FROM THE TOP Debra Weil Executive Vice President Community Banking Co. of Fitzgerald 2021-2022 CBA Chairwoman
Supporting CBA’s PAC Fund - Giving Georgia’s Community Bankers A Strong Voice CBA Political Affairs Committee (CBA PAC) is the only Georgia State PAC exclusively committed to representing the interest of community banks. In an ever-changing industry, CBA must constantly build and renew relationships with our state legislators. I’ve been involved in raising funds for PAC for many years and I would like to offer a few ways you and your bank can generate funds for this important cause. Corporate contributions to the CBA PAC/PR Funds may be made by state banks, any bank holding company and most, if not all, associate member companies. National banks can contribute to the PR Fund only. The following are ideas to generate PAC/PR contributions: • Set a specific goal for your bank or business • Write a personal check as CEO to set an example for your officers and employees • Ask Board of Directors to contribute one month’s worth of Board of Committee fees as their contribution • Encourage employees to have a “jeans day” for a fee, with the contributions going to PAC/PR Fund • Host a golf tournament, dinner, or other fundraising event for your customers, with proceeds supporting PAC/ PR funds
If you are just learning about CBA’s Advocacy efforts, I invite you to participate in a CBA Advocacy event. CBA offers numerous ways to network with your peers while raising funds. • Form a team and participate in fundraisers such as the Spring Topgolf Showdowns or the Fall North and South Clay Shoots. • Donate items or funds to CBA’s Silent Auction held at CBA’s Annual Meeting in September. • Get creative on a fundraiser that best fits your bank and customers Remember: Corporate contributions to the CBA PAC/ PR Funds may be made by state banks, any bank holding company and most, if not all, associate member companies. National bank can contribute to the PR Fund only. With your support, and participation in the political affairs process, the Georgia’s community bankers can have a strong voice and influence in the shaping of our industry.
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