The focus groups were asked how they feel about the format of FEW’s monthly meetings and what other things outside of monthly meetings FEW could offer that would be of value to them:

 

·Frequency of the structured monthly meetings was stated to be “just right” for all of the groups, as were the timeframe and length of meetings. Meeting content is generally well received. Most participants did not realize the Program Committee seeks speakers in three genres of development: 1/3 civic, 1/3 professional and 1/3 personal growth.

 

·All focus group participants felt FEW needs to be more focused on providing more opportunities to connect with other members. The new member group suggested additional gatherings outside of the monthly meetings, while the general members suggested more networking time/activities be integrated into existing monthly meetings.

 

·The new member group suggested that the speaker is secondary to their opportunity to connect with other members. This is consistent with feelings of the general members as well. Several suggestions to improve the value of meetings include: more meetings set aside exclusively for networking, more time to visit at every meeting and offerings outside of monthly meetings.

 

The FEW Board and marketing committee are working on ways to implement the suggestions from focus groups and providing more ways for members to “connect” with each other.

 

Please come early to the next meeting and connect with fellow FEW members! Join us on May 9^th to hear one of our own members – JoyGenea Schumer talk about Organizing: Simplify, Balance and “No.” We look forward to seeing and connecting with you!

 

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