Reminder Script

OMB Control # 0584-0524

Expiration Date: 03/2010

ATTACHMENT H – FOCUS GROUP REMINDER CALL SCRIPT FOR ALL FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS

Hello! This is________ calling from _________. May I speak with PARTICIPANT NAME?

IF UNAVAILABLE, ASK: May I leave a message with you?

IF NO: Is there a better time to call to speak with PARTICIPANT? RECORD TIME.

Hi PARTICIPANT NAME. This is _________ calling from __________. I’m calling to remind you about the upcoming discussion group you agreed to participate in.

The group will take place on DATE at TIME. The discussion will last approximately 2 hours and you will receive a reimbursement for your time and travel expenses.

Are you still able to join us?

1	Yes – CONTINUE
2	No – No problem. Thank you for your time! TERMINATE

Do you need directions to our facility?

1	Yes – PROVIDE DIRECTIONS AND CONTINUE
2	No – CONTINUE

We ask that you arrive 10 minutes early so that we are able to start the discussion on time. Also, if you wear glasses for reading, please bring those with you as well.

If for any reason you are unable to attend, please call me at XXX-XXX-XXXX as soon as possible to let me know. Please do not send anyone in your place.

Thank you for agreeing to participate and if you have any questions, feel free to call at XXX-XXX-XXXX.

Goodbye!

OMB BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0584-0524. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to take up to 2 hours and 20 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.

Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Office of Research and Analysis, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 1014, Alexandria, VA 22302 (0584-0524).