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Q1 Of the following issues that AARO
currently focuses on in its work in
Washington, which TWO are the highest
priority for you?
Answered: 222
Skipped: 1
Banking
Citizenship
Driver's
License
Foreign
Account Tax...
Medicare /
Social Security
Security of
Americans...
Taxes
Voting
Other (please
specify)
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Answer Choices
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
Banking
33.78%
75
Citizenship
7.21%
16
Driver's License
4.95%
11
Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)
57.66%
128
Medicare / Social Security
30.18%
67
Security of Americans abroad
6.76%
15
Taxes
53.15%
Voting
9.91%
22
Other (please specify)
4.50%
10
Total Respondents: 222
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Other (please specify)
Date
1
Health Insurance
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Real representation for overseas Americans
3/21/2016 9:20 AM
3
Health Insurance
3/20/2016 9:02 PM
4
free annual credit report
3/20/2016 7:57 PM
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5
Representation and recognition
3/17/2016 5:56 PM
6
Medicare/Social Security is as important to me as the other 2.
3/17/2016 11:51 AM
7
residence-based taxation
3/17/2016 11:14 AM
8
Lost potential for the US in terms of its overseas citizens
3/17/2016 2:21 AM
9
tax treatment of foreign investments exempt from foreign tax (e.g, Livret A)
3/16/2016 11:11 PM
10
Legislative and executive attitudes to expatriates
3/16/2016 11:01 PM
Q2 What are your areas of interest or
expertise that could most help AARO
achieve its goals?
Answered: 127
Skipped: 96
Accounting
Administration
Insurance
Negotiating
skills
Public
Relations
Public Speaking
Tax preparation
Writing
Other (please
specify)
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Answer Choices
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
Accounting
3.94%
5
Administration
21.26%
27
Insurance
4.72%
6
Negotiating skills
7.87%
10
Public Relations
12.60%
16
Public Speaking
11.02%
14
Tax preparation
9.45%
12
Writing
31.50%
40
Other (please specify)
36.22%
46
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#
Other (please specify)
Date
1
Lobbying
4/22/2016 7:09 PM
2
art historian, focus on franco-american friendship
4/16/2016 8:16 AM
3
Immigration to France
4/15/2016 10:54 PM
4
I really have no idea what assistance you are looking for. I live in the 5th and it is unfortunately a long distance.
4/15/2016 6:02 PM
5
New member so don't know yet, most important issues are being able to live overseas,but hold investment bankig
accouns in the USA and health insurance - Medicare should cover retirees overseas
4/15/2016 5:58 PM
6
none
4/1/2016 10:38 PM
7
International economics & finance
3/31/2016 2:54 PM
8
None
3/29/2016 6:10 PM
9
Art - more contemporary but modern and classical also
3/27/2016 10:25 PM
10
Veterans
3/23/2016 11:37 AM
11
Too old
3/22/2016 5:58 PM
12
Science and medical ethics
3/20/2016 10:54 PM
13
Helping with simple office tasks
3/20/2016 9:38 PM
14
stuffing envelopes
3/19/2016 10:25 PM
15
organizing training sessions in groups with experts if available to help us fill out our tax forms and citizenship forms
and share information
3/19/2016 6:27 PM
16
No particular useful skills
3/19/2016 3:53 PM
17
But I live in the UK
3/19/2016 1:59 PM
18
I am good at helping set up events....the grunt work
3/18/2016 7:15 PM
19
Graphic Design
3/18/2016 1:52 PM
20
do not really have spare time
3/18/2016 12:44 PM
21
Financial
3/17/2016 9:22 PM
22
events
3/17/2016 9:11 PM
23
Sorry - that's why I need to be a member.
3/17/2016 7:51 PM
24
higher education (fine arts)
3/17/2016 6:57 PM
25
none
3/17/2016 6:32 PM
26
Advocacy
3/17/2016 5:10 PM
27
secretarial
3/17/2016 4:36 PM
28
Research
3/17/2016 4:01 PM
29
strategic planning
3/17/2016 2:07 PM
30
Executive coaching
3/17/2016 1:41 PM
31
Economic analysis/former univ professor now retired
3/17/2016 12:10 PM
32
more membership involvement in AARO activities
3/17/2016 11:40 AM
33
French and US litigation
3/17/2016 11:19 AM
34
Education
3/17/2016 9:37 AM
35
Information Technology
3/17/2016 9:24 AM
36
Music and arts administration
3/17/2016 8:34 AM
37
None (research?)
3/17/2016 7:07 AM
38
Sorry not to be of much help! I have virtually no free time and am not particularly skilled in these areas. And I'm
3/16/2016 11:48 PM
based in Minneapolis.
39
NONE OF THE ABOVE.
3/16/2016 11:37 PM
40
citizenship
3/16/2016 11:31 PM
41
advocacy
3/16/2016 11:28 PM
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none
3/16/2016 11:11 PM
43
communications
3/16/2016 11:08 PM
44
Philanthropy
3/16/2016 11:01 PM
45
I can't imagine
3/16/2016 10:58 PM
46
At this time unable to do much
3/16/2016 10:56 PM
Q3 Would you be willing to help with a
committee, issue or project (choose all that
apply)?
Answered: 62
Skipped: 161
Banking
Citizenship
Medicare/Social
Security
Membership
Overseas
Americans Week
Outreach to
other...
Taxes
Voting
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Answer Choices
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
Banking
22.58%
14
Citizenship
14.52%
9
Medicare/Social Security
32.26%
20
Membership
17.74%
11
Overseas Americans Week
19.35%
12
Outreach to other organizations
16.13%
10
Taxes
24.19%
15
Voting
14.52%
9
Total Respondents: 62
Q4 If AARO were to provide you with model
letters to send to your Senators and
Representative in Washington on the
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various AARO issues, would you be likely
to use them?
Answered: 216
Skipped: 7
Yes
No
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Answer Choices
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
Yes
77.78%
168
No
22.22%
48
Total
216
Q5 Which types of event interest you (select
all that apply)?
Answered: 183
Skipped: 40
Issue events
Speaker events
Social events
Annual General
Meeting
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Answer Choices
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
Issue events
88.52%
162
Speaker events
57.92%
106
Social events
31.15%
57
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28.96%
Annual General Meeting
53
Total Respondents: 183
Q6 If we were to organize similar events
outside the Paris region, which would you
attend (select all that apply)?
Answered: 188
Skipped: 35
Issue events
Speaker events
Social events
I live in the
Paris region
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Answer Choices
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
Issue events
39.89%
75
Speaker events
27.13%
51
Social events
19.15%
36
I live in the Paris region
52.66%
99
Total Respondents: 188
Q7 Would you be willing to help organize
such an event in YOUR region with an
AARO speaker/panel?
Answered: 155
Skipped: 68
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Yes (Please
contact the...
No
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Answer Choices
90%
100%
Responses
Yes (Please contact the AARO office at [email protected])
14.19%
22
85.81%
133
No
Total
155
Q8 Do you take advantage of the videotapes
of events that are posted on website?
Answered: 209
Skipped: 14
Yes
No
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Answer Choices
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
Yes
40.19%
84
No
59.81%
125
Total
209
Q9 Would such videotapes be more
interesting if available in podcast, webinars,
etc.?
Answered: 186
Skipped: 37
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Yes
No
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Answer Choices
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
Yes
37.10%
69
62.90%
117
No
Total
186
Q10 Do you generally read the AARO News
quarterly newsletter?
Answered: 198
Skipped: 25
Yes
No
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Answer Choices
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
Yes
93.94%
No
6.06%
186
12
Total
198
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No
Date
1
Usually doesn't have relevant articles
3/20/2016 9:04 PM
2
I haven't been a member long enough to get more than one.
3/19/2016 10:48 AM
3
if there was an email reminder that it has been posted I might read it online
3/18/2016 8:49 PM
4
do not get it
3/18/2016 12:46 PM
5
I read it when I received the paper copy but have lost my password and never think about reading it. No sense for
you to keep sending paper copies, but now I am not reading the newsletter. Shame on me.
3/17/2016 8:37 PM
6
I'm not a big fan of Fb so never bothered to look at your group.
3/17/2016 4:40 PM
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Is it on the website ?
3/16/2016 11:57 PM
8
Yes, this is a very useful resource, especially for those of us outside of Paris
3/16/2016 11:53 PM
9
Articles are not timely
3/16/2016 11:47 PM
10
Not worth the time/effort.
3/16/2016 11:42 PM
11
sometimes
3/16/2016 11:30 PM
12
No interest
3/16/2016 11:18 PM
Q11 Do you generally read the biweekly
News & Views email bulletins?
Answered: 196
Skipped: 27
Yes
No
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Answer Choices
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
Yes
87.76%
172
No
12.24%
24
Total
196
#
No
Date
1
Do not receive
4/17/2016 7:10 AM
2
Lack of time
4/16/2016 6:19 PM
3
I don't receive them
4/15/2016 10:57 PM
4
I am a new member.
3/24/2016 5:38 PM
5
Usually doesn't have relevant articles
3/20/2016 9:04 PM
6
just not enough time
3/20/2016 7:32 PM
7
lack of time, too many emails
3/19/2016 6:30 PM
8
I am already drowning in email
3/19/2016 5:53 PM
9
there is not enough news or views in them. also, it would be helpful if there were timely links to news on the
3/18/2016 8:49 PM
website
10
do not get it
3/18/2016 12:46 PM
11
I am a not a resident in Paris, but support AARO from Michigan.
3/18/2016 2:53 AM
12
I never receive them
3/17/2016 8:14 PM
13
I have too much e-mail.
3/17/2016 7:55 PM
14
I haven't got enough time
3/17/2016 2:27 PM
15
don't feel concerned
3/17/2016 10:56 AM
16
no time
3/17/2016 10:49 AM
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no reason
3/17/2016 10:01 AM
18
NOt sure what this is...
3/17/2016 9:58 AM
19
too many e-mails
3/17/2016 12:03 AM
20
Very useful, especially for those of us outside of Paris
3/16/2016 11:53 PM
21
No payback for my time/energy/attention
3/16/2016 11:42 PM
22
I honestly have much too much to read!
3/16/2016 11:30 PM
23
No interest
3/16/2016 11:18 PM
24
I don't receive it
3/16/2016 11:12 PM
Q12 What additional content would you like
to see in either the quarterly newsletter or
the biweekly News & Views?
Answered: 31
Skipped: 192
#
Responses
Date
1
More information on French tax obligations for Americans residing in Francce
4/15/2016 10:57 PM
2
More information about the banking issues/problems/solutions
4/15/2016 10:31 PM
3
info pertaining to retirees who are non-fiscal residents in france, info pertaining to retirees who are non-fiscal
4/15/2016 7:58 PM
residents who own or want to lease property on a full-time basis but have financial concerns which have not been
addressed by AARO. Emphasis appears to be on fiscal residents only, who face different issues.
4
timely information for overseas Americans
4/1/2016 10:47 PM
5
Enforcement of Schengen rules for non-EU-residents.
3/31/2016 2:57 PM
6
cultural events of interest to Americans in Paris
3/30/2016 10:06 PM
7
Taxes, Travel
3/23/2016 11:39 AM
8
Anything about taxes and banking issues.
3/21/2016 2:21 PM
9
none
3/21/2016 11:54 AM
10
How to move abroad - links or articles
3/19/2016 6:45 PM
11
Issues relating to UK life
3/19/2016 2:02 PM
12
French tax information to avoid double taxation
3/18/2016 4:41 PM
13
none
3/18/2016 12:46 PM
14
again: how are we recognized at home?
3/17/2016 6:00 PM
15
reports from Committee chairs, interviews with people who have or have solved issue-related problems, issue-
3/17/2016 5:11 PM
related news from other countries
16
More on countries other than France
3/17/2016 1:43 PM
17
Impact issues such as health, fiscal/taxes, repatriation, etc
3/17/2016 12:33 PM
18
Regional issues of the day such as migration
3/17/2016 12:12 PM
19
You do a good job.
3/17/2016 11:49 AM
20
Perhaps some coverage of what is going on in other countries with respect to CBT--not everyone follows Facebook
3/17/2016 11:45 AM
21
It is sufficient
3/17/2016 11:18 AM
22
fine as they are
3/17/2016 10:06 AM
23
Nothing special
3/17/2016 9:52 AM
24
Progress reports
3/17/2016 9:39 AM
25
Just make it easier to find on the website
3/17/2016 8:17 AM
26
More on insurance
3/17/2016 2:59 AM
27
New about Americans in countries other than France.
3/17/2016 1:47 AM
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Investing, real estate, estate planning, avoiding taxes, good deals..
3/16/2016 11:42 PM
29
A little tip for coping - a bank that takes us, time to prepare your FBAR. ...
3/16/2016 11:38 PM
30
Quite adequate presently
3/16/2016 11:30 PM
31
none
3/16/2016 11:14 PM
Q13 How often do you consult the AARO
website?
Answered: 189
Skipped: 34
Weekly
Monthly
Never
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Answer Choices
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
Weekly
5.82%
11
Monthly
50.26%
95
Never
43.92%
83
Total
189
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Never
Date
1
Irregularly, depending on what I'm looking for
4/22/2016 5:58 PM
2
But will access it soon.
4/19/2016 11:59 PM
3
no reason to yet but will
4/16/2016 8:43 PM
4
Once a year
4/16/2016 6:19 PM
5
the newsletter is suffiicient
4/16/2016 8:56 AM
6
rarely
4/16/2016 8:21 AM
7
I simply read the newsletter - time is an issue
4/15/2016 10:31 PM
8
I dislike social media and chat forums, which tend to go off-topic and contain much misinformation
4/15/2016 7:58 PM
9
what would I consult it for???
4/15/2016 6:53 PM
10
No reason in particular
4/15/2016 6:37 PM
11
Seldom
4/15/2016 6:05 PM
12
occasionally
4/15/2016 6:03 PM
13
no need to
4/15/2016 12:02 PM
14
occasionally
4/7/2016 6:19 PM
15
every few months
4/1/2016 10:47 PM
16
didn't know it existed
3/25/2016 6:16 PM
17
Very little content
3/23/2016 2:15 PM
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I have not thought to consult it.
3/22/2016 6:39 PM
19
occasionally
3/22/2016 6:00 PM
20
I find the above 2 sources sufficiently informative.
3/21/2016 3:04 PM
21
because AARO sends me all the info
3/21/2016 1:03 AM
22
I recently got my password, now it's ok
3/20/2016 11:19 PM
23
Occasionally but not as often as monthly.
3/20/2016 10:57 PM
24
Rarely
3/20/2016 9:54 PM
25
Rarely
3/20/2016 9:40 PM
26
When I need information google search is easier.
3/20/2016 9:04 PM
27
Rarely
3/20/2016 3:28 PM
28
I seem to be satisfied with the newsletters and news that I receive directly without having to go to the website.
3/20/2016 1:01 PM
29
because the bi-weekly and quarterly news should suffice
3/19/2016 10:29 PM
30
only on rare occasions
3/19/2016 5:53 PM
31
This hasn't been an issue for the short time I've been a member.
3/19/2016 10:48 AM
32
NO REASON TO DO SO
3/18/2016 2:01 PM
33
Rarely, as the newsletter is informative enough
3/18/2016 1:54 PM
34
do not get it
3/18/2016 12:46 PM
35
Receive the newsletter, news directly
3/17/2016 9:16 PM
36
As explained earlier, I just don't log on.
3/17/2016 8:37 PM
37
not my habit
3/17/2016 8:14 PM
38
I do not have a need.
3/17/2016 7:55 PM
39
not updated
3/17/2016 6:33 PM
40
Occasionally when I look up news/info pertinent to me at the time.
3/17/2016 4:09 PM
41
But I really would like to see the videos but haven't figure it all out and don't think to look at the website
3/17/2016 12:55 PM
42
don't need to
3/17/2016 12:50 PM
43
Rather, bi-monthly as opposed to "never".
3/17/2016 12:35 PM
44
can never remember my password
3/17/2016 11:59 AM
45
But I plan to do so.
3/17/2016 11:51 AM
46
Just not very website oriented
3/17/2016 11:49 AM
47
Too busy
3/17/2016 11:22 AM
48
no need
3/17/2016 11:15 AM
49
don't feel concerned
3/17/2016 10:56 AM
50
no time
3/17/2016 10:49 AM
51
I rely on the quarterly/ biweekly above, except once a year when I pay subs online
3/17/2016 10:06 AM
52
no reason
3/17/2016 10:01 AM
53
actually, seldom which is more than never
3/17/2016 10:01 AM
54
read paper newsletter and look at FB page instead
3/17/2016 9:58 AM
55
Updates suffice
3/17/2016 9:39 AM
56
did not think about it
3/17/2016 9:23 AM
57
3 to 4 times per year
3/17/2016 9:12 AM
58
From time to time.
3/17/2016 7:12 AM
59
what would I consult it for???
3/17/2016 6:55 AM
60
Rarely.
3/17/2016 2:23 AM
61
Occasionally
3/17/2016 1:47 AM
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What is on it?
3/17/2016 12:52 AM
63
Newsletter is enough info
3/17/2016 12:17 AM
64
Rarely
3/17/2016 12:08 AM
65
too much Internet use as it is -- I rely on your snail-mail newsletter
3/17/2016 12:03 AM
66
Not so far as I have recently become a member
3/17/2016 12:01 AM
67
I think the biweekly is sufficient. Actually, though, I don't know what more is on the website.
3/16/2016 11:57 PM
68
Rarely would be more accurate than never
3/16/2016 11:47 PM
69
No need
3/16/2016 11:43 PM
70
Too busy packing, unpacking, out to airports, dining, reading Emerson, riding my bike
3/16/2016 11:42 PM
71
upon occasion as needed for further info
3/16/2016 11:30 PM
72
a couple of times a year
3/16/2016 11:25 PM
73
No need
3/16/2016 11:18 PM
74
more like 1-2 times a year
3/16/2016 11:13 PM
75
Too busy
3/16/2016 11:12 PM
76
Didn't know there was one.
3/16/2016 11:11 PM
77
maybe every few months
3/16/2016 11:09 PM
78
i get the newsletter
3/16/2016 11:07 PM
79
I "like" AARO on Facebook and see all of the posts.
3/16/2016 11:07 PM
80
Too many other onligationd
3/16/2016 11:06 PM
81
nothing personally urgent
3/16/2016 11:03 PM
82
I obtain AARO information from the periodic bulletins/emails.
3/16/2016 11:01 PM
83
Not on Facebook
3/16/2016 10:58 PM
Q14 What content would you be interested
in seeing (or seeing more of) on the website
(select all that apply)?
Answered: 180
Skipped: 43
Issue-related
articles
Member profiles
History of the
organization
Model letters
to Congress
Information on
events (past...
Other (please
specify)
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Answer Choices
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Responses
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Issue-related articles
85.00%
153
Member profiles
15.56%
28
History of the organization
5.56%
10
Model letters to Congress
44.44%
80
Information on events (past and future)
45.56%
82
Other (please specify)
8.89%
16
Total Respondents: 180
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Other (please specify)
Date
1
too old, too often away to participate in activites
4/16/2016 8:21 AM
2
please refer to question 12
4/15/2016 7:58 PM
3
Tax issues for overseas americans
4/15/2016 6:31 PM
4
information on overseas Americans' issues; not comments on the weather in Washington D.C.
4/1/2016 10:47 PM
5
interactive seminars on web - I don't live in Paris
3/19/2016 4:41 PM
6
content that would help policy makers understand better who we are, improve our image to homelanders
3/18/2016 8:49 PM
7
information that has a date when it was written... hard to discern from time to time
3/18/2016 4:41 PM
8
see above
3/17/2016 6:00 PM
9
A series of articles that recap speaker meetings dealing with taxes, e.g. filling in the déclarations.
3/17/2016 4:40 PM
10
Legal issues in France (home ownership, death taxes, beneficiaries)
3/17/2016 2:11 PM
11
tax and Social Security issues
3/17/2016 12:35 PM
12
Links to useful resources
3/17/2016 12:26 PM
13
More on writing my own will.
3/17/2016 11:51 AM
14
retirement issues
3/17/2016 2:42 AM
15
Concerns of Americans in specific countries
3/17/2016 1:47 AM
16
The current content is appropriate...very useful
3/16/2016 11:53 PM
Q15 Are you a member of AARO's public
(open-forum) Facebook group?
Answered: 195
Skipped: 28
Yes, and
participate...
Yes, but don't
participate
No, did not
know it existed
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Answer Choices
50%
60%
70%
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Yes, and participate actively
4.62%
9
Yes, but don't participate
15.90%
31
No, did not know it existed
79.49%
155
Total
195
Q16 Do you consult AARO’s official
Facebook page?
Answered: 198
Skipped: 25
Frequently
Occasionally
Never
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Answer Choices
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
Frequently
2.02%
4
Occasionally
18.18%
36
Never
79.80%
158
Total
198
Q17 For those of you who frequently spread
the word about AARO and have friends who
do not join, what primary reason do they
give for not joining?
Answered: 117
Skipped: 106
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Cost of
membership
Don’t need
health...
Live outside
of Paris and...
Not interested
in AARO’s...
Other (please
specify)
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Answer Choices
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
Cost of membership
9.40%
11
Don’t need health insurance
5.98%
7
Live outside of Paris and feel too distant
38.46%
45
Not interested in AARO’s issues
18.80%
22
Other (please specify)
27.35%
32
Total
117
#
Other (please specify)
Date
1
The tax and social security information provided is too basic
4/15/2016 10:57 PM
2
AARO is seen as serving the interests of the elite ex-pat community, to the exclusion of others.
4/15/2016 8:05 PM
3
I really am not certain but I regularly recommend joining to Americans that I meet so that we have a voice in DC.
4/15/2016 6:05 PM
4
varied reasons
4/15/2016 12:03 PM
5
too clubby, easy way to get customers for lawyers, accountants, etc.
4/1/2016 10:51 PM
6
Inertia
3/31/2016 2:58 PM
7
Can get the same information elsewhere for free
3/23/2016 3:53 PM
8
Don't see any
3/22/2016 6:00 PM
9
nearly all my friends are French, and my 1 American friend belongs to AAWFS (sp?)
3/21/2016 3:07 PM
10
fully settled in the new country and not connected much to the US anymore
3/21/2016 2:22 PM
11
Good question, no idea why they would not join
3/20/2016 9:42 PM
12
Don't know any non-members
3/19/2016 3:56 PM
13
We live in the UK
3/19/2016 2:04 PM
14
I don't ask them...
3/18/2016 4:43 PM
15
Interested in AARO's issues, but not necessarily interested in joining an organization
3/17/2016 11:44 PM
16
most join !!
3/17/2016 9:17 PM
17
They already belong to AAWE so aren't interested
3/17/2016 12:57 PM
18
Events are not widespread to other regions of the world
3/17/2016 12:35 PM
19
ignorance is bliss
3/17/2016 11:48 AM
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20
don't feel implicated
3/17/2016 11:33 AM
21
I don't know
3/17/2016 11:15 AM
22
I live in Vienna and have no American friends here
3/17/2016 10:20 AM
23
Do not have access to américain comunity
3/17/2016 9:52 AM
24
Find out what they want in other ways
3/17/2016 9:02 AM
25
Inertia
3/17/2016 8:18 AM
26
Not aware of the civic rights and responsibilities of US citizens living overseas
3/17/2016 2:24 AM
27
AARO is concerned primarily with the financial issues of wealthy members.
3/17/2016 1:51 AM
28
all of the above.....spread your wings...USE SKYPE, GET BOARD MEMBERS WHO DON'T LIVE IN
3/16/2016 11:45 PM
FRANCE...WORLDWIDE HERE YOU COME ALREADY!!!!
29
"What's in it for me" -- the information is readily available.
3/16/2016 11:40 PM
30
not a very participatory organization- either you are on the board or on the sidelines
3/16/2016 11:12 PM
31
haven't asked friends to join. Will do so.
3/16/2016 11:06 PM
32
don't know any others
3/16/2016 11:05 PM
Q18 What can AARO do to expand
membership, particularly outside of
France?
Answered: 175
Skipped: 48
Publicize
through...
Create
branches in...
Create an
internet for...
Demonstrate
more clearly...
Co-sponsor
events with...
Get articles
or advertisi...
Alternate
Overseas...
Address tax
issues for...
Other (please
specify)
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Answer Choices
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
Publicize through international organizations
52.00%
91
Create branches in countries with significant American populations
60.00%
105
Create an internet forum to allow members to exchange ideas
29.14%
51
Demonstrate more clearly that AARO is for people of all ages and all socio-economic groups
45.71%
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Co-sponsor events with local organizations outside France
34.86%
61
Get articles or advertising about AARO in local English-language publications
32.57%
57
Alternate Overseas Americans Week in Washington with a chance for regional reps to travel to Paris
8.00%
14
Address tax issues for overseas Americans not resident in France
40.00%
70
Other (please specify)
13.71%
24
Total Respondents: 175
#
Other (please specify)
Date
1
Information on social security : retirement in France
4/15/2016 10:57 PM
2
Decrease cost of events, avoid constant emphasis on economic issues, and make an effort to show that members
4/15/2016 8:05 PM
of all economic levels will be welcomed. Many people would like to attend, but feel they cannot afford the cost of
admission or do not own a wardrobe suitable for the venue and/or occasion.
3
Pay more attention to things other than taxes issues for the already wealthy.
4/15/2016 6:55 PM
4
They all sound like good options.
4/15/2016 6:05 PM
5
get on top of the situation regarding overseas Americans; too much time spent by people who haven't a clue about
living overseas
4/1/2016 10:51 PM
6
Publicize in expat Facebook groups around the world
3/24/2016 11:50 AM
7
Promote the international health insurance plan in Europe.
3/22/2016 6:44 PM
8
work with local US embassies and consulates and US business groups overseas like the chamber of commerce.
3/21/2016 2:22 PM
9
I don't know.
3/20/2016 9:55 PM
10
You nailed it with focusing on those of us outside of France.
3/20/2016 9:05 PM
11
perhaps send out regular press releases on issues
3/19/2016 4:05 PM
12
how is AARO different from ACA?
3/18/2016 8:55 PM
13
not sure
3/18/2016 12:47 PM
14
Keep presidential canditates informed who we are
3/17/2016 6:03 PM
15
Publicize in international schools, sponsor more events with other local organizations, hold some meetings
OUTSIDE Paris but in IDF (i.e. In the Yvelines.....)
3/17/2016 12:57 PM
16
Attract younger members, perhaps through communications in publications in other countries with large numbers
of young Americans.
3/17/2016 11:54 AM
17
Don't know. I live in France
3/17/2016 10:14 AM
18
Creating chapters is quasi impossible. It has been tried!
3/17/2016 9:02 AM
19
Feature third country interest articles in the newsletter
3/17/2016 8:18 AM
20
Become a regular part of the World Radio Paris programs
3/17/2016 2:24 AM
21
BECOME more interested in all ages and socio-economic groups.
3/17/2016 1:51 AM
22
FORGETABOUT ABOUT O.A.W., WHAT A WASTE OF TIME/$. Whistling in the wind. GET A NEW PLAYBOOK.
OAW so 20th century...out with the oldtimers on the Board. 35 years and counting for some DISGRACEFUL....
3/16/2016 11:45 PM
23
Why bother?
3/16/2016 11:15 PM
24
actually have committee meetings and regular meetings and ways for the members to participate
3/16/2016 11:12 PM
Q19 Do you participate in the AARO
insurance program?
Answered: 200
Skipped: 23
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Yes
No
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Answer Choices
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
Yes
31.50%
63
No
68.50%
137
Total
200
Q20 How is the AARO insurance program
used in your household?
Answered: 57
Skipped: 166
Primary
insurance
Complementary
insurance...
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Answer Choices
90%
100%
Responses
Primary insurance
61.40%
35
Complementary insurance (e.g., "mutuelle" in France)
38.60%
22
Total
57
Q21 Would you continue your AARO
membership if you were not enrolled in the
insurance program?
Answered: 57
Skipped: 166
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Yes
No (please say
why not)
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Answer Choices
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
Yes
64.91%
37
No (please say why not)
35.09%
20
Total
57
#
No (please say why not)
Date
1
The issues discussed do not pertain to my economic or personal life in France
4/15/2016 8:07 PM
2
AARO seems to focus only on France and on the interests of upper income people. Many of us are retired and don't
feel that you represent us very much at all.
4/15/2016 6:56 PM
3
That is my sole reason for belonging (I live in South of France)
4/15/2016 6:17 PM
4
I live in the countryside (Tarn and Garonne) and there is no reason other than the health insurance to join
3/29/2016 6:15 PM
5
not interested
3/24/2016 2:21 PM
6
unsure; it was the reason I joined and up until now I haven't had time to take advantage of AARO events, as I am
3/21/2016 3:12 PM
pasr 70 yrs old &still working. As I slow down, I will undoubtedly be more available to attend social events.
7
Other than insurance, it seems AARO is mostly for people living in France
3/21/2016 2:23 PM
8
Its focus seems to be just France
3/19/2016 2:06 PM
9
THE INSURANCE IS A PRIMARY REASON TO BELONG
3/18/2016 2:02 PM
10
Access to private health insurance is an important part of my rationale.
3/17/2016 8:02 PM
11
not sure...are you referring to medical insurance?
3/17/2016 1:47 PM
12
Maybe... I'm not sure
3/17/2016 11:51 AM
13
most paid activities
3/17/2016 10:04 AM
14
Health insurance is my concern
3/17/2016 9:56 AM
15
Honestly not sure
3/17/2016 3:03 AM
16
Considering not renewing AARO membership and there leaving the program
3/17/2016 1:54 AM
17
It is the insurance that attracts me
3/16/2016 11:33 PM
18
No immediate need
3/16/2016 11:21 PM
19
Health insurance is hugely important for us
3/16/2016 11:10 PM
20
Not interested enough
3/16/2016 11:09 PM
Q22 How could it be improved?
Answered: 29
#
Skipped: 194
Responses
Date
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1
Please refer to question 21
4/15/2016 8:07 PM
2
I find it quite satisfactory
4/15/2016 6:17 PM
3
annual updates on terms; "second opinion" issues
4/7/2016 6:24 PM
4
Cheaper preventative care options.
3/24/2016 11:51 AM
5
The MSH Swiss Life plan is superb but MUCH too expensive for me. I haven't changed (yet) because of time
3/21/2016 3:12 PM
constraints due to the ratio of my work schedule to my energy level.
6
Create affiliate chapters, even if on a regional basis.
3/21/2016 2:23 PM
7
expand to include life insurance
3/21/2016 11:56 AM
8
made cheaper
3/20/2016 8:08 PM
9
Broaden its focus internationally
3/19/2016 2:06 PM
10
it is too expensive, we need more and younger participants to enlarge our pool.
3/18/2016 8:59 PM
11
The MSH insurance played an important role in our palliative care when my wife died from cancer. It was very
helpful.
3/17/2016 8:02 PM
12
once more: we need to have stronger recognition
3/17/2016 6:08 PM
13
MSH-I does a good job in a timely manner.
3/17/2016 2:15 PM
14
make changes esp reductions in benefits obvious before engaging medical services.
3/17/2016 1:47 PM
15
It could be improved in a number of ways. First, they regularly raise their premiums but don't raise the ceilings on
the amount of reimbursements for eg dental care.
3/17/2016 11:54 AM
16
general information meetings for members
3/17/2016 11:52 AM
17
Very good
3/17/2016 11:51 AM
18
fine as it is
3/17/2016 10:08 AM
19
not sure
3/17/2016 10:04 AM
20
What? Insurance (mutuelle) seems quite expensive but I was told it is in line with other policies. Went up 400
euros this year because I moved to the 70+ age bracket
3/17/2016 10:00 AM
21
Get Medicare coverage. We all have paid for it over the yeards.
3/17/2016 9:56 AM
22
More clarity concerning eligible providers
3/17/2016 8:43 AM
23
The medical insurance is fine but the company that handles travel and air evac issues is terrible and should be
3/17/2016 7:00 AM
replaced. I suggest asking for member input on this.
24
We don't get the group rate even though AARO falsely claims it has group insurance.
3/17/2016 3:03 AM
25
Coverage is far better as primary insurance than as complementary insurance, which is similar to most on the
market.
3/17/2016 1:54 AM
26
could be cheaper and include the American hospital
3/16/2016 11:12 PM
27
Coverage is very good. No complaints
3/16/2016 11:10 PM
28
More prominent speskers
3/16/2016 11:09 PM
29
Ignor my answer to #24 -- AARO is my primary insurance prorgram.
3/16/2016 10:58 PM
Q23 Are you generally satisfied with the
AARO insurance program?
Answered: 57
Skipped: 166
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Yes
No
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Answer Choices
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
Yes
89.47%
51
No
10.53%
6
Total
57
Q24 If you use the AARO insurance
program as complementary insurance,
where do you get your primary insurance?
Answered: 57
Skipped: 166
U.S. Medicare
Host country
social security
Other
insurance...
Not
Applicable. ...
Other (please
specify)
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Answer Choices
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
U.S. Medicare
21.05%
12
Host country social security
42.11%
24
Other insurance program
24.56%
14
Not Applicable. The AARO insurance program is my primary insurance.
12.28%
7
Other (please specify)
0.00%
0
Total
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Other (please specify)
Date
There are no responses.
Q25 Which of the following describes your
household?
Answered: 190
Skipped: 33
Just yourself
Couple
Couple with
child(ren) a...
Single parent
with child(r...
Other (please
specify)
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Answer Choices
80%
90%
100%
Responses
Just yourself
36.84%
70
Couple
52.63%
100
Couple with child(ren) at home
5.79%
11
Single parent with child(ren) at home
0.53%
1
Other (please specify)
4.21%
8
Total
190
#
Other (please specify)
Date
1
live with my daughter and her family
4/16/2016 10:39 AM
2
myself and handicapped daughter
4/15/2016 12:06 PM
3
Couple, but not wed.
3/17/2016 4:43 PM
4
Couple with adult children who come and go....(one still in college)
3/17/2016 1:01 PM
5
single parent with child living in Canada
3/17/2016 11:56 AM
6
NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS.....
3/16/2016 11:51 PM
7
n.b.--had to choose an option in question 24, altho none of the choices fit. Our primary insurance is AARO, w/no
3/16/2016 11:13 PM
other coverage
8
Couple with children at university
3/16/2016 10:58 PM
Q26 Who are the Americans in your
household (choose all that apply)?
Answered: 188
Skipped: 35
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Yourself
Your
spouse/partner
Children
No one
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Answer Choices
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
Yourself
87.77%
165
Your spouse/partner
23.40%
44
Children
11.70%
22
No one
1.60%
3
Total Respondents: 188
Q27 Where are you from in the U.S.?
Answered: 192
Skipped: 31
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
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Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
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New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
American Samoa
District of
Columbia
Guam
Northern
Mariana Islands
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Mariana Islands
Puerto Rico
U.S. Minor
Outlying...
U.S. Virgin
Islands
I'm not from
the U.S.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Answer Choices
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
Alabama
1.04%
2
Alaska
0.00%
0
Arizona
0.52%
1
Arkansas
0.00%
0
California
15.10%
29
Colorado
1.56%
3
Connecticut
3.13%
6
Delaware
0.52%
1
Florida
2.08%
4
Georgia
0.00%
0
Hawaii
1.04%
2
Idaho
0.00%
0
Illinois
3.65%
7
Indiana
1.56%
3
Iowa
2.08%
4
Kansas
1.04%
2
Kentucky
0.00%
0
Louisiana
0.52%
1
Maine
1.56%
3
Maryland
4.17%
8
Massachusetts
6.77%
13
Michigan
2.08%
4
Minnesota
1.04%
2
Mississippi
0.52%
1
Missouri
0.00%
0
Montana
0.00%
0
Nebraska
0.52%
1
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Nevada
0.00%
0
New Hampshire
0.00%
0
New Jersey
5.21%
10
New Mexico
0.52%
1
New York
15.63%
30
North Carolina
0.52%
1
North Dakota
1.04%
2
Ohio
4.69%
9
Oklahoma
1.04%
2
Oregon
1.56%
3
Pennsylvania
3.13%
6
Rhode Island
0.00%
0
South Carolina
1.04%
2
South Dakota
0.00%
0
Tennessee
0.00%
0
Texas
5.73%
11
Utah
0.00%
0
Vermont
0.52%
1
Virginia
1.04%
2
Washington
1.04%
2
West Virginia
0.00%
0
Wisconsin
2.08%
4
Wyoming
0.00%
0
American Samoa
0.00%
0
District of Columbia
1.56%
3
0.52%
1
Northern Mariana Islands
0.00%
0
Puerto Rico
0.00%
0
U.S. Minor Outlying Islands
0.00%
0
U.S. Virgin Islands
0.00%
0
I'm not from the U.S.
2.60%
5
Guam
Total
192
Q28 Do you have more than one
nationality?
Answered: 189
Skipped: 34
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Yes
No
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Answer Choices
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
Yes
45.50%
86
No
54.50%
103
Total
189
Q29 How old are you?
Answered: 191
Skipped: 32
Under 35
36-55
56-75
Over 75
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Answer Choices
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
Under 35
2.62%
5
36-55
8.90%
17
56-75
68.59%
131
Over 75
19.90%
38
Total
191
Q30 Where is your current primary
residence?
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Answered: 191
Skipped: 32
Paris/Ile de
France
Elsewhere in
France
Elsewhere in
Europe
Asia
Middle East /
Africa
U.S.
Elsewhere in
North America
South America
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Answer Choices
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
Paris/Ile de France
49.74%
95
Elsewhere in France
25.65%
49
Elsewhere in Europe
12.04%
23
Asia
1.05%
2
Middle East / Africa
2.62%
5
U.S.
6.81%
13
Elsewhere in North America
0.52%
1
South America
1.57%
3
Total
191
Q31 How many years have you spent living
outside of the U.S.?
Answered: 191
Skipped: 32
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0-5 years
6-15 years
16-30 years
Over 30 years
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Answer Choices
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
0-5 years
6.28%
12
6-15 years
20.94%
40
16-30 years
25.65%
49
Over 30 years
47.12%
90
Total
191
Q32 How long do you expect to live outside
of the U.S. (total number of years, including
the time you have already spent abroad)?
Answered: 190
Skipped: 33
0-5 years
6-15 years
16-30 years
Over 30 years
Indefinitely
Don't know
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
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60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
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Answer Choices
Responses
0-5 years
1.05%
2
6-15 years
4.21%
8
16-30 years
3.16%
6
Over 30 years
7.89%
15
Indefinitely
66.84%
127
Don't know
16.84%
32
Total
190
Q33 How long have you been a member of
AARO?
Answered: 192
Skipped: 31
less than 1
year
2-5 years
6-10 years
11-20 years
More than 20
years
Not sure
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Answer Choices
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
less than 1 year
11.98%
23
2-5 years
27.08%
52
6-10 years
15.10%
29
11-20 years
23.96%
46
More than 20 years
16.15%
31
Not sure
5.73%
11
Total
192
Q34 What kind of membership do you have?
Answered: 192
Skipped: 31
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Individual
Couple/family
Lifetime
Student/under35
Not sure
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Answer Choices
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
Individual
76.04%
146
Couple/family
19.79%
38
Lifetime
1.04%
2
Student/under35
0.52%
1
Not sure
2.60%
5
Total
192
Q35 Why did you become a member of
AARO (choose all that apply)?
Answered: 190
Skipped: 33
Concerns about
U.S. taxation
In order to be
eligible for...
Citizenship
questions
Voting concerns
To meet other
Americans
Other (please
specify)
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Answer Choices
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Responses
61.58%
Concerns about U.S. taxation
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In order to be eligible for the AARO insurance plan
34.21%
65
Citizenship questions
27.89%
53
Voting concerns
27.89%
53
To meet other Americans
16.84%
32
Other (please specify)
26.32%
50
Total Respondents: 190
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Other (please specify)
Date
1
I know other members
4/16/2016 8:59 AM
2
Social security and retirement issues
4/15/2016 10:58 PM
3
To support AARO in its mission of representing and lobbying for Americans living overseas
4/15/2016 10:33 PM
4
Having a voice in DC
4/15/2016 6:07 PM
5
Issues of investent bank accounts in US when living abroad, FATCA issues and gaining access to Medicare
overseas for Expats
4/15/2016 6:04 PM
6
to keep up to date on issues concerning expats
4/15/2016 12:06 PM
7
to learn what issues ought to be of concern
4/12/2016 2:01 PM
8
later, stayed in AARO because of bank harassment in the US and in France
4/1/2016 11:00 PM
9
To support the group and to be aware of issues concerning Americans abroad.
3/25/2016 6:19 PM
10
Supplementary Health Insurance
3/21/2016 3:14 PM
11
AARO treats questions that interest me
3/21/2016 1:06 AM
12
Support work
3/20/2016 10:08 PM
13
Worthy organization which needs support
3/20/2016 9:44 PM
14
general interest is the stated purpose of AARO
3/19/2016 8:20 PM
15
to learn about moving overseas, issues, etc.
3/19/2016 6:48 PM
16
want to be informed about issues that affect us
3/19/2016 4:44 PM
17
to support AARO's work, to be informed
3/18/2016 9:03 PM
18
I am not a member
3/18/2016 12:48 PM
19
Because AARO's dedication to assist American abroad.
3/18/2016 2:57 AM
20
Social security /medicare/ .... wills/estate planning
3/17/2016 9:23 PM
21
Closing of US financial accounts, tax issues, WEP.
3/17/2016 8:48 PM
22
To support an organization which advocates for us otherwise voiceless Americans living overseas
3/17/2016 8:39 PM
23
Stay in touch
3/17/2016 6:28 PM
24
To be informed of all the issues facing overseas Americans
3/17/2016 5:18 PM
25
To see how other expat's deal with living abroad and integrating another society.
3/17/2016 4:43 PM
26
Keep updated on issues pertinent to Americans living abroad.
3/17/2016 4:15 PM
27
Medical insurance is my primary reason.
3/17/2016 1:49 PM
28
Originally because we adopted a child and I needed help with citizenship, now it's to support AARO's work helping
Americans, especially with taxation, etc.
3/17/2016 1:01 PM
29
Banking issues in France
3/17/2016 12:40 PM
30
To support the work that AARO does on behalf of overseas Americans.
3/17/2016 12:28 PM
31
FATCA/FBAR etc
3/17/2016 12:16 PM
32
Concerns about banking when my US bank of 20 years decided to cancel my account.
3/17/2016 11:56 AM
33
I appreciate AARO's efforts in defending overseas Americans' interests
3/17/2016 11:55 AM
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34
Interested in all issues that apply to overseas Americans, be in touch with US regulations etc that concern me as a
citizen abroad, no other place to be informed on these things
3/17/2016 11:36 AM
35
To learn things I wouldn't hear about elsewhere
3/17/2016 11:29 AM
36
To show support for Americans married to someone of another nationality are still Americans and have not given
up their rights of citizenship.
3/17/2016 11:27 AM
37
To generally stay aware of issues affecting overseas Americans and to have a resource for support in the event of
any issues.
3/17/2016 10:51 AM
38
Worthwhile objectives
3/17/2016 9:42 AM
39
I joined AARO when it was formed, with no particular reason other than to keep up with news about the American
community.
3/17/2016 7:19 AM
40
information about retiring abroad
3/17/2016 2:47 AM
41
Believed in its approach at the time + the insurance plan.
3/17/2016 2:09 AM
42
General concerns about expat status
3/17/2016 12:21 AM
43
To help inform other Americans about their duties and responsibilities,to the USA
3/17/2016 12:12 AM
44
Solidarity with other overseas Americans
3/17/2016 12:00 AM
45
CONNIE H. INVITED ME TO COME AS THEY WERE LOOKING FOR AN ASST. TREASURER....
3/16/2016 11:51 PM
46
To be informed of issues concerning Americans in France
3/16/2016 11:39 PM
47
medicare.social security issues
3/16/2016 11:16 PM
48
Access to information on expat issues of all kinds
3/16/2016 11:07 PM
49
I know other members
3/16/2016 11:00 PM
50
To support AARO and its work out of solidarity.
3/16/2016 10:58 PM
Q36 Is there anything else that you would
like to share with us that can help us to
achieve AARO's goals?
Answered: 47
Skipped: 176
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Responses
Date
1
Keep up the good work -- very nice survey
4/22/2016 7:17 PM
2
Am available for occasional office work if needed.
4/20/2016 12:05 AM
3
THanks to the volunteers that serve AARO!
4/16/2016 6:21 PM
4
It would be helpful if the insurance premiums could be decreased.
4/15/2016 8:09 PM
5
Just a couple of practical questions: Can't you set up direct debit for annual fees (with particular concern for
4/7/2016 6:32 PM
insurance surcharge when no longer to handle this ourselves) ; what is "lifetime membership"??
6
why didn't you push more forcibly to keep the IRS dept. here in Paris? They were doing a great job. When you go
to Washington, what do you schedule? Why don't you inform us of your agenda? Andy Coyne kept us informed up
to the minute when he was with the AARO group for door-knock. Why didn't you do the same? What's wrong with
you? I repeated requested information on a daily basis and got a weather report about the snow as an answer.
That was "lamentable"!
4/1/2016 11:00 PM
7
Keep up the excellent work.
3/31/2016 3:01 PM
8
I only spend half my time in Paris so my contribution time is limited.
3/22/2016 6:46 PM
9
no
3/22/2016 6:02 PM
10
Question 24 should include the none of the above option
3/21/2016 11:58 AM
11
Facebook: more content and more frequently
3/21/2016 9:25 AM
12
No
3/20/2016 10:08 PM
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SurveyMonkey
I joined to be eligible for the insurance plan, but then found that it is incredibly non-user friendly compared to other
expatriate insurance options. I went with Cigna in the end because they seem to 'get' expat needs much better
(apps, uploads, remote and electronic everything... AARO insurance seems to only benefit those in Paris. Not every
3/20/2016 9:08 PM
country has a residential mail system or a reasonable way to send/receive checks!!!)
14
a library/links list of articles about moving overseas
3/19/2016 6:48 PM
15
involve organizations in other European countries - democrats abroad, etc.
3/19/2016 4:44 PM
16
Hold a do-it-yourself forum for US taxes (and F too) one afternoon, provide info for US citizens coming to F
(visa/Carte de Sejour etc), buying housing etc.
3/18/2016 4:57 PM
17
no
3/18/2016 12:48 PM
18
Thank you for all the years you have dedicated to ex-pats.
3/18/2016 2:57 AM
19
AARO is doing a fantastic job
3/17/2016 9:23 PM
20
Just keep on the good work you are doing. THANK you
3/17/2016 6:12 PM
21
Increasing membership is not the goal, per se, I think, but rather expanding the membership base to as many other
countries as possible, so we can understand the issues of Americans there and represent them better.
3/17/2016 5:18 PM
22
No
3/17/2016 4:15 PM
23
AARO is too Paris-centric
3/17/2016 2:20 PM
24
More info on Medicare and Social Security issues for ex-pats returning to the States would be helpful to have.
3/17/2016 12:40 PM
25
Visibility must be increased to other countries
3/17/2016 12:37 PM
26
The UK has thousands of full time students from the US, many will stay; they are a good demographic for AARO to
target
3/17/2016 12:16 PM
27
No, you're doing a fine job.
3/17/2016 11:53 AM
28
Not at this time.
3/17/2016 11:27 AM
29
no, you are doing very well
3/17/2016 10:10 AM
30
no
3/17/2016 10:05 AM
31
too Paris centric
3/17/2016 10:04 AM
32
Thanks for your work re FATCA and FBAR. Invaluable help during this major CRISIS for expats.
3/17/2016 10:02 AM
33
GREAT organization. Thank you.
3/17/2016 9:58 AM
34
Specifics about present achievements
3/17/2016 9:42 AM
35
Letters to Congresspeople are too time consuming - a forum to petition Congresspeople in an easy format
3/17/2016 9:15 AM
comparable to charge.org would be much more attractive and used, in my opinion
36
No
3/17/2016 9:04 AM
37
I have noticed that many medicare plans include travel coverage for trips up to three months. I'm wondering why
that couldn't be expanded to cover expats on medicare. Since I believe it only covers emergencies and they
already have a method of doing this for three month time periods, I don't think it would be administratively difficult.
It's certainly unjust to exclude expats from this benefit we have and continue to pay for.
3/17/2016 7:05 AM
38
Not getting the group rate - AARO's brochure mentions no other - is realy a big issue with us
3/17/2016 3:05 AM
39
would appreciate practical information about retirement issues, including visa issues, taxation, coordination of US
medical insurance with supplemental insurance abroad
3/17/2016 2:47 AM
40
AARO's single-minded goal of late of having the US apply resident-based taxation has led it to bed down with anti-
3/17/2016 2:09 AM
tax crusaders in the US, amplifying the organization's tendency to cater solely to the interests of wealthy, often
older individuals, to the detriment of increasing membership. If AARO were as focused on creating an
organizational environment that encourages a broader membership rather than applauding threats of renouncing
citizenship it might not only gain membership but come closer to achieving taxation policies that are of greater
interest to Americans abroad than simply eliminating tax compliance issue that affect the wealthy.
41
Keep up the good work
3/17/2016 12:56 AM
42
Not on point, but: People who work tend to work in 8th arr. Your events are always far from the business district.
That's why I don't attend. Why not near, e.g., metro Franklin Roosevelt (lines 1, 9)?
3/17/2016 12:07 AM
43
No, but I would just like to thank you again for everything you do.
3/16/2016 11:56 PM
44
Turn it into 'ARROW'....BOARD MEMBERS IN COUNTRIES AROUND THE GLOBE. MOVE OVER SENIORS &
LET THE GRANDKIDS TAKE OVER. YOU'RE SO FAR OFF THE MARK....ANCIEN..... new players, members,
3/16/2016 11:51 PM
social media, f/b, Twitter, good luck.
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