Over 500 alumni have filled out this survey and we thank you all.  Here is a glance at what you all had to say about the 50^th, camp and the future of the alumni association.

When it came to the question of what the alumni association should do going forward – local events topped the charts.  This is very doable.  The first step is the October 18^th – Eisner Alumni Day Across America.  But this is going to take work and planning by the alumni for the alumni – volunteers are needed.  So if you are interested contact Beth Grossfeld at Eisneralumni@urj.org.

Anyone who hasn’t taken the survey – there is still time.  A winner will be selected on September 16^th.

Did you attend the 50th Celebration?
		Response Percent
Yes		62.1%
No		37.9%

How often would you consider attending an alumni event at camp (check all that apply)?
		Response Percent
Every summer		24.1%
Every other summer		19.0%
Only on milestone years		21.8%
Not sure		35.0%

How would you like EAA to set up a way for you to network with fellow alumni professionally (choose all that apply)?
		Response Percent
Would like to know what people do and how I can reach them		83.1%
Have a mentor in my field		18.4%
Be a mentor for others in my field		40.4%
Network to figure out what I would like to do in life		20.8%
Not interested in networking professionally with alumni		5.1%

How likely would you attend an EAA mission to Israel?
		Response Percent
Very Likely		6.6%
Likely		7.9%
Somewhat Likely		32.3%
Not Likely		53.2%

What initiatives or projects would you like to see the EAA undertake in the next 12 months?
Keeping alumni up to date on news of others that might be important.	Response Count
Manor House restoration
I would love to see the EAA take larger measures to locate more alumni. There are still so many people I just have not been able to find.
Establish comprehensive online directories/networking tools that will ensure that we are able to stay in touch! And alumni events!
I didn’t go to the 50th because I hadn’t been involved in camp since I left and was concerned it would be overwhelming. I would have liked to have attended a few events leading up to the big event so I wouldn’t have felt so “out of place”. Having more local events, a few a year would be ideal and less intimidating.
I would be interested in meeting with other Boston area alums. When I attended Eisner in the 60’s there were not many campers or staff people form this area. Some faculty who had New York roots came for a few days or weeks. I would be interested in meeting with others in the area.
Keep up the blog/ networking website
Describing how camp has changed, describing where people are now,  making camp music available.
maintain the connections that were made during this year – between alumni and camp, and helping alumni to stay connected with each other
put together a directory of camp alumnae by year (I know this could be impossible due to having to locate everyone).
Not sure
Develop/build local networks.
Scholarship programs for camp tuition
Since I live outside the Northeast, I’d like to see more ways for people to stay involved and connected on the internet.
Directory of Alumni
continued fund rising for camp; more publicity to hebrew schools
further raise the presence of the camp
For me personally, it would be great to figure out how to get kids with diseases like diabetes to be able to come to Eisner.
Developing a network of alumni in areas other the the NYC/MA area.
Set up min-regional events for those majority of alums who did NOT make it to Great Barrington for the 50th (“losers” we might call them).
More alumni events in more accessible places. I live in CT and it would be nice to have some events closer to home where both myself and my disabled wife can attend.
Productize Mung and sell it every national supermarket chain Just kidding….I definitely think the Alumni Day is a step in the right direction. Would be great to see lots of small reunions happening in various areas around the country
My interest is in seeing and socializing with alumni; sharing in memories; singing and dancing the way we did in the 60’s and 70’s
It would be wonderful to know if there are other alumna from Eisner anywhere near me in Shreveport, LA.
-photo share; have us all help categorize the pictures from facebook bunk1 etc, into more cohesive and accurate groups in a central or accessible location. (would love to see some of the old videos that Neil Fink took back in the days also) -
alumni habitat for humanity in the NY tri state area.
Annual alumni weekends at camp.
raise endowment money
Keep alumni in touch with each other