AIAA QUESTIONNAIRE
American Institute of
Aeronautics and Astronautics



Hello AIAA Members,

The following questions are designed to help the AIAA New
England Section
Council provide a better service to you, the AIAA
members. Please take a moment to respond by e-mail.


Please send you responses by May 8, 2000.

Instructions

Hit the reply button on your e-mail application and do
not erase this message in the reply.
On the reply, move the cursor to the proper spot and type
an "X" on the "_____" next to the appropriate answer.
For example: "__X_ Under 21"

On areas where a written answer is asked, please write
the answer close the "_______."
For example: "CITY: _Boston____ STATE: ___MA_"

Demographics

1. What is you age?
a. _____ Less than 21years
b. _____ 21 to 35
c. _____ 36 to 55
d. _____ Over 55

2. What is the city and state where you work?
CITY: ______________ STATE: ______

3. What is the city and state where you live?
CITY: ______________ STATE: ______

4. How long have you been a member of AIAA?
a. _____ Less than 1 year
b. _____ 1 to 10
c. _____ Over 25

5. What is your professional interest?
a. _____ Engineering and Technical Management
b. _____ Aerospace Sciences
c. _____ Aircraft Operations and Technology
d. _____ Information and Logistics Systems
e. _____ Propulsion and Energy
f. _____ Space and Missile Systems
g. _____ Structures, Dynamics and Test
h. Other: __________________________________________

6. How many AIAA meetings (sectional / regional /
national) did you attend last year?
a. _____ None
b. _____ 1 to 3
c. _____ 4 to 6
d. _____ More than 6

7. What do you consider the most important benefit
from your AIAA membership?
a. _____ Technical committees and conferences
b. _____ Section meetings
c. _____ Aerospace magazine
d. _____ Section newsletter
e. Other: __________________________________________


Section Participation

8. Would you attend the New England Section monthly
meeting if the topic or speaker were of interest?
a. _____ Yes
b. _____ No

9. If yes, what topics would you like to hear
presented? Check all that apply.
a. _____ Aircraft
b. _____ Spacecraft
c. _____ Engines - Air-breathing
d. _____ Mechanical Systems
e. _____ Avionics
f. _____ Aviation History
g. _____ General aviation
h. _____ Tours
i. _____ Engines - Rocket
j. _____ New technology
k. _____ Career enhancement
l. _____ Mentoring
m. _____ Investments
n. _____ Programs for retirees
o. Other: __________________________________________

10. How long should the meetings last?
a. _____ Less than 2 hours
b. _____ 2 to 3
c. _____ Over 3
d. _____ Does not matter / Not an issue

11. Is the meeting location a factor in your decision
to attend?
a. _____ Yes (If yes, continue with question 12.)
b. _____ No (If no, proceed to question 15.)

12. How far would you be willing to travel from your
home or work?
a. _____ Less than 15 miles
b. _____ 15 to 30
c. _____ More than 30

13. Where should the meeting be held with relation to
Boston?
a. _____ North
b. _____ South
c. _____ West
d. _____ Should be held in the Boston area

14. Given a choice, what city would you prefer?
City's Name: __________________

15. What start time would you prefer for weekday
meetings?
a. _____ Lunch / Midday
b. _____ 5 PM
c. _____ 6 PM
d. _____ 7 PM
e. _____ 8 PM

16. Would you be interested in a more active role
within the New England section? If so, please indicate
how you would like to participate.
a. _____ Section focal point for my colleagues at my
work place - post notices and e-mail reminders of
meetings.
b. _____ Serve on the New England Section council
c. _____ Serve on the New England Programs Committee
d. _____ Speak at a monthly meeting
e. _____ Refer names to qualified speakers
f. _____ Arrange for a meeting location
g. Other:
____________________________________________

17. Please provide any suggestions for improvement
below:




Thank you for your comments!!! Your help is greatly
appreciated.


The New England Section Council
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics