The purpose of this survey was to learn more about our membership and gather information about how St. Anthony Park Neighbors for Peace can best work toward peace and freedom. Ideas for questions were drawn from results of a brainstorming exercise conducted at an organizing meeting.

Of about 300 surveys mailed or e-mailed in December 2003, 44 were returned. The feedback will be important in planning and organizing activities.

QUESTION 1.   How did you first learn about St. Anthony Park Neighbors for Peace?

Most respondents first heard about the group through a friend, neighbor, or relative. The next most common response was through a Neighbors for Peace event, then through a Bugle ad or article.

17  friend, neighbor, or relative
12  SAP-NFP event
  9  Bugle Ad or article
  3  peace presence outside library
  3  remnant of the old SAP-NFP in '80s
  2  table at village festival
  2  letter writing event
  2  Progressive Calendar weblog

QUESTION 2.   Do you feel that SAP Neighbors for Peace has clearly communicated its goals and explained how you can participate?

Most said yes (26), or somewhat (16). One said no.

QUESTION 3.   Have you visited our website at www.ParkPeace.org?

Twenty-Six said they had, and sixteen said no.

  3  weekly or more
11  monthly or more
  8  rarely
  4  if SAP-NFP email includes a reminder
16  no

QUESTION 4.  Please rank the issues you think St. Anthony Park Neighbors for Peace should address.

The issues are listed below starting with the ones named most often, preceded by the number of times listed.

43  Peace & war alternatives
40  War in Iraq
37  US foreign policy, UN, & international cooperation
34  Civil liberties/Patriot Act
30  Fair and Clean Elections (FACE) & democracy
27  Corporate responsibility
26  Gun control/violence
26  Energy Independence/Environment
22  Nuclear proliferation
21  Restoring media balance
  1  Other (Defeating George Bush)

QUESTION 5.  Would you like to be part of a discussion group to learn more about, or take action on one of the above issues?

Seventeen people said yes. Peace & war alternatives; war in Iraq; and US foreign policy/UN/International cooperation were each identified by five or six people as a discussion topic they'd like to join. These people will be put in touch with each other.

QUESTION 6.  Please check any of the following ways you'd like to participate in SAP Neighbors for Peace.

Most were interested in continuing activities similar to what we've done in the past year, including attending an educational event, or a potluck with a speaker.

29  Attend seminar or educational opportunity.
28  Attend a potluck with a speaker.
21  Add my name to the Bugle ad.
20  Display Neighbors for Peace sign on my yard.
20  Attend an entertaining peace event (e.g. music, poetry readings).
19  Financially support SAP Neighbors for Peace.
17  Attend a peace vigil.
15  Help promote SAP Neighbors for Peace activities.
15  Lobby our congresspeople to support a peace agenda and protect civil liberties.
14  Attend a monthly meeting.
14  Participate in family-oriented activities.
13  Help with a petition.
11  Participate in a book club or article discussion group (such as Great Decisions).
10  Be on the calling tree, to help call members when needed.
  9  Host or participate in kitchen table discussion (topics in question #4).
  8  Organize to promote a peace agenda at the precinct caucuses.
  8  Promote a peace agenda in campaigns of political candidates.
  7  Chair or take notes for at a monthly meeting.
  6  Read and review potential articles for website, or otherwise help with the website.
  4  Help plan and coordinate a peace event (e.g. peace potluck).
  4  Prepare rebuttals to the administration's pro-war, unilateral stance.
  4  Assist with Neighbors for Peace Resources housed at SAP library.
  1  Help identify and recruit outstanding speakers for educational programs.
  1  Write letters.
  1  Make calls to right wing radio.

The last question asked for suggestions, which have been shared with members who can make use of it in organizing future activities. Several people also made donations.

Thank you to everyone who responded to the survey. We are always interested in your feedback. If you have ideas or suggestions, please send them to Karen at web@ParkPeace.org .