ADS 2021 Spring Convention Survey

The 2021 Spring Convention was ADS’s second virtual event. While the production team is gaining experience, we need reports from you about (1) how well it worked for you and (2) how it can be made better for you in the future.

The questions have multiple check boxes. Check all that apply to you. If you have comments, click on the “Other” selection (either check the box in the list or click on the word “Other”) to see a text field to type in. The text boxes will grow as you need them to. Some questions have separate “Other” boxes just in case you want to elaborate.

We look forward to your responses. This is easier than last time. You can click away on-line and hit submit when you are done. It will check if you filled in required questions (1, 1a, 2, 13, and 14 – they have asterisks) and send it automatically to us. If you did not answer the required questions, it will remind you to do so. You do not need to email or mail it anywhere. See, we improved upon the 2020 Fall Forum survey process!

Thank you so much for taking the survey!!

ADS 2021 Spring Convention Survey

1a. Did the Spring Convention meet or exceed your expectations?

I didn't get as much as I expected.

I think the Spring Convention delivered what was advertised.

The Spring Convention turned out better than what I expected.

2. I heard about the ADS 2021 Spring Convention: (click all that apply)

3. I participated in the 2021 Spring Convention in the following way: (click all that apply)

4. This is the second event for which ADS used Zoom. How was your experience with Zoom? (click all that apply)

This was the first time I used Zoom.

I've used Zoom a little bit before.

I've used Zoom a lot.

I don't like Zoom.

Zoom is okay.

I'm happy using Zoom for future ADS meetings.

I did not use Zoom.

4a. How did you connect to Zoom? (click all that apply)

I used a computer with microphone and speakers for a Zoom session.

I used a computer for the video and a telephone for the audio for a Zoom session.

I used a smart phone and a wifi connection for a Zoom session.

I used a smart phone and cellular data service for a Zoom session.

I used only a telephone and no video for a Zoom session.

Poor internet service causes erratic delays in video and/or audio where I live.

There's no broadband (fast) internet service where I live.

I did not use Zoom.

4b. Other: Tell us about any issues you had with Zoom (e.g. quality of audio or video, installation, ease of use, connecting to meetings, etc.)

5. About the Board of Directors Meeting (click all that apply):

I am not on the board of directors.

I did not attend.

I did attend.

The conduct of business was about as good as in-person board meetings I've been to.

I think verbal commentary was noticeably less than at in-person board meetings I've attended.

I found the absence of objection rather than actual voting acceptable for a virtual meeting.

Business is business: it is what it is

Other: What could be better? What did you like?Other: What could be better? What did you like?

6. About the lectures, presentations and judges' refresher (click all that apply):

As a presenter, I had no trouble using Zoom to give my presentation.

As a presenter, I had trouble sharing my PowerPoint or other application on Zoom.

Audio was clear for the presentations I watched.

Video, including shared PowerPoint or other applications, was clear for the presentations I watched.

I liked the presentations being spread out to different days.

I wish the presentations had been over a shorter time span.

I wish some of the presentations had been given at two different times so I could view the one most convenient for my time zone.

6a. Other: Is there anything else we should know about the lectures, presentations, or judges' refresher (separate from Zoom issues)? Presentation quality? Presentation content? What did you like the most? What didn't work for you? Why or why not?

7. About the Live Bulb Auctions (click all that apply):

I did not watch the live auctions.

I watched the live auction but did not bid on anything.

I bid and understood how to lower my hand when the price exceeded my limit.

I unintentionally won because I wasn't able to lower my hand quickly enough.

Photos (when available) of the auction bulbs displayed clearly.

Other: What could be better? What did you like?Other: What could be better? What did you like?

9. Some of the sessions were recorded and made available for viewing up to ten days after the session. Did you watch any of them?

I did not view any of the recordings.

I viewed at least one recording to review what was said.

I viewed at least one recording because I was unable or forgot to attend the session.

I viewed at least one recording because I did not want to be recorded in that session.

I viewed at least one recording because it was more convenient than attending the session.

9a. Other: What could be better? What did you like?

10. About virtual meetings in general (click all that apply):

I don't care for virtual meetings but will attend if that's the only option.

I think that the ADS Spring Convention worked as a virtual meeting.

It would be okay with me if the ADS continued to have some virtual meetings even after it was safe to meet in person.

I appreciate the savings in time and travel costs by having virtual meetings

Other: What could be better? What did you like?Other: What could be better? What did you like?

11a. Other: What topics could be discussed again? What new topics might there be? What could be done better? What did you like?

12. We hope that the 2021 Spring Convention appealed to daffodil lovers of all types and experience. Please tell us about yourself.

I grow daffodils but not for exhibition or shows

I grow and enter shows with daffodils

I hybridize daffodils

I've been a member of ADS less than 5 years

I've been a member of ADS for 5 to 10 years

I've been a member of ADS for 10 to 20 years

I've been a member of ADS for more than 20 years

I do artistic designs (floral art) with daffodils

Other: (No secrets though!)Other: (No secrets though!)

13. What do you think you might do for the upcoming 2021 Fall Forum being planned for Reno, Nevada Oct 22-24.

I'm planning on attending the 2021 Fall Forum in person

I'm only interested in attending the virtual sessions of the 2021 Fall Forum

I'm not planning on attending

I don't know yet

Other Comments:Other Comments:

14. What do you think you might do for the 2022 Spring Convention in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania?

As of this moment, I'm planning on attending the 2022 Spring Convention

I'm only interested in attending a virtual 2022 Spring Convention

I'm planning to attend the physical 2022 Spring Convention but would like to have additional virtual sessions on other dates.

I'm not planning on attending

I don't know yet

Other Comments:Other Comments:

15. Additional Comments: If we missed any topics or issues that we need to be aware of to make future Conventions or Forums better, PLEASE, tell us. THANK YOU for helping!

Share this:

Like this: