2017 Interact Club Survey
Survey Results
20% of membership returned surveys (70 surveys)
Results not only give the club some clear goals for the future, but also give information regarding communications, interests, and extracurricular activities
Club Membership
350 members as of 3/01/17 (380 as of 4/4)
How long have you been a member?
New 27% 1yr 17% 2yr 26% 3yr 24% 4yr 6%*
* Seniors weren't required to take surveys this year
Meeting Day Choice (or video email)
Wednesdays 43%; Tuesdays 16%; Mondays 11%
Meeting Time: Before School 16% After school 47% No Mtg (email) 22%
74% can participate in weekend events
I participate in club events...
All the time 6% Occasionally 67% Never 26%*
*If you answered never, tell us why : No time 10% drive 3% obligations 7% sports 3% lazy 2% new 1% N/A 74%
Communications
68% check their mail daily or every other day
29% check their mail weekly
3% don't check their email account!
50% have a Facebook account 16% have an Instagram; 5% Snapchat
62% have a Twitter account 13% have no social media
Only 10% have joined the Allen Park Interact Facebook page!
10% read the Facebook updates
Only 26% of the membership have searched this site!
The best way to contact members:
Email 77% morning announcements 10% Facebook 6% text 7%
Why did you join the club?
Fun 10% Friend suggestion 7% volunteering 29% help community/experience 47% college/NHS 7%
Did you receive a club wristband when you joined? Do you wear it?
Yes 63% No 37% Yes 29% No 71%
Favorite Club Activities
•Fundraising •Middle School Dances • Elementary School activities * Day of Service * Color/Fun Runs * North Pole Party * Haunted Library * Parent-Teacher conferences * babysitting * teacher set-up * Toy Drive *
What events should we do more of?
Elementary/Middle School activities 40%
Club/APHS Fundraisers 10%
City events 8%
National Charity 24%
Sr. Citizen program 54%
Cabrini or Mel-Nap co-project 34%
PTSA events 36%
We no longer have a Street Fair fundraiser. What should we do as our main fundraiser?
chocolate sales, candle sales, bake sales, bottle/can drive, candy gram, raffle, water sales, shirt sales, water balloon fight, bowling party, skating party, tie dye shirt sale, school dance, color run, car wash, craft fair table, street fair booth
BEST season to participate?
Fall 33% Winter 43% Spring 47%
Tennis, volleyball and track are the most popular sports with members
18% are in the band or choir
Other Clubs/Activities
World Language Club, Drama Club, NHS, Link Crew and Student Council,Christian Club, APAW, Green, Links, Chess, Prism,SADD, and Robotics are the most mentioned organizations that members also belong to.
80% participate in activities outside of school (church/sports) (up 5%)
Leadership
24% are considering running for a leadership position (elections in May)
44% have purchased a club T-shirt, and
90% would buy a new one next year
What new programs should we develop?
•Bake sale • Charity Dance •Inter-club activities •Gleaners Soup Kitchen • add Snapchat/Instagram accounts • End of year club party •Outdoor fun activity in the community (Color Run)•Pencils of Promise• Food at Dances * Water Balloon Fight * Relay for Life * After school event * Car Wash * Animal Shelter event * work at city event * Christmas Caroling* re-do the art courtyard* more doughnut sales* fun event for members* raffles* more green activities* dunk tank* Pajama Day (pay to wear pjs)* fundraiser at sporting events* Fantasyland volunteers*
Suggestions for club management
mandatory meeting attendance at least 1X/ month * require hours each semester* shirt sales/membership drives at school events* snacks at meetings
20% of membership returned surveys (70 surveys)
Results not only give the club some clear goals for the future, but also give information regarding communications, interests, and extracurricular activities
Club Membership
350 members as of 3/01/17 (380 as of 4/4)
How long have you been a member?
New 27% 1yr 17% 2yr 26% 3yr 24% 4yr 6%*
* Seniors weren't required to take surveys this year
Meeting Day Choice (or video email)
Wednesdays 43%; Tuesdays 16%; Mondays 11%
Meeting Time: Before School 16% After school 47% No Mtg (email) 22%
74% can participate in weekend events
I participate in club events...
All the time 6% Occasionally 67% Never 26%*
*If you answered never, tell us why : No time 10% drive 3% obligations 7% sports 3% lazy 2% new 1% N/A 74%
Communications
68% check their mail daily or every other day
29% check their mail weekly
3% don't check their email account!
50% have a Facebook account 16% have an Instagram; 5% Snapchat
62% have a Twitter account 13% have no social media
Only 10% have joined the Allen Park Interact Facebook page!
10% read the Facebook updates
Only 26% of the membership have searched this site!
The best way to contact members:
Email 77% morning announcements 10% Facebook 6% text 7%
Why did you join the club?
Fun 10% Friend suggestion 7% volunteering 29% help community/experience 47% college/NHS 7%
Did you receive a club wristband when you joined? Do you wear it?
Yes 63% No 37% Yes 29% No 71%
Favorite Club Activities
•Fundraising •Middle School Dances • Elementary School activities * Day of Service * Color/Fun Runs * North Pole Party * Haunted Library * Parent-Teacher conferences * babysitting * teacher set-up * Toy Drive *
What events should we do more of?
Elementary/Middle School activities 40%
Club/APHS Fundraisers 10%
City events 8%
National Charity 24%
Sr. Citizen program 54%
Cabrini or Mel-Nap co-project 34%
PTSA events 36%
We no longer have a Street Fair fundraiser. What should we do as our main fundraiser?
chocolate sales, candle sales, bake sales, bottle/can drive, candy gram, raffle, water sales, shirt sales, water balloon fight, bowling party, skating party, tie dye shirt sale, school dance, color run, car wash, craft fair table, street fair booth
BEST season to participate?
Fall 33% Winter 43% Spring 47%
Tennis, volleyball and track are the most popular sports with members
18% are in the band or choir
Other Clubs/Activities
World Language Club, Drama Club, NHS, Link Crew and Student Council,Christian Club, APAW, Green, Links, Chess, Prism,SADD, and Robotics are the most mentioned organizations that members also belong to.
80% participate in activities outside of school (church/sports) (up 5%)
Leadership
24% are considering running for a leadership position (elections in May)
44% have purchased a club T-shirt, and
90% would buy a new one next year
What new programs should we develop?
•Bake sale • Charity Dance •Inter-club activities •Gleaners Soup Kitchen • add Snapchat/Instagram accounts • End of year club party •Outdoor fun activity in the community (Color Run)•Pencils of Promise• Food at Dances * Water Balloon Fight * Relay for Life * After school event * Car Wash * Animal Shelter event * work at city event * Christmas Caroling* re-do the art courtyard* more doughnut sales* fun event for members* raffles* more green activities* dunk tank* Pajama Day (pay to wear pjs)* fundraiser at sporting events* Fantasyland volunteers*
Suggestions for club management
mandatory meeting attendance at least 1X/ month * require hours each semester* shirt sales/membership drives at school events* snacks at meetings