Political Action Committee (PAC)
MLTA 2024 Convention Silent Auction
The MLTA-PAC will be holding a silent auction at the MLTA Summer Convention at beautiful Shanty Creek Resort. We are currently in need of items for the auction. Popular items in the past have been sporting event tickets, personal electronics, spa certificates, wine baskets and other types of gift certificates. We are also hoping for a few big-ticket items as we have an important election cycle on the horizon. If you have an item that you would like to donate for the auction, please contact Tim McDonnell at tmcdonnell@oldrepublictitle.com and give him a description of the item and an approximate retail value of the item.
MLTA CONVENTION CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
The MLTA Cornhole Tournament was introduced at the 2023 MLTA Summer Convention on Mackinac Island and it was a tremendous success. This year’s tournament will take place on Sunday July 14th with an expanded field of 32 teams. Preliminary rounds will take place starting at 5:30PM during the Welcome Reception when we will narrow the field from 32 teams down to 4 teams. Semi-finals and Championship Final Match will take place after dinner. The winning team will take home the coveted first place medals along with a set of cornhole boards for each team member.
So you ask, “How can I get in this year’s tournament?” Simply complete the registration form below and submit a donation to the MLTA-PAC in the amount of $75.00 per player/$150.00 per team. You can make your personal check payable to the “MLTA-PAC” or you can contribute to the MLTA-PAC through the PayPal link below.
Don’t delay, enter today! When the bracket is full, there will be no more spots in this year’s tournament! 2024 Cornhole Tournament Registration Form
MLTA CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT REGISTRATON PAY BUTTON – $75.00 per player HERE
GOLF IS FULL
!!!!MLTA-PAC GOLF OUTING
July 15, 2024 12:50PM
The MLTA Golf Outing is returning this summer at the Summer Convention at Shanty Creek Resort. This will be a nine-hole outing on the Summit Course. We will have prizes for the longest drive and closest to the pin for men and women. There will also be the popular PAC Cheat bags available for a $10 per golfer purchase at the start of the event. These are designed to help you improve your score and enjoy your day a bit more. Format will be a best ball scramble and we will do our best to even out the teams to make the competition fun. Space is limited so please register as soon as possible. Please email Tim McDonnell tmcdonnell@oldrepublictitle.com for any requests regarding team pairings. MLTA Golf Outing Registration Sheet – download, complete and mail to Tim. Please pay using the link below.
As this is an MLTA-PAC Fundraiser, you will need to register through the PAC site. The cost is $50 per golfer of which $12.00 will benefit the MLTA-PAC. The MLTA-PAC can only accept personal contributions so you must use your personal credit card or personal check. If you have any questions regarding the outing, please contact Tim McDonnell at tmcdonnell@oldrepublictitle.com
As always, THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE MLTA PAC!
MLTA GOLF OUTING REGISTRATION PAY BUTTON – $50.00 per player HERE
WHAT IS A POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE AND HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
MLTA MEMBERS WHO CARE – JOIN TODAY!
The real estate industry in Michigan is beginning to rebound and it is essential that we support candidates who are committed to continuing this improvement. That is why the MLTA-PAC is launching a new campaign, “MLTA Members Who Care”!
We all understand the importance of the MLTA and the work that it does to protect our industry. The efforts of the Legislative and Legislative Steering Committees and the important contacts made during our Annual Lobby Day are just a few examples of the vital work of the MLTA and its members. We thank everyone who has made the extra effort to get involved on behalf of the industry.
We also know that there are many more of you who would love to be more involved in furthering the objectives of the MLTA. But let’s face it, we all have numerous demands that pull us in many directions and not everyone has the ability to dedicate time away from the office. However, we all still have the ability to get involved in a key way and that is by making a contribution to the MLTA-PAC. Your contributions to the MLTA-PAC are used to support candidates who understand the value of the title insurance industry and the work that we do everyday. This support along with the efforts of our lobbyist, Craig Ryan, help us maintain a seat at the table for the MLTA when legislation is proposed that could have a negative impact on our industry and all of our livelihoods! Will you be one of the “MLTA Members Who Care”?
Levels of Contribution:
Platinum $1000
Gold $500
Silver $300
Member Who Cares $100
Contributor $50
CONTRIBUTE ONLINE NOW:
OR DOWNLOAD FORM AND MAIL:
2020 PAC Contribution Form
What is a PAC?
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the PAC;
But, Were Afraid to Ask!
By Tim McDonnell
It seems like every year the MLTA-PAC is asking for more and more money. They hold crazy fund-raisers, 50-50 drawings and just plain ask for money for the PAC! But, just what is a PAC? Why does the MLTA have a PAC? Where does all that money go? Who decides where the money goes? How do we decide who we support with that money? Why should I support the MLTA-PAC? These are just a few of the excellent questions that members of the PAC Committee are asked on a regular basis.
What is a PAC?
PAC is an acronym for Political Action Committee. A political action committee is a committee formed by a business, industry, labor organization or other special interest group. This committee is charged with the function of raising contributions from the organization or special interest group members. The funds raised by the political action committee are used to make contributions to the campaigns of political candidates whom the group or organization supports. Generally, these would be candidates who 1) have an understanding of the organization or industry making the contribution and 2) will keep the interests of the organization or industry in mind when making decisions on proposed legislation that may have an impact on that organization or industry. Wow! That’s a mouthful. In more basic terms, the PAC will use those funds to support political candidates who will be friendly to our industry.
Why does the MLTA have a PAC?
The PAC allows the members of MLTA to pool their dollars for political contributions. As we all know, there is strength in numbers. Politicians certainly appreciate any type of support that they receive; however, a contribution from the MLTA-PAC represents support from the more than one hundred member firms and the thousands of employees at those firms. This speaks loudly in Lansing and helps to get the voice of our organization and industry heard. By supporting candidates through the PAC, the MLTA has increased the recognition of our industry in Lansing. This, in turn, has increased our participation in the shaping of legislation that affects our industry and all of our livelihoods. I think we all agree that that is something important!
Where does all the money go? Who decides where the money goes?
All funds raised by the MLTA-PAC are placed in a bank account that is overseen by the MLTA Board of Directors. The funds in this account are used to make contributions to political campaigns and fundraisers. The decisions on who is supported and how much is contributed are made by the MLTA Board based on recommendations from our lobbyist, Tim Ward, and with input from the Legislative Steering Committee. Additionally, many recommendations come from members at large who have relationships with politicians from their local markets.