Clone of WMS

Dear WMS Members,

As the President of the Connectional Women’s Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (WMS), I want to thank you for giving us the opportunity and the ability to serve you. To help us improve our organization’s effectiveness and efficiency, please take a couple of minutes to tell us about the service you have received so far. We appreciate your membership and want to make sure that we meet all of your expectations as an organization.

This moment provides an important opportunity for us all to share together in assessing who we are and where we see ourselves going. The survey seeks demographic information, asks questions about our current organizational structure and your involvement with the organization, as well as seek your input on your vision for the WMS future.

As you answer the survey, please check the appropriate box or supply any required information. It is very important that all questions are answer, so please choose the answer that comes closest to the right response for you.

Remember, your responses are confidential. Thank you for your cooperation.

We look forward to continually building a stronger organization as we move into the future.

Yours in Mission Service,

Shirley Cason Reed, President

How long have you been a member of the WMS?* This field is required.Scroll to see all options.

How many Connectional WMS meetings (Executive Board Meetings and Quadrennial Conventions) have you attended since 2011?* This field is required.

Zero (0)

One (1)

Two (2)

Three (3)

Four (4)

Five (5) or more

How many Episcopal WMS meetings have you attended during the last conference year?* This field is required.

Zero (0)

One (1)

Two (2)

Three (3)

How many Conference WMS meetings have you attended during the last conference year?* This field is required.

Zero (0)

One (1)

Two (2)

Three (3)

Four (4)

How many Area WMS meetings have you attended during the last conference year?* This field is required.

Zero (0)

One (1)

Two (2)

Three (3)

How many Local WMS meetings have you attended during the last conference year?* This field is required.

Zero (0)

One (1) to three (3)

Four (4) to Seven (7)

Eight (8) or more

Has your involvement in the WMS increased, decreased or remained about the same since 2011?* This field is required.

You said your involvement increased. Which of the following are the reasons for that?* This field is required.Please check all that apply.

More time available

More positive attitude toward WMS

Better health

Accepted office or new responsibility in the WMS

Other

You said your involvement decreased. Which of the following are the reasons for that?* This field is required.Please check all that apply.

Less time available

Because of children

Travel/costs

Health problems

More negative attitude toward WMS

Given up office or other responsibility in WMS

Other

Please tell us the other reasons your involvement has changed.

Overall, how satisfied are you with your experience with the WMS?* This field is required.

What are the reasons you joined the WMS?* This field is required.Please choose all that apply. Scroll to see all options.

WMS provides an opportunity to network, interact and build relationships with other AME women.

To receive the WMS Magazine

WMS provides a means to make a bigger impact on mission work

To stay current on information about the WMS

The WMS is multi-generational and multi-cultural

To support the WMS and its missions

Someone/mentor suggested I join.

Other

Please tell us the other reasons you joined WMS:

What are the reasons you remain a member of the WMS?* This field is required.Please choose all that apply. Scroll to see all options.

To support mission work of the WMS

To network, interact and build relationships with other AME Women

To be a part of an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the AME Church

To share mission stories or learn new ways to partner in missions

WMS empowers AME women to work collaboratively with other organizations, programs, and ministry groups within and outside the AME church

As a women-led group, the WMS provides a solid contribution to the AME Church and society.

Other

Please tell us the other reasons you remain a member of the WMS:

What are some things you would change about your WMS if you could?* This field is required.Please choose all that apply. Scroll to see all options.

Decrease the number of Conference or Area WMS meetings.

Increase the number of Conference or Area WMS meetings.

Eliminate Area WMS meetings.

Increase the number of Connectional WMS meetings.

Who may become a member of the WMS.

The number of years a member must provide continuous merituous service to become a life member.

Time commitment for the various WMS meetings on the Conference, Area and Episcopal Levels,

More training for officers of the WMS.

Other

Please tell us the other things you would change about your WMS if you could:

What is your most preferred mode of receiving information?* This field is required.Scroll to see all options.

On average, how often do you visit the WMS website?* This field is required.Scroll to see all options.

Please check all applicable attributes indicating your perception(s) of the WMS website.* This field is required.Scroll to see all options.

Visually appealing

Easy to navigate

Provides useful information

Easy to register for events Difficult registering for events

Easy to order from WMS store Difficult ordering from WMS store

Please indicate to what extent you agree with the statements below about the Missionary Magazine. * This field is required.Scroll to see all options.

The WMS has four (4) commissions: The Commissions on Administration, Christian Social Action, Mission Education and Interpretation, and Membership and Recruitment.* This field is required.Please indicate how much you agree with the following statements. Scroll to see all options.

Please indicate whether you perceive the commissions to be effective at various levels of the WMS* This field is required.Scroll to see all options.

Think about the most recent Executive Board Meeting and Quadrennial Convention you have attended, how would you rate the meeting or convention in the following areas?* This field is required.Scroll to see all options.

How old are you?Scroll to see all options.

Which of the following best represents the highest level of education that you have completed?Scroll to see all options.

Are you currently employed?Scroll to see all options.

What is your marital or relationship status?Scroll to see all options.

What are the age ranges of any children (18 years or younger) living in household?Choose all that apply. Scroll to see all options.

5 years old or younger

6-12 years old

13-18 years

Have no children 18 or under living in household.

Which of the following best describes your total household income before taxes last year?Scroll to see all options.

Please check all that best describe your role as a member of the WMS.Choose all that apply. Scroll to see all options.

Supervisor

Connectional Officer

Life Member

Episcopal Officer

Conference Branch Officer

Area Officer

Local Officer

WMS Member

Young Adult Member

Associate Member

Please indicate your Episcopal District.Scroll to see all options.