ORSPAC
PAC Balance - $8,039.00
Since the PAC began in 1998, a total of $9,696.00 has been raised. Following is a breakdown of the contributions and expenditures since 1998.
| |
Contributions Received |
Expenditures |
Contributions to Legislators |
| 1998 |
$2050.00 |
$61.15 |
$1,510.00 |
| 1999 |
$6010.00 |
$64.65 |
$0 |
| 2000 |
$1636.00 |
$21.10 |
$0 |
Membership Roster
It is my understanding that during the February meeting it was determined that memberships would be from January to January. Based upon the January to January membership time period, following is a breakdown of total members to date.
| |
Total Members |
200 Club |
Sustaining |
Resident |
| 2000 |
13 |
5 |
5 |
3 |
| 1999 |
53 |
11 |
41 |
1 |
| 1998 |
10 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
Outstanding Issues
If a member makes multiple contributions throughout the year at different fundraisers/solicitions and the individual contribution amounts are $100 each time, totaling $200, is that member or a 200 Club?
Some members contributed in December of last year. Should their membership be for 2000?
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Continual Flow of Contributions
The continual flow of contributions for ORSPAC will be critical this year due to the November 2000 elections and termlimits. There are legislative races this year. As a result of termlimits, there are 41 open seats in the Ohio House of Representatives and 7 open seats in the Ohio Senate. The Chairs of the House and Senate Health Committees are termlimited along with the majority of the members who serve on those committees. When the 124th General Assembly begins in January 2001, hopefully, candidates who support the efforts of ORSPAC and the health care industry will have been elected. However, strategically contributing to the House and Senate Caucuses and to various candidate could deplete the funds currently in the PAC account.
There still remains a large number of radiologists who have not joined the ORSPAC. ORSPAC directly advocates and works for radiologists in Ohio. Other PACs, national and state medical, physician, and or health care PACs are important, however, their voices are not directly targeted to issues surrounding radiologists in Ohio. The current database for the Ohio State Radiological Society includes approximately 860 radiologists. Even if 10% of the radiologists join at the sustaining membership rate of $75, an additional $6,450 could be raised. Additionally, the ORSPAC should consider holding fundraisers throughout the summer and early fall to increase contributions, educate the Radiological society members and meet legislators.
Following are suggestions for increasing contributions, improving member participation, and facilitating legislator/candidates contacts.
- Regional Legislator Receptions-Legislators are preparing their calendars for summer and fall events. Since this is an important election year, legislators and candidates are trying to accommodate as many requests for appearances as possible. ORSPAC could plan receptions in various cities — the reception could be a grassroots informational meeting with the opportunity for various candidates from the area to attend and meet the radiologists.
- Sponsor a golf outing with a reception afterwards for members.
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Elections 2000 & Termlimits
As previously mentioned, the November 2000 elections will produce a number of new legislators in the Ohio House and Senate. Since termlimits became effective approximately a quarter of the legislators have already departed for other state, county and or private employment. In January 2001, 47 more legislators will be leaving office. The experience and knowledge of legislators who have debated, researched and written the health care laws over the last ten to twenty years will be gone. As a result of termlimits, Representatives and Senators are limited to 8 consecutive years in office. In other states with termlimits, the average years in office for legislators has been reduced to 5-6 years. Getting to know the candidates who are running for the November 2000 elections is extremely important. Over the next few weeks we will be preparing biographies for the candidates throughout the state. Currently, we are in the process of sending out packets to the entire Ohio State Radiological Society database in list of all legislators and candidates for the November 2000 election, biographies for candidates are broken down according to zip codes that make up a House and Senate district. Currently, the majority of addresses in the OSRS database are work addresses. On the dues solicitation form/envelopes that will be sent out shortly, there will be a place for home and work address. We will be able to then determine the legislators who represent your home address, as well as your work address. It is important to get to know legislators and candidates for both addresses.
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Grassroots
Through involvement in the grassroots program, the Radiological Society and ORSPAC can build key contacts who can assist in the organization’s development of the Radiological society and ORSPAC’s goals. Following are some opportunities for you to take advantage of in developing your grassroots campaign. We can assist in planning and inviting legislators and candidate to various events.
- Invite the legislators or candidates from your area to tour your office/facility. Use the time to learn about the legislators and candidates positions on health care, as well as educate legislators/candidates on the benefits and needs of the industry.
- Offer to have a meet & greet or open house at your home, office, or facility. This is a time when you would invite friends, staff, and other acquaintances to an informal meeting with the legislators and or candidates. This usually only requires an hour or two and is either in the morning, after work, or on the weekend. A meet & greet is a time for legislators/candidates to meet one on one with selected groups of constituents. During the meet & greet you can serve coffee, drinks, and/or light appetizers. This type of an event creates a casual setting and allows you the opportunity to discuss issues, positions, and the community.
- Invite legislators/candidates to speak at a Radiological Society meeting. Let the legislators/candidates know what areas are of interest to the individuals attending. A candidate likes to know who they will be addressing.
- Attend a legislator’s/candidate’s debate or meeting held by other organizations. If the opportunity presents itself, try to say hello to the candidate. Attending these events will help to familiarize yourself with views expressed by the candidates and issues important to them, as well as let the candidate know that you are interested and involved in your area.
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