Making A Difference!

Political Action Committee• What is the NBTAPAC?

o Aggregates business travel professionals political strength and financially supports the campaigns of national candidates who are supportive of a pro-business travel legislative agenda

• NBTAPAC MISSION: Make the United States Congress not only pro-business travel but pro-NBTA

• NBTAPAC is the only PAC that represents the business travel industry’s concerns

NBTAPAC and You It all starts with YOU who

contributes to the NBTAPAC who

donates to Congressional campaigns that support the business travel industry who

works once elected to promote our issues through legislation and voting

Why Should I Donate?

More than electing pro-business travel candidates --

• A strong PAC demonstrates:o Strong grassroots networko Effective leadershipo Committed membership

i.e. people who can positively influence public policy

Political Action is the Highest Responsibility of a Citizen."

- John F. Kennedy

• Raised $58,107.00 in money for the NBTAPAC

• Raised $4,000.00 more than 2006 – 2007 Chapter Challenge

• Increased the number of chapters achieving NBTAPAC Partner status

2008 Chapter Challenge

2008 Chapter Partners

• Austin

• Inland NW

• New Jersey

• North Central

• San Diego

• Tennessee

• Virginia

• Georgia

• New England

• New York State

• Northern Virginia

• St. Louis

• Utah

• Wisconsin

2009 Chapter Challenge

• 50% of membership sends a communication to one of their elected officials

• Invite an elected official to speak at a chapter meeting or host an NBTA Government relations focused meeting

• Chapter sends a letter to their Representative or Senator endorsing an NBTA endorsed bill or vote 

2009 Chapter Challenge cont.

• Chapter appoints a person to be the Government Relations liaison

Raise $500 in PAC contributions regardless of Chapter size

2009 Chapter Challenge cont.

• Chapters reaching Chapter Partner status will be eligible for a photo opportunity with a featured NBTA Convention speaker

DONATE TODAYTo HelpMake A

Difference!