Alumni Chapter & Programming Interest Survey

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1 Alumni Chapter & Programming Interest Survey Please complete the following survey about alumni chapter programming as well as event programming in non-chapter areas. Your response will help us better meet the needs of our alumni all over the country! Contact Information First Name [Required] Last Name [Required] Maiden Name Street Address [Required] City, State, Zip [Required] Address [Required] Valid input: - name@myschool.edu Class Year [Required] Marital Status Do you have children? If so, what are their age ranges? children [ ] 1-5 [ ] 6-11 [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Do you have a relative who attended/is attending Centenary? If so, please list them Do you live in an area that currently has a formal chapter? (Formal chapter areas include Atlanta, Austin, Baton Rouge, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Little Rock, Shreveport-Bossier and Washington DC) Non-Chapter Area Would you be interested in participating in a Centenary gathering in your area? [Required] If yes, would you be willing to work with the Office of Alumni and Family Relations to plan an event in your area? Page 1 of 7 Alumni Chapter & Programming Interest Survey

2 t Applicable Would you be willing to host an event for fellow alumni in your area? Would you be willing to help spread the word about an event in your area to fellow alumni (send s, make phone calls, promote on social media)? Do you know of other alumni in your area that would be interested in also participating in Centenary related activities? (If so, please include their names below) What sort of event would you be most interested in participating in? (Check all that apply) [ ] Community Service [ ] Alumni Internship Program/Shadow Day [ ] Family-orientated [ ] Young-alumni Focused (5-10 years out) [ ] Arts/Cultural Related [ ] Social Events [ ] Career Networking Events With what frequency would you attend regular meetings/events? [ ] Monthly [ ] Every other month [ ] Quarterly [ ] Every six months [ ] Annually How do you get your news about Centenary? (Check all that apply) [ ] The Forward [ ] Word of mouth [ ] The Weekly s [ ] Centenary website [ ] Alumni newsletter [ ] Local newspaper [ ] Encircle magazine [ ] I'm out of the loop Chapter Areas Geographic chapters plan between 1-3 events per year. How often do you attend events sponsored by the alumni chapter in your area? [ ] Never, I don't hear about these events [ ] Never, I do hear about these events [ ] Once a year [ ] Twice a year [ ] Three or more times a year If you haven t been actively involved in the past, what has been your primary reason? (Check all that apply) [ ] Cost [ ] Distance [ ] Timing, conflicting schedules [ ] Lack of interest in the particular event [ ] Didn't know other classmates who would be attending If you do attend chapter events, please indicate why you attend (Check all that apply) [ ] Convenience to my home [ ] Unique event [ ] Free food/drinks [ ] Networking opportunity [ ] Camaraderie, chance to reconnect with old classmates What sort of event would you be most interested in participating in? (Check all that apply) Page 2 of 7 Alumni Chapter & Programming Interest Survey

3 [ ] Community Service [ ] Alumni Internship Program/Shadow Day [ ] Family-orientated [ ] Young-alumni Focused (5-10 years out) [ ] Arts/Cultural Related [ ] Student Athletic Games [ ] Social Events [ ] Career Networking Events With what frequency would you attend regular meetings/events? [ ] Monthly [ ] Every other month [ ] Quarterly [ ] Every six months [ ] Annually The chapters are made up of alumni volunteers across different class years and affinities. We are always looking for fun, energetic people to help us plan new events. Are you interested in serving as a chapter volunteer? (Check all that apply), I would like to help plan a future event with my local alumni chapter, I would like to host/donate space (home, office, etc) for a future event with my local alumni chapter, I am interested in serving as a chapter officer [ ] I am not interested in serving in a volunteer capacity Centenary is always looking for volunteers to serve as ambassadors for the College. Are you interested in any of the following? (Check all that apply) [ ] Admission Ambassador [ ] Career Mentor/Ambassador [ ] Area Ambassador (communicating with/helping alumni that are new to your area) In your opinion, the purpose of chapters should be to [ ] Keep me updated on the school [ ] Allow me to relive nostalgic memories of college [ ] Help me network with others who have similar goals and interests [ ] Create a greater sense of community among those with ties to Centenary [ ] Help me enjoy the city I live in How do you get your news about Centenary? (Check all that apply) [ ] The Forward [ ] Word of mouth [ ] The weekly s [ ] Centenary website [ ] Alumni newsletter [ ] Local newspaper [ ] Encircle magazine [ ] I'm out of the loop The next few questions will be based on the specific alumni chapter in your area. Please select the geographic chapter closest to you [ ] Atlanta [ ] Austin [ ] Baton Rouge [ ] Dallas-Fort Worth [ ] Houston [ ] Little Rock [ ] New Orleans [ ] Shreveport-Bossier [ ] Washington DC Atlanta Where would you be willing to attend an alumni gathering/event? (Select all that apply) Page 3 of 7 Alumni Chapter & Programming Interest Survey

4 [ ] Inside the perimeter (Decatur, Atlanta, Bukhead, Midtown) rthwest Metro (Lawrenceville, Norcoss, Gwinnett County) rth Metro (Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, and Roswell) rtheast Metro (Marietta, Smyrna, Cobb County) [ ] East Metro (Douglasville) [ ] West Metro (Covington) [ ] South Metro (Henry County and Clayton County) Would you be interested in attending a sporting event like a Braves game? (either Major League or Gwinett Braves) Austin Would you be interested in happy hour events during the week? Would you be interested in alumni meet-ups for local venues and events where you might have to pay a fee (example: Alamo Drafthouse Sing Alongs or Quote Alongs, bowling, Roundrock Express games, etc)? Would you be interested in alumni events focused on exploring the surrounding areas outside of Austin (example: the Hill Country for Bluebonnet season, local wineries, etc)? Baton Rouge Do you prefer activities during the week or weekend? [ ] Week [ ] Weekend preference Do you prefer events in someone's home or a public place such as a restaurant or park? [ ] Someone's home [ ] A public place preference Would you prefer an event that is more of a mixer (such as an open house, happy hour, game watch party, etc) or more of a "do something" event (such as bowling, Painting and Pinot, attending the BR symphony as a group)? [ ] Mixer [ ] "Do something" preference How important is it that events are able to be attended by children? [ ] Highly important [ ] Somewhat important t important Do you feel there is an issue having a Centenary event in conjunction with an LSU event such as a tailgate, watch party, or attending a sporting event such as basketball or baseball? Should we have one or two big events a year or more regular small events such as a standing happy hour monthly? [ ] 1-2 big events per year [ ] More monthly events preference Dallas-Fort Worth What area would you be willing to travel to in DFW for an event? Page 4 of 7 Alumni Chapter & Programming Interest Survey

5 [ ] Plano [ ] Ft. Worth rth Dallas [ ] Frisco [ ] Rockwall Would you want to go to a professional sports game as an event? [ ] Mavericks [ ] Rangers [ ] Stars How often do you want to have a DFW alumni event? [ ] Once a month [ ] Every other month [ ] Quarterly [ ] Every six months [ ] Annually How often do you want to receive communication about a DFW Centenary event? Houston If we hold an event at a restaurant, what kind of food would you prefer? [ ] Sushi [ ] Barbecue [ ] Burgers [ ] Italian [ ] Seafood [ ] Other What part of Houston would be most convenient for you? [ ] Downtown [ ] Midtown [ ] Galleria [ ] Katy [ ] Sugarland [ ] Woodlands [ ] Pearland [ ] Other Do you prefer events during the week or on weekends? [ ] During the week [ ] On weekends preference Would you like a cultural event such as the Houston Symphony, rodeo, TUTS, or Alley theater? Do you prefer family events or adults only? [ ] Family [ ] Adults only preference Little Rock If you live outside of Little Rock, would you be willing to travel to Little Rock for an event? [ ] N/A When would you prefer events to take place? Page 5 of 7 Alumni Chapter & Programming Interest Survey

6 [ ] Week night [ ] Weekend Would you be interested in participating in an event connected with a Travelers baseball game or art exhibit? - Travelers Baseball - art exhibit - both Would you be willing to pay to attend an alumni event? If so, how much would you be willing to pay? New Orleans Would you be more likely to attend an event inside the New Orleans city limits or in the Greater New Orleans area (Metarie, Gretna, Slidell, Mandeville, Covington, etc)? [ ] Inside the New Orleans city limits [ ] In the Greater New Orleans area Would you be interested in participating in Alumni Night at the New Orleans Zephyrs? Shreveport-Bossier Alumni Chapter Would you be willing to cross the river for an alumni event? Would you be interested in gathering with alumni for local events like the Red River Revel or Mudbug Madness? Would you be interested in gathering for dinner and a movie with alumni at the Robinson Film Center? Would you be interested in attending alumni family events such as picnics or something that would include children? Washington DC If you live outside of DC, would you be willing to travel into the city to attend events? [ ] N/A If you live within the District, would you be wiling to travel to Rosslyn or other metro-accessible suburbs/neighborhoods for events? [ ] N/A Would you be interested in attending the annual Louisiana College Coalition Crawfish Boil? Would you be interested in gathering with alumni for events like Jazz in the Sculpture Garden or attending a Harlem Globetrotters game? Page 6 of 7 Alumni Chapter & Programming Interest Survey

7 Have you discovered any great Louisiana or Cajun-style restaurants where you think we should hold an event? If so, please list them. Page 7 of 7 Alumni Chapter & Programming Interest Survey