Money Talk$ D
id you know every elected official in Jefferson City is bilingual? They speak both English andMoolah. It
may sound dirty or feel awkward, but money makes the wheels go round at the Capitol. It takes money to get elected, and re-elected, and elected again! Elected officials serve on key committees that influence dental-related issues. Those who do well move into more influential positions, which often means more election races and the need to — you guessed it — raise more money!
Surely you remember when someone gave to you in a way that advanced your goals and dreams. In the same way, elected officials remember when MODentPAC supports their campaign. Let’s be clear — your donations don’t “buy” votes. Rather, they support people on both sides of the aisle who hold influence over what your profession looks like. Money speaks first, and your donations are critical but the next step is education on the issues. This is why understanding MDA’s legislative agenda and participating in Dental Day at the Capitol in March are so important. It rounds out the conversation money started.
Recently, MODentPAC doled out $31,500 to more than 60 elected officials. This left the PAC balance around $112,000. That may sound like a lot, but not when you consider our important dental legislative agenda and a full election year are both just around the corner. Would you be surprised to learn only 12 percent of MDA members support their PAC (when 100 percent benefit from the nuanced and ongoing work of the MDA ad- vocacy team)? It’s time to up the percentage and restock the war chest. Don’t like politics? Not many would say they do, but these dona- tions aren’t supporting or promoting issues not related to dental. So, hold your nose if you must, but choose to engage for your own good and the good of the profession and the patients you serve.
Check out new giving levels and make a frontline donation to help MDA continue to protect and advance your profession at the Capitol. Give today at
modental.org/pac.
New Giving Levels New giving levels match those of ADPAC. Double Diamond Club members
can give $2,000 to MODentPAC or $1,000 to MODentPAC and $1,000 to a candidate of their choosing. CONTRIBUTE AT
MODENTAL.ORG/PAC
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