Government Relations
What is PADPAC ?
The Pennsylvania Dental Association Political Action Committee ( PADPAC ) is a voluntary , non-profit group run by and for dentists . As a bipartisan PAC , PADPAC is made up of dentists , their spouses and anyone from Pennsylvania who is dedicated to supporting legislators who value the profession of dentistry . PADPAC , operating under strict state and federal laws and regulations , is always watching the voting record of every member of the House and Senate . Working with the American Dental Political Action Committee ( ADPAC ), PADPAC promotes the highest quality dental health of Pennsylvania and our nation , while shaping the future of dentistry .
A political action committee ( PAC ) is an entity that combines contributions from members and donates the funds to candidates who share their interests and helps advance their legislative agenda . By joining PADPAC , your personal financial contribution is magnified and plays a pivotal role in elected state government and ensures the practice of dentistry is represented by legislators who will fight for the profession and for high quality dental care .
One of the main reasons dentists join PDA is for the outstanding advocacy we provide . But in order to be effective advocates we need a strong PAC to support legislators who support dentistry and the patients you treat .
AoB used a lot of our resources and we need to reload for the next legislative session . If you ’ ve made a PADPAC contribution this year , please build a brighter future and contribute again for 2019 .
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 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 : President ’ s Club $ 2,500 + Liberty Club $ 1,000- $ 2,499 Capitol Club $ 500- $ 999 Keystone Club $ 200- $ 499 150th Anniversary Club $ 150- $ 199 Century Club $ 120- $ 149
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 .
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