[Iabs-talk] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Are You PAC ing for Convention?

[Denise Avant]

Denise R. Avant
President, National Federation Of The Blind Of Illinois
Live the life you want



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> From: "Scott C. LaBarre via Nfbnet-members-list" <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Are You PAC ing for Convention?
> Date: July 2, 2015 at 11:09:37 PM CDT
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> Reply-To: "Scott C. LaBarre" <slabarre at labarrelaw.com>
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> Greetings, I write you today to see if you are PAC ing for convention.  No, I don't mean tucking away your dresses, suits, bathing suits, underwear, and the like.  I am talking about helping the National Federation of the Blind assist us in living the lives we want.
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> It is no secret that any social movement needs funding to help turn dreams into reality and ours is no different.  The Pre-authorized Contribution Plan is a critical fund raising vehicle for us.  Over the years, it has brought in  tens of millions of dollars for the NFB.  Every single one of our members can help in this regard.
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> Many of you are already PAC members and thank you for your continuing support, but many of you aren't.
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> How does it work?  Well, you authorize a monthly contribution from a financial account, and the Federation receives that money.  You can have the contribution come from your savings account, checking account, debit card, or credit card.  The minimum donation is $5 a month and there is no maximum level.
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> What do we need from you?  Well, we will need the account information.  For savings accounts and checking accounts, we need the account number and your bank's routing number.  We can most easily get this off a blank check or the appropriate withdrawl slip from the savings account.  Please note that the savings account must permit external withdrawls.  As for the debit and credit cards, we need exactly what you'd expect:  account number, expiration date, and the three or for digit security number.  Lastly, we will need your signature on a form authorizing the monthly contribution.
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> How are PAC contributions spent?  The money goes directly into our general account which means it helps with everything from legal advocacy, public education, scholarships, BELL programs, and the like.  There are many activities we would not be able to engage without PAC funding.  Currently, we would bring in about $455,000.00 a year on the PAC Plan.
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> At convention this year, we have one intermediate goal and one diamond level goal.  I am confident that through new PAC pledges and increased pledges, we can get to 500,000 dollars a year on the PAC Plan.  However,, my diamond goal is to get 75,000 dollars in increased and new pledges which would put us at approximately $530,000 a year on PAC.
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> We will be running our usual array of contests at convention.  All new pledges will go into a cash drawing which will be awarded at the banquet.  The same is true for all those increasing their pledge.  I will have to negotiate with the President about the amount of these drawings, but they should be at least $200 each.  However, I suspect that  if we can reach our diamond goal, the drawings might just be for $750 each.  We'll just have to see how we do.
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> For the state affiliate that generates the most activity, either new or increased pledges, that affiliate will receive the PAC Rat.  Colorado won it last year and we ain't giving it back.  For the division which generates the most business, it will receive the PAC Muel.  For the state affiliate which has the largest percentage increase in terms of a monthly contribution level, they shall receive the PACHYDERM.
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> There will be other surprises and contests we run at convention.  The PAC table will be open from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on the day of opening registration, July 6th; from 9:00 am to 10:30 am on July 7th; and during all general sessions.  ON the 6th and 7th, the table will be in the convention registration area.  During general sessions, the table will be at the back of the convention hall.
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> Help us build the Federation through the PAC plan.  Now, I hope you are all PAC-ed and ready for convention.
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> Pacfully yours,
> Scott LaBarre
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> slabarre at labarrelaw.com
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