CDTOA Establishes a Political Action Committee (PAC)
On June 23rd of 2002, CDTOA’s board voted to establish, initially fund and solicit the membership to additionally fund the CDTOA-PAC. In late May of 2002, CDTOA hired the lobbying firm, The Wilson Group and Brooks Ellison (thewilsongroup.com). On July 31, we filed the FPPC Form 410 with the Secretary of State, or Statement of Organization Recipient Committee. CDTOA funded the initial $5000 sponsor fees. The Association has already received verbal commitments from at least three companies for another $5000. It’s a pretty good start, but our PAC still need's everyone’s continued support.

What Is a Political Action Committee (PAC)
A (PAC) is a bipartisan political action committee or (PAC) that receives contributions from businesses and members. A PAC distributes the contributions to incumbent members of the California Legislature who actively protect and promote the interests of the business community and are running for re-election. A PAC is developed so that small businesses with similar interests can pool their resources in order to make the same impact as larger PACs, but without contributing large amounts of money. Members of the association’s board of directors and executive committee chair the PAC board and decide how and to whom funds are distributed.
A PAC raises funds in an election cycle. The annual budget maybe based on:
· Position and political power (leadership positions on average receiving larger contributions);
· Committee assignment; and
· Past and continuing support of the CDTOA and the business community, specifically commercial transportation and construction agenda.
The decision to support a candidate is unbiased, and the amount of money granted to a candidate is not associated with the way a lawmaker votes on specific legislation.

Why Contribute to PAC?
To use your power to elect pro-business candidates to the legislature! Contributions to PAC’s are used to elect men and women to the California Legislature who support policies fostering economic growth and safety. PROPOSITION 34 now allows businesses of all sizes to pool their power and gives clout to business owners who want to participate in the electoral process. Contributions, no matter what the amount, go a long way in ensuring that the voice of transportation business continues to be strong in California’s Capitol.

How do you contribute? It’s easy! Simply contact
Fred ReCupido, at 909-849-1002.
(PAC Chairman)

Lee Brown, at 909-982-9898.
(GM CDTOA)

Send check to CDTOA Main office, Please make check payable to "CDTOA PAC Fund"
California Dump Truck Owners Association
334 N. Euclid Avenue
Upland, CA 91786-6031

FEC - CAMPAIGN GUIDE FOR CORPORATIONS AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS
http://www.fec.gov/pdf/colagui.pdf

What are the limits to contributing to the PAC?

INCREASED STATE CONTRIBUTION LIMITS

The political Reform Act provides that the California contribution limits be adjusted every two years to correspond with inflation. On December 9, 2004, the Fair Political Practices Commission approved the following increased limits for the 2005-2006 cycle. The new limits take effect on January 1, 2005.

Per Election Limits on Contributions to State Candidates

Calendar Year Limits on Contributions to Other Committees

Please note that the $200 limit on contributions to small contributor committees remains the same. If you have any questions on the new limits, please call our office.