybe click on a few

I open it look at most of the articles

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* 10. What kinds of content do you look for from your local chapter? (Please rank from most to least important)

	Least Important						Most Important
News about chapter members (promotions, new jobs, success, life changing events)	News about chapter members (promotions, new jobs, success, life changing events) Least Important	News about chapter members (promotions, new jobs, success, life changing events)	News about chapter members (promotions, new jobs, success, life changing events)	News about chapter members (promotions, new jobs, success, life changing events)	News about chapter members (promotions, new jobs, success, life changing events)	News about chapter members (promotions, new jobs, success, life changing events)	News about chapter members (promotions, new jobs, success, life changing events) Most Important
New trends and topics to get me outside my normal (sustainable meetings, mobile/social technology, new kinds of meetings etc.)	New trends and topics to get me outside my normal (sustainable meetings, mobile/social technology, new kinds of meetings etc.) Least Important	New trends and topics to get me outside my normal (sustainable meetings, mobile/social technology, new kinds of meetings etc.)	New trends and topics to get me outside my normal (sustainable meetings, mobile/social technology, new kinds of meetings etc.)	New trends and topics to get me outside my normal (sustainable meetings, mobile/social technology, new kinds of meetings etc.)	New trends and topics to get me outside my normal (sustainable meetings, mobile/social technology, new kinds of meetings etc.)	New trends and topics to get me outside my normal (sustainable meetings, mobile/social technology, new kinds of meetings etc.)	New trends and topics to get me outside my normal (sustainable meetings, mobile/social technology, new kinds of meetings etc.) Most Important
Messaging from the president and board of MPISTL	Messaging from the president and board of MPISTL Least Important	Messaging from the president and board of MPISTL	Messaging from the president and board of MPISTL	Messaging from the president and board of MPISTL	Messaging from the president and board of MPISTL	Messaging from the president and board of MPISTL	Messaging from the president and board of MPISTL Most Important
Upcoming Event info and how to sign up	Upcoming Event info and how to sign up Least Important	Upcoming Event info and how to sign up	Upcoming Event info and how to sign up	Upcoming Event info and how to sign up	Upcoming Event info and how to sign up	Upcoming Event info and how to sign up	Upcoming Event info and how to sign up Most Important
Articles that help me grow professionally	Articles that help me grow professionally Least Important	Articles that help me grow professionally	Articles that help me grow professionally	Articles that help me grow professionally	Articles that help me grow professionally	Articles that help me grow professionally	Articles that help me grow professionally Most Important
Photos and stories about my fellow members	Photos and stories about my fellow members Least Important	Photos and stories about my fellow members	Photos and stories about my fellow members	Photos and stories about my fellow members	Photos and stories about my fellow members	Photos and stories about my fellow members	Photos and stories about my fellow members Most Important
Recaps and photos from past events	Recaps and photos from past events Least Important	Recaps and photos from past events	Recaps and photos from past events	Recaps and photos from past events	Recaps and photos from past events	Recaps and photos from past events	Recaps and photos from past events Most Important

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* 11. When does your company determine its budget for the year?

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* 12. What is the most significant benefit your company seeks when considering the purchase of a Strategic Partnership Marketing package?

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* 13. Does your company measure the ROI of your MPI sponsorship investment?

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* 14. What is the most significant factor for your company when reviewing the ROI of your MPI sponsorship?

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* 15. Please share with MPI St. Louis any additional comments, ideas or questions you have at this time:

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* 16. Select which of the following best describes you:

Corporate Meeting Professional

Government Meeting Professional

Meeting Management Professional

Association/Non-Profit Meeting Professional

Supplier Meeting Professional

Faculty

Student

Other:

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* 17. If you are not currently involved on a committee, which committee interests you?

Finance Committee (Fundraising, Strategic Partnership Marketing)

Communications Committee (Social Media, Website, @MPISTL and Coffee Talk, Public Relations, Community Outreach)

Education Committee (Monthly Programs, EduCon)

Membership Committee (Recruitment, Retention, Student Retention, Hospitality, Awards & Scholarships, Ambassador & Mentor Program, Newsletter Liason)

None at this time

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* 18. Are you a member of MPI St. Louis (required)?

YES

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* 19. How long have you been a member of MPI St. Louis?

Less than 1 year

1-3 Years

3-5 Years

More than 5 years