YP Strategic Plan Question Title * 1. How long have you been a member of the Bismarck Mandan Young Professionals Network? Less than 2 years Greater than 2 years, but less than 5 years Greater than 5 years Question Title * 2. How did you first learn of the YPN? Check all that apply Word of mouth Family Friend Co-worker Employer Website Chamber of Commerce Advertising Radio Facebook e-newsletter forward Postcard Event sponsorship/attendance Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. Why did you join the YPN? Check all that apply. Business / networking opportunities To be involved in the community Social events Professional development opportunities Volunteer opportunities Career advancement opportunities New to community Resume builder Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. Which team are you a part of? Ambassadors: recruiting and welcoming new members and business partners Entrepreneurs: grow your business, engage members in locally owned businesses & involve YPN business partners Social: provide fun, relaxed networking opportunities; event planning Service: volunteering in the community Professional Development: personal & professional growth opportunities PR / Marketing: design, marketing, advertising I would like to join a team Question Title * 5. What is YPN doing well as an organization? Question Title * 6. What are two key issues facing YPN? Question Title * 7. How do you feel YPN can address the two issues you identified above? Question Title * 8. Does YPN's mission statement still fit the organization? If not, please explain. The mission of the Young Professionals Network is to "enhance the culture for young professionals in the Bismarck-Mandan community through professional development, entrepreneurship, community service and social networking; to create new opportunities for members; and to connect members to organizations in the Bismarck-Mandan community." Yes No Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. What do you see as new opportunities for YPN to pursue? Question Title * 10. How would you rate YPN's involvement within the Bismarck/Mandan area? Excellent Very good Good Fair Poor Question Title * 11. What is one suggestion you have to improve the organization as a whole? Question Title * 12. How would you rate YPN's public image? Excellent Very good Good Fair Poor Question Title * 13. What suggestions do you have to improve YPN's image? Question Title * 14. Is there one opportunity YPN now provides that you think should be eliminated? Explain. Question Title * 15. In the past year, what has prevented you from attending meetings or joining a team? Check all that apply. Scheduling conflicts Too busy Uncomfortable going alone Felt unwelcome No interest (please comment) Cost - too expensive Didn’t RSVP on time Other (please specify) Question Title * 16. What is the best time(s) for you to attend YPN team meetings? Check all that apply. Morning 7:00-9:00 Lunch 11:30-1:30 After work 5:00-7:00 Evening 7:00-9:00 Question Title * 17. What three types of events would you most likely attend in the next year? Family focused Sporting (participant and/or spectator) Community service Business tour Arts and music New business opening Informational/ learning (business speakers, life coaching, etc.) Networking / socializing Other (please specify) Question Title * 18. In the past year, how many YPN events have you attended (NOT including team meetings)? Zero 1 – 4 5 – 8 More than 8 Question Title * 19. What age group are you in? 21-25 26-30 31-35 36-39 Question Title * 20. Gender: (response optional) Male Female Question Title * 21. Marital Status: (response optional) Married Single Question Title * 22. Do you have children living at home with you? No Yes Some of the time Question Title * 23. What age group are your children? Infant-toddler Preschool to Elementary Jr high-high school College-working Question Title * 24. If you hold, or have held, a leadership position, is there something internally YPN should do that is not being done today? I do not hold a leadership position Other (please specify) Done