1.Like just about everything else, hotel costs are way up. To cover each attendee’s cost for an In Person Dinner meeting, we’ve been quoted a price of at least $90. If that were the approximate cost, would you attend in person?

Yes – I would attend

No – I would not attend

2.If No – it’s because: (Check all that apply)

The cost is too high

At present, I continue to restrict my attendance at indoor events due to COVID concerns

3.When you attend education events put on by OCEA or other providers, who pays your registration fees?

I pay out of my own pocket

I pay out of my own pocket and my employer reimburses me

My employer pays the cost

4.OCEA is considering putting on a Virtual Half-Day of Education in early August, where CEU’s could be earned.

How likely would you be to attend?

Extremely likely

Somewhat likely

Not likely

Don’t know

5.What topics would be of interest to you?  Please list as many as you like.

6.Are you a PD Holder, and looking to earn CEU’s before year-end?

Yes

No

7.If you’re not a CEA Professional Designations Holder, are you looking to earn employer-required CEU’s before year-end?

Yes

No

8.How would you rate the value and usefulness of the educational information provided by OCEA in the past?

Extremely valuable

Somewhat valuable

Not very valuable

I have not attended any OCEA events in the past, either live or virtual

9.Virtual events have been a lifesaving convenience over the past couple of years. If the COVID pandemic were not a concern in any way, how would you most prefer to attend educational meetings?

In person, for the camaraderie

Virtually, for the convenience and lack of commute time and expense

10.Do you have any general comments you’d like to share with OCEA?