Survey Results Are In For The Virtual Fall Forum

The survey results for the Virtual Fall Forum are now posted for your perusal.  The VFF was very well received by the participants as indicated by all the kudos collected. There were also many really good comments for possible improvement in future events.

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Abstract:
Background: The 2020 Fall Forum was the first virtual event for the American Daffodil Society. Given the uncertainty of the COVID-19 worldwide situation, we are not sure when we will be able to convene physically again. We will be holding our 2021 National Convention virtually as well.
Objective: To identify what we did well and what we needed to improve, from the viewpoint of our event participants, for a satisfying virtual event experience.
Method: The survey was available on-line at the end of the event. Participants filled out the form and returned it via email or mail.
Results: Evidence is overwhelming that The Fall Forum was a successful endeavor. To begin with, 243 members signed up to participate and seventy-four (74) surveys were returned yielding a significant statistical sample (30%) from which to draw. Those numbers are higher than those achieved in our previous physical events. Many people also shared thoughtful comments of satisfaction and/or for improvements.
Conclusions: The Daffodil Journal is the main line of communication to reach most of our ADS members, then followed by on-line contact. Comments indicated personal invitation is also prevalent. ZOOM worked well for the most participants. The Board Meeting was fine. Forum topics were well attended and very well received. Future forum participation looks to be well attended either as a virtual or physical event with up to 30% of respondents desirous of having both a physical component and a virtual component.

Approach:
The received surveys were first compiled and the results tabulated for each survey question. Then the research began to analyze the results and to collect and compile comments against each of the areas. Almost all of the questions yielded some pertinent information and insight into how to make future forums as good as this one was.

1 comment for “Survey Results Are In For The Virtual Fall Forum

  1. An excellent summary of the surveys with many good suggestions for future virtual meetings!

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