Poll-VOTE Should McDougall program go back to live-in format

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Should McDougall program go back to live-in format?

Poll ended at Sat Sep 04, 2021 9:33 pm

Live-in 10 day program should be resumed.
2
8%
Only Online program should be continued. No live-in 10 day program.
1
4%
Both 10 day live in and online programs should be presented.
13
50%
Live Advance study weekends should be resumed.
10
38%
 
Total votes : 26

Poll-VOTE Should McDougall program go back to live-in format

Postby jay kaye » Sun Jun 06, 2021 9:33 pm

Recently I had a discussion with some other forum members about the possibility of restarting the 10 day live in program. It was suggested that I start a poll to see what the Board member opinions are.

Personally, I think the live-in 10 day program should be resumed in Santa Rosa (or possibly Portland, Oregon?) There is nothing else like it anywhere in the world. I feel that there is nothing like the camaraderie and support one can get at the live-in 10 day program. I like the personal touch of being able to walk up and talk to Dr. M, or Mary, or Doug or Jeff or Heather after a lecture or during a meal.

I would love to see the Advance Study weekend program resumed. They offered a vast array of new knowledge and sometimes stimulating controversy that I thoroughly enjoyed.

Please vote and add you suggestions or comments.

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Re: Should McDougall program go back to live-in format?

Postby amandamechele » Mon Jun 07, 2021 2:01 pm

Thanks for putting up a poll J. :)

I love the idea of being able to periodically go to a McDougall 3 Day get-away, if they were offered again. More of a would-want than a should for me though. I realize there are many benefits for both staff and participants with the Zoom model.

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Re: Should McDougall program go back to live-in format?

Postby landog » Mon Jun 07, 2021 2:28 pm

I really enjoyed the 10 day live-in program, which provided:

The wonderful meals that were expertly prepared.
The opportunity for discussions with the other attendees outside of the sessions.
The swimming pool -- hey, it's a vacation!

But one thing that Covid proved is that many things can be accomplished virtually. I'm sure that the online program has its unique advantages. Cost, for one. Maybe there is value in cooking the meals yourself and getting questions about your results quickly.

I'd sure like to repeat the live-in program, though.
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Re: Poll-VOTE Should McDougall program go back to live-in fo

Postby jay kaye » Tue Jun 15, 2021 11:17 am

I am bumping this up to see if more members would respond. So far there have been very few responses.

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Re: Poll-VOTE Should McDougall program go back to live-in fo

Postby Vanilla Orchid » Tue Jun 15, 2021 1:05 pm

I don' t like on-line learning. I have too much screen time already. But it's certainly useful for people who cannot easily travel, so I guess it's here to stay.

I loved the advance study weekends and being able to mingle with others in person. Bring those back. Also, bring back the adventure travel (When it's safe to do so).
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Re: Poll-VOTE Should McDougall program go back to live-in fo

Postby Dougalling » Mon Jun 21, 2021 6:10 am

I thnk you should offer both. You could consider making the 10-day live-in a 5-day live-in. It can be hard for people to take more than 1 week off work. 5 days would allow them travel time.
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Postby Dougalling » Mon Jun 21, 2021 6:12 am

A 5-day live-in program with a 5-day online follow up.
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