Host Step Down Policy

When the main host leaves their position within a chapter, we refer to this action as "stepping down." Whether the action to step down was intentional or unintentional, Books, Brunches & Booze® will generally not reinstate the former host if another member takes over as the main host, unless specific circumstances arise.

A host has the ability to pass leadership of their chapter along to another member. They can also step down without nominating a specific member. If a host steps down without nominating another member, any member of the chapter is able to step up as the new host and will receive free membership for the following annual billing cycle.

Reasons for a host being “stepped down” by Books, Brunches & Booze®

Host fails to host a monthly Meet-Up for three consecutive months
A host can also be stepped down from their position by Books, Brunches & Booze® when they fail to host three consecutive Meet-Ups/events for their chapter. Our team will reach out to the host after the second month of failure to host a Meet-Up. If host fails to communicate, immediate step down will become effective. If host has a valid reason for failure to host event, or suggests a co-host for their chapter step down may be waived.

Host fails to communicate/has poor communication with Books, Brunches & Booze® team and/or chapter members
A host can also be stepped down from their position by Books, Brunches & Booze® when they fail to communicate/has poor communication with our team and/or their chapter members. If this becomes an issue, our team will reach out to the host after several attempts of communication and inform them that immediate step down will become effective. If host has a valid reason for failure to communicate, immediate step down may be waived, and a co-host may be suggested to the host.

Steps that occur after chapter host is stepped down

After a host steps down, if a chapter has co-host, they'll receive an invitation to keep the chapter going by stepping up to become the next main host. If the co-host does not step up in five days time, then all of the members are notified that the chapter needs a new host and they are invited to step up.

If the original host of a chapter is stepped down from their position, either intentionally or unintentionally, Books, Brunches & Booze® will not reinstate that host if another host has stepped up unless there are special circumstances.

Hosts are notified before they are stepped down from their position, typically four to six times over the course of approximately a month. They are provided with ample time to take action and prevent being stepped down.