Thank you for agreeing to complete this short survey for the Florida Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture. We believe that your input is important because you are involved with the Chapter or receive information about the Chapter. The Florida Chapter is in the midst of planning for the future of the organization and we invite your participation in this effort by completing this survey.
You will be asked to rate some of the statements or answer yes or no and will have the chance to write in a response. We appreciate your assistance.

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* 1. Are you a member of the Florida Chapter ISA?

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* 2. For members only.
Please rate each statement with a number value of 1-5, 5 being very important, and 1 being least important of what you believe are the benefits of your Florida ISA membership.

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a. Being part of a professional society
b. Being part of a state chapter that is tied to an international society
c. Educational Classes for certification or recertification
d. Quality of classes
e. Variety of classes
f. Venues for classes
g. Annual Trees Florida Conference
h. Having a knowledgeable professional Board of Directors leading the FL Chapter
i. Having a highly qualified professional who is also an arborist as the Chapter’s Executive Director
j. Discounts on chapter products (bookstore, clothing, cups and other FL ISA/ISA merchandise)
k. FL ISA Lending Library
l. Up-to-date on the latest industry news and practices
m. Advancing your career
n. Feeling good that the FL ISA is making a positive impact in the industry and in our state

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* 3. For members only.
Please rate each statement with a number value of 1-5, 5 being very valuable, and 1 being least valuable of what you believe is the value of your Florida ISA membership.

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a. Rate the value of your $30 FL Chapter membership compared to the benefits you receive.
b. Is the value of FL ISA you receive worth the money you pay?
c. Rate the value of your FL Chapter membership compared to your ISA membership
d. Rate the value of your ISA membership compared to your FL Chapter membership.
e. Willingness to pay larger chapter fees if there were additional benefits or services, thus more value?
f. The FL Chapter promotes you and/or your business?

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* 4. For members only.
As per the bylaws of the FL Chapter, the board shall consist of the 17 members. They are:
1)President, 2) Vice-President, 3) President-Elect, 4) Immediate Past President, 5) Secretary, 6) Treasurer, 7) Executive Director (non-voting member), 8) Utility Arborist, 9) Municipal Arborist, 10) Commercial Arborist, 11) Consulting Arborist, 12) Educator (Arboriculture or related field), 13) Representative from the Florida Urban Forestry Council, (FUFC), 14) Tree Grower, 15) Presidential Appointee A, 16) Presidential B. and 17) Presidential Appointee C

Given the above please answer the following questions yes or no.

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a. Do you believe the FL Chapter Board of Directors is representative of its members? Y/N
b. Do you believe the Chapter Board of Directors acts in your best interest? Y/N
c. Do you believe the leadership of the Chapter Board of Directors is effective? Y/N

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* 5. For members only.
Please answer yes or no and/or write a response to the following miscellaneous questions

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a. Do you know you can bring a concern to the Board of Directors? Y/N
b. Have you ever brought a concern to the board? Y/N
c. If yes to b. was it dealt with to your satisfaction? Y/N
d. Did you know that board meetings are open to members? Y/N
e. Do you believe the mission of the Florida Chapter represents the work the chapter does? Y/N
f. If no, please explain why.

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* 6. Members and non-members.
Please rate the following statement with a number value of 1-5, 5 being very positive and 1 being negative (not favorable)

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1. What is your general impression/perception of the FL Chapter of ISA?

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* 7. If you are not a member of the ISA/FL Chapter, what has prevented you from becoming a member? Please select the best answer or answers that match your response.

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* 8. Members and non-members.
Did you know that the FL Chapter of the ISA is a charitable 501(c)(3), non-for-profit organization as designated by the IRS? Y/N

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* 9. Members and non-members.
Since you receive information about FL Chapter and know about the mission or the work of the FL Chapter; if given the opportunity, would you like to: (Check all that apply)

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