Please print this,
fill it out and return it to the address at the end of the questionnaire.
Thanks.
10/30/09
Dear poetry supporters,
The OPN Board is in process of evaluating our
operations. In order to better serve
you, we would appreciate your feedback on the following (use additional page if
necessary):
Please return by November 10th.
Thank you.
1. Are you a member
of the Olympia Poetry Network?
2.
Membership. Our annual dues are
currently $10. (Less than the cost of
going to the movies once!)
A. I’m fine with this amount.
B. I think it’s worth more:
1. $15 per year
2. $20 per year
3. Other_____________________________________
3a.
If dues are increased, how would you like your dues to be spent?
A. Keep everything the way it is.
B. Raise honorariums to attract high profile
poets
C. Add more workshops/classes.
D. Add more readings.
E. Add more open mics.
F. Add special events.
G. Here’s a great idea:___________________________________________
3b.
Currently, our readings are free.
Would you support a cover charge?
A. No. I
like the voluntary fish bowl.
B.
Yes. $5.00/sliding scale
C.
Other_____________________________
4. How often do you attend our
featured readings?
A.
10-12/year
B. 7-10/year
C.
4-7/year
D.
Less than that
5. My preferred frequency of
featured readings is:
A.
Once a month is just
fine.
B.
I would attend twice a
month if offered
C.
Once a month with
occasional special events
D.
Other_________________________________________
6.
Open mic
A.
Half an hour before featured poets is just fine
B.
I would like a second, “all open mic” reading each month
C.
Other____________________________________________
7. Featured Poets
A.
On a scale of 1-5 (5
being superior) how would you rate your enjoyment of our readings this past
year? 1
2 3 4 5
B.
Who was memorable?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
C. Who would you like us to
invite? (Include contact info if possible.)
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
8. Newsletter (for
members): Would you be open to receiving
this electronically?
A. I prefer receiving the monthly newsletter by
USPS.
B.
Save a tree and postage:
a. Send mine to my e-mail
address_______________________________
b. I would rather read it on line.
C. The
newsletter is GREAT, but I would also like to read about:
___________________________________________________
9.
Website:
A.
How often do you visit our website?
a. once a month
b. once a year
c.
never
d
other
_______________________________________________
B.
On a scale of 1-5 (5 being the best), how well does it serve your
needs?
1
2 3 4 5 n/a
C.
What do you like/dislike about it?
D. We are considering a new
website. What would you like to see in
its content?
(comments)
10.
We have recently added a page on FaceBook. Do you belong to the FaceBook Community?
A.
No
B.
Yes
a. Do you visit the OPN site?
b. How often?____________________________
c. On a scale of 1-5 (5 being the best) how well
does it serve your needs? 1 2
3 4 5
d. What do you like/dislike about it?
11.
On a scale of 1-5 (5 being superior), how much do you value our support
of the
Jeanne Lohmann Contest ? 1
2 3 4 5 (comments)__________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
12.
On a scale of 1-5, how would you rank your enjoyment of the Dead Poets
Event?
1 2
3 4 5
(comments)_____________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
13.
We currently enjoy Traditions Cafe’s hospitality. How does this location work for you?
A. Great
B. Fine, but parking problems sometimes keep me
away.
C. What?
Poetry without wine?
D. It’s great, but an alternate change of venue
might be nice sometimes: (suggestions)________________________________________
14.
Workshops.
A. Have you ever attended an OPN workshop?
a. No
b. Yes, (Which ones)_______________________________________
___________________________________________________
B. When would you be more likely to attend?
C. Do you have any suggestions for future
workshop topics or leaders?
D. Other comments or suggestions:
15.
Would you be interested in publication possibilities for our membership?
A.
No
B.
Yes
a.
in the newsletter
b.
on our website
c.
in a print anthology
C.
If “yes” to the above, would you be willing to pay extra?
a.
No
b.
Yes $__________________
16.
We are considering videotaping our readings.
A. Would you like these videos available on our
website?
B. Would you like them posted on public access
television?
C. Would you be comfortable having yourself
taped at open mic?
17.
If you have indicated a desire for increased OPN activities, would you
be available to assist the board?
If yes, how? (What skills could you offer?)
18.
Where did you find out about OPN/our readings?
19.
Additional comments on how we may better serve your poetry needs (What
do you value/what would you change?):
20. Please provide your e-mail address if you
would like to include it in our data base.
(We will strictly use it for OPN communication purposes only. Promise.)
_______________________________________________
Note, if you prefer to complete this
survey anonymously, you may provide your e-mail info separately by contacting
board member, Terri Cohlene at
cohlene@gmail.com
Please return your completed survey (if
possible by Nov. 10th) to:
Survey