Non-Renewing Member Exit Survey

We're sorry to hear that things didn't work out with Boston Toastmasters.

This 3-question survey should take less than a minute to complete and will help us improve our club.

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* Are you planning to come back to Toastmasters?

Yes. Just taking a break for now.

No. I'm graduating from Toastmasters!

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* 1. Here are some common personal reasons members have left Toastmasters. If you left for PERSONAL REASONS, please select any choices that describe your situation.

N/A (I did not leave for personal reasons)

Busy work schedule

Conflicts with new class or work schedule

Other priorities with family

Laid off

Completed my 10 speeches / Completed Level 1

Don't have time anymore

Completed my CC / part of my path for my performance evaluation

I have achieved the goals I had when I joined the club

Toastmasters was more work than I expected

Job transfer out of state / out of area

Another club fits my schedule better

Don't have the time

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Here are some club-related reasons members have left Toastmasters. If you left because of the CLUB ENVIRONMENT, please select any choices that describe your situation.

N/A (I did not leave because of the club environment)

Don't feel needed by club

Lack of commitment by others

A few power-hungry members dominate officer roles each year

Boring meetings

Terrible club atmosphere

Club is full of know-it-alls

Lengthy meetings (2-1/2 hrs)

Meetings never start on time

Demand for commitments

Experienced members are poorer speakers

Rules being ignored

No mentoring of coaching

Club too strict - no fun

Meetings don't start on-time

Scheduled speakers cancel

Lack of teaching or coaching

Too much emphasis on Distinguished Club Program goals every week

Lack of communication

People talking to each other while you speak

Boring speeches

Cliquish club - don't feel like part of the club

Overly Critical or Unhelpful evaluations

No coaching or help

Regularly paying for non-dues expenses (e.g. drinks or meals out w/ club members) too expensive

Meeting Room is Too Small - some stand

Can't Afford Club Dues

Club Rules aren't followed

Meeting Always Run Late

Other (please specify)

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* Here is an OPTIONAL space to leave your name and/or any other comments or suggestions you have for our club.

That's all. Thank you for helping our club improve. Toastmasters clubs can change from year to year as leadership changes. Feel free to visit us again at any time to see if we've become a better fit for you.

Wishing you the best in every endeavor,

The Boston Toastmasters Team