Survey Results
Overall, how satisfied are you with the current direction of our Organization?
Highly Satisfied
Satisfied Unsatisfied Very Unsatisfied* No Response |
100
821 863 346 34 |
4.6%
37.9% 39.9% 16% 1.6% |
* When the survey was released the last category read "Very Satisfied" versus "Very Unsatisfied". This error was corrected on the first day. Prior to the correction 13 respondents chose this category. Those responses were included in the "No Response" category.
Overall, how do you feel about the Journeys program?
The Journeys are an excellent part of the Girl Scout program.
The Journeys are OK but could use some improvement. The Journeys are OK but my troop/daughter(s) don't find them very interesting. Horrible. GSUSA should scrap the Journeys and start over. N/A I don't know enough about them to answer. No Response |
96
371 733 705 231 28 |
4.4%
17.1% 33.9% 32.6% 10.7% 1.3% |
Would you like to see an Outdoor Journey developed for each level of Girl Scouting?
Yes
No N/A No opinion. No Response |
1630
230 263 41 |
75.3%
10.6% 12.2% 1.9% |
How effective do you think the Cookie Program is in teaching girls financial literacy skills?
Very effective
Average Below Average Poor N/A I don't know enough about the program to answer. No Response |
443
1035 379 238 48 21 |
20.5%
47.8% 17.5% 11% 2.2% 1% |
Do you think GSUSA should put less emphasis on the Cookie Program and develop other programs for financial literacy?
Yes
No N/A No opinion. No Response |
1169
640 315 40 |
54%
29.6% 14.6% 1.8% |
FOR PARENTS of girl members: When choosing to sign your daughter(s) up for Girl Scouting, which program areas most impacted your decision? (Please indicate your top 4 choices.)
1602 respondents answered this question.
1602 respondents answered this question.
Leadership skills
Financial literacy skills (Cookie Program) Outdoor programming/camp STEM activities Exploration of a wide variety of interests and activities. Award Program (Bronze, Silver, Gold Awards) Self- esteem programs Travel opportunities Service projects Environmental programs Other To read responses under "Other" click here. |
995
106 1118 232 1172 411 668 467 871 334 153 |
15.2%
1.6% 17.1% 3.6% 18% 6.3% 10.2% 7.2% 13.3% 5.1% 2.3% |
For comments to "Are there any other areas you would like to see more programming in? Click here
For PROGRAM COMMENTS Click here
For PROGRAM COMMENTS Click here
What are your feelings about the closure and sale of camps around the county? (Check all that apply.)
2147 respondents answered this question.
2147 respondents answered this question.
The closures/sales need to stop.
GSUSA needs to intervene and help the councils find other solutions. The lack of outdoor programming is impacting usage (troops/girls) and contributing to the closure/sale of camps. The pension issue is impacting the closure and sale of camps. I'm concerned, but I think the councils are doing the best they can. I'm concerned, but so far this hasn't affected my area. I don't think the camps are essential to the GS Program. I don't have an opinion either way. N/A I don't know enough about this to answer. |
1290
1279 1380 491 235 214 20 19 123 |
25.5%
25.3% 27.3% 9.7% 4.7% 4.2% 0.4% 0.4% 2.4% |
Do you think the camp setting can support STEM activities?
Yes, the camp setting IS appropriate to support STEM activities.
No, the camp setting is NOT appropriate to support STEM activities. N/A I don't have an opinion either way. No Response |
1665
181 297 21 |
76.9%
8.4% 13.7% 1% |
If you are currently studying or working in a STEM related field, did your camp experience influence your career decision?
711 respondents answered this question.
711 respondents answered this question.
Yes
No |
309
402 |
43.5%
56.5% |
Do you believe camps and outdoor programming are still relevant to the Girl Scout Program today?
Yes, I think camps/outdoor programming are still relevant to girls and important to the program.
No, I don't think camp/outdoor programming is relevant to today's girls. N/A I don't have an opinion either way. No response |
2081
30 32 21 |
96.2%
1.4% 1.5% 1% |
For CAMP COMMENTS Click here
How satisfied are you with the communication between staff and members/volunteers since the time of re-alignment?
Highly satisfied, I haven't noticed any difference since re-alignment.
Satisfied, there have been some changes, but overall the level of communication is good. Unsatisfied, this area needs improvement. Very unsatisfied, communication has steadily declined since re-alignment. I don't have an opinion either way. N/A No Response |
86
546 607 551 185 169 20 |
4%
25.2% 28% 25.5% 8.5% 7.8% 0.9% |
Do you feel valued as a member/volunteer?
Yes, consistently.
Yes, almost always. Not always, but sometimes. No, rarely or not at all. N/A No Response |
182
515 788 540 112 27 |
8.4%
23.8% 36.4% 25% 5.2% 1.2% |
Do you feel that your opinions and ideas are actively listened to and followed-up on in your council?
Yes, always.
Not always, but most of the time. Occasionally Seldon or never. N/A No Response |
151
466 563 688 272 24 |
7%
21.5% 26% 31.8% 12.6% 1.1% |
The Single Point Entry System for volunteers was developed by GSUSA to streamline the process for volunteers entering the program and getting started. How well do you think the system is working in your council to get new volunteers signed-up, trained, and started? (Check all that apply.)
2129 respondents answered this question.
2129 respondents answered this question.
It is working great, this area has improved since re-alignment.
It is working great, I haven't noticed any changes to our council's system. It is working OK, but could be improved. It is taking too long for volunteers to get signed up and started. The system is impersonal. The system is time-consuming and complicated. There are delays in communication between staff and volunteers trying to sign up. I don't know enough about this issue to answer. N/A |
52
65 365 446 393 318 479 852 160 |
1.7%
2.1% 11.7% 14.2% 12.6% 10.2% 15.3% 27.2% 5.1% |
For COMMUNICATION COMMENTS Click here
Overall, what is your feeling about the Pathways?
I agree with it, it lets more girls participate.
I disagree with it, girls should be in troops. I don't fully agree with it and wish more effort could be spent getting girls more involved at the troop level. I don't have an opinion either way. N/A I don't know enough about the program to answer. No Response |
754
97 721 166 388 38 |
34.8%
4.5% 33.3% 7.7% 17.9% 1.8% |
How do feel about a girl registering for Girl Scouts to participate in only one event or trip for the entire year?
I am OK with this and feel the girl will most likely still benefit from the program.
I am OK with this, but would prefer to see girls get the chance to participate more extensively. I disagree with this and would like to see girls get the chance to fully participate in the program. I don't have an opinion either way. N/A I don't know enough about the program to answer. No Response |
388
831 769 50 92 34 |
17.9%
38.4% 35.5% 2.3% 4.3% 1.6% |
Do you feel your council places too much emphasis on recruiting girls and not enough on providing a strong program for the girls already enrolled?
Yes, I think there is too much emphasis on recruitment activities and not enough on program.
I feel my council has a good balance between recruitment and providing programs for current girl members. I feel my council places slightly more emphasis on recruitment but it hasn't impacted the quality of the program they provide. I don't have an opinion either way. I don't know enough about this issue to answer. No Response |
987
416 284 170 253 54 |
45.6%
19.2% 13.1% 7.9% 11.7% 2.5% |
Does your council have difficulty finding leaders to serve all the girls that sign up through recruitment activities?
Yes
No I don't know. No response |
1457
92 568 47 |
67.3%
4.3% 26.2% 2.2% |
For comments to above question about recruiting leaders Click here
For other PATHWAYS/RECRUITMENT comments Click here
For other PATHWAYS/RECRUITMENT comments Click here
How do you feel about GSUSA entering into licensing agreements with companies that produce products that include our logo? (coffee creamer, ice cream, etc.) (Check all that apply.)
2125 respondents answered this question.
2125 respondents answered this question.
I have no problem with this.
I have no problem with this and feel it helps promote/advertise our organization. I disagree. GSUSA should not be promoting products that have nothing to do with our organization. I'm concerned this will impact cookie sales. I feel this is unfair. This is no different than an endorsement and troops aren't allowed to have fundraisers endorsing other products. I have no opinion about this either way. |
414
606 626 265 734 162 |
14.7%
21.6% 22.3% 9.4% 26.1% 5.8% |
GSUSA recently partnered with Mattel to create the Barbie "Be Anything, Do Everything" patch to encourage career exploration at the Daisy and Brownie level. Which statement below best reflects your reaction to this?
I like this program.
While I don't agree Barbie is the best choice, if the girls like the program I'm OK with it. I don't like this program and don't think Barbie is relevant to the Girl Scout Program. I don't like this program and don't think Barbie is relevant to Girl Scouting or a career model for young girls. I don't have an opinion either way. No Response |
270
601 172 562 516 43 |
12.5%
27.8% 7.9% 26% 23.8% 2% |
How do you feel about the number of e-mails you receive in a month from GSUSA about shop sales/products versus other Girl Scout news/updates?
I'm happy with the level of e-mails I receive in regard to both categories.
I'm OK with the number of e-mails but would like to see more e-mails with Girl Scout news/updates. I would like to see fewer e-mails about shop sales/products and more e-mails about Girl Scout news/updates. I would like to see fewer e-mails in both categories. I unsubscribed and no longer get e-mails from GSUSA. I don't have an opinion either way. N/A I don't get e-mails from GSUSA. No Response |
430
403 709 104 62 150 266 40 |
19.9%
18.6% 32.8% 4.8% 2.9% 6.9% 12.3% 1.8% |
Do you feel there is an adequate mix between program specific items and "fun" items (press-on nails, necklaces, etc) for sale in the Girl Scout Shops?
Yes, I think the mix of products is appropriate.
No, I think there should be more program specific merchandise. No, I think only program related materials should be sold. I have no opinion either way. N/A I don't know enough about this to answer. No Response |
754
627 143 348 232 60 |
34.8%
29% 6.6% 16.1% 10.7% 2.8% |