2009 Star-B-Que Summary

2009 Star-B-Que Summary
    
Thank you to all who took the time to give feedback about the Star-B-Que via the online survey. Below is a brief summary.  While the responses were positive overall, we will be using your comments and suggestions to try to make the party even better next year!
   
Be sure to check out photos of the Unsung Heroes & the Star-B-Que!
    
Attendance
231     Employees
   4     Guests (spouses and supervisors of Unsung Heroes)
   9     Hosts (admin staff)
 
Number of people responding to the survey
172
 
Why did they come?
By far, the main reason cited for attending was “To socialize with other SEU staff members”
 
Why did they stay away?
The main two reasons were:
  • “I chose to take time off instead”
  •  “I had a non-work conflict”
  
Would they come again?
160 respondents said “Yes”.
 
What did they think about the. . .
Day (Friday, May, immediately after semester ends)
94% said it was great or good.
 
Time (3-5 p.m., during normal work hours, end of day)?
91% said it was great or good.   
 
Location (Indoors, RCC Gym)
95 % said it was great or good.
 
Food (Freebirds Burritos, Amy’s Ice Cream)
83% said it was great or good.
 
Beverage Selection (Water, iced tea, sodas, beer, wine, margaritas)
97% said it was great or good.
 
Entertainment & Activities (Live music, photo booth, washer-pitch game, ping pong, card games, dominoes, checkers, chess, slide show of past Star Parties, door prize drawings)
90% said they were great or good.
 
Administrative Staff Participation
89% said it was great or good.
 
Unsung Hero Awards Ceremony (Placement in the program, format, length, etc.)
95% said it was great or good.