When asked, “What are the reasons for not being actively involved in CHPPD or APHA activities?” 55 percent of survey respondents said, “I do not know that such opportunities are available to me”. Among the suggestions for getting members more engaged are: “Offer some unique, short-term opportunities to participate”; “More focus on policy issues whether federal, state or local levels. Some international perspectives as well.”; and “I need a Maine network. Who in Maine belongs to this section?” There are 71 responses, enough to keep the CHPPD Section busy for a year.

About 62 percent of the 117 respondents indicated that they would be willing to take on a role of facilitating an activity alone or with a colleague; 38 percent were not willing to take a lead role either because they are too new, or have other priorities. Several respondents indicated lack of time as a barrier for involvement in Section activities.

In all, 132 CHPPD members, or 9 percent of CHPPD members, completed the survey. Of these respondents, 54 percent are currently active in CHPPD Section or APHA activities, 46 percent percent are not currently active. Survey respondents were from almost all regions of the United States, and there were a couple of international members who responded as well. Respondents’ professional activities span all 28 Healthy People 2010 focus areas, as well as all 10 of the Essential Public Health Services.

For more detailed survey results, please visit the CHPPD Web site at http://www.chppd.org, or http://www.surveymonkey.com/Report.asp?U=238795338166.