WESTERN WHEELERS MEMBER SURVEY #2 - September, 1996 RESULTS
 
Results are based on 48 replies thru 10/1/96 - 90% had comments.
Results are generally % affirmative replies or % in given category.

1.  Did you answer and return the April 1996 Survey?   69% Yes  

2.  Indicate your age range:
    0% under 25  4% 25-34  23% 35-44  31% 45-54  25% 55-64  17% over 64
    Avg: 45-54

3.  Ignoring short gaps, how many years have you been a member of WW?  7.4 Years

4.  Which social events should WW hold? 

    Spring Picnic    67%  Yes   Should WW provide food & drink?   48%  Yes
    Fall Picnic	     77%  Yes   Should WW provide food & drink?   56%  Yes  
    Holiday Party    71%  Yes   Should WW provide food & drink?   13%  Yes  
    Ride Leaders BBQ 77%  Yes   Should WW provide food & drink?   48%  Yes  
    Xmas Lights ride 73%  Yes   Should WW provide food & drink?   27%  Yes  

5.  Should the Holiday Party be:
    29%  At a restaurant   50%  Pot luck  6% Either  4% Alternate?

6.  Would you be more likely to attend club meetings if held:
    Monthly  33%  Yes  Bimonthly  10%  Yes

7.  What would encourage you to attend more club meetings?
    Summary of comments: 
       Problems: Poor room, location too far away, too busy, conflicts, forget.
       Suggestions:  Announcement should be page 1, bold.
                     Move to start of month.  Better speakers.
                     More slides of member and tour companies.  Social time &
                     refreshments.

8   Approximately how many WW-listed mountain bike rides do you do per year?
       only 4% indicted any.

9.  Would you buy:
    WW bicycle cap for approximately $5?                33% Yes
    WW bicycle bottles at approximately $2 for 16 oz?   46%  Yes
    WW bicycle bottles at approximately $3 for 22 oz?   52%  Yes

10.  What change in the ride program or additional support would encourage
     you to lead (more) rides?
     Summary of comments:
       Problems:  Commit too far in advance.  Lack of support.
                  Not enough time.  Lack of following for early AM rides.
       Suggestions:  Early AM rides on weekends.

11.  What change in the ride program would encourage you to participate
     in more WW rides?
      Summary of Comments: 
        Problems:  Not enough time.  Lack of early AM rides on weekends.
                   No one asked me!
        Suggestions:  Sign up for leading rides at meeting.  Ride coordinators
                      need to ask more people.

12. Would you be willing to be a "Bike Buddy" (mentor) to new members?
     44%  Yes