Dear fellow Rotarian,

 

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Rotary International (Peter Markos) is working with a committee of Rotarian volunteers to understand how Rotarians around the globe are using new media and internet technology to conduct Rotary business online.

 

This survey should only take a few minutes to complete.

 

Your participation is strictly voluntary, and your responses will be held entirely anonymous. 

 

There are seven sections in the survey that deal with specific topics:

1. Discussion & Collaboration
2. Information Sources
3. Publicity & Fellowship
4. Club Reporting & Rotary Directories
5. Privacy, Email, and Rotary Participation
6. Social Media Platforms
7. Basic categorical information about you

 

Note: The term "Rotary Affiliates" refers to organizations which are officially recognized by Rotary International as part of the greater Rotary community, including:

  • Rotaract

  • Interact

  • RYLA

  • Rotary Scholars

  • Vocational Training Teams/Group Study Exchange

  • etc.
     

Please read the instructions and questions for each section carefully.

 

Please answer ALL of the questions in each section as honestly as you can.

There are no right answers.

 

This first group of questions are designed to understand how you as a Rotarian might be using online technologies to conduct Rotary business.

Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements, where:

1 = Strongly Disagree
7 = Strongly Agree

1. I use the internet as a way to get ideas and information for Rotary.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
2. I share Rotary ideas and information on the internet with other Rotarians.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
3. I don't know where to begin searching online for Rotary ideas and information.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
4. I participate, or would be willing to participate, in online discussions for Rotary business and fellowship.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
5. I don't participate in online discussions for Rotary because I can't keep up with the volume of email it generates.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
6. My club is, or would be, more efficient by using online discussions to conduct Rotary business.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
7. I know where to participate in online discussions for Rotary business or fellowship.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
8. I look online for Rotary Project Partners and Matching Grants.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
9. It's easy to find Rotary Project Partners and Matching Grants online.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
10. I think having online meetings is a great way to conduct Rotary business.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
11. Online meetings make it easier to work with international project partners.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
12. I have participated or would participate in online meetings for Rotary business.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

 

This next group of questions are designed to understand how you as a Rotarian might be using online technologies to gather or exchange Rotary news or information.

Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements, where:

1 = Strongly Disagree
7 = Strongly Agree
13. I visit the Rotary.org website to get Rotary news.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
14. I use social media websites to get Rotary news.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
15. I share Rotary news online with others.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
16. I'd like to learn from Rotarian experts online about best practices.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
17. I'd like to learn from Rotarian experts about how to make service projects more successful.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
18. I am often asked by Rotarians online for information on best practices.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
19. I am often asked by Rotarians online for information about making service projects more successful.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 

This next group of questions are designed to understand how you as a Rotarian might be using online technologies for both publicity as well as fellowship.

Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements, where:

1 = Strongly Disagree
7 = Strongly Agree
20. My club uses online calendars to announce and invite people to Rotary events or meetings.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
21. My club should use online calendars to announce and invite people to Rotary events or meetings.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
22. It would be terrific if I could download or subscribe to online Rotary event calendars.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
23. l want my club's events to appear in an online district calendar.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
24. I want to be able to search and register online for Rotary events created by my district or other clubs in my district.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
25. The best way to find Rotary Affiliates is on social media websites like Facebook or LinkedIn.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
26. I, or my club, maintain relationships with Rotary Affiliates on social media websites like Facebook or LinkedIn.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

 

This next group of questions are designed to understand your feelings about how easy it is for you to find or report key Rotary information.

Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements, where:

1 = Strongly Disagree
7 = Strongly Agree
27. I would like access to an online directory of Rotarians.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
28. I would like to be able to search an online directory for Rotarians who share my Rotary interests.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
29. I would like Rotary affiliates to be able to find me in a Rotary directory.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
30. I would be willing to list my vocational and Rotary service project experience online and allow other Rotarians to search for my contact information on my Rotary profile.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
31. My club Secretary has to report the same information to the club, the district, and Rotary International.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
32. My club Secretary is frustrated with the amount of duplicate work Rotary requires.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
33. It would help me if I could get all of my Rotary information from one place with only one user ID and password.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
34. It would help me if basic Rotary Information was synchronized across Rotary websites.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
35. I would use online Rotary resources more if they were easier to navigate and more intuitive.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
36. I would like to get my online Rotary news from one place.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
37. It frustrates me to have so many different places to get critical Rotary information or documents.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
38. Information about what's happening in Rotary is spread out across too many websites.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
39. I need to visit multiple websites to gather all the Rotary information I need.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
40. I have trouble finding club and district websites and Facebook pages.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
41. I have trouble finding major Rotary project websites such as PolioPlus or ShelterBox.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

 

This next group of questions are designed to understand your online privacy concerns, your preference for email or other communication forms, and your level of rotary participation.

Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements, where:

1 = Strongly Disagree
7 = Strongly Agree
42. It's very important to me that my online communications are private.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
43. I am comfortable making online purchases or donations with organizations I trust.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
44. I would trust Rotary to protect my personal contact information if I supplied it to them online.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
45. I trust Rotary to protect my financial security if I make online donations or payments.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
46. I prefer to use email to communicate rather than social media websites like Facebook.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
47. I don't have time to visit Rotary websites and prefer to use email to communicate with other Rotarians.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
48. Rotarians would be more engaged with their clubs' members if they used social  media websites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to  communicate.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
49. Rotarians would be more engaged with their clubs' activities if they used social media websites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to   communicate.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
50. If we're going to recruit younger Rotarians, Rotary clubs have to establish an active presence on social media websites like Facebook, Twitter, and  LinkedIn.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
51. Rotarians  would be more engaged with their district's activities if  they used  social media websites like  Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 
52. I often participate in district level activities and projects.
   
Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree
 


This next group of questions are designed to understand your use of social media websites.

 

53. I belong to a online Rotary community.

Yes          No    


54. Please indicate which Social Media websites you use:
 (Please check all that apply)
Facebook   
LinkedIn   
Twitter   
Google Plus   
人人网 (RenRen)   
Other   

IF OTHER, PLEASE SPECIFY

 

Please state your level of use with respect to the following statements:

55. I use FaceBook:
Throughout the day Once or Twice Daily Every Few Days Rarely Never
 
56. I use LinkedIn:
Throughout the Day Once or Twice Daily Every Few Days Rarely Never
 
57. I use Twitter:
Throughout the Day Once or Twice Daily Every Few Days Rarely Never
 
58. I use GooglePlus:
Throughout the Day Once or Twice Daily Every Few Days Rarely Never
 

59. I use other social networking sites:

Throughout the Day Once or Twice Daily Every Few Days Rarely Never

 

This last group of questions are designed to understand a few of your characteristics..
 

60. Which avenues of service do you work with?
 [Check all that Apply]
Vocational Service Community Service International Service Club Service New Generations

 

61. How Long Have you Been a Rotarian?
 
Less than 1 Year
1-3 Years
4-7 Years
8-10 Years
11-15 Years
16-25 Years
More than 25 Years
 

62. Are you now, or have you ever been, an officer in a Rotary Club or District?

Yes          No    

 

63. What District to you currently belong to?


(Note: You can press the first number of your district on your keyboard to move quickly through the list.)
Districts are sorted in ascending numeric order.

If your district does not appear in the list, please type it here.

64. What country (countries) are you a citizen of? (Multiple Selections Allowed)

Note: You can press the first letter of your country on your keyboard to move quickly through the list.

Press the CTRL key and Click your mouse to make more than one selection. (CTRL+ Left Click)

Countries are sorted in ascending alphabetical order.


 

64a. If you are a citizen of more than one country, please also tick this box.

I am a citizen of more than one country.

 

65. What Age Group Do You Belong To?

18-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70 or more

 

66. What's your Gender?

Female          Male