Rules:
By filling out and submitting one of these surveys, you have a chance of winning one of our prize draws. To be eligible, all relevant fields must be filled in. Incomplete or duplicate surveys will be removed from the prize draw pool. Because our prizes are only redeemable in Calgary, we must restrict our prize draws to local residents – however we still greatly appreciate feedback from our readers outside of Calgary!
Privacy of Information:
This information is being collected for statistical and contest purposes only. No personal information will be resold or released. Some sensitive data such as sexual orientation will be disassociated from raw data, or entirely destroyed after being used to calculate statistics.
Prizes:
Earlybird prizes for submissions before Midnight of January 22nd, 2005:
• 2 Tickets for One Yellow Rabbit, Stand Up Homo for January 25th, 2005
• 2 Tickets for One Yellow Rabbit, Hidden Cameras for January 29th, 2005
• 1 CD, Laurie Anderson, Mister Heartbreak, from One Yellow Rabbit.
Grand prizes for submissions before survey cut-off Midnight of March 1st, 2005:
• One $50.00 Gift Certificate for Swirl Body Products and Treatments, courtesy of One Yellow Rabbit
• One $150.00 Gift Certificate for the Bay Downtown, sponsored in part by the Bay Downtown.
Submission:
Before submission, please separate the Reader’s Choice survey from the rest of the magazine. Flip to page 37, firmly grip the top of each side of the magazine and tear along the spine. Please staple any loose pages together.
Ballot Boxes:
The Backlot, 209 10th Avenue SW
Calgary Eagle, 424A 8th Avenue SE
Detour, 318 17th Avenue SW
Goliath’s, 308, 17th Avenue SW
Indulge, 620 8th Avenue SW
Metro Boyztown, 213 10th Avenue SW
Money-Pennies, 1742 10th Avenue SW
The Rekroom, 213A 10th Avenue SW
Solar Café, #100, 1011 1st Street SW
Texas Lounge, 308 17th Avenue SW
Twisted Element, 1006 11th Avenue SW
The Verge, 4A 2500 4th Street SW
Mail:
Attn: Reader Survey
GayCalgary.com Magazine
Suite 403, 215 14th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta, T2R 0M2
Fax:
(403) 703-0685
Online:
Fill it out online at www.gaycalgary.com.
Personal Information:
Please PRINT your answers in the following fields. We need this information to contact you if your name comes up in any of our prize draws. If we are unable to contact you due to incorrect or unreadable information, we will simply draw another name in its place.
First Name:________________________________
Last Name:________________________________
Address: ________________________________
________________________________
City:________________________________Province:________________________________Phone:________________________________
E-mail:________________________________
Personal Information:
For the following questions, unless otherwise stated, please place a check exactly ONE answer. For the following questions, unless otherwise stated, please place a check exactly ONE answer.
Gender:
? Male
? Female
? Trans-identified
Sexual Orientation:
? Openly Gay
? Semi-closeted
? Closeted
? Bisexual
? Straight
How old are you?
? 15-25
? 26-35
? 36-45
? 46-55
? Over 55
What is your relationship status?
? Single
? In a casual relationship
? In a long-term monogamous relationship
? In a long-term open relationship
? Widowed
How many children do you have?
? None
?1
? 2
? 3
? 4
? 5
? Over 5
Occupation: (Please select no more than 2)
? Arts & Culture
? Computer/IT
? Consultant/Specialist
? Executive
? Home Maker
? Management
? Professional
? Retired
? Sales/Marketing
? Self-Employed
? Service/Retail
? Skilled Labour
? Student
? Teacher/Professor
? Unemployed
? Other: ________________________
Education:
? Some High School
? Completed High School
? Some College
? Completed College
? Technical Institute
? Some University
? Completed University
? Completed Master’s Degree
? Completed Ph D
Gross Income per year:
? under $19,999
? $20,000 – $29, 999
? $30,000 - $39, 999
? $40,000 – $49,999
? $50,000 - $59,999
? $60,000 - $69, 999
? $70,000 – $79,999
? $80,000 - $89,999
? $90,000 - $99,999
? $100,000 and up
Residence:
? Own
? Rent
? Share
? Sublet
? Live with Parents
Type of Residence:
? Apartment
? Condo
? House
? Townhouse
? Other
When traveling, what type of accommodations do you prefer?
? Bed & Breakfast
? Cabin
? Camping
? Condo
? Hotel
? RV
? Timeshare
How do you usually get around town?
? Drive
? Public Transit
? Bike
? Taxi
? Walk
Reading Habits:
How often do you read GayCalgary.com Magazine
? Every Issue
? Every couple months
? Rarely
How do you get your copy of GayCalgary.com Magazine
? Pick up my own
? Read someone else’s copy
? Read it Online
On average, how many people read your copy of GayCalgary.com Magazine?
? 1
? 2
? 3
? 4
? 5
? over 5
Do you use the map in GayCalgary.com Magazine?
? Often
? Sometimes
? Rarely
? Never
In GayCalgary.com Magazine, please indicate how often you read each section (1st row), and rate the quality of each (2nd row):
Publishers Column
? Always? Sometimes? Never
? Excellent? Good ? Fair ? Poor ? N/A
Just Ask Nina
? Always? Sometimes? Never
? Excellent? Good ? Fair ? Poor ? N/A
Stephen Lock’s Columns
? Always? Sometimes? Never
? Excellent? Good ? Fair ? Poor ? N/A
Letters to the Publisher
? Always? Sometimes? Never
? Excellent? Good ? Fair ? Poor ? N/A
Non-Profit Group Review
? Always? Sometimes? Never
? Excellent? Good ? Fair ? Poor ? N/A
Business Reviews
? Always? Sometimes? Never
? Excellent? Good ? Fair ? Poor ? N/A
Map and Events Listings
? Always? Sometimes? Never
? Excellent? Good ? Fair ? Poor ? N/A
Theatre Reviews
? Always? Sometimes? Never
? Excellent? Good ? Fair ? Poor ? N/A
Accommodations Reviews
? Always? Sometimes? Never
? Excellent? Good ? Fair ? Poor ? N/A
Music Reviews by Krazay Steve
? Always? Sometimes? Never
? Excellent? Good ? Fair ? Poor ? N/A
Food Reviews
? Always? Sometimes? Never
? Excellent? Good ? Fair ? Poor ? N/A
Photos – Queer Eye
? Always? Sometimes? Never
? Excellent? Good ? Fair ? Poor ? N/A
Photos – Fundraisers in Calgary
? Always? Sometimes? Never
? Excellent? Good ? Fair ? Poor ? N/A
In future issues of GayCalgary.com Magazine, which would you most like us include (check up to 3)
? Astrology
? Book Reviews
? Cartoons
? Consumer Reports
? Crossword Puzzle
? Fashion
? Financial News
? In the News
? Lesbian Articles
? Living
? Movie Reviews
? Museum/Art Reviews
? Porn Reviews
? Recipes
? Sports
? Travel outside of Calgary
? TV Reviews
What other local publications do you read on a regular basis? (Check all that apply)
? Desire
? Fast Forward
? Gauntlet
? Gay Guide Canada
? Outlooks
? Unity Pages
? Xtra! West
? Other: ____________________________________
Are there any other comments or suggestions that you would like to make to GayCalgary.com Magazine?
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Spending Habits:
Do you try to support GayCalgary.com Magazine advertisers?
? Always
? Sometimes
? Never
When you support one of our advertisers, do you let them know you saw their ad in GayCalgary.com Magazine?
? Always
? Sometimes
? Never
How many times in the past year did you...
Dine out?
? Often ? Sometimes ? Rarely ? Never
Go out to a movie theatre?
? Often ? Sometimes ? Rarely ? Never
Rent a DVD or Video?
? Often ? Sometimes ? Rarely ? Never
Purchase a DVD or Video?
? Often ? Sometimes ? Rarely ? Never
Go out to a straight bar?
? Often ? Sometimes ? Rarely ? Never
Attend Live theatre, dance, Opera or symphony?
? Often ? Sometimes ? Rarely ? Never
Attend a major dance event/circuit party?
? Often ? Sometimes ? Rarely ? Never
How often do you socialize on the Telephone or in Internet chat rooms?
? Often
? Sometimes
? Rarely
? Never
If you are an Internet User; who is your Internet Service Provider (ISP):
? Allstream
? AOL
? Bell Sympatico
? Nucleus
? Shaw
? Telus
? Other: ________________________
? I don’t use the internet.
If there was an alternative internet service available specifically for the Gay and Lesbian community, would you switch from your current Internet Service Provider (ISP)? If you currently don’t have internet, would you consider getting it if such a service were available?
? Yes
? Yes, if it cost the same as my current ISP
? Yes, if it cost considerably less than my current ISP
? No
Bars and Nightclubs:
How often do you go out to Nightclubs/bars?
? Several times a week
? Once or twice a week
? Once or Twice a Month
? Rarely
? Never
If rarely or never, please explain why? (If Never, you may skip to the Performers section.)
_____________________________________________
For the following 7 questions, use the key below to provide your answer:
ABacklot
BCalgary Eagle
CDetour/Arena
DIndulge
EMetro Boyztown
FMoney-Pennies
Gthe Rekroom
HSolar Café
ITexas Lounge
JTwisted Element
KThe Verge
Which Club/Bar would you say has the friendliest staff? _______
Which Club/Bar would you say is the best place to go for Happy Hour? _______
Best place to watch a Drag Show? _______
Best place for Karaoke? _______
Sexist Clientele? _______
Sexist Staff? ____
Best place to shoot pool? _______
Best over all Club/Bar? _______
Who is your favourite Bartender?
? Geoff, the Backlot
? Mark, the Backlot
? Kevin, Calgary Eagle
? Ron, Calgary Eagle
? Marny, Detour/Arena
? Shawn, Detour/Arena
? Daphne, Indulge
? Lynne, Indulge
? Tyler, Metro Boyztown
? Karyn, Money-Pennies
? Corey, the Rekroom
? Jamieson, Solar Cafe
? Allan, Texas Lounge
? Shamos, Texas Lounge
? Mark, Twisted Element
? Scott, Twisted Element
? Rhea, the Verge
? Other: ___________________________
Who is your favorite DJ?
? DJ Ward, Detour/Arena
? DJ Echo, Indulge
? DJ Stare, Metro Boyztown
? DJ Curtis, Money-Pennies
? DJ Kid, the Rekroom
? DJ Geosphere, Solar Cafe
? DJ Krazay Steve, Twisted Element
? DJ Debra the Divine, the Verge
? Other: ___________________________
Who is your favorite House Queen?
? Selma Body, Detour/Arena
? Izora Jackson Jones, Metro Boyztown
? BB, Money-Pennies
? Courtney Cruise, Solar Cafe
? Dyna Myte, Texas Lounge
? Nina Tron, Twisted Element
Performers:
Who is your all-time favorite Calgary Drag Queen/Female Persona?
? Argintina Stiffy Would
? Ashley
? BB
? Bianca La Bouche
? Brandy Bishop Towers
? Candy Cummings
? Carly York Jones
? Courtney Cruise
? Devon Mills
? Diamond Angel Starr
? Dionne Starr
? Dyna Myte
? Eartha Quake
? Erica Divine
? Ernestine
? Honey Would
? Isis Berg
? Izora Jackson Jones
? Jackie
? Kim Would
? Kiwi
? Kylie Van Doran
? Laura Vanity Would
? Lonnie
? Malibu Stacey
? Mercedes
? Mystare
? Mz Rhonda
? Nina Tron
? Octavia Houston
? Rhoda Stiffy
? Roxy Riccochet
? Scoti Rene
? Selma Body
? Shae Reshawn
? Sierra Wolf
? Tia Ross Would
? Victoria Stiffy Would
? Voodoo
? Other: ___________________________
Who is your all-time favorite Drag King/Male Persona?
? Alexander DeKnight
? Brox Angel Starr
? Bruce Lee
? Cowboy Karl
? Damion DeBomb
? Dion Boink
? Marty Mojo Stevens
? Matchbox Max
? Other: ___________________________
Events:
What was your favorite non Bar/Club event of 2004 in the Calgary Gay Community?
? Aids Walk 2004, Aids Calgary
? Apollo Western Cup, Apollo Calgary
? Bear Bash 2004, Rocky Mountain Bears
? Calgary Cares, Aids Calgary
? Canadian Rockies International Rodeo, ARGRA & IGRA
? Coronation 28 – Super Ball, ISCCA
? Cut-a-Thon, Artists for the Quality of Life
? Fairy Tales International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
? Gender Bender, GLASS
? Impressions 2004, GLCSA
? Mardi Gras Dance, Different Strokes
? Midnight Café Reunion, ISCCA
? Pride Week 2004, Pride Calgary
? Other: ___________________________
