MACPAC
The main purpose of the MCAA PAC (MACPAC) is to help elect federal candidates to office - candidates who are pro-construction and who will give MCAA a fair hearing on industry views.
Federal laws and regulations have a direct impact on you and your business. And because it is illegal for corporations or State Chapter PACs to directly contribute to federal candidates or to political parties, MACPAC allows you the opportunity to have a national impact on federal elections. This is possible by pooling our resources and dealing from a position of collective strength.
If you would like to voluntarily contribute to MACPAC, please download the form below or donate online:
MACPAC may only solicit our "restricted class". The restricted class includes non-corporate members such as individuals and partnerships.
The PAC can also solicit the restrict class of our member companies. This means executive and administrative personnel, stockholders and the families of both groups. This solicitation is a two step process. First MACPAC must obtain the primary contact for the corporate member's written approval for solicitation; second, the association or corporate member may then conduct the solicitation.
- MACPAC Contributor Recommendations
- Chapter Input
- MCAA Voting Record
- Issue Strategy
- In-person candidate interviews
- Candidate Questionnaires
- Variable Race Factors
A candidate's political party affiliation is NOT a criterion for support.
MACPAC contributions to candidates vary in dollar amount depending upon all of the determining factors mentioned above.
MACPAC will never support more than one candidate in a race!
PAC contributors and chapters are not only asked but encouraged to deliver the MACPAC checks directly to the candidates in the district.
Participation in MACPAC is strictly voluntary!
MACPAC is registered with the Federal Election Commission and files reports of all receipts and candidate contributions. These reports become part of the public record at the FEC.
There are five different donation levels:
Chairman's Club
$2500 Annual Minimum Donation
- VIP invitation to special events at the Annual Meeting & Convention
- Personal plaque displayed as a member of the Chairman's Club at the Annual Meeting & Convention
- Admittance with spouse or guest to private MAC PAC Reception at the Annual Meeting & Convention
- Admittance to Clubroom, a private "Club Members" only and their spouses
- Unique MAC PAC Chairman's Club lapel pin
- Distinct listing in the Annual Meeting & Convention Program
President's Club
$1000 Annual Minimum Donation
- Personal plaque displayed as a member of the Chairman's Club at the Annual Meeting & Convention
- Admittance with spouse or guest to private MAC PAC Reception at the Annual Meeting & Convention
- Admittance to Clubroom, a private "Club Members" only and their spouses
- Unique MAC PAC Chairman's Club lapel pin
- Distinct listing in the Annual Meeting & Convention Program
Capitol Club
$500 Annual Minimum Donation
- Admittance with spouse or guest to private MAC PAC Reception at the Annual Meeting & Convention
- Unique MAC PAC Chairman's Club lapel pin
- Distinct listing in the Annual Meeting & Convention Program
Executive's Club
$250 Annual Minimum Donation
- Unique MAC PAC Chairman's Club lapel pin
- Distinct listing in the Annual Meeting & Convention Program
Director's Club
$100 Annual Minimum Donation
- Distinct listing in the Annual Meeting & Convention Program
A: The Federal Election Commission (FEC) requires that a trade association such as MCAA must receive written permission to send political information to a member company's executive and administrative personnel, stockholders and the families of both groups.
Q: Who can sign the MACPAC authorization form?
A: MACPAC must obtain the signature of an individual in that company - usually the President, CEO or owner who is the key contact with the MCAA: The person signing the authorization may allow his or her executive and administrative personnel to be contacted or may designate only certain people from the company who should receive MACPAC literature.
Q: Why should I sign the MACPAC authorization form?
A: Your authorization will allow MCAA to expand its political efforts on a national level. Having a large percentage of MCAA members authorized will show Congressional leaders that our industry is strong and united in support of issues such as permanent repeal of the federal estate tax, association health plans, labor law reform, and voluntary ergonomics standards. Then we can expect real progress to begin.
Q: What happens after I sign the MACPAC authorization form?
A: With your authorization, we can update you on the latest news from Capitol Hill, invite you to MACPAC events, and provide you with up-to-the minute election information and analysis.
Q: Am I required to contribute money to the MACPAC if I sign this form?
A: No. Your authorization does not obligate you to make a monetary commitment. It simply allows MCAA to inform you of upcoming political activities.
Q: What is the authorization period for this form?
A: The FEC allows an authorization approval for up to three consecutive years. It will save money, time and reduce the number of mailings, if you choose to sign for all three years.
Q: What happens to the information provided on this form?
A: The information you provide is not shared with anyone. It is kept at MCAA Headquarters and will be used only to demonstrate compliance with federal election laws.
