The Louisiana Retailers Association would like to welcome you. Certainly, we are pleased to have you as a member or prospective member. Rest assured, you can take comfort in knowing that the LRA relentlessly works for you around the clock, protecting your legislative interests.    We hope you might take a few moments to provide us with a little information. This information will help us serve you better and allows us to contact our members from time to time. If you are a past member who has not rejoined, please take our survey to let us know where we can improve our service. Company Information Business Name: Contact Person : Address: City: State:   Zip: Telephone: Facsimile: E-mail: My business joined or is considering joining the Louisiana Retailers because Present Member If you are already a member, please rate our services and benefits from 1 -5. 1 (poor) 2 (needs work) 3 (satisfactory) 4 (good) 5 (excellent) Non-Member If you are not presently an LRA member, please rate your interest in our services and benefits from 1 - 5. State Government Relations 1 (does not apply to my business) 2 (not interested at this time) 3 (interested) 4 (very interested) 5 (extremely important to my business) LRA Worker's Compensation Insurance 1 (does not apply to my business) 2 (not interested at this time) 3 (interested) 4 (very interested) 5 (extremely important to my business) Bank Card Merchant Services 1 (does not apply to my business) 2 (not interested at this time) 3 (interested) 4 (very interested) 5 (extremely important to my business) Insurance Programs 1 (does not apply to my business) 2 (not interested at this time) 3 (interested) 4 (very interested) 5 (extremely important to my business) Scholarship Program 1 (does not apply to my business) 2 (not interested at this time) 3 (interested) 4 (very interested) 5 (extremely important to my business) Main Street Louisiana 1 (does not apply to my business) 2 (not interested at this time) 3 (interested) 4 (very interested) 5 (extremely important to my business) Website Development / Internet Services 1 (does not apply to my business) 2 (not interested at this time) 3 (interested) 4 (very interested) 5 (extremely important to my business) ITC Deltacom Telecommunications Services 1 (does not apply to my business) 2 (not interested at this time) 3 (interested) 4 (very interested) 5 (extremely important to my business) ADP Payroll Processing 1 (does not apply to my business) 2 (not interested at this time) 3 (interested) 4 (very interested) 5 (extremely important to my business) Stedi-Volt Energy Savings Program 1 (does not apply to my business) 2 (not interested at this time) 3 (interested) 4 (very interested) 5 (extremely important to my business) On Hold Systems Program 1 (does not apply to my business) 2 (not interested at this time) 3 (interested) 4 (very interested) 5 (extremely important to my business) LRA Cruise Club Program 1 (does not apply to my business) 2 (not interested at this time) 3 (interested) 4 (very interested) 5 (extremely important to my business) Please answer the following questions which apply to your business: 1. When you joined the Association, were the benefits, products, services fully explained to you? Yes No Comment: 2. Do you like having a personal visit from an Association representative? Yes No Comment: 3. Have you contacted the Louisiana Retailers office within the past year for information or assistance? Yes No Comment: 4. When you've contacted the LRA, were you treated courteously? Yes No Comment: 5. When contacting the LRA, do you receive the help you need? Yes No Comment: 6. Has your business been inspected or audited by an agency of the state or federal government? Yes No Comment: 7. If you have been audited or inspected by a state or federal agency, please tell us which agency? 8. If you have been audited or inspected, how was it handled? 9. If you have been an LRA member, but did not renew your membership, please tell us why? 10. If you were an LRA member who did not renew your membership, would you consider re-joining the Association? Yes No Please explain. 11. What additional products/services would you like to have? 12. How often would you attend an association meeting? Monthly Quarterly Biannually Comment: 13. What is the most convenient time for you to attend a meeting? Morning Lunch Dinner Other Comment: 14. What topics most interest you or affect your business? (please check all that apply) Advertising Governmental Issues Educational Networking Health Care Economic Development Retail Trade Worker's Comp Law Enforcement Crime Other Please indicate what other topics may interest you. Other: 15. How would you describe your level of interest in legislative issues. High Moderate Slight None Comment: 16. Would you contact an elected official about an issue that affects you or your business? Yes No Comment: 17. If so, which official? (please check all that apply) Mayor City Council State Representative State Senator U.S. Representative U.S. Senator General Comments   Thank you for taking the time to take this survey.