Members give NAPSLO good reviews

NAPSLO members rated the Association's overall reputation as among the best in the industry, according to a recent survey conducted by the NAPSLO Membership & Ethics Committee.

More than 900 people from member firm contacts, committee members, and recent NAPSLO meeting attendees completed the survey, ranking the Association on a number of areas and also submitting comments on numerous topics.

"We are very appreciative of the time many of you dedicated to NAPSLO by completing our membership survey,Ó said Committee Co-Chair Letha Heaton. ÒThe impressions and feedback you shared are clearly relevant, and provide good direction for future improvement."

The survey had seven questions reviewing how NAPSLO compares to other organizations, member services, and value of membership. Respondents ranked NAPSLO and provided comments.

"Your suggestions will help guide NAPSLO in many ways, including the Board of Directors' strategic plans for future meetings, committee work, legislative agenda, and overall membership involvement," said Co-Chair Greg Crouse.

The survey results are available to download from the newsletter section of the NAPSLO website.  Following are the major questions with the average results, with 10 being best in industry, 5-7 average, 2-4 needs improvement, and 0-1 fails to meet needs.

• How does membership in NAPSLO compare in overall value to other professional organization? 8.11
• Format of the meeting, time available for business and general sessions to be in balance with my priorities for attending the meeting? 7.72 
• Opportunity to participate in activities, such as annual meeting, committees, and educational programs? 6.68
• Opportunity to network and develop business relationships at annual meeting? 8.5
• NAPSLO's overall reputation? 9.14
• Value of firm's membership in NAPSLO? 8.85
• Impact of membership on customers and in industry? 7.61