New Year's Resolutions: - Michigan Optometric Association ...

2011 MOA Legislative Advocacy
There are several ways for O.D.s to support MOA and AOA legislative advocacy efforts and get personally
involved in these activities. MOA member participation is crucial for the protection of optometry in Michigan
and nationwide, as well for the patients who visit optometrists for high-quality eye care.
Michigan Optometric Association Political Action Committee (MOA-
PAC): Contributions to MOAPAC support pro-optometric legislators in the
Michigan. Building relationships with these legislators helps give optometry a
voice in issues that affect optometry, such as changes to health care laws.
Contact: Dr. Lillian T. Kalaczinski, 616-776-2103 or lilliank@cherryhealth.com.
Grassroots Optometry (GO!): This program enables O.D.s to more effectively interact with
and contribute to pro-optometric legislators at a community level. GO! is a catalyst for building
the face-to-face bonds with legislators that are essential to protecting and advancing optometry
and its scope of practice. Contact: Tara Paksi at GO! 517-371-1590 or paksi.t@gcsionline.com.
American Optometric Association Political Action Committee (AOAPAC): AOA’s fund that supports
pro-optometric legislators at the federal level. AOAPAC has helped the AOA
build strong Congressional relationships, resulting in many successfull lobbying
efforts that protect and promote optometry, and eductate legislators about
the fight for patient access. Contact: State AOAPAC Committee Chair Dr. Mark
Cook, 810-227-2004 or mcook@cookandhayden.com.
Keyperson Program: The goal of this AOA/MOA program is to assign an optometrist Keyperson to every
member of Congress. This O.D. works as a frontline representative of optometry and its issues to federal lawmakers.
AOA/MOA Keyperson Coordinator Dr. Gregory Dotson at 269-963-9202 or gdotsonod@sbcglobal.net.
MOA ADVOCACY POINT SUBMISSION FORM
Please check all applicable boxes and return to the MOA office. Fax: 517-482-1611.
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
1 point for every dollar contributed to: MOAPAC AOAPAC Amount: $______Date:______
1 point for every dollar contributed to a pro-optometric legislator (state or federal level).
Sen./Rep./Gov./Lt.Gov Name: ______________________________________________
Amount: $____________ Date:__________________
300 points for personally sponsoring a fundraiser (i.e. coffee hour, tour of your practice) for a
pro-optometric legislator with local O.D.s.
Name of legislator:_______________________________Date:________________________
250 points for volunteering to work on the campaign (i.e. phone bank, yard signs, door-to-door) of a
pro-optometric legislator.
Name of legislator:______________________________ Date:________________________
200 points for serving as a GO! Regional Director, Team Leader or AOA/MOA Keyperson.
Name of legislator(s) worked with:________________________________________________
100 points for attending a fundraiser or meeting with a pro-optometric legislator (state or federal level).
Legislator name:________________________________ Date:_________________________
100 points for completing and submitting your 2011 GO! pledge form (visit www.themoa.org for more
information).
Date:_______________________
November/December, 2011
www.themoa.org
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