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Poetry Society of South Carolina Reality Check

The Poetry Society of South Carolina (PSSC) was born a century ago to serve the needs of people who were born in the 19th century. In many ways, we have continued to conduct our activities the same way as we did in 1921 even as the world, South Carolina, Charleston, technology, and culture have changed dramatically. As we embark upon our second 100 years of existence, we need to adapt. Your comments in this survey will be valuable to us to that end.
1.What do you think the Poetry Society of South Carolina does well? List as many things as you want in the box below.
2.What do you think the Poetry Society does poorly or should be improved upon? List as many as you want, don't be shy.
3.Rate your satisfaction with the poets who have read for the PSSC in recent years.
Very disappointed
so-so
Very satisfied
4.Rate your satisfaction with other PSSC activities besides the monthly meetings – workshops, contests, the Writers’ Group, Poetry at McLeod, Litchfield Tea & Poetry, etc.
Very disappointed
so-so
Very satisfied
5.Our plans are to continue to broadcast our meetings through Zoom even after we return to in-person meetings once it’s safe to do so. When the monthly meetings go back to being in person, will you want to attend meetings in person or will you continue to “attend” through Zoom? 
6.What is your primary reason for being a member of the Poetry Society? (e.g., monthly poetry readings, contests, workshops, the Writers’ Group, supporting a cultural institution, a sense of community with other creatives, seeing old friends at meetings, Newsletter, Yearbook, etc.).
7.Do you often skip attending Poetry Society activities? If so, what are the main reasons why you do not take part?
8.Do you think the monthly Newsletter is all that it should be? Can you offer suggestions for improvement? What do you like most about it? What do you think should be discontinued?
9.Would you be interested in serving as member of the board of the Poetry Society for the 2021-2022 calendar year (7/1/2021-6/30/2022)? Board meetings will take place through Zoom so proximity to Charleston is not important. Leave your name and email so we can contact you.
10.Is there something you would like to tell us that has not already been included in the survey questions above? Both praise and criticism are welcomed