September/October 2016 | Page 24

PADPAC Membership Categories: Century Club Keystone Club Capitol Club Liberty Club President’s Club $120-$199 $200-$499 $500-$999 $1000+ $2,500+ As of August 16, 2016, PDA districts raised the following for PADPAC this year: First District Second District $3,417 $18,951 Third District $5,540 Fourth District $2,240 Fifth District $11,340 Sixth District $2,020 Seventh District $4,660 Eighth District $2,100 Ninth District $4,385 Tenth District $7,457 PADPAC FUNDRAISERS IN 2016 An advantage of becoming a PADPAC member is meeting with legislators who shape your profession. Throughout the year, PADPAC is represented at political fundraisers throughout the state. These fundraisers serve as opportunities to discuss our concerns about dentistry in Pennsylvania. PADPAC High Donor Receptions held in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia PADPAC enjoyed an excellent turnout for our high donor receptions in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. PADPAC members who contributed $500 (Capitol Club level) or more were invited to these events, which served as an opportunity to meet with legislators and staff. The receptions were held at PNC Park in Pittsburgh during a Pirates game on Thursday, July 8, and at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia during a Phillies game on Thursday, July 21. Among attendees at our legislative receptions were Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R – Washington), Rep. Becky Corbin (R – Chester), Rep. Dan Deasy (D – Allegheny), Sen. John Eichelberger (R – Cambria), Rep. Lee James (R – Venango), Rep. Keith Greiner (R – Lancaster), Rep. Steve Mentzer (R – Lancaster), Sen. Pat Stefano (R – Fayette), Sen. Tommy Tomlinson (R – Bucks), and Sen. Elder Vogel (R – Beaver). The following chart reports the percentage of all PDA members (active and retired) who contributed to PADPAC in each district (as of August 16, 2016): District 1 4% District 2 7% District 3 12% District 4 8% District 5 10% District 6 10% District 7 10% District 8 14% District 9 11% District 10 22 6% S E P / O C T 2 0 1 6 | P E N N S Y LVA N I A D E N TA L J O U R N A L Seated left to right: Dr. Bruce Terry, PDA President-Elect (2nd District), Rep. Keith Greiner (R – Lancaster), Dr. Linda Himmelberger (2nd District), Dr. Gary Seldomridge (5th District), Rep. Steve Mentzer (R – Lancaster), Rep. Becky Corbin (R – Chester), and Mr. Michael Corbin. Stay tuned for special events in 2017!