1. Making A Difference!

2. Political Action Committee What is the NBTAPAC? oAggregates business travel professionals political strength and financially supports the campaigns of national candidates who are supportive of a pro- business travel legislative agenda NBTAPAC MISSION: Make the United States Congress not only pro-business travel but pro-NBTA NBTAPAC is the only PAC that represents the business travel industry’s concerns

3. NBTAPAC and You It all starts with YOU who contributes to the NBTAPAC who donates to Congressional campaigns that support the business travel industry who works once elected to promote our issues through legislation and voting

4. Why Should I Donate? More than electing pro-business travel candidates -- A strong PAC demonstrates: oStrong grassroots network oEffective leadership oCommitted membership i.e. people who can positively influence public policy

5. Political Action is the Highest Responsibility of a Citizen." - John F. Kennedy

6. Raised $58,107.00 in money for the NBTAPAC Raised $4,000.00 more than 2006 – 2007 Chapter Challenge Increased the number of chapters achieving NBTAPAC Partner status 2008 Chapter Challenge

7. 2008 Chapter Partners Austin Inland NW New Jersey North Central San Diego Tennessee Virginia Georgia New England New York State Northern Virginia St. Louis Utah Wisconsin

8. 2009 Chapter Challenge 50% of membership sends a communication to one of their elected officials Invite an elected official to speak at a chapter meeting or host an NBTA Government relations focused meeting Chapter sends a letter to their Representative or Senator endorsing an NBTA endorsed bill or vote

9. 2009 Chapter Challenge cont. C hapter appoints a person to be the Government Relations liaison RR aise $500 in PAC contributions regardless of Chapter size

10. Chapters reaching Chapter Partner status will be eligible for a photo opportunity with a featured NBTA Convention speaker

11. DONATE TODAY To Help Make A Difference!