OFO Membership Survey — OBRC Modernization

SECTION 1 About You

First name *

Last name *

Email address *

Are you a current OFO member in good standing? *

Yes No

How important is the work of the Ontario Bird Records Committee (OBRC) to you personally? *

Very important Somewhat important Not very important I didn’t know it existed

How would you describe your current involvement with the OBRC? * Check all that apply.

Former OBRC member Have submitted reports in the past (more than 3 years ago) Have submitted reports recently (within the last three years) I read the annual report each year I know about it but don’t pay much attention to it I don’t really know much about it Prefer not to answer

Did you watch the recording of or attend the April 7th presentation? * Check all that apply.

Yes, I attended live Yes, I watched the recording I attended a previous meeting where this was discussed (before April 7th) No Prefer not to answer

SECTION 2 Your Thoughts on the Current OBRC

What do you feel the current OBRC system does best? optional Please list up to three strengths, starting with the most important.

Most important

Second

Third

Would you like to add any detail or context to your answers above? optional

What do you feel are the most important areas where the current OBRC system needs to improve? optional Please list up to three, starting with the most important.

Most important

Second

Third

Would you like to add any detail or context to your answers above? optional

Do you feel the OBRC is accessible and relevant to the broader Ontario birding community? optional

What could the OBRC do to encourage broader participation from the birding community, including younger and newer birders? optional

SECTION 3 Reviewers

Note: The proposed reviewer model consists of administrators, expert reviewers, and three appointed adjudicators.

I support moving to an open concept of reviewers as proposed in the April 7th presentation. optional

I see room to improve the current reviewer structure, but I have reservations about how this is outlined in the new proposal presented. optional

Please share your thoughts about the open concept of reviewers as proposed in the presentation. optional

SECTION 4 Adjudicators & Terms

I support the idea of three appointed adjudicators, each serving a five-year term. optional

I think a five-year term is an appropriate length for adjudicators. optional

Please share your thoughts about adjudicators, their terms, and the election/appointment process. optional

SECTION 5 Review List & Regions

Which of the following best reflects your view on the review list and regions? optional

I support moving to an Ontario-wide review list only I support keeping the three current review regions as they are I support reverting back to two review regions I have another idea that I will outline below No opinion

Please share any additional thoughts about the review list and regions. optional

SECTION 6 The Name

I think the name of the OBRC should be changed. optional

If you disagree or strongly disagree, please share your reasons for keeping the existing name. optional

The name “Ontario Bird Study Group (OBSG)” appeals to me as a potential new name. optional

Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree No opinion / not familiar with this proposal

Do you have a suggestion for a different name? optional

SECTION 7 Additional Proposals

This section is for specific, actionable proposals not captured in Section 2. Please use this space to suggest concrete changes you would like to see implemented — not to revisit general strengths or weaknesses already covered above.

What are your top proposals for specific, actionable changes to the OBRC? optional Please list up to three, starting with the most important.

Most important

Second

Third

Would you like to go into further detail on any of your proposals, or add any additional suggestions? optional

SECTION 8 Records, Data Management & Sharing

What are your top suggestions for improving how OBRC records and data are managed and accessed? optional Please list up to three, starting with the most important.

Most important

Second

Third

Would you like to go into further detail on any of your suggestions? optional

SECTION 9 General Comments

Do you have any other general comments about the modernization proposal or the OBRC in general? optional

SECTION 10 Process Feedback

The next two questions are intentionally separate — the first asks about modernization as a concept, the second about the specific proposal as presented on April 7th, 2026.

Overall, I support the proposed modernization of the OBRC. optional

I support modernization, but have reservations about the specific proposal that has been presented. optional

I am satisfied with how information about the potential changes to the OBRC was presented to me. optional

I am satisfied with the opportunities I have been given to provide feedback. optional

Do you have any suggestions or feedback for the OFO board regarding this process? optional