OPPAC - Ohio Psychiatrists' Political Action Committee

What is OPPAC?

OPPAC is a separate organization sponsored by the OPA. It is a non-partisan organization and is the political arm of the OPA.

What is OPPAC's purpose?

· To support the legislative goals of the OPA;
· To be a participant in the political process by contributing funds to legislators who are important to psychiatry and the patients we serve;
· To promote improvement in government by encouraging and stimulating physicians specializing in psychiatry and others to take a more active and effective part in government affairs.

How is my contribution spent?

· Contributions provide us access to legislators;
· Contributions are given to those key legislators who serve on committees important to us and/or serve in a leadership position.
· Contributions to elected legislators are not based on political party affiliation;
· Contributions are not made to political parties;

How does OPPAC achieve its purpose?

· Monitor legislative bills which affect our patients and our profession;
· Educate legislators about mental illness;
· Support legislative bills which are for our patients and our profession and oppose those which are not;
· Make financial contributions to legislators in key positions and to those who support our issues and views;
· Maintain a presence at the statehouse and at legislative functions.

Why you need to belong to OPPAC:

· Your membership provides the "fuel" to fulfill these objectives;
· We're at the statehouse, fighting for you, your profession, and the patients you serve. Psychiatry's voice needs to be heard!
· Please support our efforts - if you don't, who will?

How do I join?

Select from the following Membership Categories:

· Patron - $500
· Sustaining - $250
· Benefactor - $100
· General - $50
· Resident - $25
· Other - at your discretion

Make your personal check (state law prohibits corporate contributions)
payable to OPPAC and mail to: OPPAC, 1350 W. Fifth Ave., Ste. 218, Columbus,
OH 43212-2907. You may also call the OPA office at (614) 481-7555 to make a contribution by credit card or to request a contribution return envelope.

Please note: State law prohibits corporate contributions. Contributions to political action committees are not deductible for federal or state income tax purposes.