ATA-PAC MISSION:
To educate, motivate and mobilize Teleservices and Contact Center employees on political and legislative matters. It will not be merely a political funding mechanism, but will provide ongoing communications & opportunities for political involvement. |
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WHAT IS A PAC?
In the United States, a Political Action Committee, or PAC, is the name commonly given to a private group, regardless of size, organized to elect or defeat government officials in order to promote legislation, often supporting the group’s special interests.
WHY THE ATA-PAC?
The ATA-PAC was formed in order to raise awareness about Teleservices and the Contact Center Industry and to lend support to those political candidates who impact the industry. The ATA-PAC is a critical way for the ATA to have a bigger presence on Capitol Hill and in Statehouses across the nation.
What’s in it for you?
- MOST IMPORTANTLY--A strong and prosperous industry!
- Chance to participate in a new way in the political process
- Chance to attend candidate briefings and political fundraisers
- Chance to receive political information communications: Newsletters, briefings and pre-election reports
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What are the benefits of ATA having a PAC?
- Support elected officials who support ATA’s business issues
- Make ATA a visible player in the political arena
- Allow ATA to participate in good government
- Make ATA more proactive
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Who does the ATA-PAC contribute to?
- Candidates with a pro-business philosophy
- Candidates that are sensitive to the interests of the Teleservices and Contact Center Industry
- Candidates with constituent relationships
- Candidates with Committee assignments and Leadership positions
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Can I have my ATA-PAC contribution come directly out of my paycheck? YES!
- It’s Automatic and provides a steady stream of revenue
- It’s Painless by automatically withholding small amounts every pay period
- It’s Easy to Administer
- Best of all, it will raise more money with ease and efficiency
Learn more about ATA-PAC Payroll Deduct! |
Over the last few years, ATA-PAC has helped fund and elect several candidates to
public office and will continue to support candidates that effectively
evaluate every issue when determining public policy.
The funds raised by ATA-PAC were contributed to Members of Congress and candidates for Congress who
have been sensitive to the interests of teleservices, or are in a position
to influence legislation affecting the teleservices channel. <2006 Election Results Recap>. We'll be sure to keep you posted on the 2007 Election Results!
Senator George Allen (R-VA), Senator Bill
Nelson (D-FL), Senator Max Baucus (D-MT), Congressman Joe Barton (R-TX),
Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD), Congressman Ted Strickland (D-OH), Congressman Lee Terry (R-NE), and Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) are the
most recent supported by ATA-PAC.
Many candidates that support the teleservices
channel from coast-to-coast have received direct and indirect support
through ATA-PAC.
Currently, the ATA has begun a campaign
to intensify both the PAC's size and it's effectiveness. We strongly
encourage ATA member companies to authorize ATA-PAC to solicit its
executives. For information on the ATA-PAC, contact ATA's Director of
Government Affairs, Zachary Rice, at 317.816.9336 or via email at Zach@ataconnect.org.
Support the ATA PAC online or download the contribution form here.
Registered with the Federal Election Commission
since February 27, 2004, ID# C00397083.
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