North Carolina October 2017 PACNewsletter Issue #2 Grassroots Welcome to the second issue of Grassroots, the quarterly newsletter for the North Carolina Health Care Facilities A s s o c i a t i o n p o l i t i c a l a c t i o n c o m m i t t e e (NCHCFA/PAC). Grassroots will keep members updated on activities related to the NCHCFA/PAC and our advocacy efforts. Grassroots will be published in January, April, July, and October. PAC News The NCHCFA/PAC has been very active since the July issue of Grassroots. NCHCFA members support of the Summer Symposium raffle, 6th Annual Autumn Classic, and 100% BACK the PAC Committee Challenge have raised an additional $59,030.00 for the PAC this quarter. NCHCFA greatly appreciates all members that have participated in the 2017 year-long fundraising campaign. Thanks to you, NCHCFA has made great strides in reaching our goal of $120,000.00 for the NCHCFA/PAC. We are very close, but we still need your help to achieve our goal. Specific fundraising details are enclosed in this issue of Grassroots. Inside this Issue 2017 Fundraising Progress Report 100% BACK the PAC Challenge Update 6th Annual Autumn Classic Highlights Upcoming Events About the NCHCFA/PAC The NCHCFA/PAC is a political action committee that supports candidates for state legislative and executive offices with the ever-increasing costs of campaign finance. These officials make vital decisions affecting the delivery of post-acute and long term care each year, such as changes to Medicaid funding and Certificate of Need laws. We must take an active role in the political process and contribute to the candidates who appreciate and support the work our members do everyday in caring for the thousands of residents across North Carolina. Now more than ever, we must work together to ensure our voice is represented. A wellfunded PAC is essential to our advocacy efforts. NCHCFA PAC North Carolina
Progress Report $140,000.00 $120,000.00 $100,000.00 $80,000.00 $60,000.00 $40,000.00 $20,000.00 2017 Year-Long Fundraising Campaign $0.00 2017 NCHCFA/PAC Fundraising Campaign $111,225.00 Contributions as of October 31, 2017 To date we have received $111,225.00 from 130 individual contributors. NCHCFA welcomes our 47 members that are contributing to the NCHCFA/PAC for the first time this year. We are pleased to report we are only $8,775.00 away from reaching our 2017 fundraising goal of $120,000.00 for the NCHCFA/PAC! If you have not done so, please consider being a NCHCFA/PAC leader and encourage your colleagues to participate by contributing today. Any amount that you can contribute will help. Your continued investment in NCHCFA/PAC is vital. Contributions $120,000.00 2017 Goal Personal contributions can be made online using Master Card or Visa by visiting our Web site http://nursinghnc.webfactional.com/donate-tonchcfapac. Checks can be made payable to NCHCFA/PAC, 5109 Bur Oak Circle, Raleigh, NC 27612. Enclosed is a NCHCFA/PAC contribution form. For your convenience, members can now make automatic contributions in installments by personal credit or debit card draft. You may choose monthly, quarterly, or annual contributions. Please see the form for further details. 100% Back the PAC Committee Challenge NCHCFA kicked off the first 100% BACK the PAC Committee Challenge in June. Our goal is to have 100% participation from our stand-alone committees as well as the NCHCFA Board of Directors by December 31st. Thank you to all that have participated so far in this 100% BACK the PAC campaign. We have had 51% of our Committee members participate to date! 120% 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% 88% Associate Advisory NCHCFA Committee Participation 100% Board of Directors 52% 52% 50% Education & Programs Payment for Services Provider Relations Congratulations to the NCHCFA Board of Directors for having 100% participation. We look forward to updating you on the final results of the 100% BACK the PAC Committee Challenge in our January issue of Grassroots. PAC Honor Roll 29% Quality Advisory 21% Standards & Ethics NCHCFA thanks the 107 individual donors that raised $113,665.00 for the NCHCFA/PAC in 2016. Your contributions have gone a long way in advancing skilled nursing care in North Carolina.
Event Highlights Summer Symposium Raffle Thank you to all members for participating in the recent Summer Symposium NCHCFA/PAC raffle at the Annual Summer Symposium in Myrtle Beach, SC. We had 22 members buy 43 raffle tickets, generating $2150.00 for the NCHCFA/PAC. Autumn Classic Leader Board Congratulations to Frederick Allen of PruittHealth for winning the YETI Hopper Two 20 Soft Cooler and Ann Harris of Principle LTC for winning the Tory Burch Ella Tote with Ivy Zip Continental Wallet. Annual Autumn Classic First Place (pictured left to right) Kris Thompson, Joe McPhaul, Robbie Hill & Mike Dinius Second Place Jill Catron, Tom Hanzel, Steve Jones & Dawn Wilson Third Place Rob Arnold, Larry Lollis, Mike Merritt & Scott Williams The 6th Annual Autumn Classic was held on September 14-15, 2017 at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Southern Pines, NC. We had record attendance this year with 86 overall attendees, 63 golfers, and 10 participates for the new Recharge Club package. Representative David Lewis (pictured above), Chairman of the NC House Rules Committee, kicked off this year s golf tournament. Thank you to all participants for making this year s Autumn Classic a success. We appreciate your support of the NCHCFA/PAC and look forward to seeing you all next year! Cabana Club Recharge Club Putter Club Driver Club Putting Challenge Tucker McDonald Longest Drive Olivia Fajen & Matt Sheffer Closest to the Pin Andy Page
Upcoming Events Annual Convention NCHCFA will be offering a PAC Advocacy & Grassroots educational session on Sunday, January 28th, during the 2018 Annual Convention & Expo in Greensboro, NC. Additional details will be available soon. Be sure to visit the NCHCFA/PAC booth at EXPO 2018 on Tuesday, January 30th for great prizes and current information on all NCHCFA/PAC events. Annual Autumn Classic Mark you calendar for the 7th Annual Autumn Classic. Next year s event will be held September 12-13, 2018 at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Southern Pines, NC. Registration materials will be available in the NCHCFA/PAC booth during EXPO 2018 on Tuesday, January 30th. Questions We look forward to updating you on details of the 2018 fundraising campaign in our next issue of Grassroots. If you have any questions regarding the NCHCFA/PAC, please contact Adam Sholar or Allison Dew at the Association office at 919-782-3827 or e-mail adams@nchcfa.org or allisond@nchcfa.org. NCHCFA/PAC Contribution Levels Join the NCHCFA/PAC Honor Roll by making a donation today. Chairman s Circle - $5200 Leadership Club - $2500 Capitol Club - $1000 Supporters Club - $500 Friend - $250 Suggested Contribution Levels Any contribution to NCHCFA/PAC will make a significant difference in advancing skilled nursing care in North Carolina. Although no donation is too small, the following are suggested categories of giving: Multifacility Senior Executive - $5200 Independent Owner - $2500 Facility Administrator - $500 Associate Member - $250 Phillip Hill, Chairman, NCHCFA Board of Directors, takes a break during the 6th Annual Autumn Classic.
North Carolina PAC Payment Method 2017 Contribution Form If you have not made a contribution this year, we hope that you will consider making a donation today. Any amount that you can contribute will help in our advocacy efforts. Contributions can be made online using Master Card or Visa by visiting our Web site at http://nursinghnc.webfactional.com/donate-to-nchcfapac. Checks can be made payable to NCHCFA/PAC, 5109 Bur Oak Circle, Raleigh, NC 27612. Only personal funds will be accepted. I will contribute the following amount for 2017: $ I elect to pay by: Personal Credit or Debit Card: Personal Check: New! Automatic Draft Personal Credit or Debit Card: Draft Amount: $ Preferred Draft Schedule (monthly, quarterly, etc.): Credit or Debit Card Information (Visa or MasterCard) Card number: Signature: Name: Check Number: Expiration Date: Date: Phone: Employer: Occupation: Address: E-mail: Suggested Contribution Levels Multifacility Senior Executive - $5200 Independent Owner - $2500 Facility Administrator - $500 Associate Member - $250 NCHCFA/PAC - 5109 Bur Oak Circle - Raleigh, North Carolina 27612