Why PADPAC Matters (Continued)
Contributions are strategically donated,
for maximum effect, to House and
Senate leaders, members of key
committees and elected officials
with close ties to PDA members.
We are proud that so many members
of PDA are also members of PADPAC.
We are one of the most influential
PACs in Harrisburg, and our excellent
reputation is the direct result of dentists’
support throughout the Commonwealth.
As a member of PADPAC, your concerns
are important and need to be heard.
Please consider including a contribution
to PADPAC in your annual membership
dues. Joining PADPAC will keep you
informed on regulatory issues in
Harrisburg. You will have opportunities
to attend events where you can express
your concerns to elected officials.
In addition, we will update you with
our bi-weekly PADPAC newsletter,
which keeps you informed of events
we attend, political and legislative news
throughout Pennsylvania and statewide
and national coverage of pertinent
health care reform developments.
Due to state and federal laws, PDA
categorizes PADPAC funds into two
types. Hard dollars are contributions
made via personal check or credit card.
Only hard dollars may be used for
political campaign contributions.
Soft dollars are contributions made
with a corporate check or credit card.
Soft dollars may only be used for
administrative purposes such as
assisting district or local dental
societies with a fundraising event.
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Why should you contribute to PADPAC?
People, including members of the General Assembly, like to
help those who help them. Showing your tangible support, via a
contribution through PADPAC, goes a long way to show senators
and representatives that you want them to succeed and they,
in turn, will help us succeed. It is through hard dollars that your
lobbyists, staff and members can meet legislators in settings
that grow lasting relationships on PDA’s behalf. Your contribution
helps PDA fight for you and your patients. We truly can’t do it
without you.
Just like in the practice of dentistry, preventing a legislative or
regulatory problem is less costly, and easier, than correcting a
problem. Contributing today makes tomorrow’s problems smaller.
You can also make an appointment to visit legislators in Harrisburg
or their district offices. If you meet with your elected officials
before you have an issue you will already have developed a
relationship and it will make discussing your issue much easier.
You can offer to be a resource for them. You know more about
dentistry and your patients than anyone else alive. Senators and
representatives know a little about a lot of topics. Most are very
willing to chat in a non-confrontational setting about topics in
which they are not experts. If they have questions in the future
they will reach out to you for your expertise and guidance. This is
invaluable strategic forward planning as critical dentistry issues
come up for a vote or legislators grapple with constituent issues
involving your area of expertise.
Your passion for your profession and your patients is your
greatest strength. Our greatest strength is you – our members.
Together we can be an unbeatable team. As with any team we
need to support each other. Please consider making a contribution
to PADPAC today. The sooner you give the sooner we, and the
entire team, win.