APMA News - November/December 2021 - 38

APMAPAC Chair
By Randy K. Kaplan, DPM, Chair, APMAPAC
Parity Matters
Though it seems like the 2020 elections only just happened,
the 2022 congressional midterm elections are already
on the horizon. Members of Congress will be asking for our
money and for your vote.
What do the midterm elections mean to us?
Member contributions to APMAPAC are at an all-time low.
The economic impact of the pandemic, combined with member
frustration over political divisions, has resulted in a dearth
of support for APMAPAC.
Without a drastic increase in the number and value of contributions
to APMAPAC, we will not be able to sustain the
customary level of support to members of Congress or those
running for Congress in 2022.
What is at stake?
Recent reports show that Democrats and Republicans alike
are breaking fundraising records-a key indication that fundraising
is job number one for both parties to get or maintain
control of the US House of Representatives and/or Senate.
APMA must put in the work to maintain the relationships
we have worked so hard to nurture in recent years. To build
on our recent legislative victories, we must continue to support
our friends. They hold the keys to our future legislative
successes.
When surveyed, APMA members agreed without fail that
the association's number-one priority is advocacy. You have
told us time and time again that you expect the association to
promote, protect, and defend the profession. But we cannot
do that without resources!
How much can you contribute today to put us back on
track?
This season presents an opportunity for us to stand up and
fight to protect our profession and ensure we are treated as
physicians and surgeons.
Parity matters.
Will you be a part of the solution? Scan the QR code below
or visit www.apma.org/donate to make your donation to
APMAPAC today.
Please make your
contribution today!
APMAPAC...it's
your future!
Thank you for helping to preserve our presence and
support in the US Congress. Your contributions make all
the difference. APMAPAC is the nonpartisan arm of APMA that
raises contributions for political action in support of the legislative
priorities of the profession. n
It's Your
Future!
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PURPOSE: The American Podiatric Medical Association Political Action Committee's
purpose is to raise and disburse funds to candidates for federal office who
support the legislative priorities and goals of the podiatric medical profession.
IMPORTANT: Any contribution amounts noted here are suggested amounts. You
may contribute more, less, or not contribute without concern of being favored or disadvantaged.
Occupation/employer information is required for aggregate annual contributions
of more than $200.00 by the Federal Election Campaign Act. Federal election
law does not permit corporate contributions to be used for donation to candidates
for federal office. Political contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes.

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