[Nfbc-info] FYI FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Are You PAC ing for Convention?

[Michael Hingson]

Are you PAC ing?

 

From: NFBNet-Members-List [mailto:nfbnet-members-list-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Scott C. Labarre via NFBNet-Members-List
Sent: Saturday, July 8, 2017 2:46 PM
To: nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Are You PAC ing for Convention?

 

Greetings, I write you today to see if you are PAC ing for convection.  No,
I don't mean tucking away your dresses, suits, bathing suits, undergarments,
and the like.  I am talking about assisting the National Federation of the
Blind to help us in living the lives we want.
 
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.  
 
Many of you are already PAC members and thank you for your continuing
support, but many of you aren't.  
 
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.
 
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 withdrawals.  As for the debit and
credit cards, we need exactly what you'd expect:  account number, expiration
date, etc.  Lastly, we will need your signature on a form authorizing the
monthly contribution.
 
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 bring in about $500,000.00 a year on the PAC Plan.
 
At convention this year, we have one intermediate goal and one huge goal.  I
am confident that through new PAC pledges and increased pledges, we can get
to 525,000 dollars a year on the PAC Plan.  However, the huge goal is to get
75,000 dollars in increased and new pledges which would put us at
approximately $575,000 a year on PAC.
 
We will be running our usual array of contests at convention.  All new
pledges will go into a money 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
huge goal, the drawings might just be for $500 each.  We'll just have to see
how we do.
 
For the state affiliate that generates the most activity, either new or
increased pledges, that affiliate will receive the PAC Rat.   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.
 
There will be other surprises and contests we run at convention.  The PAC
table will be open during General Sessions, July 13 through 15, at the back
of the Convention hall.  Stay tuned for announcements.  
Help us build the Federation through the PAC plan.  Now, I hope you are all
PAC-ed and ready for convention.
 
  Pacfully yours,
Scott LaBarre
 
slabarre at labarrelaw.com <mailto:slabarre at labarrelaw.com> 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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