1. The Steering Committee needs your feedback on the benefits you experienced this year in WBN.  As a reminder, our calendar included:
   Judith Guertin on Organizational Systems
   Diane Darling on Networking
   John Wikoff on Technology to Help, Not Hinder
   Jan Stewart and Karen Scibinico on Listening Skills            
   Marie Leonard on Home Improvements for Personal Empowerment              
   Sarah Venier on Personal Image and Wardrobe Development
   
   We also had our two small-group meetings (Business Challenges and Round Tables), a number of showcases by members, the fall luncheon, winter holiday party, spring luncheon, and June potluck.  Which kinds of gatherings were most meaningful to you, and what parts of the meetings serve your business and personal support needs best?
   
   Also, what have you gained from your participation in the WBN this year?  Feel free to relate specific experiences you have had/connections you have made through your participation with the group.
   

2. What would you like to get out of the WBN this coming year (e.g. what do you hope will continue; what would you like added?)
   
3. This year we had two meetings comprised of small group discussion format. Would you like ?
   1. Same
   2. More
   3. Less
4. How do you keep informed of the WBN events? (Check all that apply.)
   1. The website
   2. Email
   3. Snail mail notices
   4. Newspaper announcements
   5. Announcements at other meetings
   6. Knowledge that meetings take place on the 2nd Thursday of the month
   7. Other
5. What motivates you to attend meetings? (Check all that apply.)
   1. Support and ideas
   2. Being connected to other women in business
   3. The speaker/topic
   4. Other
6. What keeps you from attending? (Check all that apply.)
   1. Other scheduled events
   2. Lack of information about the meetings
   3. Family responsibilities
   4. The speaker/topic
   5. Other
7. Are you interested in volunteering?
   Yes    No
   1. If yes, in what capacity?
      Your name
      
8. Are you interested in doing a five-minute showcase of your business next Year?
   Yes   No
   1. If yes, what month (September 2006– June 2007) would be good for you? Your name
9. Would you be interested in being part of a "focus group," separate from WBN meetings, formed to discuss a particular topic with other members?
   Yes    No
1. If yes, what topic?
   Your name

What topics are of interest to you for next year?  Check off choices from among the suggestions listed, and please feel free to specify your top preferences and/or make further topic suggestions in the comment box below the list.

Did you attend the lunch/breakfast meetings this year? Yes No

Schedule permitting, are you interested in lunch/breakfast meetings next year?

lunch breakfast Not interested

Comments: Please give us any other feedback, including comments, suggestions for other topics, suggestions for other locations for breakfast/lunch meetings, or any other thoughts on how we can continue improving the WBN. (This box will expand to fit your response.)

How long have you been a member?
(This will help us get a balance of topics to meet members’ various experience levels.)

1. More than 3 years
2. 2–3 years
3. New this year

Your name (optional)

Have you had any changes to your name, address, email address, or phone number? If so, please note those here (and include your name) so we can make the appropriate changes.

Thank you! — Please click Submit to send this to Dianne Carter by June 20th.