CVGS Member Survey Results - Post 4

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The Chula Vista Genealogical Society (CVGS) conducted a member survey of genealogy and computer skills and interests during December 2008 and January 2009. The purpose of this survey is to help the Board provide classes that help educate our members and improve their skills, and to sense if the society's programs and groups are meeting the needs of the members.

We had 22 responses to our survey - about 25% of our membership. Here are their responses to some of the questions posed:

9(a). Do you have and use a computer system in your genealogy research? Which operating system do you use? (22 responses)

* Windows - 82%
* Macintosh - 18%

9(b). Do you have a laptop computer? (22 responses)

* Yes - 36%
* No - 64%

10. How would you describe your Internet skills (none, poor, fair, good, great, expert) (21 responses)

* None - 0%
* Poor - 5%
* Fair - 38%
* Good - 43%
* Great - 14%
* Expert - 0%

11. How often do you go on the Internet to pursue genealogy research? (22 responses)

* Daily - 18%
* 2-5 times a week - 18%
* Once a week - 18%
* Monthly - 32%
* Just occasionally - 14%

12(a). Have you posted your genealogy research on a family tree or social network web site? (22 responses):

* Yes - 32%
* No - 68%

12(b). If so, which site? (7 responses, total more than 100%):

* Ancestry.com - 57%
* GenCircles.com - 14%
* Rootsweb WorldConnect - 14%
* WeRelate.org - 14%
* MyHeritage.com - 14%
* Geni.com - 14%