Questions for Youngish Orchid Growers

[epiphyte78]

The following is a survey for youngish (<40 yrs old) orchid growers regarding their nearest Local Orchid Society (LOS). As the publicity person for my society I figure the answers might be helpful for the leaders of societies. Thanks in advance for your participation!

1. How old are you?
2. How long have you been growing orchids?
3. Are you in school or working?
4. Are you a member of your LOS?

If your nearest LOS...

1. had a monthly e-Newsletter would you subscribe to it?
2. had orchid how-to videos on youtube would you watch them?
3. had a facebook page would you become a fan of it?
4. had a flickr group would you join it?
5. had a twitter account would you follow them?
6. had their own forum would you participate on it?
7. had an RSS feed of orchid articles would you subscribe to it?
8. sold orchids on craigslist would you buy them?

Would you be more inclined to join/rejoin your nearest LOS if they...

1. offered free membership for students?
2. offered free membership for anyone under 30?
3. received a 10% discount at local orchid nurseries?
4. received a 20% discount at local orchid nurseries?
5. received a 30% discount at local orchid nurseries?
6. offered tours of their members' greenhouses/gardens?

On a scale of 1 (least important) to 10 (most important) how would you rate the following items...

1. a good selection of reasonably priced orchids for sale at every meeting
2. a good selection of raffle orchids
3. weekend meetings
4. more young members
5. knowledgeable members
6. friendly members
7. interesting presentations
8. an extensive orchid library

Please feel free to offer any specific reasons why you haven't joined your LOS or why you continue to be a member of your LOS.