What is MEMA PAC?
Over the last several years, MEMA and its affiliate associations AASA, HDMA, MERA and OESA have grown the supplier industry’s presence in Washington, DC. Through our leadership in key policy areas, MEMA is collectively seen by lawmakers as the voice of the supplier industry, the nation’s largest manufacturing sector and a leader in producing the components that are making today’s cars safer and more fuel efficient.
MEMA PAC, a political action committee, was established by the boards of MEMA and its affiliate associations in April of 2010 to give industry members a tool through which we can shape a Congress supportive of pro-manufacturing policies and help ensure that we are electing individuals who understand the needs of supplier companies. MEMA PAC is non-partisan, giving to federal elected officials that have a large supplier presence in their states and districts. MEMA PAC supports those who have stood up for the supplier industry on issues such as technology development, energy, health care and card check.
Why is Contributing to MEMA PAC Important?
Giving to a political candidate through a PAC is a difficult decision, especially in an economy where every dollar earned can be spent on so many things. Keep in mind, though, that the supplier industry employs hundreds of thousands of people across the country, and even the smallest of donations adds up when many people are contributing. What is important is that you do contribute. Whether you are able to give $25 or $2,500, you are participating in the electoral process and standing up for the supplier industry. In 2010, industry members gave nearly $25,000 to MEMA PAC which in turn contributed to 18 U.S. Senators and Representatives. Sixteen of those individuals have returned to the 112th Congress – that is an 88 percent success rate!
To support MEMA PAC going into the 2012 elections, the boards of MEMA, AASA, HDMA, MERA and OESA are encouraging strong participation from industry members. A well-funded, robust MEMA PAC will allow the industry to strengthen the network of elected officials the PAC supports and allow the industry to educate a significant number of Senators and Representatives on the needs of our industry.
How Can I Contribute?
If you are an employee of MEMA or if you are a MEMA or affiliate company board member, you may contribute directly to MEMA PAC. Before MEMA PAC can accept donations from other industry members, we first must receive “permission to solicit” individuals from a company executive using a simple form. Additionally, MEMA PAC has created the following giving categories:
The Capitol Club– Donations of $1,000 and above
Gold Level Contributors – Donations of $500 to $999
Silver Level Contributors – Donations of $201 to $499
Bronze Level Contributors – Donations of up to $200
365 Society – Support MEMA PAC with $1 for every day of the year!
The Giving Circle – Support of MEMA PAC at any level plus a commitment to bring three other contributors on board.
You can help influence the political process and stand up for the supplier industry.
Get more information by contacting Ann McCulloch, amcculloch@mema.org, 202-312-9242.