Online questionaire

[Jody]

Hiya folks,

Here is a modified version of the questionaire that I handed out tonight. For those who didn't make it out, or can't attend, if you could take a minute, just copy and paste, and fill it out.  Thanks!
Jody

Are you a paid OVAS member?

How long have you been a member?

When is the last meeting you attended?

If you have not attended, why not, and what could we do to get you to the meetings?

Do you have an interest in attending any of our special events?

What are your 3 main interests in the hobby?

What aspect of the club do you like the most?

What would you like to see happen in the upcoming season?

Are you interested in volunteering in the club?

Any thoughts on the club that you would like to share?

[charlie]

Are you a paid OVAS member?
No , ( lifetime membership)

How long have you been a member?
20+ years

When is the last meeting you attended?
Last month for the first time this season.

If you have not attended, why not, and what could we do to get you to the meetings?
My Monday night activity conflict with the monthly meetings

Do you have an interest in attending any of our special events?
Yes

What are your 3 main interests in the hobby?
planted aquariums, exchanging experiences,livestock.

What aspect of the club do you like the most?
The opportunity of meeting like minded hobbyist to further grow my interest in the hobby.

What would you like to see happen in the upcoming season?
Focus on the basics of bettering the club, more effort in making the club known to the public at large.

Are you interested in volunteering in the club?
Yes

Any thoughts on the club that you would like to share?
The club is at one of it`s lowest point , which is due to several factors.
I`m a firm believer that it can be turned around with  passionate volunteers, OVAS has struggled in the past from lack of willing volunteers, this in my opinion is one of the main reasons why we have fallen this low in the club`s existence.
I will say this here, if there is an interest from  a few dedicated volunteers to the Exec., i will seriously consider playing a small role on the exec. So i urge you folks ( I know they are some quite capable members) to step forward and let`s make OVAS a vibrant club again.

[Gilbotron]

Are you a paid OVAS member?
Yes.  The discounts at BA pays for it in the first month!

How long have you been a member?
1 yr (new to Ottawa and fishkeeping)

When is the last meeting you attended?
I missed last night but usually attend.

If you have not attended, why not, and what could we do to get you to the meetings?
I try to attend them all unless I have travel, work or family conflicts. 

Do you have an interest in attending any of our special events?
Yes.  Auction, tours, conventions, plantaholics, etc.

What are your 3 main interests in the hobby?
Planted aquariums & Aquascaping, Freshwater fish,  DIY projects

What aspect of the club do you like the most?
Meet similar interest people, great place to find plants/fish not readily available at LFS, learn from others, show and see what others are doing.

What would you like to see happen in the upcoming season?
Want to see more of what other local people are doing - e.g. DIY projects, tank builds, home setups, fish rooms.  Talks/presentations on fish, plants, scaping, DIY, etc.

Are you interested in volunteering in the club?
Sure - as much as I can.  I'm new to the hobby/club/city so just need to know how I can help!

Any thoughts on the club that you would like to share?
Need to get awareness out.  I only stumbled on the club by actively looking for it when Dustin said "join your local club" in one of his YouTube vids and I did a web search.  I had been active in the hobby for about a year before finding it (and made a lot of $$$ mistakes that could have been avoided in that time!). 

[missavgp]

Are you a paid OVAS member?
yes

How long have you been a member?
4 years

When is the last meeting you attended?
September or October meeting

If you have not attended, why not, and what could we do to get you to the meetings?
Lack of babysitting for young children

Do you have an interest in attending any of our special events?
yes

What are your 3 main interests in the hobby?
breeding, planted tanks, seeing what others have done with their tanks and fish

What aspect of the club do you like the most?
socializing with people who understand the obsession

What would you like to see happen in the upcoming season?
Getting the word out about the club. I often meet people who have never heard of OVAS

Are you interested in volunteering in the club?
If I am still in Ottawa next year

Any thoughts on the club that you would like to share?

[Kelly]

Are you a paid OVAS member?
Yes

How long have you been a member?
2 Years

When is the last meeting you attended?
Never

If you have not attended, why not, and what could we do to get you to the meetings?
Not able to attend Mondays, Fridays would be great.

Do you have an interest in attending any of our special events?
Yes

What are your 3 main interests in the hobby?
Planted, seeing what other people do with their tanks, just watching fish.

What aspect of the club do you like the most?
Only thing I've experienced is this online forum.

What would you like to see happen in the upcoming season?
Change meeting day

Are you interested in volunteering in the club?
No, no time.

Any thoughts on the club that you would like to share?
Some how to video's on line for paid members.

[neon1423]

Are you a paid OVAS member?
Yes
How long have you been a member?
1 year
When is the last meeting you attended?
A plantaholics Meeting last fall
If you have not attended, why not, and what could we do to get you to the meetings?
I havent attended any regular meetings because I am not free monday nights.
Do you have an interest in attending any of our special events?
I have attended both a giant auction and a garage sale and will continue to attend
What are your 3 main interests in the hobby?
Plants, Shrimp, Tropical Fish
What aspect of the club do you like the most?
Special Events, forum, communal knowledge
What would you like to see happen in the upcoming season?
More varied meeting nights and times
Are you interested in volunteering in the club?
Yes
Any thoughts on the club that you would like to share?

[George2]

Are you a paid OVAS member?
yes

How long have you been a member?
3 years

When is the last meeting you attended?
Last April

If you have not attended, why not, and what could we do to get you to the meetings?
I'm not available on Monday nights.

Do you have an interest in attending any of our special events?
yes

What are your 3 main interests in the hobby?
nano tanks, plants, shrimp

What aspect of the club do you like the most?
I enjoy the presentations/slide shows at the meetings. I also enjoy seeing pictures of aquariums owned by other club members. They give me ideas and inspiration to try different things

What would you like to see happen in the upcoming season?
Change the meeting day. Perhaps a Friday or Saturday(day or evening)?   :)

Are you interested in volunteering in the club?
No.

Any thoughts on the club that you would like to share?
Perhaps add a forum section where people can post random aquarium pictures of whatever interests them.  I know there is already a picture-of-the-month section but only the best/highest quality pictures are appropriate for that section.