Regulatory Affairs
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Our political action committee provides credit unions with the opportunity to financially support candidates for Michigan state and local offices who have demonstrated a belief in the principles of the credit union movement. Successful fundraising is the key to continuing our successful support of industry-friendly candidates. Utilize the resources contained in this page to understand and facilitate fundraising programs, review best practices and understand the legal considerations of PAC fundraising.
2012 MCULLAF Grand Raffle Event & Winner
View the 2011 MCULLAF Grand Raffle Event
Members of MCUL-affiliated credit unions who have signed and submitted Permission Agreement 2013 to the MCUL are eligible to contribute to MCULLAF. (Credit unions may only grant permission for PAC solicitation to one trade association per year). All contributions to MCULAF/MCULLAF are strictly voluntary and are not tax deductible for state/federal income tax purposes. All contributions will be used for political purposes. You have the right to refuse to contribute without any reprisal. Guidelines contained herein are merely suggestions. You may contribute more or less than the guidelines suggest, and MCUL will not favor nor disadvantage you by reason of the amount of your contribution or a decision not to contribute.
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MCUL Grassroots Coordinator Ashley Ligon, along with credit union officials discuss the importance and ease of the Lapel Pin Program, MCUL’s premier State PAC fundraiser. |
PAC Fundraising Goals, Reporting, and Information
- 2013 MCULLAF - MCULAF Overview [Word]
- Credit Union & Chapter PAC Fundraising Goals Report
- Fundraising Guide - (updated 2013) [PDF]
- Helpful Fundraising Hints (updated 2013)[PDF]
- Fundraising Overview [PDF]
- PAC Logo [JPG]
- Top 10 Ways to Fundraise [PDF]
- Top 150 MI PACs, October 2012 [PDF]
Forms
- Federal PAC Remittance [PDF]
- Federal PAC Commemorative Quarter Remittance [PDF]
- State PAC Remittance [PDF]
- State PAC Remittance (tracking form) [Excel]
- State PAC Casual Days Remittance [PDF]
- State PAC Casual Days Payroll Deduction (tracking form) [Excel]
- State PAC Lapel Pin Payroll Deduction (tracking form) [Excel]
- Permission Agreement [PDF]
Fundraising Programs
- Candy Bars
- Casual Days
- Deduct-a-Buck
- Gold Star
- Grand Raffle
- Lapel Pin
- MCULAF Online Auction
- Mulligans
- Payroll Deduction Materials
FEC and Legal Resources
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Citizens United Analysis [PDF]
- Wiley Rein Citizens United Analysis [PDF]
- Campaign Guide for Corporations and Labor Associations and the BCRA Supplement [PDF]
- Federal Election Commission
- Explaining FEC's "One-Third" Rule [PDF]
- Michigan's Campaign Finance Act
- Michigan Bureau of Elections
Trustees
Contributions to MCULAF/MCULLAF are not deductible for tax purposes.
All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to refuse to contribute without any reprisal. Guidelines contained herein are merely suggestions. You may contribute more or less than the guidelines suggest, and MCUL will not favor nor disadvantage you by reason of the amount of your contribution or a decision not to contribute.
