The Silent Auction occurs in Exhibit Hall at the PCPA Annual Conference at Seven Springs – it begins Tuesday and closes Thursday at the Exhibitor Lunch Munch!
The news has been replete lately with stories regarding economic impacts on consumers, soaring health care costs, and prospective changes to national programs. Many may be thinking: how can we influence and participate in the political process? Or, how can we change “politics as usual” and bring a focus to matters of significance within our industry?
While the Pennsylvania Community Providers Political Action Committee (PCP PAC) is currently a state-focused PAC, events and politics at the national level have direct impact and effects on similar situations at the state level. In turn, state matters directly impact local planning efforts, providers’ services and capabilities, and availability and access for the clients and persons in recovery that the system serves.
During the 2005 PCPA conference in October, the fourth Silent Auction will be held. It is the goal of the PCP PAC to develop and continue innovative methods to raise PAC funds throughout the year. A successful auction allows the PAC to make contributions to legislative friends and supporters throughout the year. Items should initially be priced at approximately 20% below retail value. The goal is to receive in excess of the retail value (sometimes double) for the item, as all proceeds go towards a worthy cause.
If you or your agency/organization would like to donate an item(s) to the Silent Auction, please contact Melissa DiSanto Simmons, director of legislative affairs, at melissa@paproviders.org, 717-657-7078 (voice), or 717-657-3552 (fax) AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. A contribution form is available from the original request file attached, with more details.
History has shown us that the most successful items are those indigenous to cities, counties, or regions of the state (i.e., wines, chocolates, sports tickets, quilts, etc.); donated by businesses in member areas or vendors with whom members work; or autographed by athletes, artists, entertainers, etc. to whom members have connections.
