In February, ATPE issued the PAC’s Peak Challenge: Raise $10,000 for the ATPE Political Action Committee (ATPE-PAC) by May 1. Since then, ATPE members have raised nearly $7,000. We’re more than two-thirds of the way to our goal, but we need your help to reach the top. If you haven’t done so already, please go to www.atpe.org/Advocacy/pac/pacspeak.aspx to make a donation.

Not sure if you should donate? Here are some things to consider:

• Without a substantial financial base, officeholders who support public education and ATPE’s professional, nonunion philosophy are unable to compete with candidates who are backed by labor unions or private special interests. That’s why your financial contribution is critical!
• If you make a contribution during the challenge, the amount you donate will count toward your yearly and cumulative totals for ATPE-PAC awards programs and help your local unit be recognized at the 2011 ATPE Summit this July. The more you donate, the higher your local unit’s name will appear on a special display at the event.

For more great reasons to donate to ATPE-PAC, visit www.atpe.org/Advocacy/ATPEPAC/pacReasons.asp.

We hope that you will take part in the PAC’s Peak Challenge. We’ll see you at the peak!

Questions? Contact ATPE Governmental Relations.