ABOUT THE ANNUAL SURVEY

EDITORIAL COMMENT:

Every Year at Spring time we conduct our annual survey, in an attempt to improve the club in all areas. From the content, to procedures to member interactions. I hope you find it interesting to see what is of interest to others. Although almost all respondents included thier names, the results are provided confidentially, and are taken for face value as these answers are really representative of the voice of the entire memebership. i agree with most, and would have been harder in my response to some questions. But, first, I would like to thank those who provided an input for our 2004 survey. I really appreciate it. Feedback and open dialog is the most important aspect for any club or public service. This is a pivotal year for this site and club and so the survey was very important. Every year I want to reassess this little hobby project, to determine if it is still fun, if it is a worth while effort and good use of my time. That the concept of a internet club is viable and self sustainable. We have two crisis this year, one is that our hosting company is going out of business, which means that I have to find a new server, spend hours to move the site and reset up features, and begin to pay to maintain it monthly. Our monthly dues that we receive will cover about two months. The second is that although membership is up, interaction or site usage is still at a low level, not providing much hope of site growth. i think the results show a marginal basis for the club to continue, however we are still struggleing with how to get more members involved into the exchange of information, if this is possible at all? Many have joined with the good intentions of participating but few have followed through. We are competing with many obsticles, like a normal family life, work and other hobbies. I personally find this a great challange to work around. So, we need to tailor the club to accomodate all lifestyles and needs. This survey helps in a small way, but i know much more growing is required in order to achieve a rewarding experience as a member of the club.

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SURVEY RESPONSE

9.6% Members Completed the Survey : 17 responses out of 178 currently registered members with working emails.

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REASON FOR JOINING

1. As an avid collector, I like to keep in touch with the collecting community in general,and find the collective knowlege awesome, and a learning experience

2. My research is in history of photography and I hoped to be in touch with issues dealing with ninetenth century photography in particular how the design of cameras governed the style of photographs

3. Interest in antique wood cameras, retoration, and use

4. I am interested in collecting historic cameras, and like to see information from others with the same interests.

5. To check out what others are into and see who has similar interests.

6. I bought two old Kodak Browning Camera's, and thought it would be a good idea to join a club.

7. information on late great cameras which I love to use.

8. I wanted to stay in touch with what is happening with Photographic Collecting and the people involved.

9. To be part of a community sharing the same interest and excjhanging information.

10. I like to see antique camera and need to find the best way to collect it.

11. Access to other collectors and restorers.

12. Being able to see what other collectors are doing and interfacing with them. Also, I really enjoy the Librarium and restoration
articles.

13. historical information

14. I collect and am interested in all aspects of old and unusual photographic items.

15. As a Photo Conservator it is an occupational advantage to know what type of equipment was used to make the originals. As a 75 yr old with well over 50 years in photography, I just plain enjoy every day I get to spend learning more about it!

16. Share information about cameras that I have, used to have, and am curious about.

17. Sharing of historical knowledge of classic cameras and photography.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST

Looks Like the Number One Answer is INFORMATION!

• INFORMATION FROM THE SITE
  • information
  • The wealth of info available
  • Because I'm a very new member, I would say the internet conection and the idea of a very broad information base.
  • I can check updating news from the club anytime.
  • Historical articles and info.
  • You do a great job of running down historically significant material without cluttering up the site with junk just to make it look like you are doing something. That deserves a standing O!
• INFORMATION FROM MEMBERS
  • The wide source of volunteer help available for any collecting question.
  • The knowledge of members
  • Interesting messages
  • The members seem to all be really interested in the History of Photography and really collecting as opposed to the wheeler/dealer types.
  • Just joined, but I did enjoy the article on restoration.

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WHY NOT JOIN AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER

Comments: What home page?? Don't have one

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