Frequently Asked Questions of ARDA-ROC PAC
Here are some of the most commonly asked questions of ROC-PAC. It is
meant to provide you and/or a potential contributor, with a clearer
understanding of why a contribution to ROC-PAC is so important, and
hopefully overcome a reluctance to contribute.
QUESTION
What is ARDA-ROC PAC?
RESPONSE
ARDA’s political arm – ARDA-Resort Owners Coalition
(ARDA-ROC PAC) ensures that owners and developers alike are able to
engage government officials at all levels of government in constructive,
ongoing dialogues and to participate in policy decisions affecting their
ability to enhance the vision of vacation ownership.
QUESTION
“I don’t believe in giving money to political candidates.
Why should I?”
RESPONSE
I’m sure you have insurance on your car, home and business office.
Bad legislation passed by Congress, the state legislature, or city
council could be more catastrophic financially than the loss of your
car, home or business by fire, theft, or storm. ROC-PAC helps elect
officials at the national level who support the timeshare
industry. That’s the best insurance against legislation that
can hurt your ability to own your timeshare.
QUESTION
“I already contribute to political candidates on my own. Why
should I contribute to ROC-PAC, too?”
RESPONSE
You should contribute directly to the candidates of your choice, but you
should also contribute through ROC-PAC. A ROC-PAC contribution to a
candidate represents the entire timeshare industry. There is strength in
numbers.
QUESTION
“I have heard about PACs, and aren’t they just in the
business of buying votes?”
RESPONSE
ROC-PAC does not buy the votes of politicians. Make no mistake,
most candidates and officeholders are honorable persons whose votes are
not for sale. ROC-PAC helps elect candidates who share our
philosophy, or who will at least listen to our
viewpoint. ROC-PAC-supported candidates who are elected will not
always support us, of course; however, they will usually be more
favorable to our point of view than the candidate who ran against them
or the incumbent they replaced.
QUESTION
“I am a (Democrat/Republican), and I noticed ROC-PAC has
contributed to candidates of the other party. Why?”
RESPONSE
There are timeshare owners at all levels who are active in one or the
other political party. That makes our presence felt in both
parties. But ROC-PAC itself is non-partisan in its selection of
candidates to support; mere party label is not considered. The
record and quality of each candidate, determines who gets ROC-PAC
support.
QUESTION
“I have heard that ROC-PAC just experienced one of its most
successful fundraising years ever. Why should I contribute
now?”
RESPONSE
Protecting your ability to own is an ongoing battle. While ROC-PAC
has been successful in advancing ARDA’s position, it is important
to remain strong and ready to assist candidates who support our point of
view. On many occasions, some lawmakers have incurred political
risk to support ARDA-backed legislation. We can’t abandon
them when they need help in their campaigns. The best way to
support them is through ROC-PAC.
QUESTION
“Because of the economy, I really can’t afford to
contribute, can I?”
RESPONSE
The economy is a product of politics, and we really can’t afford
not to get involved. Every penny of your contribution is used to
help elect public officials who understand our economic situation and
will be responsive to the problems of our industry. When you think
about it, making a contribution to ROC-PAC is a real bargain!
QUESTION
Can ROC-PAC accept a corporate contribution?
RESPONSE
No.
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