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Join PADPAC!
As we gear up for the second year of this legislative session, it is
critical that we maintain PADPAC’s standing as one of the top
bi-partisan health care political action committees in Pennsylvania.
It is through hard dollars (personal checks or personal credit
cards) that our members, lobbyists, and staff can forge
relationships with legislators. Through hard dollars, we can attend
legislative receptions and golf outings and meet legislators and
staff who determine the outcome of our legislative priorities.
After a major election year, it is important to build our hard
dollars in the lead up to the 2018 gubernatorial election.
Five Reasons to Support PADPAC
1) PADPAC is one of the largest bi-partisan health care political
action committees in Pennsylvania. If PDA members do not
participate in advocacy efforts through PADPAC, we risk
ceding control of legislative debates to other groups. PDA
members must ensure dentistry has a unified voice in
Harrisburg!
2) PADPAC contributions directly support electing candidates
who are willing to work with us to create a viable practice
environment for dentists in Pennsylvania.
3) There are many new members of the Pennsylvania General
Assembly who are unfamiliar with PDA’s issues. PADPAC
helps us build relationships with these new lawmakers,
allowing us to educate them about the association, the
valuable services we provide, our mission, and how we
benefit our dentists, patients, and the overall quality of oral
health care in Pennsylvania.
4) PADPAC delivers results! It’s through our advocacy efforts
that PDA has built relationships that lead to successful
legislative outcomes for dentists and their patients. We
must continue to protect our profession and patients by
supporting candidates who understand and support PDA.
5) The foundation for PADPAC is our members. It’s through
PADPAC that members can join their peers in championing
issues that directly impact the future of their profession.
Please consider contributing to PADPAC today! To donate, visit www.padental.org/padpac or call (800) 223-0016.
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