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This report outlines the progress made by the AAVSO Program Committee during the Spring Meeting of 2013. Key initiatives include a SWOT analysis of current programs aligned with the AAVSO's vision and mission. Discussions highlighted the need for improved quality control of observations, enhanced publications, and better public relations for programs. Sections covered include electronic programs, observing sections, education and outreach, publications, and program support. The report also details ongoing surveys and analyses that will inform future actions based on member feedback.
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AAVSO Program Committee Progress Report AAVSO Spring Meeting 2013
Last Report • Aligned Programs With Vision/Mission • Committee to perform SWOT analysis of programs • Questions asked of HQ about programs • Rebecca in process of providing answers
The Plan This Time • Break Analysis Into 5 Sections • ELECTRONIC/ REMOTE PROGRAMS • OBSERVING SECTIONS • EDUCATION AND OUTREACH • PUBLICATIONS • PROGRAM SUPPORT • Perform SWOT Analysis of Sections • The AAVSO Forums • The AAVSO Strategy and Operations Survey (2012) • Background Knowledge of Sections
Results and Conclusions • For Brevity, See Report • Three General Conclusions Apparent • Need for Better QC of All Classes of Observations • Improvement of Publications • Need for Better PR/Advertising of Programs
Next Up • Include Results of Professional Survey • Report Completed by Kevin • Membership Survey of Programs • On Survey Monkey. Will Be On Our Web Page Until End of August • Survey of AAVSO Staff • Matt Is Working On This – We Are Awaiting Results • Include Results From Rebecca’s Staff Analysis • Expect Answers After the Spring Meeting • Prepare Conclusions From Complete Sets of Data
Program Committee Members • Roger Kolman, Chair • Arlo Landolt • David Turner • John Martin • Kevin Paxson