We always like to celebrate good news. This past
membership year we had two PDA members
contribute at the President’s Club level. This has
never happened before in the entire history of PDA.
Thank you VERY much Immediate Past President
Dr. Jim Boyle III and Dr. Joseph Graver! You both
are truly an example of service before self and
going the extra mile for your profession and your
patients. The members of Fifth District are truly
leading the pack in their help to your PAC.
Dentists are invariably rated among the most ethical
professionals. We need to showcase that hard won respect to
tell your side of the story. Why are your issues important to the
people of Pennsylvania and the General Assembly? You must
remember that the righteousness of your cause does not
compel others to take action on your behalf. You have to make
the contact and do the work so they become aware of your
issue, among the hundreds of others, and showcase why your
issue is deserving of their support and action. PDA and
PADPAC can help you tell your story and pass the laws we
need to make dentistry more rewarding and less frustrating.
Here are the club levels for 2020:
President’s Club $2,500+
Liberty Club $1,000-$2,499
Capitol Club $500-$999
Keystone Club $150-$499
Century Club $120-$149
Dental Students $5
Please pay with your personal check or credit card because
if you pay via a corporate card or check it limits PDA’s
strategic flexibility.
You don’t have to contribute all at once. You can contribute a
smaller sum every month and at the end of the year you’ve
made a truly significant contribution. It may be bumper sticker
logic but it’s true-every little bit helps. Anything you can
contribute makes a difference. You’ve devoted yourself to
caring for others. Help us to care for you and your profession.
We know that making personal contributions (hard dollars) is
a sacrifice. We take that sacrifice very seriously by only
spending your hard earned dollars where necessary. The truth
is, we need hard dollars to win. In order to compete with the
insurance lobbyists, one of the most formidable opponents in
Pennsylvania politics, we need hard dollars to support those
elected officials who believe in you and support you. If you
don’t want to make a lump sum contribution you can make
monthly contributions which may be easier or more
convenient for you. If you choose the monthly contribution by
the end of the year you will have made a significant
contribution towards your PAC. $100 per month for 12 months
is over $1,000. That’s only a little over $3.00 a day. $50 per
month per month for 12 months is $600. That’s less than $2.00
a day. The day to day impact on you is pretty minimal but the
end of the year contribution to the PAC is a major help in
moving your agenda forward. That type of contribution makes
a big difference in strengthening your PAC and allowing us to
have greater access and more decisive input into the various
campaigns we contribute towards.
If you have any questions about making a contribution to
PADPAC, please contact John Basial at jpb@padental.org or
(800) 223-0016, ext. 108. You can also contribute online by
visiting padental.org/padpac.
Our adversaries never sleep. PADPAC needs the resources to
defeat them. Contribute today and build a stronger PAC so
we have more imPACt. PADPAC has come a long way this year
and with your help we can continue to build a better, stronger
organization that serves you and your profession. Thank you
for ALL your help!
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