KCBS Member survey

afreemaniii · 05-08-2012, 09:03 AM

Was anyone else excited to see an email link to a member survey from the KCBS only to be let down once you started filling it out?

I thought I might be able to provide information that would allow the KCBS to design programs to serve the members, but quickly found out it was merely a marketing survey for their partners. What a shame.

Big Poppa · 05-08-2012, 09:48 AM

I filled it out. I choose to believe that if they can convince the foil companies clorox wipes and all that we are a segment that they may be able to create additional programs to benefit us like the Resers, Kingsford, sams, etc.
At least they are asking.

Podge · 05-08-2012, 10:02 AM

It's a sponsorship that Sam's has with KCBS, and for them to get something out of that sponsorship, they gave this survey. Sam's just can't give give and give.

afreemaniii · 05-08-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Poppa

I filled it out. I choose to believe that if they can convince the foil companies clorox wipes and all that we are a segment that they may be able to create additional programs to benefit us like the Resers, Kingsford, sams, etc.
At least they are asking.

Good point. I got 10 minutes into it and gave up. I wasn't able to put the survey into this context after answering the 5th question about bbq sauces. I'll go back and complete the survey later with your goal in mind.

DawgPhan · 05-08-2012, 10:10 AM

it is a long survey to be sure, but let's see what sam's can put together when they find out that most teams would rather not get their stuff there.

Fat Freddy · 05-08-2012, 10:12 AM

One of the questions was about where you buy the sauce you use and it gave several options. My issue with it was that I order my comp sauce online and that wasnt one of the options and I couldnt go beyond that question unless I answered with one of their options.

Slamdunkpro · 05-08-2012, 10:20 AM

I won't answer demographic questions in survey's like that and since there was no way to opt out of those...............

Warthog · 05-08-2012, 10:41 AM

I had no problem filling it out. Not sure if it was just for Sam's. I don't buy anything from Sam's. My favorite place to purchase meats is at Restaurant Depot.

Leatherheadiowa · 05-08-2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Podge

It's a sponsorship that Sam's has with KCBS, and for them to get something out of that sponsorship, they gave this survey. Sam's just can't give give and give.

I hope the " give give and give" was sarcasm. Sam's Club national and the Sam's Club local stores make out like bandits.
I have no problem with Sam's Club sponsoring the events but they aren't hurt in the least. WalMart Corporation has the 19th largest economy in the world when compared to all nations reporting, they can give, give, and give all they want.

I would like to see a member survey that allowed for more input into the dealings and workings of KCBS. I am putting a great deal of faith in the four new candidates to make graudual changes and I am realizing they are doing their best and things take time.

WineMaster · 05-08-2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Podge

It's a sponsorship that Sam's has with KCBS, and for them to get something out of that sponsorship, they gave this survey. Sam's just can't give give and give.

As Sams and Walmart continue to force small businesses to close, They need to continue to give, give, give! I know alot of small business owners that use to do alot for their communities. I'm sure the evil twins make all that loss up though right.

Jorge · 05-08-2012, 11:41 AM

Speaking solely for myself, and not for KCBS or the board...

Somebody please feel free to inform me how you have determined that this survey was done on behalf of Sam's or Wal Mart. As a member of the board that's information that I don't have. What I saw, and participated in was a survey that could help KCBS attract additional partners.

It's not the place of KCBS, to force a PARTNER to 'give, and give, and give'. Financially, they are giving quite a bit to BBQ. Beyond that they are giving a LOT of teams the opportunity to compete in a unique series. Their total investment is beyond sizeable when you look at the costs involved. I was in Midwest City for the first trial event before the series was rolled out the following year. I can tell you that there were executives there from Bentonville and they were seeking feedback from teams about what they could do to better serve them. Is there profit motive there? Absolutely! Is there a benefit to teams if they received some reasonable feedback? Absolutely!

Some of us may not agree on this issue, but Sam's/Wal Mart has been good to BBQ in my personal opinion. If you disagree then I'd love to see another example of anyone willing and able to fund a series that could come close to providing as much opportunity, to as many members, accross the entire country.

My .02, and my opinion only.

Podge · 05-08-2012, 12:23 PM

"Financially, they are giving quite a bit to BBQ. Beyond that they are giving a LOT of teams the opportunity to compete in a unique series. Their total investment is beyond sizeable when you look at the costs involved."

Pretty much what I was trying to say. taking 10 minutes to fill out a survey for a chance to win $100 gift card seemed reasonable.

Jorge · 05-08-2012, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Podge

"Financially, they are giving quite a bit to BBQ. Beyond that they are giving a LOT of teams the opportunity to compete in a unique series. Their total investment is beyond sizeable when you look at the costs involved."

Pretty much what I was trying to say. taking 10 minutes to fill out a survey for a chance to win $100 gift card seemed reasonable.

Quit typing, that Worthless Nut guy is going to show up at some point and want his Jambo wiped down. He may cry like a little girl if you have carpal tunnel syndrome and can't do it

Podge · 05-08-2012, 12:30 PM

Jorge, I have about 6 weeks to get that carpal tunnel under control until I need to wipe that Jambo down again !

nukenight · 05-08-2012, 12:48 PM

The problem with the survey was I had to use "Other" for most of my answers. Besides, we don't use Kingsford anything, so why would I want to buy something? They needed a None button on that window.

05-08-2012, 09:03 AM	#1
afreemaniii Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-16-08 Location: Madison, WI	KCBS Member survey Was anyone else excited to see an email link to a member survey from the KCBS only to be let down once you started filling it out? I thought I might be able to provide information that would allow the KCBS to design programs to serve the members, but quickly found out it was merely a marketing survey for their partners. What a shame. __________________ Aubrey Freeman Brothers BBQ Gear: 1-BWS Party 1-22.5" WSM Guru Pitminder and Stoker system

05-08-2012, 10:12 AM	#6
Fat Freddy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-31-10 Location: Albert City, Iowa Name/Nickname : Fred	One of the questions was about where you buy the sauce you use and it gave several options. My issue with it was that I order my comp sauce online and that wasnt one of the options and I couldnt go beyond that question unless I answered with one of their options. __________________ Oversize Load BBQ team ......... forever haunted by .0116

05-08-2012, 10:20 AM	#7
Slamdunkpro Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-27-07 Location: Northern VA	I won't answer demographic questions in survey's like that and since there was no way to opt out of those............... __________________ Aporkalypse Now Competition BBQ team Thanks to our sponsors: Wusthof Trident USA, Creekstone Farms, Myron Mixon Smokers & The BBQ Guru MABA 2014 Team of the Year Spicewine Tandem - "The Beast", 2 Vulcan V33's & 1 V9 Brinkman modified upright, Weber Kettle(s); Meadow Creek Pr-24, Super Stealth Mode black & Night Vision Red Thermopens ----------------- MABA - (Mid Atlantic BBQ Association) President KCBS Certified Judge - #23289

05-08-2012, 10:41 AM	#8
Warthog is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-20-09 Location: York, PA Name/Nickname : Ed	I had no problem filling it out. Not sure if it was just for Sam's. I don't buy anything from Sam's. My favorite place to purchase meats is at Restaurant Depot. __________________ "Two Hungry Hogs" bbq team Pit Boss Brunswick, Weber Genesis Gold

05-08-2012, 11:41 AM	#11
Jorge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-23-04 Location: DFW, San AntonioTx	Speaking solely for myself, and not for KCBS or the board... Somebody please feel free to inform me how you have determined that this survey was done on behalf of Sam's or Wal Mart. As a member of the board that's information that I don't have. What I saw, and participated in was a survey that could help KCBS attract additional partners. It's not the place of KCBS, to force a PARTNER to 'give, and give, and give'. Financially, they are giving quite a bit to BBQ. Beyond that they are giving a LOT of teams the opportunity to compete in a unique series. Their total investment is beyond sizeable when you look at the costs involved. I was in Midwest City for the first trial event before the series was rolled out the following year. I can tell you that there were executives there from Bentonville and they were seeking feedback from teams about what they could do to better serve them. Is there profit motive there? Absolutely! Is there a benefit to teams if they received some reasonable feedback? Absolutely! Some of us may not agree on this issue, but Sam's/Wal Mart has been good to BBQ in my personal opinion. If you disagree then I'd love to see another example of anyone willing and able to fund a series that could come close to providing as much opportunity, to as many members, accross the entire country. My .02, and my opinion only. __________________ You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline - it helps if you have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a beer. --Frank Zappa Keeping Valspar in BBQ, one cook at a time. Recipient of a Huggies box! Shut up, and cook!!!!

05-08-2012, 09:48 AM	#2
Big Poppa is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-11-09 Location: La Quinta, Ca	I filled it out. I choose to believe that if they can convince the foil companies clorox wipes and all that we are a segment that they may be able to create additional programs to benefit us like the Resers, Kingsford, sams, etc. At least they are asking.

05-08-2012, 10:02 AM	#3
Podge is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-25-06 Location: Elk Creek, Ky.	It's a sponsorship that Sam's has with KCBS, and for them to get something out of that sponsorship, they gave this survey. Sam's just can't give give and give.

05-08-2012, 10:10 AM	#5
DawgPhan is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-09-07 Location: Atlanta, Ga	it is a long survey to be sure, but let's see what sam's can put together when they find out that most teams would rather not get their stuff there.

05-08-2012, 12:23 PM	#12
Podge is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-25-06 Location: Elk Creek, Ky.	"Financially, they are giving quite a bit to BBQ. Beyond that they are giving a LOT of teams the opportunity to compete in a unique series. Their total investment is beyond sizeable when you look at the costs involved." Pretty much what I was trying to say. taking 10 minutes to fill out a survey for a chance to win $100 gift card seemed reasonable.

05-08-2012, 12:30 PM	#14
Podge is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-25-06 Location: Elk Creek, Ky.	Jorge, I have about 6 weeks to get that carpal tunnel under control until I need to wipe that Jambo down again !

05-08-2012, 12:48 PM	#15
nukenight On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-16-10 Location: Lafayette, LA	The problem with the survey was I had to use "Other" for most of my answers. Besides, we don't use Kingsford anything, so why would I want to buy something? They needed a None button on that window.