MRF Symposium 2015 - Survey

This survey is intended for attendees of the 2015 MRF Symposium in Philadelphia. The intention is to evaluate the degree of success of the event, and solicit feedback to keep in mind as we plan future Symposia.

Your name: (Required)

Your lodge: (Required)

Your e-mail address: (Required)

Have you attended any of the MRF Symposia in the past? (Required)

Yes - every year.
Yes - I've attended a few.
Yes - I've attended one previously
None previously - This was my first one.

Please rate your overall satisfaction with the 2015 MRF Symposium. (Required)

Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied

Please rate your overall satisfaction with the hotel accommodations. (Required)

Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied

Please rate your overall satisfaction with the date and times of the Symposium. (Required)

Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied

Would you prefer the event take place at a different time of the year?

Please rate your overall satisfaction with the meeting rooms/venue. (Required)

Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied

What was your overall opinion of the Festive Board/Harmony? (Required)

Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied

Have you previously attended a Festive Board/Harmony like that one before? (Required)

Yes
No

Did you enjoy the inclusion of song at the Festive Board/Harmony? (Required)

Yes
No
No opinion

Please add any other comments about the Festive Board/Harmony.

Which breakout sessions did you attend? (Required)

The Initiatory Experience and Human Nature (Rt. Wor. Bro. Dan Hrinko)
Incorporating the Fine Arts into the Lodge (Bro. Ryan Flynn)
Constituting a New Observant Lodge (Wor. Bro. Erastus Z. Allen)
Restoring the Culture of an Existing Lodge (Bro. Brian E. Skoff )
Admit Him If Properly Clothed (Wor. Bro. Patrick Craddock)
Come to Your Senses (Wor. Bro. Jay Hochberg)

Please rate your satisfaction with the first breakout session. (Required)

Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Did not attend

Please rate your satisfaction with the second breakout session. (Required)

Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Did not attend

Please rate your satisfaction with the third breakout session. (Required)

Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Did not attend

Please add your comments about any of the sessions/presentations below:

Please add your comments about the lodge meeting/degree work:

For some time now, there has been discussion about adding workshops on specific atmospheric/experiential aspects of an observant lodge (e.g., incense, candles, 'chain of union', preparation room). Do you think this would be a useful addition to the Symposium? (Required)

Yes
No
No opinion

Are you planning to attend next year's Symposium in Asheville, North Carolina? (Required)

Yes
No
Not sure yet

What sort of issues would you like to see addressed in future symposia?

Do you feel that the past two events (Cincinnati, Philadelphia) have been too big? (Required)

Yes
No
Did not attend

Should a maximum number be placed on attendance at future Symposia? (Required)

Yes
No
No opinion

What are you most looking for at an MRF Symposium? (Required)

Esoteric presentations about the inner working of the Craft.
Practical advice on how to improve my lodge.
An opportunity to share experiences and ideas with like-minded brethren.

Do you prefer to see degree work, or would you rather see the operation of an observant lodge meeting? (Required)

Degree work
Lodge meeting
Whatever the host lodge would like to offer
No preference

Would you be willing to pay a higher registration fee (an additional $75-100) for a high quality dining service throughout the weekend? (Required)

Yes
No
No opinion

Would your lodge be interested in hosting an MRF Symposium? (Required)

Yes
No

If yes, please explain: