WHY ORSPAC?
Declining income, and another mailing detailing good reasons to send a check. Will it really make a difference? I already give to the AMA, the ACR, the OSMA, the OSRS, my local society, my subspecialty society, and now they each have a PAC! Help.
Will the AMA support my side of an issue? If the OSRS and OSMA agree on an issue do they work together? Do I need to join them all?
Have you had these thoughts? You are not alone. However, you must understand that joining and actively participating in as many of these organizations is vitally important to your patients and your career. WHY?
Each of the above organizations exists as an organized body to serve its members. None can give money to a lawmaker or organization. It is only through the PAC of each organization that money can be distributed in a way that allows a higher level of influence in the political arena. A PAC donation is a separate, non-tax deductible contribution from a person (no corporate checks).
In general, physicians work in small business relationships, rarely interacting with the lawmakers of the region, state or nation. Yet our work effects every citizen and is one of the most regulated and politicized professions in our society. A PAC IS THE ONLY WAY TO UNIFY OUR VOICE.
"Why so many groups," you ask? Because each group has influence with lawmakers and each represents YOU in some fashion. If you abandon ANY group your influence in the group is lessened. Who represents you in the most local and specific way? It is ORSPAC — the Ohio Radiological Society Political Action Committee).
Join NOW. The 2000 election will bring unprecedented changes to the state legislature. With the effect of term limits 47 lawmakers will be unable to seek reelection! There will be new Chairs of the Senate Health, and the House Health, Insurance and Finance committees.
Do you have an opinion on the new bill introduced last week on Physician Profiling? How about self-referral legislation. Put some cash on the line. It might improve your patient's lives and your professional career.
Mail your check today to:
ORSPAC
c/o Billie Fiori, Treasurer
88 East Broad Street, 9th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
- $200 Club Membership ($200 or greater donation)
- Sustaining Membership ($75 or greater donation)
- Resident Membership ($10 or greater)
Note:
All contributions must be by personal check.
Contributions to PAC organizations are not tax deductible.
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