Re: The unknown % of members without email

[krombhol@teclink.net (Paul Krombholz)]

>To help Jack fill out the membership directory with email addresses and to
>find out how many members do not have email access, I suggest that someone
>initiate a formal survey. Maybe a direct mailing to the membership with a
>postage paid envelope to maximize response. I think it will be worth the
>cost. Since this will cost us several hundred dollars, it might be combined
>with other questions to the membership.. e.g. solicit people to fill jobs,
>like regional reps or other unfilled positions.
>
>The results should be tablulated into 3 categories (yes, no, no response)
>Once we know that a large percentage of the members -- e.g. 20, 30 or even
>50%-- do not have email, we might know how to better serve them. It can
>also allow us to send out future messages more cheaply by using email to
>some and snail mail to others.
>
>I propose that AGA pay for this survey. If approved, someone will need to
>implement it. Any one iterested in taking the bull by the horns?

Olga and I have been working on a survey.  As soon as it is ready, I can
get it set up as a database.  The problem has been to try to keep it from
being really enormous with every known species of aquatic plant in a check
list and a long list of questions about tank parameters.

I'll check with Olga to see how things are coming along.

Paul Krombholz, in steamy central Mississippi where some July showers have
alleviated the drought.