2010 UUA General Assembly

UUA General Assembly 2010 Feedback Survey

We want to make sure that your GA experience is positive. Your feedback is important to us!

Please respond to the following:

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GA succeeded in creating an environment where I felt respected and valued, regardless of my race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, ability, or age.

	Yes	No	Unsure
I agree with the above statement	I agree with the above statement Yes	I agree with the above statement No	I agree with the above statement Unsure

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The Unitarian Universalist Association and the General Assembly Planning Committee (GAPC) are committed to reducing the impact of our annual meeting on the environment. To do so, the GAPC has instituted the following options for registrants:
• Paying for carbon offsets
• Not having a mailed program
• Reduction in handouts (including worship programs in the GA program) and increased use of projected information
• GA block hotels advised to reduce linen use and provide for recycling
• Convention center-wide opportunities for recycling, reduction, and reuse

Please respond to the following:

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I found it easy to recycle.	I found it easy to recycle. Yes	I found it easy to recycle. No	I found it easy to recycle. Unsure	I found it easy to recycle. N/A
The hotel did not change linens daily.	The hotel did not change linens daily. Yes	The hotel did not change linens daily. No	The hotel did not change linens daily. Unsure	The hotel did not change linens daily. N/A
I contributed to carbon offset.	I contributed to carbon offset. Yes	I contributed to carbon offset. No	I contributed to carbon offset. Unsure	I contributed to carbon offset. N/A
I was able to access information without excessive use of paper.	I was able to access information without excessive use of paper. Yes	I was able to access information without excessive use of paper. No	I was able to access information without excessive use of paper. Unsure	I was able to access information without excessive use of paper. N/A

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Unitarian Universalism is committed to making every facet of our activities accessible to all, so that people living with physical, sensory, emotional, or cognitive disabilities can fully participate in our worship, services, and leadership.

I had no difficulty accessing:

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Transportation	Transportation Yes	Transportation No	Transportation Unsure	Transportation N/A
Events at the Convention Center	Events at the Convention Center Yes	Events at the Convention Center No	Events at the Convention Center Unsure	Events at the Convention Center N/A
Events other than those at the Convention Center	Events other than those at the Convention Center Yes	Events other than those at the Convention Center No	Events other than those at the Convention Center Unsure	Events other than those at the Convention Center N/A
My lodging accommodations	My lodging accommodations Yes	My lodging accommodations No	My lodging accommodations Unsure	My lodging accommodations N/A
Meals	Meals Yes	Meals No	Meals Unsure	Meals N/A

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The following services met my expectations:

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Information prior to GA	Information prior to GA Yes	Information prior to GA No	Information prior to GA Unsure	Information prior to GA N/A
The GA website	The GA website Yes	The GA website No	The GA website Unsure	The GA website N/A
Registration for GA	Registration for GA Yes	Registration for GA No	Registration for GA Unsure	Registration for GA N/A
Check-in for pre-registered attendees	Check-in for pre-registered attendees Yes	Check-in for pre-registered attendees No	Check-in for pre-registered attendees Unsure	Check-in for pre-registered attendees N/A
Walk-up registration and daily registration procedures	Walk-up registration and daily registration procedures Yes	Walk-up registration and daily registration procedures No	Walk-up registration and daily registration procedures Unsure	Walk-up registration and daily registration procedures N/A
Ease of obtaining my delegate credentials	Ease of obtaining my delegate credentials Yes	Ease of obtaining my delegate credentials No	Ease of obtaining my delegate credentials Unsure	Ease of obtaining my delegate credentials N/A
Reasonable cost of GA registration	Reasonable cost of GA registration Yes	Reasonable cost of GA registration No	Reasonable cost of GA registration Unsure	Reasonable cost of GA registration N/A
The program book	The program book Yes	The program book No	The program book Unsure	The program book N/A
GA organization and management	GA organization and management Yes	GA organization and management No	GA organization and management Unsure	GA organization and management N/A
GA orientation	GA orientation Yes	GA orientation No	GA orientation Unsure	GA orientation N/A

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The following events met my expectations:

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District/Regional In-Gatherings	District/Regional In-Gatherings Yes	District/Regional In-Gatherings No	District/Regional In-Gatherings Unsure	District/Regional In-Gatherings N/A
Opening Celebration	Opening Celebration Yes	Opening Celebration No	Opening Celebration Unsure	Opening Celebration N/A
Banner Parade at Opening Celebration	Banner Parade at Opening Celebration Yes	Banner Parade at Opening Celebration No	Banner Parade at Opening Celebration Unsure	Banner Parade at Opening Celebration N/A
Service of the Living Tradition	Service of the Living Tradition Yes	Service of the Living Tradition No	Service of the Living Tradition Unsure	Service of the Living Tradition N/A
Synergy-Bridging Worship	Synergy-Bridging Worship Yes	Synergy-Bridging Worship No	Synergy-Bridging Worship Unsure	Synergy-Bridging Worship N/A
Sunday Morning Worship	Sunday Morning Worship Yes	Sunday Morning Worship No	Sunday Morning Worship Unsure	Sunday Morning Worship N/A
Other morning worship	Other morning worship Yes	Other morning worship No	Other morning worship Unsure	Other morning worship N/A
Workshops and Speakers	Workshops and Speakers Yes	Workshops and Speakers No	Workshops and Speakers Unsure	Workshops and Speakers N/A
Ware Lecture	Ware Lecture Yes	Ware Lecture No	Ware Lecture Unsure	Ware Lecture N/A
Late evening (after 9:30 pm) programming	Late evening (after 9:30 pm) programming Yes	Late evening (after 9:30 pm) programming No	Late evening (after 9:30 pm) programming Unsure	Late evening (after 9:30 pm) programming N/A
Public Witness (Saturday, 11:30 am – 1 pm)	Public Witness (Saturday, 11:30 am – 1 pm) Yes	Public Witness (Saturday, 11:30 am – 1 pm) No	Public Witness (Saturday, 11:30 am – 1 pm) Unsure	Public Witness (Saturday, 11:30 am – 1 pm) N/A
Discussion groups on Saturday and Sunday	Discussion groups on Saturday and Sunday Yes	Discussion groups on Saturday and Sunday No	Discussion groups on Saturday and Sunday Unsure	Discussion groups on Saturday and Sunday N/A

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The following aspects of GA met my expectations:

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Scheduling of sessions	Scheduling of sessions Yes	Scheduling of sessions No	Scheduling of sessions Unsure	Scheduling of sessions N/A
Ease of making hotel reservations	Ease of making hotel reservations Yes	Ease of making hotel reservations No	Ease of making hotel reservations Unsure	Ease of making hotel reservations N/A
Hotel accommodations	Hotel accommodations Yes	Hotel accommodations No	Hotel accommodations Unsure	Hotel accommodations N/A
GA staff	GA staff Yes	GA staff No	GA staff Unsure	GA staff N/A
Volunteer staff	Volunteer staff Yes	Volunteer staff No	Volunteer staff Unsure	Volunteer staff N/A
GA location (Minneapolis)	GA location (Minneapolis) Yes	GA location (Minneapolis) No	GA location (Minneapolis) Unsure	GA location (Minneapolis) N/A
Exhibit Hall	Exhibit Hall Yes	Exhibit Hall No	Exhibit Hall Unsure	Exhibit Hall N/A
Plenary	Plenary Yes	Plenary No	Plenary Unsure	Plenary N/A
Food and beverage availability	Food and beverage availability Yes	Food and beverage availability No	Food and beverage availability Unsure	Food and beverage availability N/A

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Program Choices:

	Yes	No	Unsure	N/A
The programming themes or tracks (listed as “Topics” in the program book) reflected my interests and concerns.	The programming themes or tracks (listed as “Topics” in the program book) reflected my interests and concerns. Yes	The programming themes or tracks (listed as “Topics” in the program book) reflected my interests and concerns. No	The programming themes or tracks (listed as “Topics” in the program book) reflected my interests and concerns. Unsure	The programming themes or tracks (listed as “Topics” in the program book) reflected my interests and concerns. N/A
Listing or grouping sessions by track or topic in the program book helped me decide which sessions to attend.	Listing or grouping sessions by track or topic in the program book helped me decide which sessions to attend. Yes	Listing or grouping sessions by track or topic in the program book helped me decide which sessions to attend. No	Listing or grouping sessions by track or topic in the program book helped me decide which sessions to attend. Unsure	Listing or grouping sessions by track or topic in the program book helped me decide which sessions to attend. N/A

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Did you choose sessions based on a single theme or track or did you sample different tracks?

Attended workshops based on a single track

Sampled programs from two or more tracks.

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As a result of attending GA I am returning to my congregation:

	Yes	No	Unsure	N/A
Inspired by practical skills and practices that can help my congregation grow and become more vibrant.	Inspired by practical skills and practices that can help my congregation grow and become more vibrant. Yes	Inspired by practical skills and practices that can help my congregation grow and become more vibrant. No	Inspired by practical skills and practices that can help my congregation grow and become more vibrant. Unsure	Inspired by practical skills and practices that can help my congregation grow and become more vibrant. N/A
Inspired by new ways of thinking about ministry and with new skills for creating and sustaining shared ministries.	Inspired by new ways of thinking about ministry and with new skills for creating and sustaining shared ministries. Yes	Inspired by new ways of thinking about ministry and with new skills for creating and sustaining shared ministries. No	Inspired by new ways of thinking about ministry and with new skills for creating and sustaining shared ministries. Unsure	Inspired by new ways of thinking about ministry and with new skills for creating and sustaining shared ministries. N/A
With new awareness of how my congregation might become more multiracial, multigenerational, and multicultural.	With new awareness of how my congregation might become more multiracial, multigenerational, and multicultural. Yes	With new awareness of how my congregation might become more multiracial, multigenerational, and multicultural. No	With new awareness of how my congregation might become more multiracial, multigenerational, and multicultural. Unsure	With new awareness of how my congregation might become more multiracial, multigenerational, and multicultural. N/A
Inspired by strategies and experiences to better engage my congregation in its work for justice.	Inspired by strategies and experiences to better engage my congregation in its work for justice. Yes	Inspired by strategies and experiences to better engage my congregation in its work for justice. No	Inspired by strategies and experiences to better engage my congregation in its work for justice. Unsure	Inspired by strategies and experiences to better engage my congregation in its work for justice. N/A

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33% of survey complete.

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GA succeeded in creating an environment where I felt respected and valued, regardless of my race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, ability, or age.

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Unitarian Universalism is committed to making every facet of our activities accessible to all, so that people living with physical, sensory, emotional, or cognitive disabilities can fully participate in our worship, services, and leadership.I had no difficulty accessing:

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The following services met my expectations:

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The following events met my expectations:

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The following aspects of GA met my expectations:

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Program Choices:

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Did you choose sessions based on a single theme or track or did you sample different tracks?

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As a result of attending GA I am returning to my congregation:

Unitarian Universalism is committed to making every facet of our activities accessible to all, so that people living with physical, sensory, emotional, or cognitive disabilities can fully participate in our worship, services, and leadership.

I had no difficulty accessing: