Annual TVS Members' Questionnaire

   For the tenth year, TVS invites you to complete a questionnaire rating club programs and activities. Refer to the box on the previous page discussing the Mentoring Program, club priorities, general astronomy activities, and Prime Focus topics. Please answer all questions that apply to you, and feel free to attach additional comments. Individual responses will remain confidential, and summary results will appear in the April issue of Prime Focus. Thank you.

How did you learn about TVS? _________________

Why did you join? ___________________________

Are we meeting your expectations? ___ Yes ___ No
Comments ________________________________

How long have you been a member? _____ yrs.

How long have you been observing? _____ yrs.

How often do you attend TVS general meetings?
Almost always _____ Half the time _____
Occasionally _____ Never _____

How often do you go to Hidden Hill Observatory?
Several times a month _____ Once a month _____ Every 2-3 months _____ Every 4-6 months ______
1-3 times a year _____  Never _____

Have you visited the TVS web page?  __ Yes ___ No
Do you have access to the Internet? ___ Yes ___ No
Do you have access to e-mail? ___ Yes ___ No

Have you ever borrowed library items? __ Yes __ No

Library materials to acquire?  __________________

__________________________________________

Does the Mentoring Program interest you? ________
May we contact you to mentor others? __ Yes __ No

Rate the following for their importance to you.
(1 = very important, 5 = no interest)
___ General meetings/speakers 
___ Star parties at Hidden Hill Observatory
___ Public star parties   
       Club trips to ___ Yosemite  ___ White Mt.
___ Using 30" scope at Fremont Peak
___ Telescope making   
___ Astronomical CCD imaging 
___ Astrophotography using film   
___ Deep-sky observing   
___ School programs/star parties
___ Project ASTRO school partnerships
___ Electronic astronomy/Web sites
___ Observatory events - Chabot, Mt. Diablo, etc.
___
Prime Focus newsletter

Comments? ______________________________
_______________________________________

Suggested meeting topics? __________________

I can help TVS with _______________________

Rate the following
Prime Focus features.
(1 = usually read, 5 = never read)

Prime Focus comments? __________________

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