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years; while the rest were divided almost equally between those that might and those that said it was unlikely or they would not. For the maybe or negative responses, the reason provided by nearly half of those members was upcoming retire- ment or their age. Although age or retirement was the most common factor, there were also a number of members that indicated they would be lifetime AIPG members.
The question about what members would like to see changed about AIPG was the one that the fewest survey respondents answered, and was a question with a great variety of answers. While the majority of the members said that they wanted nothing changed, several who did respond with suggestions for change thought that growing the membership and finding ways to reduce costs/dues would be beneficial.
The final question was open-ended: Is there anything else you’d like me to know? There were a variety of answers, and the one that stood out was the appreciation expressed by several members for reaching out and asking their opinion for the first time.
So what happens next? We are listening to you. I truly believe that communication is key to a successful, thriving organization. The National Executive Committee has taken this information to heart and is using it to update the strate- gic plan, support our members, and improve the value of the organization. I’ll be providing a summary of how we plan to do this in my next message. In the meantime, the survey results will be made available to our members on the AIPG website and will be provided to Section officers to help address concerns at the local level. Confidentiality of the individual responses has been maintained by removing reference to company and individuals’ names.
Additionally, I would like to encourage members to con- tinue to reach out and provide feedback to me and the rest of the committee. I cannot stress enough how valuable your input is in planning for the future of the organization as well as staying relevant with the many diverse professions in the field of geology. You don’t have to wait for a formal survey to be sent out, I invite you to send me an email or give me a call anytime you have something to share about our organization.
Over two-thirds of the members felt that AIPG provided them good value. The remaining members were nearly evenly divided, with a slightly higher number indicating it did not than were neutral or unsure. I was interested in the response to this question, and evaluated it further against whether the individuals that felt AIPG did not provide good value partici- pated in AIPG events. About four out of five members that said AIPG did not provide good value also did not participate in AIPG events or attend the annual meetings.
Almost one-quarter of members said they had no concerns about AIPG. Of those that did, growing the membership was the most common concern. The cost of dues/events and the inactivity of Sections were also significant concerns.
Four out of five respondents said that they would or prob- ably would remain an AIPG member for at least the next five
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