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Below are
the initiatives and positions of the Naperville Area
Chamber Political Action Committee:
Why should a
PAC be formed?
What is the downside of forming a PAC?
What is the purpose of NACPAC?
Who can be a member of NACPAC?
Are there various levels of support for NACPAC?
Are my donations to NACPAC tax deductible?
How and where should I send money?
How does NACPAC choose candidates to
support?
Does NACPAC participate in federal elections?
If I want to become involved, who should I
contact?
Why should a PAC be formed?
A PAC is a tool for success in business
advocacy. A natural
complement to a successful business advocacy program is an effective
Political Action Committee (PAC). The purpose of the PAC is to
ensure that the Chamber participates in the
political process, offering support to the campaigns of those
candidates who share a business orientation and commitment to the
economic growth and prosperity of the Naperville Area. The PAC links
Chamber members to candidates and elected officials through
appropriate, documented political channels. In essence, the PAC is a
vehicle for Chamber members to join
with other like-minded businesses and provide leadership for the
Naperville area business community to achieve desired political
action.
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What is the downside of
forming a PAC?
Should the PAC lend support to a candidate
that does
not win an election, ongoing or future relationships with those who
were elected, could be impaired. If support was not extended to all
the winning candidates, those that went
unsupported, could adversely affect future relationships. Another
downside would exist if the PAC supported a candidate that deviated
with the beliefs of a Chamber Member, which could cause alienation
and loss of Membership.
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What is the purpose of
NACPAC?
The purpose of NACPAC is to enhance the economic
vitality and quality of life in the Naperville, Illinois area by
carrying on political activities in order (i) to influence or
attempt to influence the selection, nomination, election or
appointment of individuals who reflect the opinions and positions of
the Naperville area business community
(a) to any local, regional or state public office, or (b) to any
office in a local, regional or state political organization, and
(ii) to initiate and encourage grass roots lobbying on local,
regional and state legislation that reflects the opinions and
positions of the Naperville area business community.
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Who can be a member of
NACPAC?
Members in good standing with the Chamber that pay such annual dues
to NACPAC as well as their employees, provided such persons support
the Purpose and Goals of NACPAC. The Supporters of NACPAC are those
businesses, entities, organizations, individuals and other persons
that (i) are not Members, (ii) contribute financially or otherwise
to NACPAC, (iii) support the Purpose and Goals of NACPAC.
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Are there various levels
(minimum or maximum) of support for NACPAC?
This will be determined by the Board of Directors in accordance with
the law.
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Are my donations to NACPAC
tax deductible?
No, in accordance with the law your contributions to NACPAC are not
eligible for a tax deduction.
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How and where should I send
money?
NACPAC
55 South Main St., Suite 351
Naperville, IL 60540
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How does NACPAC choose
candidates to support?
The support of candidates will be determined by at least
three-quarters (3/4) of all of the Directors and the same will be
required in order for NACPAC to expend any funds to (i) identify,
encourage, educate and/or support, financially and otherwise,
candidates and nominees for public office and an office of a
political organizations; and (ii) identify, encourage, educate
and/or support, financially and otherwise, grass roots lobbying
regarding legislation.
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Does NACPAC participate in
federal elections?
No, NACPAC does not participate in federal elections.
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If I want to become
involved in NACPAC, who should I contact?
Patrick Skarr, c/o Naperville Area
Chamber of Commerce
55 South Main St., Suite 351
Naperville, IL 60540
630-355-4141 ext. 3368,
pskarr@naperville.net
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